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... 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Antenna ASUS motherboard support CD User guide / ASUS WiFi-AP Solo guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
... 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Antenna ASUS motherboard support CD User guide / ASUS WiFi-AP Solo guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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.... Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with peak bandwidths of up to 667 MHz. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- The GMCH provides the interface for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based...
.... Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with peak bandwidths of up to 667 MHz. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- The GMCH provides the interface for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based...
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..., which means that users will be able to play LAN games, connecting to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide for details.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versitility for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo™ is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype from anywhere...
..., which means that users will be able to play LAN games, connecting to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide for details.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versitility for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo™ is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype from anywhere...
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Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so ...
Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so ...
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...(10-1 pin USB56) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-35 1-36 1-37 ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- PCI Express x1 slots 1-25 4. Parallel port 3�.� LAN (RJ-45) port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. Floppy disk drive connector ... Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. PCI slots 1-25 3. WiFi-g antenna jack 8. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ...
...(10-1 pin USB56) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-35 1-36 1-37 ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- PCI Express x1 slots 1-25 4. Parallel port 3�.� LAN (RJ-45) port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. Floppy disk drive connector ... Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. PCI slots 1-25 3. WiFi-g antenna jack 8. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ...
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... your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-11 To prevent damage to the left . 2. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab.
... your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-11 To prevent damage to the left . 2. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab.
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... fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-13 Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure...
... fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-13 Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure...
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A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology ... unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 128 Pins P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2...
ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology ... unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 128 Pins P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2...
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Supports one pair of Dual- B - ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-21 Double-sided DIMM support: A - channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS -
Supports one pair of Dual- B - ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-21 Double-sided DIMM support: A - channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS -
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... earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-23 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for...
... earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-23 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for...
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... on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-25
... on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-25
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...This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23 R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB Device Wake Up +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-...in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. KBPWR R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-27 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up...
...This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23 R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB Device Wake Up +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-...in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. KBPWR R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-27 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up...
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... 1 and 2. Connect the moveable omni-directional antenna to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide. 9. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. The ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ comes with other VGA-compatible devices. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-29
... 1 and 2. Connect the moveable omni-directional antenna to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide. 9. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. The ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ comes with other VGA-compatible devices. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-29
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If any device jumper is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PRI_IDE P5B-MX/WiFi-AP IDE Connector ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-31 Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE ...
If any device jumper is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PRI_IDE P5B-MX/WiFi-AP IDE Connector ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-31 Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE ...
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...with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB56 1 P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB 2.0 Connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. CD (black) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Internal Audio Connector R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-33 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you ... the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 5.
...with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB56 1 P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB 2.0 Connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. CD (black) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Internal Audio Connector R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-33 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you ... the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 5.
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... audio capability. • By default, this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-35 Remove the jumper caps only when you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector.... By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and " Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Intrusion Connector 9. The signal is removed or replaced. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is set to...
... audio capability. • By default, this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-35 Remove the jumper caps only when you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector.... By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and " Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Intrusion Connector 9. The signal is removed or replaced. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is set to...
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... is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-37 11. PANEL R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-MX/WiFi-AP System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
... is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-37 11. PANEL R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-MX/WiFi-AP System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-
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...updating the BIOS to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5BMXWAP.ROM. Reading ...correct BIOS file is not found in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5BMXWAP.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking ....ROM not found !" Completed. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-
...updating the BIOS to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5BMXWAP.ROM. Reading ...correct BIOS file is not found in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5BMXWAP.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking ....ROM not found !" Completed. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-