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P5GC-MX/GBL specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features Special features Manageability LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors... port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O port 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME (continued on the next page)
P5GC-MX/GBL specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features Special features Manageability LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors... port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O port 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME (continued on the next page)
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.... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Duo This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel®. Intel® Core™2 Duo allows users to step up to work. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® ...the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories...
.... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Duo This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel®. Intel® Core™2 Duo allows users to step up to work. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® ...the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories...
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64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external...
64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external...
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...P5GC-MX/GBL R P5GC-MX/GBL CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors...follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins ...
...P5GC-MX/GBL R P5GC-MX/GBL CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors...follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins ...
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The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
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.... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require... install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
.... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require... install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
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... 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard...
... 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard...
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...] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. AMIBIOS Version : 0102 Build Date : 11/08/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected...
...] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. AMIBIOS Version : 0102 Build Date : 11/08/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected...
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...information. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install the 64-...• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on devices, if any. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. • ...
...information. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install the 64-...• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on devices, if any. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. • ...
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... an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1.
... an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1.