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Before you for buying an ASUS® P5GZ-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! With the new Intel® Core™ ...bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GZ-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 ...most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
Before you for buying an ASUS® P5GZ-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! With the new Intel® Core™ ...bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GZ-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 ...most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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... Intel® ICH7 chipset. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up the PCI bus. Intel® 945GZ chipset The Intel® 945GZ...
... Intel® ICH7 chipset. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up the PCI bus. Intel® 945GZ chipset The Intel® 945GZ...
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... system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R P5GZ-MX Onboard LED P5GZ-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-
... system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R P5GZ-MX Onboard LED P5GZ-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-
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... load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GZ-MX A 1- To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load plate...
... load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GZ-MX A 1- To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load plate...
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ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure ...
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure ...
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B A B B A ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-13 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
B A B B A ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-13 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR ... memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins P5GZ-MX 128 Pins R P5GZ-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...
Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR ... memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins P5GZ-MX 128 Pins R P5GZ-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...
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... direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both...
... direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both...
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... system failure due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS ...
... system failure due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS ...
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... not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 P5GZ-MX 12 23 R P5GZ-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to...-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-25 Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB...
... not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 P5GZ-MX 12 23 R P5GZ-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to...-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-25 Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB...
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...Out Bass/Center 7. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). P5GZ-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-27 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. FLOPPY P5GZ-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to this connector, then connect the other VGA-compatible devices. 10.
...Out Bass/Center 7. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). P5GZ-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-27 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. FLOPPY P5GZ-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to this connector, then connect the other VGA-compatible devices. 10.
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Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-29 Refer to the SATA1/2 connector. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3...
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-29 Refer to the SATA1/2 connector. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3...
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... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-31 6. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin...
... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-31 6. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin...
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.... Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to AC97 Audio. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Azalia-compliant Legacy AC'97-compliant...
.... Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to AC97 Audio. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Azalia-compliant Legacy AC'97-compliant...
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... restart the system. 3. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". Start programming... Floppy found !" ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to P5GZMX.ROM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Press + during the Power...A "P5GZMX.ROM not found ! Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and...
... restart the system. 3. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". Start programming... Floppy found !" ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to P5GZMX.ROM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Press + during the Power...A "P5GZMX.ROM not found ! Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and...
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...is completed. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done...system from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Erasing flash ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Updating the BIOS file...
...is completed. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done...system from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Erasing flash ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Updating the BIOS file...
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... found ! Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Checking for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility displays the following message and...
... found ! Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Checking for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility displays the following message and...
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Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
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...explains how to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to reconfigure your selections from the...back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 Even if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file ...
...explains how to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to reconfigure your selections from the...back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 Even if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file ...