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... P5GZ-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory...
... P5GZ-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory...
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P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with add-on card and Intel® Core™2 processors only) /800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory...05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for discrete graphics cards (max. 2Gb...
P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with add-on card and Intel® Core™2 processors only) /800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory...05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for discrete graphics cards (max. 2Gb...
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...FSB 1066MHz. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for buying an ASUS® P5GZ-MX motherboard! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066* / 800 /533 MHz FSB, ... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable...
...FSB 1066MHz. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for buying an ASUS® P5GZ-MX motherboard! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066* / 800 /533 MHz FSB, ... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable...
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...rate. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 533 /400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 533... The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 1-17 for a processor in packets. The GMCH provides the interface for details.
...rate. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 533 /400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 533... The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 1-17 for a processor in packets. The GMCH provides the interface for details.
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B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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... 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 non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory moudules. . ASUS P5GZ-MX...
... 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 non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory moudules. . ASUS P5GZ-MX...
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... slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS - B - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size... A B • • • Side(s): SS - supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
... slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS - B - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size... A B • • • Side(s): SS - supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
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...parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the...3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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...RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1.
...parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the...3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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...RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1.
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... power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz... +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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with...
... power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz... +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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with...
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A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64...triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner ...
A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64...triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner ...
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... : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-17 If you set to any Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an...
... : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-17 If you set to any Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an...
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... a very low Memory voltage may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the component permanently! If this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to Auto for safe mode. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-19 The following... card and Intel Core™ 2 processor to 450. The values range from 100 to run at FSB 1066MHz. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory voltage or set it to the system bus. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration...
... a very low Memory voltage may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the component permanently! If this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to Auto for safe mode. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-19 The following... card and Intel Core™ 2 processor to 450. The values range from 100 to run at FSB 1066MHz. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory voltage or set it to the system bus. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration...
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... (Serial Presence Detect). Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Internal VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]+F-1 Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit When this item to change... operating system to display the sub-menu. Set this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameteErSsCarEexistet according to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-23
... (Serial Presence Detect). Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Internal VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]+F-1 Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit When this item to change... operating system to display the sub-menu. Set this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameteErSsCarEexistet according to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-23
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...] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [Internal VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to CAS# Delay...
...] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [Internal VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to CAS# Delay...
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...Select Item +- The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system so that the latter can cause the ... Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-27 Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI...
...Select Item +- The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system so that the latter can cause the ... Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-27 Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI...
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......viii Typography...ix P5GZ-MX specifications summary...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-2 Package contents...1-2 Special features...1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.5 Product highlights...1-2 Innovative ASUS features...1-4 Before you proceed...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 Placement direction...1-6 Screw holes...1-6 Motherboard layout...1-7 Installling the CPU...1-8 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan...1-11 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...1-13 Overview...1-15 Memory configurations...1-15 DDR2...
......viii Typography...ix P5GZ-MX specifications summary...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-2 Package contents...1-2 Special features...1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.5 Product highlights...1-2 Innovative ASUS features...1-4 Before you proceed...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 Placement direction...1-6 Screw holes...1-6 Motherboard layout...1-7 Installling the CPU...1-8 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan...1-11 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...1-13 Overview...1-15 Memory configurations...1-15 DDR2...
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P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus....com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GZ Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets ...
P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus....com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GZ Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets ...
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...Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to 1-17 for a processor in packets. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 533 /400 MHz to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and ..., reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- Intel ® 945GZ chipset The Intel® 945GZ graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for memory and data intensive applications. 64-bit CPU support The ...
...Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to 1-17 for a processor in packets. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 533 /400 MHz to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and ..., reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- Intel ® 945GZ chipset The Intel® 945GZ graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for memory and data intensive applications. 64-bit CPU support The ...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B A The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B A The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 Close the load plate (A), then push 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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...P5GZ-MX 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 non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory moudules. . ASUS P5GZ-MX... 128 Pins 112 Pins 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...P5GZ-MX 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 non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory moudules. . ASUS P5GZ-MX... 128 Pins 112 Pins 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.