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... menu 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34 2.8 Exit menu 2-36 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
... menu 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34 2.8 Exit menu 2-36 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
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...Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. It includes description of ... user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup ...
...Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. It includes description of ... user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup ...
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... SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for discrete graphics cards (max. 2Gb/s rate, x4 mode) 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Intel® ICH7 SouthBridge supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports ...Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GZ Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1066 (O.C. P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel...
... SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for discrete graphics cards (max. 2Gb/s rate, x4 mode) 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Intel® ICH7 SouthBridge supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports ...Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GZ Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1066 (O.C. P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel...
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P5GZ-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5GZ-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... 2 processor to run at 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... 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 Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of...
... 2 processor to run at 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... 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 Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of...
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... pages 1‑15 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. Intel® 945GZ chipset The Intel®... technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of your system memory to 8.5 GB/s. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of 533 /400 MHz to 1-17...
... pages 1‑15 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. Intel® 945GZ chipset The Intel®... technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of your system memory to 8.5 GB/s. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of 533 /400 MHz to 1-17...
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... Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. feature of Microphone jack is supported by the front panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to your partners on your PC! High ...
... Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. feature of Microphone jack is supported by the front panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to your partners on your PC! High ...
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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 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! 6. 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 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! 6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab.
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... 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,...support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 = DIMM_B1). • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5GZ-MX...
... 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,...support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 = DIMM_B1). • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5GZ-MX...
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...latest DDR2 DIMM modules for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double Sided DIMM Support: A - DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2N4/512 1024MB KINGSTON ...37 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 1024MB KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM support A B • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for this motherboard. Single Sided DS - supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one...
...latest DDR2 DIMM modules for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double Sided DIMM Support: A - DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2N4/512 1024MB KINGSTON ...37 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 1024MB KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM support A B • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for this motherboard. Single Sided DS - supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one...
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...a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward....remove a DIMM. 1. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. To install a...
...a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward....remove a DIMM. 1. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. To install a...
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... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system...
... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system...
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non-shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-19 shared - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared C D E F G H - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise ... audio Onboard LAN A B - shared - - - - - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. non-shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared...
non-shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-19 shared - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared C D E F G H - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise ... audio Onboard LAN A B - shared - - - - - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. non-shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared...
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...PCI slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI ...Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
...PCI slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI ...Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
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... 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects a microphone. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port is for the LAN port LED...
... 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects a microphone. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port is for the LAN port LED...
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Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5GZ-MX P5GZ-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5GZ-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan ...Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector. 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5GZ-MX Fan Connectors 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the ...
Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5GZ-MX P5GZ-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5GZ-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan ...Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector. 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5GZ-MX Fan Connectors 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the ...
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...These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to the audio connector at the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5GZ-MX USB56 1 R P5GZ-MX USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1... audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction CD (black) P5GZ-MX Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel R P5GZ-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. These USB...
...These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to the audio connector at the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5GZ-MX USB56 1 R P5GZ-MX USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1... audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction CD (black) P5GZ-MX Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel R P5GZ-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. These USB...
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.... • By default, this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to AC97 Audio. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 The signal is for details. 10. Front panel audio connector...
.... • By default, this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to AC97 Audio. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 The signal is for details. 10. Front panel audio connector...
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... SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R * Requires an ATX power supply P5GZ-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD ... LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset...
... SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R * Requires an ATX power supply P5GZ-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD ... LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset...