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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix 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...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix 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...
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... before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ...signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make ...
... before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ...signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make ...
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... This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources...chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. 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. How this guide This user guide contains the...
... This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources...chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. 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. How this guide This user guide contains the...
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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 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...
...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 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...
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The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to 533 MHz. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The GMCH provides the interface for a processor in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with 533/800 MHz front side bus (... hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. 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 ‑point serial...
The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to 533 MHz. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The GMCH provides the interface for a processor in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with 533/800 MHz front side bus (... hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. 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 ‑point serial...
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...before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound ... disk. See page 2-3 for details. eliminates the need to your partners on your PC! The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to different destinations.
...before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound ... disk. See page 2-3 for details. eliminates the need to your partners on your PC! The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to different destinations.
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...a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or...motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. R P5GZ-MX Onboard LED P5GZ-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GZ-MX...
...a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or...motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. R P5GZ-MX Onboard LED P5GZ-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GZ-MX...
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...! Make sure to the rear part of the chassis R P5GZ-MX 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles...
...! Make sure to the rear part of the chassis R P5GZ-MX 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles...
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...socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make... sure that the socket box is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or...
...socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make... sure that the socket box is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or...
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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 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! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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 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! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly ...4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 ...
Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly ...4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 ...
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... to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the fan and heatsink... assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2.
... to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the fan and heatsink... assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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. B A B B A ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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. B A B B A ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-13 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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4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...DIMM_B1). • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...
...DIMM_B1). • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...
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...slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for this motherboard. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-16 ... Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2N4/512 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT DS...
...slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for this motherboard. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-16 ... Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2N4/512 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT DS...
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... do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs...
... do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs...
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... cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may... card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may... card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.