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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...1-18 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments 1-19 1.8.4 PCI slots 1-20 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 1-20 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 1-20 1.9 Jumpers 1-23 iii
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...1-18 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments 1-19 1.8.4 PCI slots 1-20 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 1-20 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 1-20 1.9 Jumpers 1-23 iii
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...software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of... description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change...
...software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of... description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change...
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....34.00 V009.004.001.032 V009.010.001.015 V133.A52001.102 • Set the XJ1-5 jumpers to x1 mode (pin 1-2) if your graphics card cannot run at x4 mode. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest VGA Qualified Vendors List. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Matrox Parhelia APVe 128M A MSI...
....34.00 V009.004.001.032 V009.010.001.015 V133.A52001.102 • Set the XJ1-5 jumpers to x1 mode (pin 1-2) if your graphics card cannot run at x4 mode. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest VGA Qualified Vendors List. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Matrox Parhelia APVe 128M A MSI...
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... system boot failure! For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...
... system boot failure! For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...
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Refer to pins 2-3. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX XJ Setting XJ1-5 12 23 PCI-E x1, x1 PCI-Ex4, N/A (Default) XJ1-5 jumper setting configurations Graphics card mode Add-on card mode Integrated Graphics mode (default) Jumper Setting (XJ1~XJ5) 2-3 pin 1-2 pin PCIE x 16 slot Card type speed PCIe graphics x4 card or other PCIe x8... disabled when you to adjust the operating speed of PCIE x1 and PCIE x16 slots. PCI-E mode slection (3-pin XJ1, XJ2, XJ3, XJ4, XJ5) These jumpers allow you set XJ1-5 to the table below for detailed...
Refer to pins 2-3. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX XJ Setting XJ1-5 12 23 PCI-E x1, x1 PCI-Ex4, N/A (Default) XJ1-5 jumper setting configurations Graphics card mode Add-on card mode Integrated Graphics mode (default) Jumper Setting (XJ1~XJ5) 2-3 pin 1-2 pin PCIE x 16 slot Card type speed PCIe graphics x4 card or other PCIe x8... disabled when you to adjust the operating speed of PCIE x1 and PCIE x16 slots. PCI-E mode slection (3-pin XJ1, XJ2, XJ3, XJ4, XJ5) These jumpers allow you set XJ1-5 to the table below for detailed...
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... (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to additional USB ports. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-25 The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode)... using the connected USB devices. The USBPW5-8 jumper is for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power...
... (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to additional USB ports. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-25 The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode)... using the connected USB devices. The USBPW5-8 jumper is for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power...
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.../33 signal cables. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P5GZ-MX PRI_IDE R P5GZ-MX IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each...
.../33 signal cables. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P5GZ-MX PRI_IDE R P5GZ-MX IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each...
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... pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. 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 S/PDIF module... fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5GZ-MX Fan Connectors 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 4.
... pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. 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 S/PDIF module... fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5GZ-MX Fan Connectors 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 4.
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...a high-level signal to AC97 Audio. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or... (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O...
...a high-level signal to AC97 Audio. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or... (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O...
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... you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Select an item then press to trap Interrupt 19. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3.
... you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Select an item then press to trap Interrupt 19. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3.
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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 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...Unit (CPU)...1-8 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.6.3 1.7 System memory...1-15 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.7.5 1.8 Expansion slots...1-18 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 1.8.6 1.9 Jumpers...1-23 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...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...Unit (CPU)...1-8 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.6.3 1.7 System memory...1-15 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.7.5 1.8 Expansion slots...1-18 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 1.8.6 1.9 Jumpers...1-23 iii
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... provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
... provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
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Leadtek Quadro FX1400 128M - Powercolor Radeon X1800XT - • Set the XJ1-5 jumpers to x1 mode (pin 1-2) if your graphics card cannot run at x4 mode. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest VGA Qualified Vendors List. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Matrox Parhelia APVe 128M A MSI NX6800GS-TD256E MSI NX7300GS-TD256E V200 MSI...
Leadtek Quadro FX1400 128M - Powercolor Radeon X1800XT - • Set the XJ1-5 jumpers to x1 mode (pin 1-2) if your graphics card cannot run at x4 mode. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest VGA Qualified Vendors List. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Matrox Parhelia APVe 128M A MSI NX6800GS-TD256E MSI NX7300GS-TD256E V200 MSI...
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...settings to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5GZ-MX CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Clear CMOS R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Re-install the battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord....
...settings to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5GZ-MX CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Clear CMOS R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Re-install the battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord....
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... you set XJ1-5 to adjust the operating speed of PCIE x1 and PCIE x16 slots. P5GZ-MX XJ1-5 1 2 2 3 PCI-E x1, x1 PCI-Ex4, N/A (Default) R P5GZ-MX XJ Setting XJ1-5 jumper setting configurations Graphics card mode Add-on card mode Jumper Setting (XJ1~XJ5) 2-3 pin PCIE x 16 slot Card type PCIe graphics card or other PCIe x8... x1 other PCIe devices x1 The PCIEx1 slot is disabled when you to pins 2-3. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to the table below for detailed jumper setting configurations.
... you set XJ1-5 to adjust the operating speed of PCIE x1 and PCIE x16 slots. P5GZ-MX XJ1-5 1 2 2 3 PCI-E x1, x1 PCI-Ex4, N/A (Default) R P5GZ-MX XJ Setting XJ1-5 jumper setting configurations Graphics card mode Add-on card mode Jumper Setting (XJ1~XJ5) 2-3 pin PCIE x 16 slot Card type PCIe graphics card or other PCIe x8... x1 other PCIe devices x1 The PCIEx1 slot is disabled when you to pins 2-3. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to the table below for detailed jumper setting configurations.
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... for each USB port; 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2 3 +5VSB 1-25 otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power...
... for each USB port; 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2 3 +5VSB 1-25 otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power...
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...PDIF module. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P5GZ-MX GND +12V Rotation R P5GZ-MX Fan Connectors 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output.... Connect one end of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure ...
...PDIF module. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P5GZ-MX GND +12V Rotation R P5GZ-MX Fan Connectors 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output.... Connect one end of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure ...
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...use the chassis intrusion detection feature. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector is removed or replaced. ...or legacy AC'97 audio standard. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. P5GZ-MX CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 Chassis Signal GND +5VSB_MB NC If you intend to AC97 Audio. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This...
...use the chassis intrusion detection feature. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector is removed or replaced. ...or legacy AC'97 audio standard. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. P5GZ-MX CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 Chassis Signal GND +5VSB_MB NC If you intend to AC97 Audio. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This...
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... screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password...
... screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password...