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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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... your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power...
... your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power...
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... have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains... the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • ...
... have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains... the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • ...
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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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... and 1066* / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 Accessories I/O shield Application CDs...
... and 1066* / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 Accessories I/O shield Application CDs...
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... DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of 533 /400 MHz to 8.5 GB/s. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces...
... DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of 533 /400 MHz to 8.5 GB/s. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces...
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... This feature allows you can now talk to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Simply shut down and reboot... retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to the BIOS default settings in case when the...
... This feature allows you can now talk to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Simply shut down and reboot... retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to the BIOS default settings in case when the...
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... the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R P5GZ-MX Onboard LED P5GZ-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- This is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX...
... the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R P5GZ-MX Onboard LED P5GZ-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- This is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX...
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Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5GZ-MX 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in... the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to...
Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5GZ-MX 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in... the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to...
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P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter....174; D LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from ...
P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter....174; D LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from ...
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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! 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 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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! 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 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6.
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ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® Core..., making 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 applied to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan ...and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron...
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® Core..., making 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 applied to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan ...and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron...
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... connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail 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...
... connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail 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...
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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. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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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 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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...same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 = DIMM_B1). • Always ...pin DDR DIMM. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-15 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 ...
...same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 = DIMM_B1). • Always ...pin DDR DIMM. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-15 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 ...
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... inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - B - supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The...
... inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - B - supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The...
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... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM ...DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. To install a DIMM: 1. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2...
... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM ...DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. To install a DIMM: 1. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2...
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...See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.... Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. 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. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
...See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.... Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. 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. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...