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...this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR ...
...this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR ...
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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-...
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-...
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...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/s rate, x4 mode) 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Intel® ICH7 SouthBridge ... 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 BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel®...
...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/s rate, x4 mode) 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Intel® ICH7 SouthBridge ... 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 BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel®...
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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 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.
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...up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 533 MHz. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 533 /400 MHz to meet the higher ...3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows for a processor in packets. The GMCH provides the interface for thinner, more flexible cables with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics...
...up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 533 MHz. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 533 /400 MHz to meet the higher ...3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows for a processor in packets. The GMCH provides the interface for thinner, more flexible cables with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics...
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... introduction 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 specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This... 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.
... introduction 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 specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This... 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.
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... +3 Volts ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-31 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Make sure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant...
... +3 Volts ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-31 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Make sure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant...
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...+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5GZ-MX USB56 1 R P5GZ-MX USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the optical drive. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to 480...
...+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5GZ-MX USB56 1 R P5GZ-MX USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the optical drive. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to 480...
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...window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-...Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB]..., and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item.
...window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-...Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB]..., and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item.
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... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects... of the appropriate IDE device type. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-15 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.
... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects... of the appropriate IDE device type. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-15 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.
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... : 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 We recommend that you did not install any of the general system specifications. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy...
... : 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 We recommend that you did not install any of the general system specifications. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy...
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... (APM). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup... the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application...
... (APM). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup... the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ...
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... automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware ... detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-31 If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51º...
... automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware ... detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-31 If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51º...
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...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if...
...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if...
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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...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 ...
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...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 ...
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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...
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...
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P5GZ-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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 additional USB 2.0 ... (with 24-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 connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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 additional USB 2.0 ... (with 24-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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...motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows for details. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory... with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 1-17 for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for memory and data intensive applications...
...motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows for details. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory... with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 1-17 for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for memory and data intensive applications...
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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 specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI ... 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.
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 specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI ... 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.