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... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory...
... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory...
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...Internal connectors 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-... Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 LAN Cable Status 2-20 2.4.3 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.4 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.5 Chipset 2-23 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.7 PCI PnP 2-27 iv
...Internal connectors 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-... Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 LAN Cable Status 2-20 2.4.3 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.4 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.5 Chipset 2-23 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.7 PCI PnP 2-27 iv
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... 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® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-3 A.3 Intel® Hyper...
... 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® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-3 A.3 Intel® Hyper...
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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 ...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 ...
...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 ...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 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU...) 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.
...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 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU...) 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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... graphics card and Intel Core™ 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...
... graphics card and Intel Core™ 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...
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...clear the RTC data. See page 2-3 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 2-6 for details. The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the ...BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 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 your PC!
...clear the RTC data. See page 2-3 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 2-6 for details. The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the ...BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 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 your PC!
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the ... 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 shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the ... 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 shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the...
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... (B) until it to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GZ-MX A 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the left corner of the cam box should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. 2. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B...
... (B) until it to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GZ-MX A 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the left corner of the cam box should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. 2. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B...
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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 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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. 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 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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. 6.
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... or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only ...
... or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only ...
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... at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. 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...
... at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. 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...
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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. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-13
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. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-13
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.... 3. For system failure due to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the ... turn ON the computer. 6. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup ...
.... 3. For system failure due to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the ... turn ON the computer. 6. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup ...
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...requires a power supply that you can provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports (USB port 1-4). ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-25 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 P5GZ-MX 12 23 R P5GZ-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed... mode). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these...
...requires a power supply that you can provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports (USB port 1-4). ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-25 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 P5GZ-MX 12 23 R P5GZ-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed... mode). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these...
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... forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. These are not jumpers! 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. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling...
... forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. These are not jumpers! 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. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling...
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...up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 ... Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-31 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to use a PSU with more...
...up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 ... Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-31 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to use a PSU with more...
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... Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 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 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel...
... Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 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 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel...
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... the settings for the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure CPU. If the system AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ... and Exit ESC Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking...
... the settings for the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure CPU. If the system AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ... and Exit ESC Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking...
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... may cause the system to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1066 FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz You need to install an additional graphics card and Intel Core... auto-detected by the clock generator to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the component permanently! ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-19 CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS.
... may cause the system to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1066 FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz You need to install an additional graphics card and Intel Core... auto-detected by the clock generator to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the component permanently! ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-19 CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS.