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... Configuration 2-34 2.6.5 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 Chpater 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 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System...
... Configuration 2-34 2.6.5 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 Chpater 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 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii These...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii These...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter...
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P5N-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB VGA ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® 06 / 05B / 05A processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Supports... Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ...
P5N-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB VGA ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® 06 / 05B / 05A processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Supports... Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ...
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P5N-MX specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector...
P5N-MX specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector...
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... bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST...
... bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST...
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... are not jumpers! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. ASUS P5N-MX 1-31 DO NOT ...place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a...
... are not jumpers! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. ASUS P5N-MX 1-31 DO NOT ...place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a...
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... menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of the utilities through a network or an...
... menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of the utilities through a network or an...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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... power section to update the BIOS. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to open the Power Options Properties window. You can download the latest BIOS file... Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A- Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later...
... power section to update the BIOS. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to open the Power Options Properties window. You can download the latest BIOS file... Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A- Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later...
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...is set to compile the code. A- Appendix: CPU features Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Using the ...only. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Restart the computer. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make ...
...is set to compile the code. A- Appendix: CPU features Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Using the ...only. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Restart the computer. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make ...