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...FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-...VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete...
...FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-...VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete...
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... this guide viii P5N-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 ASUS Special 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 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview...
... this guide viii P5N-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 ASUS Special 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 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview...
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... setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program... Diskette A 2-16 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-24 2.4.3 Chipset 2-24 2.4.4 PCIPnP 2-25 2.4.5 ...
... setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program... Diskette A 2-16 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-24 2.4.3 Chipset 2-24 2.4.4 PCIPnP 2-25 2.4.5 ...
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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®...Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i (MCP73V) 1333 (overclocking) / 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Single-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-800 (overclocking) / ...
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®...Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i (MCP73V) 1333 (overclocking) / 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Single-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-800 (overclocking) / ...
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...performance. ASUS P5N-MX 1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 (overclocking) / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports ... based on your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface function (S/PDIFout) through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 533/667/800(overclocking)...
...performance. ASUS P5N-MX 1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 (overclocking) / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports ... based on your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface function (S/PDIFout) through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 533/667/800(overclocking)...
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... supports single-channel configuration. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to prevent installation on next page for details. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has...
... supports single-channel configuration. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to prevent installation on next page for details. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has...
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1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB...
1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB...
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...-Sink Package • OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • • SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. ASUS P5N-MX 1-19 sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both slots as Single-channel...
...-Sink Package • OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • • SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. ASUS P5N-MX 1-19 sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both slots as Single-channel...
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... position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5N-MX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N-MX Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5N-MX 1-25 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
... position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5N-MX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N-MX Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5N-MX 1-25 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
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...system may become unstable or may not boot 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... or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR P5N-MX +12V DC GND P5N-MX ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5...
...system may become unstable or may not boot 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... or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR P5N-MX +12V DC GND P5N-MX ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5...
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...ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to Program: P5N-MX.bin Programming Flash Memory... - Remove the floppy disk File Name to Program: P5N-MX.bin Flashing Complete then press to restart Press to Continue the system. Write OK No Update Write...
...ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to Program: P5N-MX.bin Programming Flash Memory... - Remove the floppy disk File Name to Program: P5N-MX.bin Flashing Complete then press to restart Press to Continue the system. Write OK No Update Write...
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... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5N-MX 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 447MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu...
... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5N-MX 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 447MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu...
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...] SATA4 HDD SMART Monitori1n.g44M, 3.5 i[[nND.oinsea]b.l.e.d.]. [ ] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS P5N-MX 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.2.8 General ... Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 21 : 38 : 36 Mon, Jan 8 2007 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in. Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 512MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Pop-...
...] SATA4 HDD SMART Monitori1n.g44M, 3.5 i[[nND.oinsea]b.l.e.d.]. [ ] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS P5N-MX 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.2.8 General ... Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 21 : 38 : 36 Mon, Jan 8 2007 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in. Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 512MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Pop-...
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... IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring 16 : 21 : 9 Mon, Apr 9 2007 [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 512MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and...
... IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring 16 : 21 : 9 Mon, Apr 9 2007 [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 512MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and...
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... and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. This is not configurable. Make sure to set the partition of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. 2.3.6 HDD SMART...
... and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. This is not configurable. Make sure to set the partition of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. 2.3.6 HDD SMART...
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...MHz [Auto] Auto Auto 1066.7 Auto 666.7 Item Specific Help System clock mode [Auto] Set FSB and memory Memory Timing Setting speed automatically. Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu ...cause the system to select the FSB memory clock mode. Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Linked]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-MX 2-21 This item becomes userconfigurabled when the FSB - Memory Clock Mode x FSB - Configuration ...
...MHz [Auto] Auto Auto 1066.7 Auto 666.7 Item Specific Help System clock mode [Auto] Set FSB and memory Memory Timing Setting speed automatically. Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu ...cause the system to select the FSB memory clock mode. Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Linked]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-MX 2-21 This item becomes userconfigurabled when the FSB - Memory Clock Mode x FSB - Configuration ...
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...tRC Auto X tWR Auto X tWTR Auto X tREF Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Select [Expert] to enter timings manually Memory Timing Setting [Optimal] Allows you to set the memory timing setting. This item becomes user-configurabled when the FSB - You may enter a new value or use +/- tCL (...CAS Latency) [Auto] Allows you to adjust the memory frequency from 400 to [Linked] or [Unlinked]. The actual MEM (DDR) reflects the actual frequency that takes effect on a reboot. MEM (DDR...
...tRC Auto X tWR Auto X tWTR Auto X tREF Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Select [Expert] to enter timings manually Memory Timing Setting [Optimal] Allows you to set the memory timing setting. This item becomes user-configurabled when the FSB - You may enter a new value or use +/- tCL (...CAS Latency) [Auto] Allows you to adjust the memory frequency from 400 to [Linked] or [Unlinked]. The actual MEM (DDR) reflects the actual frequency that takes effect on a reboot. MEM (DDR...
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... to CAS delay for a RD/WR command to adjust +1.8V dual over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 clock] [2 clock] **Advanced Memory Settings** tRRD [Auto] Allows you set the tWR. Configuration options: [1.95V] [1.80V] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]...[15]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRAS [Auto] Allows you to -Active or AutoRefresh of the...
... to CAS delay for a RD/WR command to adjust +1.8V dual over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 clock] [2 clock] **Advanced Memory Settings** tRRD [Auto] Allows you set the tWR. Configuration options: [1.95V] [1.80V] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]...[15]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRAS [Auto] Allows you to -Active or AutoRefresh of the...