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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About 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...
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... to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing... signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable ...
... to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing... signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable ...
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... and software updates. 1. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components.
... and software updates. 1. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components.
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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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...Motherboard ASUS P5N-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100 / 66 / 33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-MX motherboard...! LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient...
...Motherboard ASUS P5N-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100 / 66 / 33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-MX motherboard...! LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient...
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... rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-31 for advancing quality of MCP creates a single motherboard featuring a world-class DX9, Shader Model 3.0 GPU for faster and smooter game-play, a high quality video processing engine for details...MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to external devices. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! ASUS P5N-MX 1- High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, ...
... rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-31 for advancing quality of MCP creates a single motherboard featuring a world-class DX9, Shader Model 3.0 GPU for faster and smooter game-play, a high quality video processing engine for details...MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to external devices. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! ASUS P5N-MX 1- High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, ...
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This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5N-MX SB_PWR P5N-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-MX 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following ...precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard...
This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5N-MX SB_PWR P5N-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-MX 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following ...precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard...
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...rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the ... screws into it. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5N-MX 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can damage the...
...rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the ... screws into it. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5N-MX 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can damage the...
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... not bent. P5N-MX P5N-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box 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 ..., or if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium® D / Pentium...
... not bent. P5N-MX P5N-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box 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 ..., or if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium® D / Pentium...
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... CPU! The socket alignment key should fit into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The CPU fits...
... CPU! The socket alignment key should fit into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The CPU fits...
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... 4 / Celeron® processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you use only Intel®‑certified ... assembly, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5N-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 ...
... 4 / Celeron® processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you use only Intel®‑certified ... assembly, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5N-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 ...
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... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur ... heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur ... heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A A B B B A ASUS P5N-MX 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A A B B B A ASUS P5N-MX 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.
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Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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
Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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
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...memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15 The figure ...illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 112 Pins P5N-MX P5N-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Color Yellow Black Sockets DIMM_1 DIMM_2 1.7.2 Memory...
...memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15 The figure ...illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 112 Pins P5N-MX P5N-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Color Yellow Black Sockets DIMM_1 DIMM_2 1.7.2 Memory...
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... next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
... next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
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... DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it...
... DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it...
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...hardware settings for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS P5N-MX 1-21 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter ... expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the...
...hardware settings for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS P5N-MX 1-21 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter ... expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the...