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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5V800-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 Welcome 1-2 Package contents 1-2 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Before you proceed 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 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...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5V800-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 Welcome 1-2 Package contents 1-2 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Before you proceed 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 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...
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... cables are unplugged before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
... cables are unplugged before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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.... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, 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...
.... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, 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...
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P5V800-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB Special features Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron D processor Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 Hyper-Threading Technology (Note: The motherboard... AD1986A high definition audio 6-channel CODEC Audio Jack Sensing Technology Realtek® 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x ...
P5V800-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB Special features Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron D processor Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 Hyper-Threading Technology (Note: The motherboard... AD1986A high definition audio 6-channel CODEC Audio Jack Sensing Technology Realtek® 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5V800-MX 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5V800-MX 1-1
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... another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5V800-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of the above items is fully...
... another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5V800-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of the above items is fully...
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... supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful processing capability. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-3 This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by carrying data in packets. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from ...interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8251 chipset. See page 1-28 for ...
... supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful processing capability. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-3 This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by carrying data in packets. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from ...interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8251 chipset. See page 1-28 for ...
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... w e r s u p p l y . 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. The ...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V800-MX...
... w e r s u p p l y . 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. The ...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V800-MX...
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... the rear part of the chassis ® P5V800-MX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure...
... the rear part of the chassis ® P5V800-MX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure...
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P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium®...or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from ...
P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium®...or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from ...
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... Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to prevent bending the connectors on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this... motherboard: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in only one correct orientation. If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology ...
... Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to prevent bending the connectors on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this... motherboard: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in only one correct orientation. If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology ...
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...Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you ... CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
...Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you ... CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
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CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5V800-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Push down two fasteners 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_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A P5V800-MX 3.
CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5V800-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Push down two fasteners 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_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A P5V800-MX 3.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5V800-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5V800-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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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 Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
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...figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5V800-MX DIMM1 DIMM2 ® P5V800-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 DDR Qualified Vendors List You can also visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate... K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) SAMSUNG DS M381L6423ETM-CCC VV K4H560838E-TCCC SAMSUNG SS M368L3223ETM-CCC VV (Continued on the next page) ASUS P5V800-MX 1-15 You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
...figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5V800-MX DIMM1 DIMM2 ® P5V800-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 DDR Qualified Vendors List You can also visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate... K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) SAMSUNG DS M381L6423ETM-CCC VV K4H560838E-TCCC SAMSUNG SS M368L3223ETM-CCC VV (Continued on the next page) ASUS P5V800-MX 1-15 You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
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... might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locked...
... might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locked...
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.... 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Before installing the ...the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
.... 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Before installing the ...the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.