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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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..., check the items in the long line of up to 3.6 GHz. See page 1-8 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 ... highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for buying an ASUS® P5V800-MX motherboard! The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for details...
..., check the items in the long line of up to 3.6 GHz. See page 1-8 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 ... highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for buying an ASUS® P5V800-MX motherboard! The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for details...
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The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-3 See page 1-25 for more flexible cables with high bandwidth speeds up the PCI bus. See page 1-28 for thinner, more powerful processing capability. AGP ...
The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-3 See page 1-25 for more flexible cables with high bandwidth speeds up the PCI bus. See page 1-28 for thinner, more powerful processing capability. AGP ...
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... avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V800-MX 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
... avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V800-MX 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
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The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V800-MX A 1-9 To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger ...
The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V800-MX A 1-9 To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger ...
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... tool to the 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 CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the...
... tool to the 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 CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5V800-MX 1-13 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. 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. B A B B A ASUS P5V800-MX 1-13 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. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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The following 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. DDR400 Qualified Vendors ...-CCC VV 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 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM...
The following 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. DDR400 Qualified Vendors ...-CCC VV 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 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM...
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... or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the...
... or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the...
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- Fixed Fixed -- -- shared shared - -- -- -- * The PCIe x1 slot does not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-19 shared shared - -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ ...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- Fixed Fixed -- -- shared shared - -- -- -- * The PCIe x1 slot does not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-19 shared shared - -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ ...
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... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-21 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date...
... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-21 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date...
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... No link Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4 . L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . ASUS P5V800-MX 1-23 In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5 . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices...
... No link Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4 . L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . ASUS P5V800-MX 1-23 In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5 . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices...
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... is removed to PIN 1. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, the black connector for the UltraATA133 master device. 1. P5V800-MX PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® P5V800-MX IDE connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS P5V800-MX 1-25
... is removed to PIN 1. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, the black connector for the UltraATA133 master device. 1. P5V800-MX PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® P5V800-MX IDE connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS P5V800-MX 1-25
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...sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. P5V800-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5V800-MX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. Do not forget ...IN CPU FAN PWM P5V800-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5V800-MX Fan connectors 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 4. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-27
...sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. P5V800-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5V800-MX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. Do not forget ...IN CPU FAN PWM P5V800-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5V800-MX Fan connectors 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 4. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-27
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5V800-MX 1-29 P5V800-MX USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 1 P5V800-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of...These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. P5V800-MX CD (Black) AUX (White) Right Audio Channel Right Audio Channel ® Ground Ground Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5V800-MX 1-29 P5V800-MX USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 1 P5V800-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of...These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. P5V800-MX CD (Black) AUX (White) Right Audio Channel Right Audio Channel ® Ground Ground Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel...
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... seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. P5V800-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the... read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-31 PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply.
... seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. P5V800-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the... read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-31 PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5V800-MX 2-1
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5V800-MX 2-1
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Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive. ...motherboards with onboard VGA, you rename the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P5V800MX.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Insert the floppy disk that you will not... EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-3
Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive. ...motherboards with onboard VGA, you rename the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P5V800MX.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Insert the floppy disk that you will not... EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-3
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... disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5V800MX.ROM 4. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Erasing flash .... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS P5V800-MX 2-5 Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Reading file ..... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Writing flash...
... disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5V800MX.ROM 4. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Erasing flash .... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS P5V800-MX 2-5 Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Reading file ..... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Writing flash...
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... the utility completes the updating process. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found! ASUS P5V800-MX 2-7 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start flashing... Visit the...
... the utility completes the updating process. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found! ASUS P5V800-MX 2-7 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start flashing... Visit the...