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... due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your screen. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction eliminates the need to overclocking. See page 2‑29...
... due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your screen. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction eliminates the need to overclocking. See page 2‑29...
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...36 1-37 ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- PCI Express x16 slot 1-25 Jumpers 1. LAN (RJ-45) port 4. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2,SATA3, SATA4) 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56, USBPW78) 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Line In port (light blue) 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 4. Serial port 13. PCI Express x1 slots 1-25 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. Keyboard Power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. WiFi-g antenna jack 8. USB 2.0 ports...
...36 1-37 ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- PCI Express x16 slot 1-25 Jumpers 1. LAN (RJ-45) port 4. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2,SATA3, SATA4) 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56, USBPW78) 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Line In port (light blue) 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 4. Serial port 13. PCI Express x1 slots 1-25 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. Keyboard Power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. WiFi-g antenna jack 8. USB 2.0 ports...
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... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-23 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups...
... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-23 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups...
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...The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-25 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following...
...The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-25 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following...
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..., power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX power supply...
..., power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX power supply...
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... card. CD (black) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Internal Audio Connector R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-33 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module is purchased separately. 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable...
... card. CD (black) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Internal Audio Connector R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-33 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module is purchased separately. 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable...
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... BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Start from the menu, then select Format. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2003: a. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support...
... BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Start from the menu, then select Format. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2003: a. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support...
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... update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5BMXWAP.ROM. 2. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Floppy found! Make sure that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS...
... update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5BMXWAP.ROM. 2. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Floppy found! Make sure that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS...
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... updating process. Install memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 slots. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Checking for CD-ROM... Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Reading file "P5BMXWAP.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version...
... updating process. Install memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 slots. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Checking for CD-ROM... Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Reading file "P5BMXWAP.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version...
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... update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download...
... update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download...
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... SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is not user-configurable. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Change Option...
... SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is not user-configurable. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Change Option...
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... feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 2.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These...
... feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 2.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These...
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... the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you wish to set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Select an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit...
... the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you wish to set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Select an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit...
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...for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12...
...for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12...
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... Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the operating system to enable or disable the CPU internal thermal control function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to display...
... Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the operating system to enable or disable the CPU internal thermal control function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to display...
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...Onboard LAN item is set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIE...
...Onboard LAN item is set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIE...
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... not wish to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the system. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to turn on the keyboard to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-29 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at...
... not wish to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the system. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to turn on the keyboard to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-29 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at...
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... to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you set a password, this item to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not IEnSsCtalElexidt. To set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to change the supervisor password. Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select Item +- Select an item then press to run Setup" during POST...
... to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you set a password, this item to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not IEnSsCtalElexidt. To set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to change the supervisor password. Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select Item +- Select an item then press to run Setup" during POST...
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.... Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2003 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file...
.... Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2003 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file...
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... is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Windows® environment. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts...
... is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Windows® environment. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts...