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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 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 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 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 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU...
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... X3000 (Intel® GMA X3000) supports - Access point mode - ASUS EZ Flash (continued on the next page) Maximum resolution of 256MB - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - P5B-MX/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN... Audio USB ASUS Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo ...
... X3000 (Intel® GMA X3000) supports - Access point mode - ASUS EZ Flash (continued on the next page) Maximum resolution of 256MB - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - P5B-MX/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN... Audio USB ASUS Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo ...
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...P5B-MX/WiFi-AP specifications summary Other Features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): allowing FSB tuning from 133MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port 1 x WiFi...0a, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WfM 2.0, DMI, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL, Chassis Intrusion ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor...
...P5B-MX/WiFi-AP specifications summary Other Features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): allowing FSB tuning from 133MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port 1 x WiFi...0a, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WfM 2.0, DMI, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL, Chassis Intrusion ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor...
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...™2 processor in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5B-MX/WiFi-AP motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Antenna ASUS motherboard support CD User guide / ASUS WiFi-AP Solo guide If...
...™2 processor in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5B-MX/WiFi-AP motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Antenna ASUS motherboard support CD User guide / ASUS WiFi-AP Solo guide If...
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...MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at the same time. See page 1-30...and high definition audio. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides the interface for high-speed data retrieval and saves. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to external devices. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles ...
...MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at the same time. See page 1-30...and high definition audio. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides the interface for high-speed data retrieval and saves. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to external devices. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles ...
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...™ can use Skype from anywhere within range. ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versitility for your PC, enabling it to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo™ is in either AP or wirelesss client mode... that users will be able to play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype as a true replacement for details.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-
...™ can use Skype from anywhere within range. ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versitility for your PC, enabling it to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo™ is in either AP or wirelesss client mode... that users will be able to play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype as a true replacement for details.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-
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...the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions ...sleep mode, or in any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is detached from the power supply. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
...the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions ...sleep mode, or in any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is detached from the power supply. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Make sure to ensure that you ...physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw ...
...unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Make sure to ensure that you ...physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw ...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_FAN R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) KBPWR PARALLEL PORT VGA FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) PRI_IDE USB12 USBPW78 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB34 AUDIO Attansic L1 ALC883 AAFP ICS 9L PRS552 WIFI Intel...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_FAN R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) KBPWR PARALLEL PORT VGA FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) PRI_IDE USB12 USBPW78 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB34 AUDIO Attansic L1 ALC883 AAFP ICS 9L PRS552 WIFI Intel...
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..., 4-pin ATX 12V) 11. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-17 2. PCI slots 1-25 3. Parallel port 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-35 1-36 1-37 ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- LAN... (RJ-45) port 4. VGA port 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ...
..., 4-pin ATX 12V) 11. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-17 2. PCI slots 1-25 3. Parallel port 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-35 1-36 1-37 ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- LAN... (RJ-45) port 4. VGA port 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ...
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To prevent damage to a 135º angle. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from ... in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2.
To prevent damage to a 135º angle. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from ... in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2.
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...the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-13 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan ...and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is...
...the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-13 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan ...and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is...
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2. B A A A B B B A 3. 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. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
2. B A A A B B B A 3. 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. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. 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 assembly B from the motherboard.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. 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 assembly B from the motherboard.
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...of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 128 Pins P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical ...MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR ...
...of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 128 Pins P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical ...MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR ...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Supports one pair of Dual- channel memory configuration. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-21 B - Single-sided DS - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: A - Side(s): SS -
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Supports one pair of Dual- channel memory configuration. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-21 B - Single-sided DS - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: A - Side(s): SS -
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...unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-23 Make sure ... system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion...
...unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-23 Make sure ... system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion...
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... steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIE WiFi Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN - shared...
... steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIE WiFi Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN - shared...
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... 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. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-25 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...
... 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. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-25 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...