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P5B-MX/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS... memory of 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) - Station mode: Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode ASUS EZ DIY: - High Definition Video Processing - Microsoft® DX 9, OpenGL 1.4 Southbridge Intel...ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with Intel...05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / ...
P5B-MX/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS... memory of 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) - Station mode: Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode ASUS EZ DIY: - High Definition Video Processing - Microsoft® DX 9, OpenGL 1.4 Southbridge Intel...ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with Intel...05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / ...
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xi 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-g antenna jack 1 x LAN...
xi 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-g antenna jack 1 x LAN...
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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 82946GZ...
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 82946GZ...
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...motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP... unstable and the card inoperable. 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 card. Before installing the...
...motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP... unstable and the card inoperable. 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 card. Before installing the...
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...Product introduction function. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use ... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power ...
...Product introduction function. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use ... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power ...
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2. The USBPW 56 is for the WiFi-AP module. USBPW1-4 12 23 R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB Device Wake Up +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature requires ... S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you to additional USB ports. KBPWR R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-27 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply...
2. The USBPW 56 is for the WiFi-AP module. USBPW1-4 12 23 R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB Device Wake Up +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature requires ... S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you to additional USB ports. KBPWR R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-27 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply...
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...-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-37 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PANEL R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-MX/WiFi-AP System Panel Connector •...lights up when you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. System panel ...
...-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-37 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PANEL R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-MX/WiFi-AP System Panel Connector •...lights up when you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. System panel ...
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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 P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-
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 P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-
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... done. 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. When the correct BIOS file is not found !" Reading file "P5BMXWAP.rom". ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).... Make sure that contains the BIOS file to display the following. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to a...
... done. 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. When the correct BIOS file is not found !" Reading file "P5BMXWAP.rom". ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).... Make sure that contains the BIOS file to display the following. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to a...
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... Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- Erasing flash ...... Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot...
... Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- Erasing flash ...... Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot...
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..., then turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Reading file "P5BMXWAP.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert...
..., then turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Reading file "P5BMXWAP.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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...the power management settings. For example, you with its test routines. This requires you can update using this program. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the ...section "2.1 Managing and updating your data or system. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. We recommend to always shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on ...
...the power management settings. For example, you with its test routines. This requires you can update using this program. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the ...section "2.1 Managing and updating your data or system. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. We recommend to always shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on ...
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...show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit... Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART...
...show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit... Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMIBIOS Version : 0110 Build Date : 12/04/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz Speed : 3819MHz Count : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-17
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMIBIOS Version : 0110 Build Date : 12/04/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz Speed : 3819MHz Count : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-17
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... may cause the system to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Use the and keys to [Manual]. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-19 The following item appears only when you to the system bus and PCI bus. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1066... 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2 operating frequency. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad.
... may cause the system to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Use the and keys to [Manual]. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-19 The following item appears only when you to the system bus and PCI bus. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1066... 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2 operating frequency. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad.
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... Ratio CMOS Setting. The default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-21 C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the enhanced state support. NOTE: If an... invalid ratio is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled...
... Ratio CMOS Setting. The default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-21 C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the enhanced state support. NOTE: If an... invalid ratio is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled...
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...] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to boot... while booting. When set to skip some power on state for option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to Enabled, the system waits for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-31
...] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to boot... while booting. When set to skip some power on state for option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to Enabled, the system waits for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-31
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... the SESeCtupExitietms. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Clear User Password Select this item to any field. When set to the Setup ...[Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-33 Change Option User Access Level [Full Access] F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit This item allows you set your password successfully....
... the SESeCtupExitietms. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Clear User Password Select this item to any field. When set to the Setup ...[Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2-33 Change Option User Access Level [Full Access] F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit This item allows you set your password successfully....
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Click Apply, then click OK. 10. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP A- A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then ... slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Turn on the operating system.
Click Apply, then click OK. 10. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP A- A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then ... slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Turn on the operating system.