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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5G-MX 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 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 1.6 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 Typography ix P5G-MX 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 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 1.6 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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...or stretched across both displays for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 1-19 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5G-MX 1- See page 1-22 for more workspace. PCI Express features point‑... the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. This high speed interface is software compatible with 1066/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to you. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer ...
...or stretched across both displays for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 1-19 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5G-MX 1- See page 1-22 for more workspace. PCI Express features point‑... the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. This high speed interface is software compatible with 1066/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to you. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer ...
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... need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility .... 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables...
... need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility .... 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables...
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... PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card ...
... PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card ...
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... 6. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : ...+5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts NC Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5G-MX 1-29 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to install additional devices. The...
... 6. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : ...+5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts NC Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5G-MX 1-29 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to install additional devices. The...
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...the back of the system chassis. The USB module is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such... MPEG card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 7. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P4+ USB_P4USB+5V P5G-MX R USB34 USB56 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC...
...the back of the system chassis. The USB module is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such... MPEG card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 7. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P4+ USB_P4USB+5V P5G-MX R USB34 USB56 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC...