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...8482;2 processor is in the LGA775 package. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5G-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable Accessories...is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This...Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
...8482;2 processor is in the LGA775 package. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5G-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable Accessories...is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This...Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
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... 667 MHz. See page 1-22 for the motherboard. DirectX 9 hardware acceleration, 400MHz core clock, and up to 1-19 for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in graphics...
... 667 MHz. See page 1-22 for the motherboard. DirectX 9 hardware acceleration, 400MHz core clock, and up to 1-19 for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in graphics...
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P5G-MX R SB_PWR P5G-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5G-MX 1- This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down ...
P5G-MX R SB_PWR P5G-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5G-MX 1- This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down ...
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Gold triangle mark ASUS P5G-MX A 1- 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a ...
Gold triangle mark ASUS P5G-MX A 1- 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a ...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5G-MX 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink ...
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5G-MX 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink ...
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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. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5G-MX 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5G-MX 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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ASUS P5G-MX 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR ... are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMMA DIMMB 112 Pins 128 Pins P5G-MX R P5G-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC...
ASUS P5G-MX 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR ... are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMMA DIMMB 112 Pins 128 Pins P5G-MX R P5G-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC...
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... out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5G-MX 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place...
... out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5G-MX 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place...
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shared - - - - shared - - - - - - used - - - - - - - ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for PCI devices. ...
shared - - - - shared - - - - - - used - - - - - - - ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for PCI devices. ...
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... system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper. P5G-MX R 12 23 CLRTC P5G-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5G-MX 1-23 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time...
... system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper. P5G-MX R 12 23 CLRTC P5G-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5G-MX 1-23 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time...
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... audio configuration below for pointing devices or other serial devices. 9. Line Out port (lime). VGA port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. ASUS P5G-MX 1-25 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 3. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink...
... audio configuration below for pointing devices or other serial devices. 9. Line Out port (lime). VGA port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. ASUS P5G-MX 1-25 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 3. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink...
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... RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA1 SATA2 P5G-MX SATA Connectors When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4-...-mounted system warning speaker. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5G-MX R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V P5G-MX Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5G-MX 1-27 The speaker allows you to the SATA1/2 connector.
... RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA1 SATA2 P5G-MX SATA Connectors When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4-...-mounted system warning speaker. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5G-MX R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V P5G-MX Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5G-MX 1-27 The speaker allows you to the SATA1/2 connector.
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... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +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 6. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +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 6. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
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...]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to HD Audio. ASUS P5G-MX 1-31 See section "2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97... Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5G-MX R AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5G-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you want to connect a High Definition front...
...]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to HD Audio. ASUS P5G-MX 1-31 See section "2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97... Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5G-MX R AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5G-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you want to connect a High Definition front...
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..........| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. error message appears if there is not found !" Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS P5G-MX 2- Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the optical drive. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no support CD...Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. 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 rename the BIOS file to display the following. Insert the support CD that you to update the...
..........| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. error message appears if there is not found !" Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS P5G-MX 2- Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the optical drive. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no support CD...Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. 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 rename the BIOS file to display the following. Insert the support CD that you to update the...
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...created earlier. 3. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iP5GMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for version information. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive.... flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. You need to your computer A:\> ASUS P5G-MX 2- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To ...
...created earlier. 3. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iP5GMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for version information. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive.... flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. You need to your computer A:\> ASUS P5G-MX 2- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To ...
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...drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file •...Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility...
...drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file •...Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility...
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...Always update the utility to download. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select ...
...Always update the utility to download. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select ...
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Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS P5G-MX 2-11 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot ...
Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS P5G-MX 2-11 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot ...
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ASUS P5G-MX 2-13 System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Wed ...
ASUS P5G-MX 2-13 System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Wed ...