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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...
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...
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... by yourself. This symbol of electronic products. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. vii Safety information Electrical safety •... the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer...
... by yourself. This symbol of electronic products. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. vii Safety information Electrical safety •... the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer...
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...: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information...
...: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... 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 I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is one of ASUS quality motherboards! LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel®...
... 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 I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is one of ASUS quality motherboards! LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel®...
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... requirements of video memory all together provide a full-value, high performance graphic solution to you. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that speeds up to 667 MHz. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge ...for details. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 The Intel Graphics engine has new capabilities that provide a significant increase in packets. ASUS P5G-MX 1- See page 1-22 for more workspace. PCI Express features point‑to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing...
... requirements of video memory all together provide a full-value, high performance graphic solution to you. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that speeds up to 667 MHz. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge ...for details. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 The Intel Graphics engine has new capabilities that provide a significant increase in packets. ASUS P5G-MX 1- See page 1-22 for more workspace. PCI Express features point‑to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing...
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... data from a floppy disk. No need to your PC! ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to different destinations. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and ... eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows 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. See page...
... data from a floppy disk. No need to your PC! ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to different destinations. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and ... eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows 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. See page...
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... power cord is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5G-MX R SB_PWR P5G-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5G-MX 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. ...8226; Whenever you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a ...
... power cord is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5G-MX R SB_PWR P5G-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5G-MX 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. ...8226; Whenever you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a ...
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...orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below... (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5G-MX R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to unplug the ...
...orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below... (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5G-MX R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to unplug the ...
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...lever is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5G-MX R P5G-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is shipment/transit-related. • Keep ...the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Core™2...
...lever is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5G-MX R P5G-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is shipment/transit-related. • Keep ...the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Core™2...
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The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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... you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5G-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on...
... you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5G-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on...
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... cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G-MX R P5G-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3.
... cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G-MX R P5G-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5G-MX 1-13 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.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5G-MX 1-13 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.
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
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...For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240...-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A = DIMM_B)....DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5G-MX 1-15
...For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240...-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A = DIMM_B)....DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5G-MX 1-15
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... to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information. Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor...) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
... to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information. Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor...) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
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... socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5G-MX 1-19 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to...
... socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5G-MX 1-19 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to...