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...will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... permission of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... permission of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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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-...
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-...
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P5G-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 ... with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets...
P5G-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 ... with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets...
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xi P5G-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Support OS Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Windows® XP / Vista 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... power supply (with 4-pin 12 V plug) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5G-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Support OS Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Windows® XP / Vista 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... power supply (with 4-pin 12 V plug) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... for more workspace. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to 667 MHz. ASUS P5G-MX 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to meet the higher... content can be displayed on each monitor or stretched across both displays for a processor in 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 the...
... for more workspace. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to 667 MHz. ASUS P5G-MX 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to meet the higher... content can be displayed on each monitor or stretched across both displays for a processor in 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 the...
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... style to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. No need to different destinations. See page 2-3 for details. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD...your system with customizable boot logos. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on page 2-29. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to your PC!
... style to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. No need to different destinations. See page 2-3 for details. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD...your system with customizable boot logos. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on page 2-29. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to your PC!
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... 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. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 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 x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card....
... 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. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 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 x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card....
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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 ... +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 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one...
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 ... +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 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one...
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... install the module to the USB connectors. 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 GND USB_P3+ USB_P3USB+5V P5G-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system...connection speed. P5G-MX R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel (black) CD P5G-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
... install the module to the USB connectors. 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 GND USB_P3+ USB_P3USB+5V P5G-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system...connection speed. P5G-MX R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel (black) CD P5G-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
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.... Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to malfunction. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of options.
.... Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to malfunction. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of options.
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media ...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media ...
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..., you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. In this menu. We recommend that you an overview of these options and encounter problems, revert to use native OS ...2.40GHz : 2400MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ...
..., you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. In this menu. We recommend that you an overview of these options and encounter problems, revert to use native OS ...2.40GHz : 2400MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ...
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...to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface...Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-25 Select an item then press to add more tables for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ...
...to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface...Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-25 Select an item then press to add more tables for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ...
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...] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-27 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On...
...] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-27 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On...