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... your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of ASUS quality motherboards! 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...
... your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of ASUS quality motherboards! 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...
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ASUS P5G-MX 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provide a significant increase in graphics performance. DirectX 9 hardware acceleration, 400MHz core clock, and ...
ASUS P5G-MX 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provide a significant increase in graphics performance. DirectX 9 hardware acceleration, 400MHz core clock, and ...
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... plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5G-MX R SB_PWR P5G-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5G-MX 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity...
... plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5G-MX R SB_PWR P5G-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5G-MX 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity...
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... you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5G-MX A 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom‑left (B) until it to the left corner of the arrow...
... you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5G-MX A 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom‑left (B) until it to the left corner of the arrow...
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ASUS P5G-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented ...
ASUS P5G-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented ...
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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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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...Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 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... size of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. . 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...
...Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 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... size of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. . 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...
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... when it fits in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the 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. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the...
... when it fits in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the 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. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the...
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C D E F G H - - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - used - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ...
C D E F G H - - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - used - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ...
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... system passwords. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 1.9 Jumpers 1. P5G-MX R 12 23 CLRTC P5G-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5G-MX 1-23
... system passwords. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 1.9 Jumpers 1. P5G-MX R 12 23 CLRTC P5G-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5G-MX 1-23
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... is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 4. ASUS P5G-MX 1-25 LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4-channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port...
... is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 4. ASUS P5G-MX 1-25 LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4-channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port...
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...for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. P5G-MX R GND RSATA_RXP1 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 ... disk 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. P5G-MX R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V P5G-MX Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5G-MX 1-27 Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
...for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. P5G-MX R GND RSATA_RXP1 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 ... disk 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. P5G-MX R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V P5G-MX Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5G-MX 1-27 Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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... details. Azalia-compliant 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard... [HD Audio]. 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 9.
... details. Azalia-compliant 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard... [HD Audio]. 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 9.
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...you rename the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for version information. 2. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P5GMX.ROM. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the support CD that you to update the BIOS ... file is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for CD-ROM... ASUS P5G-MX 2- The EZ Flash utility is builtin the BIOS chip so it is not found in the drive. Make sure to choose the right BIOS files...
...you rename the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for version information. 2. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P5GMX.ROM. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the support CD that you to update the BIOS ... file is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for CD-ROM... ASUS P5G-MX 2- The EZ Flash utility is builtin the BIOS chip so it is not found in the drive. Make sure to choose the right BIOS files...
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...BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the motherboard. Refer to your computer A:\> ASUS P5G-MX 2- done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... done ...Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from ASUS website according to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. You need to ...
...BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the motherboard. Refer to your computer A:\> ASUS P5G-MX 2- done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... done ...Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from ASUS website according to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. You need to ...
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... BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to...motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5G-MX 2-
... BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to...motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5G-MX 2-
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the ... the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you...
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the ... the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you...
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Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. 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 ...
Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. 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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Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 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 ...
Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 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 ...