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... 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-28 2.6 Boot menu 2-29 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.2 Security 2-31 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
... 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-28 2.6 Boot menu 2-29 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.2 Security 2-31 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
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... describes the CPU features that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides...
... describes the CPU features that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides...
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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 Duo Processor Compatible 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...
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 Duo Processor Compatible 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...
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...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 Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU...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.
...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 Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU...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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...Substances (RoHS). 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 I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is...most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This is one of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
...Substances (RoHS). 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 I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is...most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This is one of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
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B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. 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!
B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. 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!
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...pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are not jumpers! CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G-MX R P5G-MX Fan Connectors 5. P5G-MX R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5G-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module ...
...pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are not jumpers! CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G-MX R P5G-MX Fan Connectors 5. P5G-MX R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5G-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module ...
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...ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you did not install any of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in ...you set to the default setting S-ATA. AMIBIOS Version : 0103 Build Date : 05/31/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz : 2400MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays...
...ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you did not install any of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in ...you set to the default setting S-ATA. AMIBIOS Version : 0103 Build Date : 05/31/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz : 2400MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays...
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... is detected, the item shows None. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ASUS P5G-MX 2-17 USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.4.1 USB...
... is detected, the item shows None. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ASUS P5G-MX 2-17 USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.4.1 USB...
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... enable or disable the microcode updation. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at... Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-19 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the or keys to enable or disable default CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute ...
... enable or disable the microcode updation. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at... Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-19 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the or keys to enable or disable default CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute ...
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... will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select Screen Select Item +- Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) tech [Enabled] Allows you to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Disabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Select an item then press to use...
... will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select Screen Select Item +- Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) tech [Enabled] Allows you to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Disabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Select an item then press to use...
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... allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software...
... allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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... Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Click the Power button on the EIST feature. After the computer restarts,... right click on a blank space on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for details. 4. A- Appendix: CPU...
... Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Click the Power button on the EIST feature. After the computer restarts,... right click on a blank space on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for details. 4. A- Appendix: CPU...
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...the computer. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Install an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is... supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU features If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775 ...
...the computer. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Install an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is... supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU features If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775 ...