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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 ...
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 ...
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... motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the environment. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5G-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial...
... motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the environment. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5G-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial...
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... on each monitor or stretched across both displays for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the ... graphics engine for more workspace. See page 1-22 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to 10.7 GB...port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. Intel® 945GC chipset The ...
... on each monitor or stretched across both displays for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the ... graphics engine for more workspace. See page 1-22 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to 10.7 GB...port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. Intel® 945GC chipset The ...
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6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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!
6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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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... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - - - - - - C ...for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this ...
... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - - - - - - C ...for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this ...
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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 to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. AMIBIOS Version : 0103 Build... 6600 @ 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 If you did not install any of...
...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 to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. AMIBIOS Version : 0103 Build... 6600 @ 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 If you did not install any of...
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... Screen Select Item +- The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables ...Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-19 Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled]...
... Screen Select Item +- The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables ...Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-19 Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled]...
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...[Enabled] Allows you do not want to use the EIST. Set this item to [Disabled] if you to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold...2: BIOS setup Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Enabled], you installed an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo and later processors that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Enabled] ...
...[Enabled] Allows you do not want to use the EIST. Set this item to [Disabled] if you to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold...2: BIOS setup Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Enabled], you installed an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo and later processors that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Enabled] ...
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... CPU Configuration, then press . 3. See page 2-20 for more information on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to open the Power Options Properties window. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen ...your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Turn on the Monitor power section to update the BIOS. Go to [Automatic], then...
... CPU Configuration, then press . 3. See page 2-20 for more information on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to open the Power Options Properties window. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen ...your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Turn on the Monitor power section to update the BIOS. Go to [Automatic], then...
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... system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to...
... system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to...