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...it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR ...
...it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR ...
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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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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. xi
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... performance graphic solution to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. The Intel® ICH7 ...displayed on each monitor or stretched across both displays for a processor in packets. See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for...
... performance graphic solution to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. The Intel® ICH7 ...displayed on each monitor or stretched across both displays for a processor in packets. See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for...
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... different destinations. No need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with customizable boot logos. See details on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before...
... different destinations. No need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with customizable boot logos. See details on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before...
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...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 x16 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you install a PCI graphics card...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 the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 ...
...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 x16 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you install a PCI graphics card...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 the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 ...
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...consuming devices. 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 ...EATXPWR P5G-MX R +12V DC GND P5G-MX ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 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-...
...consuming devices. 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 ...EATXPWR P5G-MX R +12V DC GND P5G-MX ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 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-...
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...specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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...receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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. ...
...specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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...receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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. ...
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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- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Primary IDE ...
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- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Primary IDE ...
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... [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select a device item then...
... [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select a device item then...
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.... If you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. In this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this setting, you set to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration ... 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: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect...
.... If you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. In this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this setting, you set to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration ... 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: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect...
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... Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to add more tables for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Suspend Mode... for system suspend. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-25
... Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to add more tables for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Suspend Mode... for system suspend. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-25
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... 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [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.
... 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [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.