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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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...Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G-MX motherboard! This is in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your... package. 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...
...Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G-MX motherboard! This is in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your... package. 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...
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... supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 667 MHz. The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor ...point‑to 10.7 GB/s. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that provides the interface for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. See page 1-22 for details. ASUS P5G-MX 1- See pages 1‑15 to 128M of up the PCI bus...
... supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 667 MHz. The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor ...point‑to 10.7 GB/s. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that provides the interface for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. See page 1-22 for details. ASUS P5G-MX 1- See pages 1‑15 to 128M of up the PCI bus...
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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. 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!
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. 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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... - - - - - used - - - - - - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Re-...holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard ...
... - - - - - used - - - - - - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Re-...holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard ...
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...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 the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup We recommend that you an overview of...use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports.
...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 the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup We recommend that you an overview of...use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-19 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Default CPU Ratio [Enabled ] Allows you to enable or ... adjust the values. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-19 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Default CPU Ratio [Enabled ] Allows you to enable or ... adjust the values. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item...
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... Exit Select Screen Select Item +- Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Enabled], you do not want to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use the EIST. Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM Frequency...174; Technology. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) tech [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo and later processors that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... Exit Select Screen Select Item +- Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Enabled], you do not want to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use the EIST. Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM Frequency...174; Technology. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) tech [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo and later processors that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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...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 desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU... window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1.
...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 desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU... window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1.
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... Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. Install an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Under the Advanced Menu...
... Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. Install an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Under the Advanced Menu...