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... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-...11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8...
... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-...11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8...
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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 ...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 Internal Speaker ...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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... sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5G-MX A 1- To prevent damage to the left (B) until it to the...
... sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5G-MX A 1- To prevent damage to the left (B) until it to the...
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...the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup....All the floppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB floppy devices. 3. Click File from the menu, then select Format. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections...
...the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup....All the floppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB floppy devices. 3. Click File from the menu, then select Format. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections...
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...the following. b. c. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Make sure that contains the BIOS file to your mother board. Windows® Vista environment a. The EZ Flash utility is builtin the BIOS chip so it is found ! Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click ...EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5GMX.ROM. Select the...
...the following. b. c. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Make sure that contains the BIOS file to your mother board. Windows® Vista environment a. The EZ Flash utility is builtin the BIOS chip so it is found ! Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click ...EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5GMX.ROM. Select the...
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...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G-MX 2- The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save ...
...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G-MX 2- The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save ...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download...
... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5G-MX 2- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download...
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...the specific items for that menu. configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press...:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the screen. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar have...
...the specific items for that menu. configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press...:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the screen. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar have...
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... this menu allow you installed. Select an item then press if you are using native OS, such as Windows® XP/Vista. WIN2000, WIN XP) is used . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5G-MX 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode...
... this menu allow you installed. Select an item then press if you are using native OS, such as Windows® XP/Vista. WIN2000, WIN XP) is used . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5G-MX 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode...
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... if you want to save or discard your changes to ensure the values you are saved to the CMOS RAM. ASUS P5G-MX 2-33 Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you select this menu or from the Exit...
... if you want to save or discard your changes to ensure the values you are saved to the CMOS RAM. ASUS P5G-MX 2-33 Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you select this menu or from the Exit...
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..., the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select...
..., the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select...
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... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your mother board. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for version information. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software... support Use the setup procedures presented in your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for updates. Refer to your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your mother board. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for version information. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software... support Use the setup procedures presented in your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for updates. Refer to your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard...
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...Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. 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. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST,... check your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. A- Appendix: CPU features See page 2-20 for more information on the desktop, then select Properties...
...Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. 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. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST,... check your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. A- Appendix: CPU features See page 2-20 for more information on the desktop, then select Properties...
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The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. 8. Close the Display Properties window. ASUS P5G-MX A-
The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. 8. Close the Display Properties window. ASUS P5G-MX A-
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.... • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. 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. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. Install an Intel® Core...use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. The BIOS item appears only...
.... • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. 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. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. Install an Intel® Core...use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. The BIOS item appears only...