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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5GC-MX/1333 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 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5GC-MX/1333 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 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
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... assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that...carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ...
... assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that...carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ...
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...dealer. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii It includes description of the support CD that may have to change...
...dealer. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii It includes description of the support CD that may have to change...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...-nanometer (nm) process technology with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is...
...-nanometer (nm) process technology with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is...
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...to 10.7 GB/s. PCI Express features point‑to 1-19 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for details. The GMCH ... Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for a processor in packets. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to boost system...
...to 10.7 GB/s. PCI Express features point‑to 1-19 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for details. The GMCH ... Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for a processor in packets. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to boost system...
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... the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5GC-MX/1333 R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5GC-MX/1333 Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- This is detached from the wall socket before touching...
... the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5GC-MX/1333 R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5GC-MX/1333 Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- This is detached from the wall socket before touching...
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... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5GC-MX/1333 R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause...
... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5GC-MX/1333 R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause...
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...install a CPU: 1. P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise ...Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and...
...install a CPU: 1. P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise ...Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and...
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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 Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), 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 Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6.
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.... Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and ... fan: 1. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis...
.... Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and ... fan: 1. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis...
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... cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal...
... cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal...
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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...List on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 = DIMM_B1). •... obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 112 Pins P5GC-MX/1333 R 128 Pins P5GC-MX/1333 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A...
...List on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 = DIMM_B1). •... obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 112 Pins P5GC-MX/1333 R 128 Pins P5GC-MX/1333 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A...
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... The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 256MB ...; (continued on the next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information.
... The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 256MB ...; (continued on the next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information.
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... insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it... not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-19 To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly...
... insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it... not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-19 To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly...
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...you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly .... 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4.
...you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly .... 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4.