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... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15...
... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15...
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... connectors 1-26 Chapter 2: 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 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys ... 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-19 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.4 Chipset 2-21 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 iv
... connectors 1-26 Chapter 2: 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 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys ... 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-19 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.4 Chipset 2-21 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 iv
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... 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-3 A.3 Intel® Hyper...
... 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-3 A.3 Intel® Hyper...
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P5GC-MX/1333 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 / Pentium... (EM64T), 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 1333(O.C)*/1066/800 MHz (* when O.C and CPU support 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB of...
P5GC-MX/1333 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 / Pentium... (EM64T), 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 1333(O.C)*/1066/800 MHz (* when O.C and CPU support 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB of...
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xi P5GC-MX/1333 specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power...
xi P5GC-MX/1333 specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power...
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...Microarchitecture and built on the 65-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... Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on this motherboard when using a 1066MHZ CPU may cause some devices fail to new levels of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for details. Settting Overclock to 1333MHZ when using a 1333MHZ CPU.
...Microarchitecture and built on the 65-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... Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on this motherboard when using a 1066MHZ CPU may cause some devices fail to new levels of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for details. Settting Overclock to 1333MHZ when using a 1333MHZ CPU.
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... technology that speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 667 MHz. This ... PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in packets. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio.
... technology that speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 667 MHz. This ... PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in packets. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio.
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect...
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... the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Load plate 5. To prevent damage to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left (B) until... the load B plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit into Alignment key the...
... the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Load plate 5. To prevent damage to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left (B) until... the load B plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit into Alignment key the...
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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 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! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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 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! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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...heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove ...• Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that...
...heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove ...• Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that...
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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. 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 state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if...
... cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if...
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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 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. P5GC-MX/1333 R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5GC-MX/1333 Digital Audio Connector The ... to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-29 CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 Fan Connectors 5. Connect one end of the connector. These are not jumpers! Digital Audio connector...
... jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. P5GC-MX/1333 R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5GC-MX/1333 Digital Audio Connector The ... to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-29 CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 Fan Connectors 5. Connect one end of the connector. These are not jumpers! Digital Audio connector...
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ATX12V EATXPWR P5GC-MX/1333 R +12V DC GND P5GC-MX/1333 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...Make sure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of a PSU with a higher power output 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 : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® ...
ATX12V EATXPWR P5GC-MX/1333 R +12V DC GND P5GC-MX/1333 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...Make sure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of a PSU with a higher power output 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 : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® ...
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... 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 ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-17 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA. In this menu. The...
... 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 ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-17 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA. In this menu. The...
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... Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to be stable. If the system ...becomes unstable, return to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to the default. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to malfunction. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile...
... Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to be stable. If the system ...becomes unstable, return to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to the default. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to malfunction. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile...
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... Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Enabled] Enabled: The CPU Ratio would be default ratio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VID CMOS Setting [ 62... information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Use the or keys to enable or disable default CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function...
... Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Enabled] Enabled: The CPU Ratio would be default ratio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VID CMOS Setting [ 62... information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Use the or keys to enable or disable default CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function...
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... thermal control. When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Set this item to [Disabled] if you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use ...: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to use the EIST feature. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-21 Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] DRAM Throttling...
... thermal control. When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Set this item to [Disabled] if you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use ...: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to use the EIST feature. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-21 Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] DRAM Throttling...