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... menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 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...
... menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 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...
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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® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports...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® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports...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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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 connector...
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 connector...
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... office. See page 1-8 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 ...8482;2 Duo This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel®. 1.1 Welcome! Intel® Core™2 Duo allows users to step up to new levels of 1333 MHZ FSB on this motherboard when using a 1066MHZ CPU may cause some devices...
... office. See page 1-8 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 ...8482;2 Duo This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel®. 1.1 Welcome! Intel® Core™2 Duo allows users to step up to new levels of 1333 MHZ FSB on this motherboard when using a 1066MHZ CPU may cause some devices...
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...64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for the motherboard. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express..., the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for details. See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz. This high speed interface is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333...
...64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for the motherboard. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express..., the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for details. See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz. This high speed interface is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333...
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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 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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.
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 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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.
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... +12V. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. These are not jumpers! ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-29 CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this...
... +12V. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. These are not jumpers! ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-29 CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this...
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... 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 use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports...
... 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 use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports...
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...CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to enable or disable default CPU ratio. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Disabled: The CPU Ratio would be user's manual. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save... and Exit ESC Exit Default CPU Ratio [Enabled ] Allows you to set ...
...CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to enable or disable default CPU ratio. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Disabled: The CPU Ratio would be user's manual. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save... and Exit ESC Exit Default CPU Ratio [Enabled ] Allows you to set ...
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...to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears ...only when you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 and later processors that supports ...
...to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears ...only when you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 and later processors that supports ...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-27 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you...(ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-27 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you...(ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen ...
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You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. ...This utility helps you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...
You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. ...This utility helps you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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... Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for more information on the EIST feature. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the version of your mother board. Refer to update the BIOS file. Install the 64-...right BIOS files according to update the BIOS. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit...
... Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for more information on the EIST feature. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the version of your mother board. Refer to update the BIOS file. Install the 64-...right BIOS files according to update the BIOS. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit...
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If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the HyperThreading compiler to compile the code. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with...
If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the HyperThreading compiler to compile the code. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with...