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PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write ... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write ... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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... 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 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
... 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 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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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 Intel® Enhanced Memory...-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 ...
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 Intel® Enhanced Memory...-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 ...
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... provide the vital interfaces for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- Intel® 945GC chipset The Intel® 945GC graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O controller hub that provides the interface for the motherboard. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia...
... provide the vital interfaces for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- Intel® 945GC chipset The Intel® 945GC graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O controller hub that provides the interface for the motherboard. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia...
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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! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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... socket. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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...
... socket. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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...
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...version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 256MB ...8226; (continued on the next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this...
...version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 256MB ...8226; (continued on the next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this...
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...yellow slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Single Sided DS - Make sure to choose the... right QVLs according to your mother board. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM ...
...yellow slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Single Sided DS - Make sure to choose the... right QVLs according to your mother board. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM ...
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..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 1.9...enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5GC-MX/1333 R 12 23 CLRTC Normal (Default) P5GC-MX/1333 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...
..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 1.9...enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5GC-MX/1333 R 12 23 CLRTC Normal (Default) P5GC-MX/1333 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...
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... become unstable or may not boot up if the power 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... if you intend to install additional devices. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. 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...
... become unstable or may not boot up if the power 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... if you intend to install additional devices. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. 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...
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... fields show the values for that is a brief description of options. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP...Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on...
... fields show the values for that is a brief description of options. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP...Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on...
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... OS compatibility. AMIBIOS Version : 0104 Build Date : 04/26/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz : 2801MHz : 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 ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-17
... OS compatibility. AMIBIOS Version : 0104 Build Date : 04/26/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz : 2801MHz : 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 ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-17
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...settings in the operating system to change the advanced chipset settings. 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 enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology...] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Model] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Boot Display Device [Auto] TV Connector [Auto] HDTV Output [Auto] TV Standard [VBIOS-Default] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] ...
...settings in the operating system to change the advanced chipset settings. 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 enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology...] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Model] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Boot Display Device [Auto] TV Connector [Auto] HDTV Output [Auto] TV Standard [VBIOS-Default] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] ...
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... Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of memory bandwidth. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When disabled, you to enable DRAM Thermal Throttling to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls...
... Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of memory bandwidth. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When disabled, you to enable DRAM Thermal Throttling to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls...
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...Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets link latency. Configuration options: [Fixed MODE] [DVMT Mode] [Combo Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Configuration options: [64MB] [128MB] [Maximum DVMT] Boot Display Device [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT on Port 0] [...Compos & S-Vdo] [SMPTE2353 Compon. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Enables, disables or set to select the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Slot Power [Auto] Sets the...
...Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets link latency. Configuration options: [Fixed MODE] [DVMT Mode] [Combo Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Configuration options: [64MB] [128MB] [Maximum DVMT] Boot Display Device [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT on Port 0] [...Compos & S-Vdo] [SMPTE2353 Compon. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Enables, disables or set to select the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Slot Power [Auto] Sets the...
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... items allow you to malfunction. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ...
... items allow you to malfunction. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ...