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...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing...products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your retailer.
...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing...products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your retailer.
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2. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring...
2. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring...
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...motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect... the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. If any device jumper is removed to configure your device(s). ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-27 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)...
...motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect... the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. If any device jumper is removed to configure your device(s). ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-27 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)...
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... FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 Fan Connectors 5. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-29 Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. P5GC-MX/1333 R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5GC-MX/1333 Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out ...to the S/PDIF module. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each ...
... FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5GC-MX/1333 R P5GC-MX/1333 Fan Connectors 5. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-29 Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. P5GC-MX/1333 R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5GC-MX/1333 Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out ...to the S/PDIF module. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each ...
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...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 +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The power supply plugs are for ATX... 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...connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 6.
...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 +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The power supply plugs are for ATX... 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...connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 6.
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... of the system chassis. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. CD (black) P5GC-MX/1333 R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GC-MX/1333 Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. These ... stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-31 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... of the system chassis. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. CD (black) P5GC-MX/1333 R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GC-MX/1333 Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. These ... stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-31 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. P5GC-MX/1333 R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5GC-MX/1333 Intrusion Connector 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10...
... labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. P5GC-MX/1333 R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5GC-MX/1333 Intrusion Connector 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10...
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If your display monitor is connected to the floppy disk drive. 3. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. •... and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to P5GCMX.ROM. You can cause system boot...
If your display monitor is connected to the floppy disk drive. 3. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. •... and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to P5GCMX.ROM. You can cause system boot...
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... setup This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
... setup This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select [Ignored] if you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware ...monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM]...
... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select [Ignored] if you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware ...monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM]...
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... L2 Utility The Atheros L2 Utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU... This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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-...
... L2 Utility The Atheros L2 Utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU... This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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-...
