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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... * 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 unbufferred...
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... * 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 unbufferred...
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...processors can run at a maximum speed of 1333 MHZ FSB on this motherboard when using a 1066MHZ CPU may cause some devices fail to new levels of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing enhanced user experience in your package with copper interconnect. 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 ...
...processors can run at a maximum speed of 1333 MHZ FSB on this motherboard when using a 1066MHZ CPU may cause some devices fail to new levels of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing enhanced user experience in your package with copper interconnect. 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 ...
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...GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in packets. PCI Express features point‑to‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying ... hub that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for memory and data intensive applications. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for details.
...GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in packets. PCI Express features point‑to‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying ... hub that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for memory and data intensive applications. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for details.
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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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. 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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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!
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...holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 ... - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - -
...holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 ... - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - -
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Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to any Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [... @ 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 The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. In this menu. The BIOS...
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to any Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [... @ 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 The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. In this menu. The BIOS...
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The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ESxeiltect Screen Select Item +- This item... CPU Ratio would be default ratio. Select Screen Select Item +- Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item...
The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ESxeiltect Screen Select Item +- This item... CPU Ratio would be default ratio. Select Screen Select Item +- Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item...
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...Technology [Enabled] Allows you do not want to use the EIST. Set this item to [Disabled] if you to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ...Intel SpeedStep® Technology. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-21 When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [Auto]...
...Technology [Enabled] Allows you do not want to use the EIST. Set this item to [Disabled] if you to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ...Intel SpeedStep® Technology. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-21 When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [Auto]...
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... the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers...
... the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers...
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... system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure ...
... system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure ...