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... 2.6 Boot 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...
... 2.6 Boot 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...
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... the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii It includes description of the support CD that may include...
... the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii It includes description of the support CD that may include...
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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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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...
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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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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Intel® Core™2 Duo is damaged or missing, contact 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 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing enhanced user experience...
Intel® Core™2 Duo is damaged or missing, contact 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 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing enhanced user experience...
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...® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for details. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for enhanced 3D, 2D...174; Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for memory and data intensive applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with...
...® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for details. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1- 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for enhanced 3D, 2D...174; Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for memory and data intensive applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with...
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See page 2-3 for details. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. You can easily update ...the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. The onboard HD...
See page 2-3 for details. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. You can easily update ...the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. The onboard HD...
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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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. 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!
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. 6. 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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... notched differently to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the... same vendor. 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 DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You...DIMM socket. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... notched differently to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the... same vendor. 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 DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You...DIMM socket. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information. Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS E5116AB-5C...DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information. Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS E5116AB-5C...DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board.
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.... Refer to the version of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS - supports one module inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified... Vendor List (QVL). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B 512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EC20615 •...
.... Refer to the version of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS - supports one module inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified... Vendor List (QVL). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B 512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EC20615 •...
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... to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly... A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM...
... to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly... A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM...
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... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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... IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H - non-shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-21 IRQ assignments for ISA...
... IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H - non-shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-21 IRQ assignments for ISA...
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...graphics card. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on a... PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows ...
...graphics card. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on a... PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows ...
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...CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector. Connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin ...! 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. 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 connector. Connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin ...! 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-29
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...motherboard! ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-31 The USB module is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V P5GC-MX/1333 R USB56 USB78 1 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V P5GC-MX/1333 USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports... a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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...
...motherboard! ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-31 The USB module is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V P5GC-MX/1333 R USB56 USB78 1 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V P5GC-MX/1333 USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports... a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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...
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... you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is ... pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5GC-MX/1333 R AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5GC-MX/1333 Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Chassis ...
... you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is ... pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5GC-MX/1333 R AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5GC-MX/1333 Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Chassis ...
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... is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-33 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-...
... is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-33 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-...