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... 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 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...powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel®. Settting Overclock to 1333MHZ when using a 1333MHZ CPU. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5GC-MX/GBL motherboard! Intel® Core™2 processors can run at a maximum speed of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing enhanced user ...
... 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 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...powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel®. Settting Overclock to 1333MHZ when using a 1333MHZ CPU. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5GC-MX/GBL motherboard! Intel® Core™2 processors can run at a maximum speed of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing enhanced user ...
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..., and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- See pages 1‑15 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package...
..., and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- See pages 1‑15 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package...
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... a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. P5GC-MX/GBL R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5GC-MX/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power supply...
... a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. P5GC-MX/GBL R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5GC-MX/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power supply...
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... notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL A 1- The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it is...
... notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL A 1- The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it is...
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... narrow groove directed outward. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink...
... narrow groove directed outward. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink...
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B A B B A ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-13 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
B A B B A ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-13 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-17 DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-17 DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G...
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... No. supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. Make sure to choose the right QVLs according to your mother board. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-19
... No. supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. Make sure to choose the right QVLs according to your mother board. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-19
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... it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-21 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign...
... it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-21 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign...
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The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ...
The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ...
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... feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 2. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-25 P5GC-MX/GBL R PS2_USBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) P5GC-MX/GBL USB Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or...
... feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 2. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-25 P5GC-MX/GBL R PS2_USBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) P5GC-MX/GBL USB Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or...
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...connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. This port is removed to this connector, then connect the other serial devices. 11. P5GC-MX/GBL R FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (...3 and 4. VGA port. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. P5GC-MX/GBL Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-27 Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other end to PIN 1. This port is for a PS/2 ...
...connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. This port is removed to this connector, then connect the other serial devices. 11. P5GC-MX/GBL R FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (...3 and 4. VGA port. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. P5GC-MX/GBL Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-27 Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other end to PIN 1. This port is for a PS/2 ...
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...pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chasis-mounted system warning speaker. P5GC-MX/GBL R SATA1 P5GC-MX/GBL SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4... disk drive to hear system beeps and warnings. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. P5GC-MX/GBL R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5GC-MX/GBL Speaker Connectors ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-29 3.
...pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chasis-mounted system warning speaker. P5GC-MX/GBL R SATA1 P5GC-MX/GBL SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4... disk drive to hear system beeps and warnings. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. P5GC-MX/GBL R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5GC-MX/GBL Speaker Connectors ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-29 3.
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... 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 ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-31 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to...
... 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 ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-31 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to...
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...97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5GC-MX/GBL 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/GBL Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or ...This connector is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. P5GC-MX/GBL R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5GC-MX/GBL Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-33 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...
...97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5GC-MX/GBL 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/GBL Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or ...This connector is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. P5GC-MX/GBL R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5GC-MX/GBL Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-33 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...
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...BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that... contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Insert a formatted, high...
...BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that... contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Insert a formatted, high...
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... Write to prevent system boot failure! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from ASUS website according to the version of paper. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the...created earlier. 3. Refer to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved....
... Write to prevent system boot failure! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from ASUS website according to the version of paper. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the...created earlier. 3. Refer to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved....
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... BIOS! Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Checking for floppy... Floppy not found ! Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5GCMXGB.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking...
... BIOS! Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Checking for floppy... Floppy not found ! Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5GCMXGB.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking...
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... BIOS in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ...the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is available in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- Click the Utilities tab...
... BIOS in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ...the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is available in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- Click the Utilities tab...