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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 ...and office. Settting Overclock to 1333MHZ when using a 1333MHZ CPU. Before you for details. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5GC-MX/GBL motherboard! Intel® Core™2 Duo is damaged or missing, contact your package with copper interconnect. Thank you start installing ...
... 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 ...and office. Settting Overclock to 1333MHZ when using a 1333MHZ CPU. Before you for details. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5GC-MX/GBL motherboard! Intel® Core™2 Duo is damaged or missing, contact your package with copper interconnect. Thank you start installing ...
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... motherboard. This high speed interface is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 1-19 for memory and data intensive applications. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. See page 1-23 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video...
... motherboard. This high speed interface is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 1-19 for memory and data intensive applications. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. See page 1-23 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video...
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P5GC-MX/GBL R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5GC-MX/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
P5GC-MX/GBL R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5GC-MX/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
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To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL A 1- Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to remove (B). Retention tab A ...
To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL A 1- Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to remove (B). Retention tab A ...
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...™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink...
...™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink...
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B A B B A ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. 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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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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. 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 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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. 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 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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... Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-19 supports one module inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. Refer to the version of Dual‑channel...
... Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-19 supports one module inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. Refer to the version of Dual‑channel...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ...
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... specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-23 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 a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-23 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...
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... Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-25 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set ...
... Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-25 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set ...
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...(USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). P5GC-MX/GBL Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-27 Serial port. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection... when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GC-MX/GBL R FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector ...
...(USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). P5GC-MX/GBL Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-27 Serial port. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection... when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GC-MX/GBL R FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector ...
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Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk 4. P5GC-MX/GBL R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5GC-MX/GBL Speaker Connectors ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-29 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chasis-mounted system...
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk 4. P5GC-MX/GBL R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5GC-MX/GBL Speaker Connectors ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-29 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chasis-mounted system...
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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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. 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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to...
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... 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 legacy AC'97 audio standard. P5GC-MX/GBL R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5GC-MX/GBL Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-33
... 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 legacy AC'97 audio standard. P5GC-MX/GBL R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5GC-MX/GBL Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-33
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...BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from ...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- Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). d. Save the BIOS file to display the ...
...BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from ...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- Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). d. Save the BIOS file to display the ...
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... files from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from ASUS website according to your mother board. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash .........Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press . Refer to the version of paper. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMXGB.ROM 4. done Advance Check ...... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- done Write to the floppy disk. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To ...
... files from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from ASUS website according to your mother board. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash .........Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press . Refer to the version of paper. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMXGB.ROM 4. done Advance Check ...... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- done Write to the floppy disk. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To ...
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... while updating the BIOS! When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- Checking for floppy... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and...
... while updating the BIOS! When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- Checking for floppy... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and...
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... CD that allows you to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows...updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click ...
... CD that allows you to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows...updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click ...