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P5GC-MX/GBL specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features Special features Manageability LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D... Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333(O.C)*/1066/800/533 MHz (* when O.C and CPU support 1333MHz...
P5GC-MX/GBL specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features Special features Manageability LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D... Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333(O.C)*/1066/800/533 MHz (* when O.C and CPU support 1333MHz...
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...P5GC-MX/GBL specifications summary Internal connectors Power Requirement Support CD contents Form Factor 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 connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD audio... x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus ...
...P5GC-MX/GBL specifications summary Internal connectors Power Requirement Support CD contents Form Factor 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 connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD audio... x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus ...
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... to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- PCI Express features point‑to 10.7 GB/s. See page 1-23 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard...
... to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- PCI Express features point‑to 10.7 GB/s. See page 1-23 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard...
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...without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-34 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel ...network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to different destinations. See page 2-3 for a more...
...without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-34 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel ...network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to different destinations. See page 2-3 for a more...
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... 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 GH -
... 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 GH -
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... Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 mouse port (green). Parallel port. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel... in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Line In port (light blue). LAN (RJ-45) port....
... Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 mouse port (green). Parallel port. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel... in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Line In port (light blue). LAN (RJ-45) port....
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... a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. P5GC-MX/GBL Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. VGA port. P5GC-MX/GBL R FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to PIN 1. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue...
... a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. P5GC-MX/GBL Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. VGA port. P5GC-MX/GBL R FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to PIN 1. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue...
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... is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5GC-MX/GBL R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5GC-MX/GBL Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making...
... is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5GC-MX/GBL R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5GC-MX/GBL Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making...
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CD (black) P5GC-MX/GBL R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GC-MX/GBL Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 9. The USB module is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from...
CD (black) P5GC-MX/GBL R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GC-MX/GBL Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 9. The USB module is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from...
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... default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. P5GC-MX/GBL R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5GC-MX/GBL Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-33 See section "2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration" for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel...
... default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. P5GC-MX/GBL R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5GC-MX/GBL Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-33 See section "2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration" for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel...
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... you to set to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Change Field Enter Go to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] ...[Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIe Gigabit LAN controller. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set the front panel...
... you to set to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Change Field Enter Go to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] ...[Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIe Gigabit LAN controller. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set the front panel...
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...Audio driver. Atheros RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for details. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL... 3- When installed to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for...
...Audio driver. Atheros RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for details. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL... 3- When installed to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for...