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... 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-35 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 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...
... 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-35 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 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...
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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 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)*/1066/800/533 MHz (* when O.C and CPU support 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of...
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 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)*/1066/800/533 MHz (* when O.C and CPU support 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of...
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xi 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 in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector...
xi 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 in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector...
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...you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on this motherboard when using a 1066MHZ CPU may cause some devices fail to work. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel®...CPU. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5GC-MX/GBL motherboard! Intel® Core™2 Duo is damaged or missing, contact 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 I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support...
...you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on this motherboard when using a 1066MHZ CPU may cause some devices fail to work. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel®...CPU. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5GC-MX/GBL motherboard! Intel® Core™2 Duo is damaged or missing, contact 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 I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support...
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... generation I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to 667 MHz. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard ....7 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-23 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that ...
... generation I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to 667 MHz. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard ....7 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-23 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that ...
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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. 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! 6.
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...of the connector. 5. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5GC-MX/GBL R P5GC-MX/GBL Fan Connectors 6. Connect one end of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the ...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. 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 on the fan ...
...of the connector. 5. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5GC-MX/GBL R P5GC-MX/GBL Fan Connectors 6. Connect one end of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the ...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. 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 on the fan ...
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... 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 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for better... [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30...
... 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 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for better... [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30...
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... L2 : 64 KB : 2048 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 7 CPU ratio adjustment C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit: Vanderpool Technology CPU TM function Execute Disable Bit [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Select Screen...Manual]. Change Field Enter Go to enable or disable the CPU ratio adjustment function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in this item is reduced during system halt ...
... L2 : 64 KB : 2048 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 7 CPU ratio adjustment C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit: Vanderpool Technology CPU TM function Execute Disable Bit [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Select Screen...Manual]. Change Field Enter Go to enable or disable the CPU ratio adjustment function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in this item is reduced during system halt ...
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...ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit PEG Root Control [Auto] Slot Power [Auto] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Enter Go to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting...display the sub-menu. Virtualization enhanced by SPD Select Screen Select Item +- When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Select an item then press to fun multiple ...
...ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit PEG Root Control [Auto] Slot Power [Auto] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Enter Go to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting...display the sub-menu. Virtualization enhanced by SPD Select Screen Select Item +- When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Select an item then press to fun multiple ...
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... Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you...
... Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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... visit the related website, to the version of your mother board. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4... processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU ...
... visit the related website, to the version of your mother board. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4... processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU ...
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...code. Restart the computer. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set ... system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU features Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup.
...code. Restart the computer. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set ... system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU features Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup.