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... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 ... 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-23 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-27 ...
... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 ... 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-23 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-27 ...
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... 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.4 Security 2-34 2.7 Exit menu 2-36 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 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
... 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.4 Security 2-34 2.7 Exit menu 2-36 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 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
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...the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard ... of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
...the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard ... of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
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P5GV-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Rear Panel LGA775 socket for qualified PCI ... Realtek® RTL8100C PCI 10/100M LAN controller Supports up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR DIMMs 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (max 2GB/s, x4 mode) 3 x PCI slots (Note: Make sure to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CPU Lock Free ASUS Q-FAN ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP...
P5GV-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Rear Panel LGA775 socket for qualified PCI ... Realtek® RTL8100C PCI 10/100M LAN controller Supports up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR DIMMs 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (max 2GB/s, x4 mode) 3 x PCI slots (Note: Make sure to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CPU Lock Free ASUS Q-FAN ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP...
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P5GV-MX specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Accessary Form Factor Support CD contents 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 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector ... cable FDD cable I/O shield 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5GV-MX specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Accessary Form Factor Support CD contents 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 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector ... cable FDD cable I/O shield 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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ASUS P5GV-MX 1-3 Intel® 915GV chipset The Intel® 915GV Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and the ICH6 I /O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express ... value for more efficient computing. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). See page 1-9 for...
ASUS P5GV-MX 1-3 Intel® 915GV chipset The Intel® 915GV Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and the ICH6 I /O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express ... value for more efficient computing. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). See page 1-9 for...
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.... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. USB 2.0 is monitored by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the voltage levels...chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-5 The Winbond Super I /O to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See details on USB 2.0. See page 2-33 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to your system...
.... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. USB 2.0 is monitored by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the voltage levels...chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-5 The Winbond Super I /O to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See details on USB 2.0. See page 2-33 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to your system...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-11 Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it A snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-11 Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it A snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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...3. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5GV-MX P5GV-MX Fan Connectors 1-28 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 1 CPU_FAN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for...the floppy ribbon cable to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the signal connector at +12V. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.) or a total of the connector. 2. DO NOT place ...
...3. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5GV-MX P5GV-MX Fan Connectors 1-28 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 1 CPU_FAN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for...the floppy ribbon cable to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the signal connector at +12V. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.) or a total of the connector. 2. DO NOT place ...
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...: 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:19, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 19 Ratio CMOS Setting: [14] CPU Lock Free [Auto] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Ratio CMOS Setting [14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to boot legacy... Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
...: 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:19, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 19 Ratio CMOS Setting: [14] CPU Lock Free [Auto] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Ratio CMOS Setting [14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to boot legacy... Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
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... by SPD [Enabled] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/Int-VGA] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] ASUS P5GV-MX Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] ...Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you can...
... by SPD [Enabled] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/Int-VGA] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] ASUS P5GV-MX Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] ...Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you can...
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Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 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 ...Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other softwares that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard...
Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 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 ...Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other softwares that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5GV-MX A-1
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5GV-MX A-1
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... (www.asus. Refer to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A-2 Appendix: CPU features Using the ... add-on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. A.1 Intel® EM64T ...
... (www.asus. Refer to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A-2 Appendix: CPU features Using the ... add-on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. A.1 Intel® EM64T ...
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... Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. If you installed a CPU that supports HyperThreading Technology. 3. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item... more information. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A-4 Appendix: CPU features intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under only Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x...
... Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. If you installed a CPU that supports HyperThreading Technology. 3. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item... more information. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A-4 Appendix: CPU features intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under only Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x...
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... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 ... 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-23 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-27 ...
... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 ... 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-23 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-27 ...
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... 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.4 Security 2-34 2.7 Exit menu 2-36 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 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
... 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.4 Security 2-34 2.7 Exit menu 2-36 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 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
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... and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
... and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
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...915GV Intel® ICH6 800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to use only qualified graphics cards. P5GV-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Rear Panel...174; RTL8100C PCI 10/100M LAN controller Supports up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR DIMMs 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (max 2GB/s, x4 mode) 3 x PCI slots (Note: Make sure to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CPU Lock Free ASUS Q-FAN ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 MB Flash ROM...
...915GV Intel® ICH6 800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to use only qualified graphics cards. P5GV-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Rear Panel...174; RTL8100C PCI 10/100M LAN controller Supports up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR DIMMs 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (max 2GB/s, x4 mode) 3 x PCI slots (Note: Make sure to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CPU Lock Free ASUS Q-FAN ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 MB Flash ROM...
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P5GV-MX specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Accessary Form Factor Support CD contents 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 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector ... cable FDD cable I/O shield 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5GV-MX specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Accessary Form Factor Support CD contents 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 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector ... cable FDD cable I/O shield 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi