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... ix P5GV-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory...
... ix P5GV-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory...
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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...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, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE, RPL 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)...
...® 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...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, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE, RPL 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)...
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...174; EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. 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 details. Enhanced Intel ... motherboard. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with the Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or...
...174; EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. 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 details. Enhanced Intel ... motherboard. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with the Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or...
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...This high speed interface is software compatible with the ADI AD1986A audio CODEC that speeds up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-22 for details. Serial ...digital connectivity to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The SATA specification allows for details. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus. See page 1-16 for thinner, more flexible cables ...
...This high speed interface is software compatible with the ADI AD1986A audio CODEC that speeds up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-22 for details. Serial ...digital connectivity to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The SATA specification allows for details. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus. See page 1-16 for thinner, more flexible cables ...
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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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-11
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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-11
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... same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5GV-MX P5GV-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using... introduction Use any of address space allocation. This limitation applies only to systms with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extension) mode. • If you installed Windows...
... same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5GV-MX P5GV-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using... introduction Use any of address space allocation. This limitation applies only to systms with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extension) mode. • If you installed Windows...
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... For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 + DDR_B2) Table 1 Channel Channel A ...-TCB3 W942508CH-5 W942508CH-6 W942508BH-6 W942508CH-5 DD2508AKTA-5C DD2508AMTA K4H560838F-TCCC DIMM support A BC V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V (Continued on the next page) ASUS P5GV-MX 1-17
... For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 + DDR_B2) Table 1 Channel Channel A ...-TCB3 W942508CH-5 W942508CH-6 W942508BH-6 W942508CH-5 DD2508AKTA-5C DD2508AMTA K4H560838F-TCCC DIMM support A BC V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V (Continued on the next page) ASUS P5GV-MX 1-17
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...: A - Single-sided DS - support four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots...
...: A - Single-sided DS - support four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots...
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...need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-23 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. The onboard ... in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically restore parameter settings to pins...
...need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-23 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. The onboard ... in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically restore parameter settings to pins...
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... 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 P5GV-MX 1-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant Power...inadequate. • The ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR...
... 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 P5GV-MX 1-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant Power...inadequate. • The ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR...
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...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GV-MX 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI...
...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GV-MX 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 09/14/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz : 3800MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 248MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 09/14/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz : 3800MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 248MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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Set to the DDR documentation before setting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Vcore Over Voltage ... 133 MHz DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [333MHz] [400MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the memory module(s)! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
Set to the DDR documentation before setting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Vcore Over Voltage ... 133 MHz DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [333MHz] [400MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the memory module(s)! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
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... Prefetcher feature. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing 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 +- Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating...
... Prefetcher feature. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing 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 +- Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating...
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...the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [4] [8] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/Int-VGA] Allows selection of system memory pre-allocated by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to use as primary boot device...items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI/Int-VGA] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Disables or sets the amount of the graphics controller to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [3 ...
...the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [4] [8] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/Int-VGA] Allows selection of system memory pre-allocated by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to use as primary boot device...items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI/Int-VGA] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Disables or sets the amount of the graphics controller to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [3 ...
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... the advanced settings for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the PCI device latency timer register. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping IRQ-3 assigned to...
... the advanced settings for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the PCI device latency timer register. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping IRQ-3 assigned to...
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... ix P5GV-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory...
... ix P5GV-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory...
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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...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, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE, RPL 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)...
...® 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...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, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE, RPL 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)...
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The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with the Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for details. The GMCH provides the ...multiplier value for details. See page 1-9 for more efficient computing. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-3 See the Appendix for details. 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 and ...
The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with the Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for details. The GMCH provides the ...multiplier value for details. See page 1-9 for more efficient computing. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-3 See the Appendix for details. 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 and ...
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...The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the midboard S/PDIF interface. Allows you to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for thinner, more flexible cables with the onboard LAN port. Dual-...channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to play online games without buying expensive additional LAN cards. PCI Express™ ...
...The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the midboard S/PDIF interface. Allows you to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for thinner, more flexible cables with the onboard LAN port. Dual-...channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to play online games without buying expensive additional LAN cards. PCI Express™ ...