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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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... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter...
... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter...
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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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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 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.
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See page 1-9 for details. The GMCH provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package. See the Appendix for details. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-3 The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. The Intel® ICH6 Southbridge represents the sixth ... fully compatible with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for ...
See page 1-9 for details. The GMCH provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package. See the Appendix for details. ASUS P5GV-MX 1-3 The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. The Intel® ICH6 Southbridge represents the sixth ... fully compatible with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for ...
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...support CD in case the system hangs due to your system with USB 1.1. See pages 1-24, 1-27, 1-30 and 2-21 for critical components. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. See details on USB 2.0. ASUS P5GV-MX... 1-5 eliminates the need to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to a faster 480Mbps on page 2-6. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. The...
...support CD in case the system hangs due to your system with USB 1.1. See pages 1-24, 1-27, 1-30 and 2-21 for critical components. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. See details on USB 2.0. ASUS P5GV-MX... 1-5 eliminates the need to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to a faster 480Mbps on page 2-6. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. The...
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ASUS P5GV-MX 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
ASUS P5GV-MX 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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... removed to PIN 1. ® ® P5GV-MX PIN 1 P5GV-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. 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. 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...
... removed to PIN 1. ® ® P5GV-MX PIN 1 P5GV-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. 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. 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...
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...figuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. This item appears only when you to adjust the CPU multiplier to adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables...
...figuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. This item appears only when you to adjust the CPU multiplier to adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables...
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... do not want to enable the C1E support. 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 +- In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Select...
... do not want to enable the C1E support. 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 +- In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Select...
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...speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. See page 2-8 for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support This.... USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other softwares that the motherboard supports. Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver.
...speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. See page 2-8 for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support This.... USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other softwares that the motherboard supports. Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver.
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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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... any. 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 Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install... documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Refer to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP ...
... any. 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 Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install... documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Refer to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP ...
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... only Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. The BIOS item appears only if you are using any ...174; XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports HyperThreading Technology. 3. intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in...
... only Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. The BIOS item appears only if you are using any ...174; XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports HyperThreading Technology. 3. intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in...
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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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...1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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. viii How this guide This user guide contains the ...information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS...
...1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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. viii How this guide This user guide contains the ...information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS...
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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