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Before you for buying an ASUS® P5GZ-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066* / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™...-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GZ-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ...
Before you for buying an ASUS® P5GZ-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066* / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™...-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GZ-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ...
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... speeds up to 8.5 GB/s. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which...
... speeds up to 8.5 GB/s. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which...
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.... • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R P5GZ-MX Onboard LED P5GZ-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug...
.... • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R P5GZ-MX Onboard LED P5GZ-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug...
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... over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GZ-MX A 1- The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit into...
... over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GZ-MX A 1- The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit into...
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.... Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use only Intel®...
.... Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use only Intel®...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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...). • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins P5GZ-MX 128 Pins R P5GZ-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256...
...). • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins P5GZ-MX 128 Pins R P5GZ-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256...
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... to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the...
... to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the...
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... 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-19 shared - - non-shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared C D E F G H - - - - - - - - - non-shared - - shared...
... 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-19 shared - - non-shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared C D E F G H - - - - - - - - - non-shared - - shared...
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... 6. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ...
... 6. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ...
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...-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-25 The USBPW5-8 jumper is for each USB port; The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that can connect ... low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 P5GZ-MX 12 23 R P5GZ-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
...-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-25 The USBPW5-8 jumper is for each USB port; The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that can connect ... low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 P5GZ-MX 12 23 R P5GZ-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
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...5 on R the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GZ-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-27 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In .... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Serial port. FLOPPY P5GZ-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is removed ...
...5 on R the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GZ-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-27 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In .... These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Serial port. FLOPPY P5GZ-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is removed ...
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... hard disk drive connections. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-29 P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3...
... hard disk drive connections. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-29 P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3...
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... intent to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; EATX12V EATXPWR P5GZ-MX +12V DC GND R P5GZ-MX ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 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 P5GZ-MX 1-31
... intent to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; EATX12V EATXPWR P5GZ-MX +12V DC GND R P5GZ-MX ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 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 P5GZ-MX 1-31
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...-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5GZ-MX MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP R P5GZ-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or... to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 9. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
...-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5GZ-MX MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP R P5GZ-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or... to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 9. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P5GZMX.ROM. 2. When the correct BIOS file is not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots ...correct BIOS file is found in the drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ...using EZ Flash: 1. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P5GZMX.ROM. 2. When the correct BIOS file is not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots ...correct BIOS file is found in the drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ...using EZ Flash: 1. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-
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...! 5. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Reading flash... ...... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American ...
...! 5. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Reading flash... ...... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American ...
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... automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Floppy not found! Start flashing... ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery...
... automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Floppy not found! Start flashing... ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery...
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ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to run this last option only... motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11
... the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to run this last option only... motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11
