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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5N-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5N-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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P5N-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB VGA ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ... Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel GeForce 7050 GPU supports maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 (@ 75Hz) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x COM 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port...
P5N-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB VGA ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ... Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel GeForce 7050 GPU supports maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 (@ 75Hz) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x COM 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port...
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xi P5N-MX specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x ...Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI v3.0 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in...
xi P5N-MX specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x ...Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI v3.0 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5N-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100 / 66 / 33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any ... and energy efficient processors from Intel. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5N-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100 / 66 / 33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any ... and energy efficient processors from Intel. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ...
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... video processing engine for advancing quality of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5N-MX 1- It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to provide powerful and energy efficient performance. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready The...
... video processing engine for advancing quality of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5N-MX 1- It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to provide powerful and energy efficient performance. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready The...
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...so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. P5N-MX SB_PWR P5N-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-MX 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you ...cord is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a...
...so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. P5N-MX SB_PWR P5N-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-MX 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you ...cord is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a...
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Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5N-MX 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes...
Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5N-MX 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes...
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...introduction Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap / socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU... or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. P5N-MX P5N-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU...
...introduction Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap / socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU... or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. P5N-MX P5N-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU...
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To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . B A Load plate ASUS P5N-MX 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to remove (B).
To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . B A Load plate ASUS P5N-MX 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to remove (B).
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... the heatsink and fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5N-MX 1-11 If you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo... heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that each fastener is properly applied to install.
... the heatsink and fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5N-MX 1-11 If you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo... heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that each fastener is properly applied to install.
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...can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN P5N-MX CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: ...Product introduction Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard...
...can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN P5N-MX CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: ...Product introduction Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard...
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A A A B B B A ASUS P5N-MX 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.
A A A B B B A ASUS P5N-MX 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent ...DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 112 Pins P5N-MX P5N-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Color Yellow Black Sockets DIMM_1 DIMM_2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • This motherboard only supports single-channel configuration. ...
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent ...DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins 112 Pins P5N-MX P5N-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Color Yellow Black Sockets DIMM_1 DIMM_2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • This motherboard only supports single-channel configuration. ...
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...Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5N-MX 1-19 Double - DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-S6 AA N/A 512MB HY HYMP564U64BP8-S5 AB N/A 512MB HY HYMP564U64CP8-S5...; OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • • OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • • SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. Single-sided / DS -
...Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5N-MX 1-19 Double - DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-S6 AA N/A 512MB HY HYMP564U64BP8-S5 AB N/A 512MB HY HYMP564U64CP8-S5...; OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • • OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • • SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. Single-sided / DS -
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...the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P5N-MX 1-21 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, ...the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS...
...the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P5N-MX 1-21 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, ...the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS...
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... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared PIRQ5 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5N-MX 1-23 IRQ assignments for this motherboard External devices interrupt PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 Onboard USB controller Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE controller Onboard HD Audio PCI Express x16 slot...
... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared PIRQ5 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5N-MX 1-23 IRQ assignments for this motherboard External devices interrupt PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 Onboard USB controller Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE controller Onboard HD Audio PCI Express x16 slot...
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... RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. P5N-MX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N-MX Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5N-MX 1-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date...
... RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. P5N-MX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N-MX Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5N-MX 1-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date...
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... (3-pin PS2_USBPW) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5N-MX PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) P5N-MX USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability...
... (3-pin PS2_USBPW) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5N-MX PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) P5N-MX USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability...
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... a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Supported by 10/100 LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5N-MX 1-27 PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime green). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices...
... a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Supported by 10/100 LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5N-MX 1-27 PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime green). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices...