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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 and...
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 and...
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... CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature. This unique combination of MCP creates a single motherboard featuring a world-class DX9, Shader Model 3.0 GPU for faster and smooter game-play, a high quality video processing ...motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. See page 1-31 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5N-MX...
... CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature. This unique combination of MCP creates a single motherboard featuring a world-class DX9, Shader Model 3.0 GPU for faster and smooter game-play, a high quality video processing ...motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. See page 1-31 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5N-MX...
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...card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you install a PCI graphics card, we ...recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
...card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you install a PCI graphics card, we ...recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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...and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V 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 : ...unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR P5N-MX +12V DC GND P5N-MX ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5...
...and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V 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 : ...unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR P5N-MX +12V DC GND P5N-MX ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5...
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Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. USB ... 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5N-MX 1-33 CD (black) P5N-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5N-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 9. The USB...
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. USB ... 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5N-MX 1-33 CD (black) P5N-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5N-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 9. The USB...
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...Fan Speed warning [600 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. CPU Target Temperature [60 ºC / 140 ºF] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows 0. Vcore, Vcc 12, Vcc 3.3V, 5V The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.5.4...Temperature [Disabled] [60ºC/140ºC] CPU Temperature 48ºC/93ºF CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed 2860 RPM 0 RPM Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable Q FAN function Vcore Vcc 12V Vcc 3.3V Vcc 5V CPU Fan Speed Warning [1.36V] [12.14V] [3.18V] [5.05V]...
...Fan Speed warning [600 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. CPU Target Temperature [60 ºC / 140 ºF] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows 0. Vcore, Vcc 12, Vcc 3.3V, 5V The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.5.4...Temperature [Disabled] [60ºC/140ºC] CPU Temperature 48ºC/93ºF CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed 2860 RPM 0 RPM Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable Q FAN function Vcore Vcc 12V Vcc 3.3V Vcc 5V CPU Fan Speed Warning [1.36V] [12.14V] [3.18V] [5.05V]...
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You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS P5N-MX 3- Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS P5N-MX 3- Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.