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... Disk Drives 2-34 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.5 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 Chpater 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 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced...
... Disk Drives 2-34 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.5 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 Chpater 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 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when...
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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 / Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® 06 / 05B / 05A processors Supports... configuration 10 / 100 Mbps LAN 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 ...
...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 / Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® 06 / 05B / 05A processors Supports... configuration 10 / 100 Mbps LAN 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 ...
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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 Chassis ...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...
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 Chassis ...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...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... 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 of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-MX motherboard! Intel® Quad...
... 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 of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-MX motherboard! Intel® Quad...
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... provide powerful and energy efficient performance. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to external devices. ASUS P5N-MX 1- Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! See page 1-30 for high-speed data retrieval ..., previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface function (S/PDIFout) through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7050 /...
... provide powerful and energy efficient performance. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to external devices. ASUS P5N-MX 1- Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! See page 1-30 for high-speed data retrieval ..., previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface function (S/PDIFout) through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7050 /...
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...1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the ...BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for...
...1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the ...BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for...
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... triangle mark 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The CPU fits in...
... triangle mark 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The CPU fits in...
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...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. • Always... List on a DDR DIMM socket. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
...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. • Always... List on a DDR DIMM socket. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB... 4 TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-534AE 4 TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-534AE 4 TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-534QI 4 TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-534AP 4 VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG N/A Brand SS/DS Component Elpida SS E5116AF-5C-E DIMM support A* B* • • Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • • Kingston DS D6408TLRAGL37U • • Samsung SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • Samsung SS...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB... 4 TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-534AE 4 TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-534AE 4 TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-534QI 4 TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-534AP 4 VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG N/A Brand SS/DS Component Elpida SS E5116AF-5C-E DIMM support A* B* • • Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • • Kingston DS D6408TLRAGL37U • • Samsung SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • Samsung SS...
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... for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. Single-sided / DS - ASUS P5N-MX 1-19 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...5 1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP 5 512MB VERITECH GTU512HLTXX4EG N/A 1G OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 4 1G OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK 4 1G OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 6 Brand SS/DS Component Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 DIMM support A* B* • • Hynix SS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • • Hynix SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 • Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 • • Hynix DS HY5PS12821BFP...
... for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. Single-sided / DS - ASUS P5N-MX 1-19 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...5 1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP 5 512MB VERITECH GTU512HLTXX4EG N/A 1G OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 4 1G OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK 4 1G OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 6 Brand SS/DS Component Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 DIMM support A* B* • • Hynix SS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • • Hynix SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 • Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 • • Hynix DS HY5PS12821BFP...
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... with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Failure 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 remove a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard...
... with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Failure 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 remove a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard...
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...the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power ... hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5N-MX 1-21 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on the system... 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the next page. ...
...the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power ... hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5N-MX 1-21 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on the system... 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the next page. ...
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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 PCI Express ... Express x1 slot Onboard SATA controller Onboard LAN Onboard VGA MCP _USB - - MCP _USB2 - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared MCP _AHCI shared - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5N-MX 1-23 PIRQ7 PIRQ8 shared - - -
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 PCI Express ... Express x1 slot Onboard SATA controller Onboard LAN Onboard VGA MCP _USB - - MCP _USB2 - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared MCP _AHCI shared - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5N-MX 1-23 PIRQ7 PIRQ8 shared - - -
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...Express specifications. 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. The following figure shows a network card installed on the ... slot. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
...Express specifications. 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. The following figure shows a network card installed on the ... slot. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
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...). Line Out port (lime green). This port connects a microphone. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. Supported by 10/100 LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P5N-MX 1-27 Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of this port allows...
...). Line Out port (lime green). This port connects a microphone. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. Supported by 10/100 LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P5N-MX 1-27 Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of this port allows...
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... the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the connector. ASUS P5N-MX 1-31... CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. P5N-MX Rotation +12V GND P5N-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5N-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module...
... the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the connector. ASUS P5N-MX 1-31... CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. P5N-MX Rotation +12V GND P5N-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5N-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module...
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... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5N-MX 1-33 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC... USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5N-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5N-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio...
... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5N-MX 1-33 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC... USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5N-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5N-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio...
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... pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5N-MX MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP P5N-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. 10....component is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is removed or replaced. CHASSIS P5N-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5N-MX Intrusion Connector 1-34 Chapter 1: ...
... pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5N-MX MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP P5N-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. 10....component is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is removed or replaced. CHASSIS P5N-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5N-MX Intrusion Connector 1-34 Chapter 1: ...