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Contents 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-29 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-29 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-29 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-32 2.6 Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-33 2.6.3 Hard 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...
Contents 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-29 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-29 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-29 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-32 2.6 Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-33 2.6.3 Hard 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...
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...press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and ...cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-10 for details. See page 2‑32 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS.
...press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and ...cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-10 for details. See page 2‑32 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS.
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... the onboard battery. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P5N-MX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N-MX Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5N-MX 1-25 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC...
... the onboard battery. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P5N-MX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N-MX Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5N-MX 1-25 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC...
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... connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Make sure that your 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 : ...disk drive • You must install a PSU 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...
... connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Make sure that your 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 : ...disk drive • You must install a PSU 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...
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... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W325X40 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: P5N-MX ...disk, then restart the system. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system ...
... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W325X40 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: P5N-MX ...disk, then restart the system. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system ...
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... this utility. 1. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) appears. File Name to Program: P5N-MX.bin Message: Please input File Name! ASUS P5N-MX 2- Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 6. Boot the system in FAT 16/12 format. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to a floppy disk...
... this utility. 1. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) appears. File Name to Program: P5N-MX.bin Message: Please input File Name! ASUS P5N-MX 2- Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 6. Boot the system in FAT 16/12 format. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to a floppy disk...
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...or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5N-MX.ROM. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Insert the floppy disk...reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5N-MX.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS...
...or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5N-MX.ROM. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Insert the floppy disk...reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5N-MX.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS...
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ASUS P5N-MX 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring 15 : 26 : 45 Mon, ...
ASUS P5N-MX 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring 15 : 26 : 45 Mon, ...
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... before each item on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that is a legend bar. 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is not user-configurable. To...
... before each item on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that is a legend bar. 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is not user-configurable. To...
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... for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 21 : 38 : 36 Mon, Jan 8 2007 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in. ASUS P5N-MX 2-15 Primary IDE MasterLegacy Diske[tStTe32A1:122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [None]..... [ ] SATA2 SATA3 [None] 720K , 3.5 i[nN.one]..... [ ] SATA4 HDD...
... for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 21 : 38 : 36 Mon, Jan 8 2007 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in. ASUS P5N-MX 2-15 Primary IDE MasterLegacy Diske[tStTe32A1:122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [None]..... [ ] SATA2 SATA3 [None] 720K , 3.5 i[nN.one]..... [ ] SATA4 HDD...
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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring 16 : 21 : 9 Mon, Apr 9 ...
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring 16 : 21 : 9 Mon, Apr 9 ...
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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Jumperfree CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit ... the FSB memory ratio. Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-MX 2-21 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to select the FSB memory clock mode.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Jumperfree CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit ... the FSB memory ratio. Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-MX 2-21 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to select the FSB memory clock mode.
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...] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5N-MX 2-25 Conffiguration options: [PCI] [Onboard] [PCI-E] 2.4.4 PCIPnP Advanced Plug & Play O/S Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility... [Disableld] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to set to [Yes] and if you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Frame Buffer Size [128M] Allows you to...
...] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5N-MX 2-25 Conffiguration options: [PCI] [Onboard] [PCI-E] 2.4.4 PCIPnP Advanced Plug & Play O/S Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility... [Disableld] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to set to [Yes] and if you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Frame Buffer Size [128M] Allows you to...
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...Allows you to select SATA operation mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX 2-27 Serial-ATA configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Serial-ATA configuration Select Menu SATA Operation Mode X SATA Pri-Master RAID X ... you to enable or disable SATA Sec-Master/Slave. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. SATA Pri-Master/Slave RAID [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable SATA Pri-Master/Slave...
...Allows you to select SATA operation mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX 2-27 Serial-ATA configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Serial-ATA configuration Select Menu SATA Operation Mode X SATA Pri-Master RAID X ... you to enable or disable SATA Sec-Master/Slave. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. SATA Pri-Master/Slave RAID [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable SATA Pri-Master/Slave...
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...ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-MX 2-29 Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table ...2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Allows you to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HardWare Monitor [S1&S3] Enabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI...
...ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-MX 2-29 Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table ...2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Allows you to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HardWare Monitor [S1&S3] Enabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI...
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...] 2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. ASUS P5N-MX 2-33 Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help Select...
...] 2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. ASUS P5N-MX 2-33 Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help Select...
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...Enabled, clears the chassis open status feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. 2.6.3 Hard Disk ...8592;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power...
...Enabled, clears the chassis open status feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. 2.6.3 Hard Disk ...8592;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power...
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... !!! Press any key to set passwords: To set a password: 1. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot your password, you can clear it by typing the exact characters again, then press . If... unauthorized access. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6.5 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow...
... !!! Press any key to set passwords: To set a password: 1. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot your password, you can clear it by typing the exact characters again, then press . If... unauthorized access. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6.5 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow...
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....TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5N-MX 2-37 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to Run ASUS EX Flash 2 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select...
....TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5N-MX 2-37 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to Run ASUS EX Flash 2 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select...
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... this option only if you do not want to save your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes SSeelleecctt MMeennuu IItteemm SSppeecciififcic HHeellpp TThhiiss ooppttiioonn ssaavvee ddaattaa ttoo CCMMOOSS aanndd...
... this option only if you do not want to save your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes SSeelleecctt MMeennuu IItteemm SSppeecciififcic HHeellpp TThhiiss ooppttiioonn ssaavvee ddaattaa ttoo CCMMOOSS aanndd...