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... 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 Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System...
... 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 Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System...
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... and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may...
... and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may...
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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 Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Supports... Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ...
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 Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Supports... Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ...
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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 intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis fan...
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 intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis fan...
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... motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU!... Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑...
... motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU!... Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑...
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... the other end to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P5N-MX Fan Connectors 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5N-MX 1-31 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. These are not jumpers! CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector.
... the other end to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P5N-MX Fan Connectors 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5N-MX 1-31 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. These are not jumpers! CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector.
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... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows...
... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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...(R) SpeedStep Technology item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to open the Power Options...Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1.
...(R) SpeedStep Technology item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to open the Power Options...Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1.
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... Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Restart the computer....8226; For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Power up the system and ...
... Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Restart the computer....8226; For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Power up the system and ...