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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5G-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 Innovative ASUS 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 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5G-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 Innovative ASUS 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 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
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... relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system...wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the ...
... relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system...wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the ...
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... This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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: ...
... This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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: ...
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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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...® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the LGA775 package. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5G-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA...
...® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the LGA775 package. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5G-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA...
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...front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to 128M of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for PCI... for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to meet ...
...front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to 128M of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for PCI... for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to meet ...
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... according to the system loading to different destinations. See page 2-3 for details. No need to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can now talk to your system with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to buy a replacement... on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk...
... according to the system loading to different destinations. See page 2-3 for details. No need to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can now talk to your system with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to buy a replacement... on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk...
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.... 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 power supply. P5G-MX R SB_PWR P5G-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5G-MX 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
.... 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 power supply. P5G-MX R SB_PWR P5G-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5G-MX 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
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... edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5G-MX R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
... edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5G-MX R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
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... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction P5G-MX R P5G-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling...
... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction P5G-MX R P5G-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling...
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6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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...heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5G-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink ... Core™2 Duo processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your I Intel® ...
...heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5G-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink ... Core™2 Duo processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your I Intel® ...
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... sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G-MX R P5G-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product...
... sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G-MX R P5G-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product...
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5G-MX 1-13 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 B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5G-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is... has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same ...DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMMA DIMMB 112 Pins 128 Pins P5G-MX R P5G-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install...
...the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is... has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same ...DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMMA DIMMB 112 Pins 128 Pins P5G-MX R P5G-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install...
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...for version information. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Make sure to choose the ...right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model...
...for version information. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Make sure to choose the ...right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model...
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...; The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5G-MX 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Failure... to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2...
...; The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5G-MX 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Failure... to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2...