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... Configuration 2-26 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-28 2.6 Boot menu 2-29 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.2 Security 2-31 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 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 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel®...
... Configuration 2-26 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-28 2.6 Boot menu 2-29 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.2 Security 2-31 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 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 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel®...
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... perform when installing system components. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources...
... perform when installing system components. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources...
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P5G-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7...
P5G-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7...
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xi P5G-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Support OS Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Windows® XP / Vista 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... power supply (with 4-pin 12 V plug) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5G-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Support OS Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Windows® XP / Vista 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... power supply (with 4-pin 12 V plug) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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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... the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5G-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 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 retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its...
... the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5G-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 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 retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its...
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... Intel Graphics engine has new capabilities that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of video memory... you. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provide a significant increase in graphics performance. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for more workspace. PCI Express features ...
... Intel Graphics engine has new capabilities that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of video memory... you. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provide a significant increase in graphics performance. ASUS P5G-MX 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for more workspace. PCI Express features ...
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... MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through... the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on page 2-29. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan...
... MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through... the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on page 2-29. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan...
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6. 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! 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
6. 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! 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
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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 256 MB, 512 MB, and... for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A = DIMM_B). • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5G-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
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 256 MB, 512 MB, and... for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A = DIMM_B). • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5G-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
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DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS E5116AB-5C-E • • 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS E5116AF-5C-E • ...; (continued on the next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information. Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB...
DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS E5116AB-5C-E • • 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS E5116AF-5C-E • ...; (continued on the next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for version information. Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB...
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... Dual‑channel memory configuration. supports one pair of modules inserted into the blue slots or the black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory ...Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single Sided DS - DIMM support Size Vendor 512MB AENEON Model AET660UD00-30DA98Z Brand Side(s) Component AENEON ...
... Dual‑channel memory configuration. supports one pair of modules inserted into the blue slots or the black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory ...Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single Sided DS - DIMM support Size Vendor 512MB AENEON Model AET660UD00-30DA98Z Brand Side(s) Component AENEON ...
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... the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5G-MX 1-19 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install...
... the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5G-MX 1-19 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install...
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... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the slot and...
... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the slot and...
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... Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN IDE controller SATA controller A B - - C D E F G H - - - shared - ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - used - - - - - - - shared - - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
... Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN IDE controller SATA controller A B - - C D E F G H - - - shared - ASUS P5G-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - used - - - - - - - shared - - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
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... Product introduction The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics 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.... If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
... Product introduction The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics 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.... If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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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. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) ... and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5G-MX R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5G-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the...
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. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) ... and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5G-MX R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5G-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the...
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...supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. P5G-MX... R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel (black) CD P5G-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this ...
...supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. P5G-MX... R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel (black) CD P5G-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this ...
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... AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5G-MX R AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5G-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard.... If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5G-MX...
... AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5G-MX R AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5G-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard.... If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5G-MX...
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System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read ...-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. F_PANEL P5G-MX R PWR LED PWR BTN +HDLED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ P5G-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect...
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read ...-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. F_PANEL P5G-MX R PWR LED PWR BTN +HDLED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ P5G-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect...