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P5G-MX Motherboard
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express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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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
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1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility
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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
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and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
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qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of
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This Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products
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the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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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
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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
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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contents Check your motherboard package 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 100/66/33 cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of
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in the 775-land package with 1066/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to 667 MHz. The both displays for more workspace. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates specifications. See page 1-22 for details. ASUS P5G-MX 1-
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The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. High Definition Audio Enjoy
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mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5G-MX R SB_PWR P5G-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5G-MX 1-
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in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G-MX R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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6in) EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 18.3cm(7.2in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V LGA775 COM1 DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) SPEAKER P5G-MX R DDR2 DIMM_A1(64 bit,240-pin module) VGA LAN1_USB12 ICS 9L PRS412 Intel 82945GC F_PANEL AUDIO PRI_IDE Attansic L2
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installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5G-MX R P5G-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is
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to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º then push the PnP cap from the load B plate window to remove (B). Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is
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lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5G-MX 1-11
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the fan and heatsink assembly is 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 connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail
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CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5G-MX
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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
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. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. . ASUS P5G-MX 1-15
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for this motherboard. Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand
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DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Elpida NT512T64U88A1BY-3C Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • 1G PQI DDR2-667U 1G Hynix DS HY5PS12821BFP-E3 A • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5G-MX 1-17
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DIMM support Size Vendor 512MB AENEON Model AET660UD00-30DA98Z Brand Side(s) Component supports one pair of modules inserted into the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List
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can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5G-MX
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the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
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for this motherboard PCI slot controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN IDE controller SATA controller A B - - shared - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ
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card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 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
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pins 1-2. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the CLRTC jumper. Removing the cap will cause system
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an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. P5G-MX R PS2_USBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) P5G-MX USB Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition
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10/100 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Line Out port (lime). This port . 9. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5G-MX 1-25
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/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). P5G-MX R PRI_IDE P5G-MX IDE Connector Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select
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3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. P5G-MX R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V P5G-MX Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5G-MX 1-27
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flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G-MX R P5G-MX Fan Connectors 5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is
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ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics rating if you intend to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR P5G-MX R +12V DC GND P5G-MX ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12
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module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P4+ USB_P4USB+5V P5G-MX R USB34 USB56 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC GND USB_P3+ USB_P3USB+5V
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audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section "2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration" for details. ASUS P5G-MX
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supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL P5G-MX R PWR LED PWR BTN +HDLED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ P5G-MX System Panel or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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devices mentioned in this chapter are USB floppy devices. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these
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booting from a support CD. The EZ Flash utility is builtin the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename
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. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from ASUS website according to the version
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3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Make sure to choose the right BIOS files according to the version of your mother
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ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5G-MX 2-
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through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet
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> ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5G-MX
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setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5G-MX 2-11
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specific user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window window Scroll bar 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS P5G-MX 2-13
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). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive
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wish to configure the item. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Compatible Mode] when as Windows® XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5G-MX 2-15
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Support advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz : 2400MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification
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USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS P5G-MX
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configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter
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Enabled: The CPU Ratio would be default ratio. Disabled: The CPU Ratio would be user's manual. Select Screen Select updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-19
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BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU Select [Disabled] Manual DRAM Frequency SettingorAuto by
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[Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following stable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G-MX 2-21
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options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Enables, disables or set to Auto of the link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97][HD Audio] Onboard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN [Enabled
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operating system. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the
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] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-25
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an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G-MX 2-27
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in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation
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Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. ASUS P5G-MX 2-29
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mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled
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Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the
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3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and exit. If you attempt to exit
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to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support
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. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for details. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio driver. Attansic L2 Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L2 Ethernet. ASUS P5G-MX 3-
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detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider
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3.2.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5G-MX 3-
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3- Chapter 3: Software support
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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file with EIST support • Operating system 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. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the
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except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system
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A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to

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