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Motherboard P5GZ-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 3
this guide...viii Typography...ix P5GZ-MX specifications summary...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-2 Package contents...1-2 Special features...1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.5 Product highlights...1-2 Innovative ASUS features...1-4 Before you proceed...1-5 Motherboard - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 4
bootable floppy disk...2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-3 AFUDOS utility...2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility...2-6 ASUS Update utility...2-8 BIOS menu screen...2-12 Menu bar...2-12 Navigation keys...2-12 Menu items...2-13 Sub-menu items...2-13 Configuration fields...2-13 Pop-up window...2-13 Scroll bar - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 5
Boot menu...2-32 Exit menu...2-36 Installing an operating system...3-2 Support CD information...3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 Running the support CD...3-2 Drivers menu...3-3 Utilities menu...3-4 Manuals menu...3-5 ASUS Contact information...3-6 Chapter 3: Software support Appendix: CPU - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 6
, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 7
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 8
when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 9
of 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 a task - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 10
D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GZ Southbridge: Intel - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 11
P5GZ-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction 1 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 14
in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS P5GZ-MX motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide Check your motherboard package for the following - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 15
/s technology 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. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 16
EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 17
. 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. P5GZ-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off R P5GZ-MX Onboard LED ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 18
image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (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 R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction P5GZ-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 19
CHA_FAN VGA USB12 USBPW1-4 CHASSIS FLOPPY P5GZ-MX LAN_USB34 Intel MCH 945GZ AUDIO EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 XJ2 XJ1 XJ5 XJ4 CR2032 3V XJ3 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 88E8001 PCIEX16 SB_PWR PCI1 R Intel ICH7 4Mb BIOS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SPDIF_OUT SPI_J1 USB56 USB78 CLRTC ASUS P5GZ-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 20
instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the motherboard CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5GZ-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 21
the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GZ-MX 1- - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 22
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 23
. 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 P5GZ-MX 1-11 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 24
the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN R P5GZ-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 25
the 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 and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B B A A B B A ASUS P5GZ-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 26
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 27
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 moudules. . ASUS P5GZ-MX 128 Pins - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 28
1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 29
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. 2 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5GZ-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 30
sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 31
non-shared - - - 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. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-19 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 32
support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB 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 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 33
List (PCIe x4 mode) PCIe X 16 VGA Card ASUS EAX550 128M ASUS EAX700 ASUS EAX700LE 128M ASUS EAX800PRO ASUS EAX800XT ASUS EAX850PRO ASUS EAX850XT 256MB ASUS EAX1300 ASUS EAX1600XT Silent 256MB ASUS EAX1900XTX ASUS EAX1900CrossFire ASUS EN5900 ASUS EN6200GE ASUS EN6200TC128/T/16M ASUS - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 34
PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version BIOS version V5.44.02.45.68 V5.43.02.1 V5.70.02.11 X1800XT - • Set the XJ1-5 jumpers to x1 mode (pin 1-2) if your graphics card cannot run at x4 mode. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest VGA Qualified Vendors List. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 35
boot failure! P5GZ-MX CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Clear CMOS R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 36
for detailed jumper setting configurations. P5GZ-MX XJ1-5 1 2 2 3 PCI-E x1, x1 PCI-Ex4, N/A (Default) R P5GZ-MX XJ Setting XJ1-5 jumper setting configurations Graphics card mode Add-on card mode Jumper Setting (XJ1~XJ5) 2-3 pin PCIE x 16 slot Card type PCIe graphics card or other PCIe x8/x4 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 37
(no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports (USB port 1-4). The USBPW5-8 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that you can connect to additional USB ports. USBPW1-4 1 2 2 3 P5GZ-MX +5V (Default - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 38
or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network LED LED LAN port 4. 5. 6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 39
of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY P5GZ-MX R NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GZ-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX PIN 1 1-27 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 40
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 41
, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Color Setting Use SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Red Black Master Slave Boot disk Data Disk ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-29 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 42
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P5GZ-MX GND +12V Rotation R P5GZ-MX Fan Connectors 5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 43
The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power 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 : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 44
comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5GZ-MX USB56 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND R P5GZ-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 45
Jack_Sense HP_L MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L R P5GZ-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's highdefinition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to AC97 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 46
connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PA NEL SPEAKER Ground Reset Ground PWR P5GZ-MX PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R P5GZ-MX System 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 system - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 47
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup 2 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 48
, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 49
3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GZMX.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. Press + during POST to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 50
space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 51
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. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 52
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk that contains the updated - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 53
while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. 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. ASUS P5GZ-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 54
allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and View the - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 55
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 56
wish to download. Click Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 57
the Exit Menu. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 58
system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 59
(Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics window Scroll bar ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-13 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 60
Setup program, the Main 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 System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 61
Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GZ-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 62
configure the item. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Onboard IDE Operate OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 63
: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-17 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 64
JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure CPU. Enter of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 65
[1.90V] [1.95V] • Selecting a very high Memory voltage may damage the component permanently! If this happens, revert to the default setting. • Selecting a very low Memory voltage may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-19 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 66
Status Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check LAN cable during POST. POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] LAN Cable Status Pair Status Length 1-2 3-6 4-5 7-8 N/A N/A N/A N/A +- Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C) - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 67
Full Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-21 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 68
the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the or updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 69
Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Internal VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 70
graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Sets the internal graphics mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 71
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 PCI GbE LAN Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-25 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 72
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 73
Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-27 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 74
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] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 75
power on. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-29 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 76
Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 77
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 monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-31 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 78
Select Item Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] Enter Go to available Sub-screen These - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 79
BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-33 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 80
the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 81
. 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. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-35 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 82
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 83
fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5GZ-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 84
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support 3 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 86
you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the 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 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 87
Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 high-definition audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvel Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P5L-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 88
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 - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 89
Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS P5L-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 90
3.2.5 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. 3- Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 91
The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features A - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 92
Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 93
then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then 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. ASUS P5GZ-MX - Asus P5GZ-MX | P5GZ-MX User Manual 2nd edition for English Edition - Page 94
-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information
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