Asus P5N-MX User Manual
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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 P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 3
information vii About this guide viii P5N-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 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 4
and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 5
2-37 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 Chpater 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 6
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 7
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 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 8
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. Refer to - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 9
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 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 10
rear panel GeForce 7050 GPU supports maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 (@ 75Hz) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x COM 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 6-channel audio - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 11
P5N-MX specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 14
for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5N-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100 / 66 / 33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 15
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 (overclocking) / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to provide powerful and energy efficient performance. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7050 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 16
and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 17
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. P5N-MX SB_PWR P5N-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-MX 1- - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 18
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 P5N-MX 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 19
P5N-MX DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 18.3cm(7.2in) LGA775 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8201CL 8Mb BIOS PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - 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 /motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost socket on the motherboard. P5N-MX P5N-MX CPU Socket 775 Before - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 21
arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate ASUS P5N-MX 1- - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 22
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 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 23
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5N-MX 1-11 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 24
3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5N-MX CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-MX CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 25
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 B assembly from the motherboard. A A A B B B A ASUS P5N-MX 1-13 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 26
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 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 27
. • This motherboard only supports single-channel configuration. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 28
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 SS E5116AF-5C-E DIMM support A* B* • • Infineon VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • (continued on the next page) - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 29
6E1K 5 512MB PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 5 Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support A* B* Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U • • Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EG20641 • • PSC SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • PSC SS A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5N-MX 1-17 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 30
N/A 1G KINGBOX DDRII 1G 667MHz N/A Brand PSC SS/DS Component DIMM support A* B* DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • PSC DS A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 • • PSC SS DS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 • • Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • • (continued on the next page) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 31
- sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. ASUS P5N-MX 1-19 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 32
components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 33
cards that they support. Make sure to unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P5N-MX - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 34
System Management 20 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 21 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 21 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 22 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i 22 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 23 NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator * These IRQs - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 35
- - - shared MCP _AHCI 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 P5N-MX 1-23 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 36
, 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 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 37
the CMOS memory of date, boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5N-MX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N-MX Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5N-MX - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 38
to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). P5N-MX PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) P5N-MX USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 39
green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by 10/100 LAN controller, this port allows 100Mb connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network . ASUS P5N-MX 1-27 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 40
Green Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB P5N-MX FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 41
and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). P5N-MX PRI_IDE P5N-MX IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper ", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5N-MX 1-29 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 42
RSATA_TXP4 GND 4. 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. SPEAKER 1 P5N-MX Speaker Out Connector P5N-MX +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 43
the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P5N-MX Fan Connectors P5N-MX Rotation +12V GND P5N-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5N-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ASUS P5N-MX 1- - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 44
(x 4) PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900 IDE hard disk drive (x 2) SATA hard disk drive CD-ROM (x2) SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR P5N-MX +12V DC GND P5N-MX ATX Power Connector +12V - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 45
+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5N-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5N-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS P5N-MX 1-33 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 46
Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP P5N-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 high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 47
mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5N-MX 1-35 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 48
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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 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 50
manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD / DVD. 3. AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 51
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 option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5N-MX 2- - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 52
to download. Click Next. 5. 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 P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 53
type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5N-MX 2- - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 54
long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 55
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to P5N-MX.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 56
Ltd. All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: P5N-MX.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 57
ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved floppy disk, then returns to For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 the BIOS flashing process. Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: 0113.bin Now Backup System BIOS to File! Message: Please Wait! ASUS P5N-MX - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 58
disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5N-MX.ROM. Recovering the - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 59
! Reading file "P5N-MX.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... 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 P5N-MX 2-11 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 60
setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) 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 prompted to"Run - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 61
arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter 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 information. ASUS P5N-MX 2-13 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 62
that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 63
Usable Memory 512MB 512MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Pop-up menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5N-MX 2-15 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 64
how to navigate through them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 512MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 65
. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the Primary IDE Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 66
. This item is not configurable. Transfer Mode Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 67
device. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA 1 Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing Zone Sector [Auto] [Auto disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. ASUS P5N-MX 2-19 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 68
to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 69
mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked] FSB - Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the FSB memory ratio. This item becomes userconfigurabled when the FSB - Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Linked]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-MX 2-21 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 70
takes effect on a reboot. Memory Timing Setting Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Clocks Memory Timing Setting [Optimal] X tCL Select [Expert] to enter timings manually Memory Timing Setting [Optimal] Allows you to set the memory timing setting. Configuration options: [ - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 71
to command timing setting (per clock unit). Configuration options: [Auto] [1 clock] [2 clock] **Advanced Memory Settings** tRRD [Auto] Allows you to set tRRD. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] adjust +1.8V dual over voltage. Configuration options: [1.95V] [1.80V] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX 2-23 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 72
SpeedStep technology to adjust CPU speed according to CPU workload. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Spread Spectrum Control Frame Buffer Size Primary Display Adapter [128MB] [PCI-E] Item Specific - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 73
options: [Auto] [Manual] Frame Buffer Size [ 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 Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5N-MX - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 74
2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup Serial-ATA configuration HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard nVidia LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 75
[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX 2-27 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 76
press to display the configuration options. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 77
0 x Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 :0 : 0 HPET Support [Enabled] Power On By Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Enabled] Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-MX 2-29 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 78
Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices & NV Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [ then press . Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 79
Max=59), then press . HPET Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable HPET (Hardware Precision Efficient Timer) support. The HPET support increases the performance of Vista Multimedia player. PS/2 mouse power on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-MX 2-31 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 80
then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Function x CPU Target per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not userconfigurable. Vcore, Vcc 12, - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 81
Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. ASUS P5N-MX 2-33 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 82
SATA-S; xxxxxxxx Allows you to assign a hard disk drive attached to the system. 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup Num-Lock Typematic Rate Setting x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) x Typematic - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 83
: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to error report type. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS P5N-MX 2-35 - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 84
... 2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot your - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 85
for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X40 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: P5N-MX VER: 0121 DATE: 12/10/2007 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 86
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 87
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 88
. • Ensure that you install 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, and utilities that - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 89
Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. Realtek Audio Driver Install the Realtek audio driver. Nvidia HDAudio Driver Program Installs the Nvidia HDAudio driver program. The screen display and driver options may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5N-MX - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 90
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 P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 91
. NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® 32/64-bit XP SATA RAID disk. NVIDIA 32/64 bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® 32/64-bit Vista AHCI disk. NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® 32/64-bit XP AHCI disk. ASUS P5N-MX - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 92
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. NVIDIA® SATA RAID User's Manual Allows you to open the NVIDIA® SATA RAID user's manual. 3- Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 93
guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUS P5N-MX - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 94
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 95
floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS P5N-MX 3- - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 96
3-10 Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 97
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 98
motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 99
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. ASUS P5N-MX A- - Asus P5N-MX | User Manual - Page 100
Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 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 HyperThreading compiler to compile the code. If you are
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