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Motherboard P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 2
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 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 3
vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5GC-MX/GBL 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 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 4
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2.4.3 CPU Configuration - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 5
2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 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 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | 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 P5GC-MX GBL | 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 P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 8
the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | 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 P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 10
P5GC-MX/GBL specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features Special features Manageability LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 11
P5GC-MX/GBL specifications summary Internal connectors Power Requirement Support CD contents Form Factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 14
for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 15
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 P5GC-MX/GBL 1- - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 16
multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 17
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. P5GC-MX/GBL R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5GC-MX/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1- - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 18
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 P5GC-MX/GBL R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 19
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 18.8cm(7.4in) LGA775 DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) SPEAKER P5GC-MX/GBL R DDR2 DIMM_A1(64 bit,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT COM1 VGA1 8Mb BIOS F_PANEL PRI_IDE USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO LAN Super I/O CD - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 20
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. P5GC-MX/GBL R P5GC-MX/GBL CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 21
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 on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL A 1- - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 22
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 Memory 64 Technology (EM64T - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - 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 P5GC-MX/GBL 1-11 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 24
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 P5GC-MX/GBL R P5GC-MX/GBL CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 25
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 P5GC-MX/GBL 1-13 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | 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 P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 27
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 112 Pins P5GC-MX/1333 R 128 Pins P5GC-MX/1333 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-15 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 28
Windows 32-bit version operating system without the PAE. The excess over 3GB of installed memory will not cause any problem; however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed. • This motherboard does not support - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 29
DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-17 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 30
DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N DS A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 SS NT5TU32M16AG-3C SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C SS 18D51280D-30648 DS 18D51200D-30646 DS 18D51280D-30646E (continued on the next page) DIMM support - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 31
of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Make sure to choose the right QVLs according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-19 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | 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 P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 33
cards that they support. Make sure unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in 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 P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 34
motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN , ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 35
that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-23 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 36
during the 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! P5GC-MX/GBL R 12 23 CLRTC Normal (Default) P5GC-MX/GBL Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1-24 Chapter - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 37
on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. P5GC-MX/GBL R PS2_USBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) P5GC-MX/GBL USB Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-25 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 38
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 39
Audio available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Serial port. This P5GC-MX/GBL R FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GC-MX/GBL Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 40
/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). P5GC-MX/GBL R PRI_IDE P5GC-MX/GBL IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 41
4. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chasis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. P5GC-MX/GBL R SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5GC-MX/GBL Speaker Connectors ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 1-29 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 42
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 P5GC-MX/GBL R P5GC-MX/GBL Fan Connectors 6. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 43
MX/GBL R +12V DC GND P5GC-MX/GBL ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 44
. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V P5GC-MX/GBL R USB56 USB78 1 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V P5GC-MX/GBL USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 45
out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5GC-MX/GBL 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 AC97 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 46
supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL P5GC-MX/GBL R PWR LED PWR BTN HDLED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ P5GC-MX/GBL 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 P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - 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. 2 BIOS setup - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 48
.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 49
2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.20 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5GC-MX GBL VER: 0102 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 11/08/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 50
has at least 1024KB free 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. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 51
!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 52
restart your computer A:\> 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 , the floppy - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 53
drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file "P5GCMXGB.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 54
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. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 55
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 P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 56
: 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 option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 57
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 P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 58
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. Make sure to choose the right BIOS files according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 59
menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [19:34:30] [Mon 11/19/ the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-13 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 60
item on the menu bar displays the specific items for 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. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 61
" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [19:34:30 [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-15 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 62
: Supported Select the type of device connected to the system Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 63
the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-17 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 64
Support to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S- CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 65
Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of relevant parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-19 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 66
only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 67
the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-21 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 68
Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting: [7] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU ] for Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enabled] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0.. - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 69
Port Select [Disabled] Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-23 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 70
(Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 71
slot power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Selects the high priority port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-25 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 72
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 Gigabit LAN . Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 73
O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] Megatrends, Inc. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if [224] [248] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-27 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 74
card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 75
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 P5GC-MX/GBL 2-29 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 76
2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 77
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 on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-31 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 78
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [49.5ºC/121ºF] CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed [2909RPM] CPU motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS , the specific field shows - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 79
Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-33 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 80
Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error ] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 81
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 "1.9 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-35 - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 82
the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 83
2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.20 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5GC-MX GBL VER: 0102 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 11/08/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 84
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS 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 appears. Select Ok to save changes and exit. If you attempt to exit - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 85
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 P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 86
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 88
that 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 P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 89
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. Atheros RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 3- - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 90
wizard. 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 (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 91
.com) for updates. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Click to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. The installation guide is in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD before opening the guide. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 3- - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 92
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. 3- Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 93
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 94
with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. • Visit www.intel.com - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 95
enter the BIOS Setup. 2. 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 P5GC-MX/GBL - Asus P5GC-MX GBL | User Manual - Page 96
motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu,
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