Asus manual P5GC-MX specifications summary

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P5GC-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 Q-Fan

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME

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

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD audio in connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector

1 x S/PDIF out connector

1 x System Panel connector

ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)

uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.5cm x 18.3cm)

Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS Live Update utility

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2007 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2932 First Edition JanuaryContents PCI PnP Bios setupSoftware support Appendix CPU featuresIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Conventions used in this guide TypographyLAN USB P5GC-MX specifications summaryP5GC-MX specifications summary Xii Product Welcome Package contentsSpecial features PCI Express interface Bit CPU supportIntel 945GC chipset DDR2 memory supportAsus EZ Flash Innovative Asus featuresAsus CrashFree Bios High Definition AudioP5GC-MX Onboard LED Before you proceedOnboard LED Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview VGA1 Motherboard layoutP5GC-MX CPU Socket Installling the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Central Processing Unit CPULoad plate Page Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5GC-MX CPU Fan Connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove P5GC-MX 240-pin DDR2 Dimm Sockets Memory configurationsSystem memory OverviewDDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List 3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors ListRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmTo install a Dimm Removing a DimmExpansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card To install an expansion cardThese IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCI Express PCI slotsP5GC-MX Clear RTC RAM JumpersClear RTC RAM Clrtc +5VSB P5GC-MX USB Device Wake UpLAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors P5GC-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector Internal connectorsAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Priide P5GC-MX IDE ConnectorSerial ATA hard disk drive connection P5GC-MX Sata ConnectorsP5GC-MX Digital Audio Connector P5GC-MX Fan ConnectorsCPU P5GC-MX USB 2.0 Connectors P5GC-MX Internal Audio ConnectorP5GC-MX Intrusion Connector Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpChassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis P5GC-MX Front Panel Audio ConnectorFpanel Product introduction Bios setup Press Enter, then follow screen instructions to continue Managing and updating your BiosCreating a bootable floppy disk Asus EZ Flash utility Afudos utility Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Utility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Updating the Bios fileTo update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Installing Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Navigation keys Bios menu screenConfiguration Menu barPop-up window Configuration fieldsMenu items Sub-menu itemsLegacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5 Main menuSystem Time System Date Day xx/xx/xxxxBlock Multi -Sector Transfer M Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Type AutoIDE Configuration System Memory System InformationIDE Detect Time Out ProcessorAdvanced menu USB ConfigurationBios Ehci Hand -Off Disabled USB Function EnabledUSB 2.0 Controller Enabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeedCPU Configuration Enhanced C1 Control Auto Hyper Threading Technology EnabledIntelR SpeedStep Technology Disabled ChipsetDram Throttling Threshold Auto Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledDram Frequency Auto Hyper Path 3 AutoPEG Buffer Length Auto Boot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/Int -VGAInternal Graphics Mode Select Enabled, 8MB Graphics memory type AutoHD Audio Controller Enabled Onboard Devices ConfigurationSlot Power Auto High Priority Port Select DisabledParallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECPConfiguration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4Plug and Play O/S No PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled PCI PnPAcpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi 2.0 Support DisabledPower On By External Modems Disabled Power Button Mode On/OffRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power On By RTC Alarm EnabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PCI Devices DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledChassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Bootup Num-Lock On Quick Boot EnabledFull Screen Logo Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BiosSecurity Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledChange Supervisor Password No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Clear User PasswordExit & Save Changes Password Check SetupExit menu Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit & Discard Changes Software3 support Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Realtek Audio Driver Intel Chipset Inf Update ProgramDrivers menu Intel Graphics Accelerator DriverAsus PC Probe Asus UpdateUtilities menu WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial versionInstalls the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software Asus Contact informationSoftware support Features that the motherboard Supports CPU featuresSystem requirements Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EistUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper -Threading Technology