Asus P5GC-MX manual Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall 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.

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2007 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2932 First Edition JanuaryContents PCI PnP Bios setupIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature Appendix CPU featuresSoftware support Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyLAN USB P5GC-MX specifications summaryP5GC-MX specifications summary Xii Product Special features Package contentsWelcome Intel 945GC chipset Bit CPU supportDDR2 memory support PCI Express interfaceAsus CrashFree Bios Innovative Asus featuresHigh Definition Audio Asus EZ FlashOnboard LED Before you proceedP5GC-MX Onboard LED Motherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes VGA1 Motherboard layoutTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installling the CPUCentral Processing Unit CPU P5GC-MX CPU SocketLoad plate Page Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5GC-MX CPU Fan Connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove System memory Memory configurationsOverview P5GC-MX 240-pin DDR2 Dimm SocketsDDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List 3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors ListTo install a Dimm Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Remove the Dimm from the socketConfiguring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI Express PCI slotsClear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersP5GC-MX Clear RTC RAM +5VSB P5GC-MX USB Device Wake UpRear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Internal connectorsP5GC-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 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 ConnectorChassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpP5GC-MX Front Panel Audio Connector P5GC-MX Intrusion ConnectorFpanel Product introduction Bios setup Creating a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosPress Enter, then follow screen instructions to continue Asus EZ Flash utility To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosAfudos utility To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Updating the Bios fileUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios 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 Configuration Bios menu screenMenu bar Navigation keysMenu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi -Sector Transfer M AutoIDE Configuration IDE Detect Time Out System InformationProcessor System MemoryAdvanced menu USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Enabled USB Function EnabledUSB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Bios Ehci Hand -Off DisabledCPU Configuration IntelR SpeedStep Technology Disabled Hyper Threading Technology EnabledChipset Enhanced C1 Control AutoDram Frequency Auto Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledHyper Path 3 Auto Dram Throttling Threshold AutoInternal Graphics Mode Select Enabled, 8MB Boot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/Int -VGAGraphics memory type Auto PEG Buffer Length AutoSlot Power Auto Onboard Devices ConfigurationHigh Priority Port Select Disabled HD Audio Controller EnabledConfiguration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode ECPSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Parallel Port AddressPalette Snooping Disabled PCI Latency TimerPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoSuspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi 2.0 Support Disabled Acpi Apic Support EnabledRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power Button Mode On/OffPower On By RTC Alarm Enabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By PCI Devices DisabledPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledCPU Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or IgnoredBoot Device Priority Boot menu1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Full Screen Logo Enabled Quick Boot EnabledAdd On ROM Display Mode Force Bios Bootup Num-Lock OnChange Supervisor Password Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledSecurity Change User Password User Access Level Full AccessClear User Password No Access prevents user access to the Setup utilityExit menu Password Check SetupExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsDiscard Changes Software3 support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Intel Chipset Inf Update ProgramIntel Graphics Accelerator Driver Realtek Audio DriverUtilities menu Asus UpdateAsus PC Probe Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial versionAsus Contact information WinDVD Copy5 TrialSoftware support Features that the motherboard Supports CPU featuresIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T featureEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirementsUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper -Threading Technology