Asus
P5GC-MX
manual
CPU features, Features that the motherboard Supports
Specification
Install
Power On By RTC Alarm Enabled
Password
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Enabled
PCI Latency Timer
Memory configurations
User Access Level Full Access
Bios setup
P5GC-MX CPU Fan Connector
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features that the motherboard
supports.
CPU features
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Motherboard
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Contents
PCI PnP
Bios setup
Appendix CPU features
Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature
Software support
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Safety information
Electrical safety
Operation safety
Where to find more information
About this guide
How this guide is organized
Conventions used in this guide
Typography
LAN USB
P5GC-MX specifications summary
P5GC-MX specifications summary
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Product
Package contents
Special features
Welcome
PCI Express interface
Bit CPU support
Intel 945GC chipset
DDR2 memory support
Asus EZ Flash
Innovative Asus features
Asus CrashFree Bios
High Definition Audio
Before you proceed
Onboard LED
P5GC-MX Onboard LED
Placement direction
Motherboard overview
Screw holes
VGA1
Motherboard layout
P5GC-MX CPU Socket
Installling the CPU
To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard
Central Processing Unit CPU
Load 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 configurations
System memory
Overview
DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List
3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List
Remove the Dimm from the socket
Installing a Dimm
To install a Dimm
Removing a Dimm
Expansion slots
Installing an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
To install an expansion card
These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices
Interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI Express
PCI slots
Jumpers
Clear RTC RAM Clrtc
P5GC-MX Clear RTC RAM
+5VSB
P5GC-MX USB Device Wake Up
Connectors
Rear panel connectors
LAN port LED indications
Internal connectors
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration
P5GC-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Priide
P5GC-MX IDE Connector
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
P5GC-MX Sata Connectors
P5GC-MX Digital Audio Connector
P5GC-MX Fan Connectors
CPU
P5GC-MX USB 2.0 Connectors
P5GC-MX Internal Audio Connector
P5GC-MX Intrusion Connector
Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp
Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis
P5GC-MX Front Panel Audio Connector
Fpanel
Product introduction
Bios setup
Managing and updating your Bios
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Press Enter, then follow screen instructions to continue
Asus EZ Flash utility
Copying the current Bios
To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility
Afudos utility
Updating the Bios file
To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility
Utility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios
Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk
Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility
Recovering the Bios from the support CD
Installing Asus Update
Asus Update utility
Updating the Bios through the Internet
Updating the Bios through a Bios file
Bios setup program
Navigation keys
Bios menu screen
Configuration
Menu bar
Pop-up window
Configuration fields
Menu items
Sub-menu items
Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5
Main menu
System Time
System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx
Block Multi -Sector Transfer M Auto
LBA/Large Mode Auto
Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave
Type Auto
IDE Configuration
System Memory
System Information
IDE Detect Time Out
Processor
Advanced menu
USB Configuration
Bios Ehci Hand -Off Disabled
USB Function Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeed
CPU Configuration
Enhanced C1 Control Auto
Hyper Threading Technology Enabled
IntelR SpeedStep Technology Disabled
Chipset
Dram Throttling Threshold Auto
Configure Dram Timing by SPD Enabled
Dram Frequency Auto
Hyper Path 3 Auto
PEG Buffer Length Auto
Boot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/Int -VGA
Internal Graphics Mode Select Enabled, 8MB
Graphics memory type Auto
HD Audio Controller Enabled
Onboard Devices Configuration
Slot Power Auto
High Priority Port Select Disabled
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode ECP
Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7
Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4
Plug and Play O/S No
PCI Latency Timer
Palette Snooping Disabled
PCI PnP
Acpi Apic Support Enabled
Power menu
Suspend Mode Auto
Acpi 2.0 Support Disabled
Power On By External Modems Disabled
Power Button Mode On/Off
Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off
Power On By RTC Alarm Enabled
Power On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled
Power On By PCI Devices Disabled
Power On By Pcie Devices Disabled
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled
Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored
CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF
CPU Q-Fan Control Disabled
CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored
Boot menu
Boot Device Priority
1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive
Bootup Num-Lock On
Quick Boot Enabled
Full Screen Logo Enabled
Add On ROM Display Mode Force Bios
Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled
Change Supervisor Password
Security
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility
User Access Level Full Access
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check Setup
Exit menu
Exit & Save Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Software3 support
Installing an operating system
Support CD information
Running the support CD
Realtek Audio Driver
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
Drivers menu
Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver
Asus Update
Utilities menu
Asus PC Probe
WinDVD Copy5 Trial
Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version
Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software
Asus Contact information
Software support
Features that the motherboard Supports
CPU features
System requirements
Using the Intel EM64T feature
Intel EM64T
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist
Using the Eist
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Using the Hyper -Threading Technology
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