Asus Motherboard P5GC-MX Dokumentacja

MotherboardP5GC-MX /1333

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5GC-MX/1333 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-364-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access r

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionHigh Denition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard HD audio (High Denition Audio, previous

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-5Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionP5GC-MX/1333R1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-71.5.3 Motherboard layoutP5GC-MX/1333LGA775Intel ICH7RIntelMCH 945GC18.8cm(7.4in)24.4cm(9.6in)DDR2 DIMM_A1(64 bit,240-pin module)

iiCopyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.1 Installling the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.1.6 Central Processing Uni

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-93. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introductionThe CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connector

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-111.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a spec

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction• Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-131.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the con

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orie

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-151.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sock

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.3 DDR2 Qualied Vendors ListThe following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualied f

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-17 DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B DDR2 667 Qualied Vendors List256MB Kings

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B 512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H31A4I1

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-19Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with ex

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-211.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Standard Function0 System Timer1 Keyboard Controller2

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-231.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the C

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introductionThe total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or i

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-25SPEEDLEDACT/LINKLEDLAN portLAN port LED indications1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectorsRefer to the audio conguration

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introductionAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel congurationLight Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker OutLime Line Out Front

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-272. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. There are three conne

ivContents1.10 Connectors ... 1-251.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-295. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Conn

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The po

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-317. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sens

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 1-3311. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2

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2BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-3Windows® Vista environmenta. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. Click from the W

vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-272.5.1 Suspend Mode ...

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the l

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-7Recovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk driv

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Window

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility desc

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUse [ENTER], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a eld.Use [+] or [-] tocongure system time.2.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sho

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-152.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE device

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. C

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-17Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We r

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupConfigure CPU. Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit2.4

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-19The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows No

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.3 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Default C

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-21Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability to enable the C1E support.

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCongure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-23DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]Allows you to select the graphics memory type. Conguration options: [Fixed MODE] [DVMT Mode] [Comb

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.5 Onboard Devices CongurationCongure Win627DHG Super IO ChipsetHD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Ty

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-25Parallel Port Mode [ECP]Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Conguration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP]

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-27IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserv

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.4 APM Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitEnabl

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-29Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or mo

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitHardw

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-312.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to displa

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-33If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumper

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-35 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program

3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the neces

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 3-5Anti-Virus UtilityThe anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data.Anti-Virus Utilit

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.4 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333A-3A.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu, high

A-4 Appendix: CPU featuresA.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading