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  • Page 1 P5N-MX...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ..................1-2 Package contents ................. 1-2 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ........... 1-4 Before you proceed ..............1-5 Motherboard overview ..............1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction ............1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes ..............1-6 1.5.3...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS ............2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ..........2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........
  • Page 5 Hard Disk Drives ............2-34 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ......... 2-34 2.6.5 Security ................. 2-36 Tools menu ................. 2-37 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ................. 2-37 Exit menu ..................2-38 Chpater 3: Software Support Installing an operating system ........... 3-2 Support CD information .............. 3-2 3.2.1...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of 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.

  • Page 10: P5N-Mx Specifications Summary

    ® Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ® Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i (MCP73V) Front Side Bus 1333 (overclocking) / 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz...
  • Page 11 ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Manageability WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software Form factor MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.5 cm x 18.3 cm)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 15: High Definition Audio

    See page 1-31 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature. ASUS P5N-MX...

  • Page 16: Asus Special Features

    1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-32 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is 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. SB_PWR Standby Powered Power P5N-MX Onboard LED ASUS P5N-MX...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 19: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout 18.3cm(7.2in) PS/2KBMS CPU_FAN T: Mouse B: Keyboard CHA_FAN COM1 ATX12V LGA775 VGA1 USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO 8201CL PCIEX1_1 BIOS PCIEX16 CLRTC PCI1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 PCI2 PS2_USBPW CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER FLOPPY AAFP USB56 USB78 ASUS P5N-MX...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap / socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
  • Page 21 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate ASUS P5N-MX...
  • Page 22 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 the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 23: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5N-MX 1-11...
  • Page 24 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5N-MX CPU Fan Connector •...

  • Page 25: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-MX 1-13...
  • Page 26 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 27: System Memory

    This motherboard only supports single-channel configuration. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for details. ASUS P5N-MX 1-15...

  • Page 28: Ddr2 Qualified Vendors List

    DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List...
  • Page 29 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EG20637 • • VDATA M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EG20627 • • VDATA M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EC20620 • • VDATA M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EG20641 • • 512MB AL6E8E63B-6E1K A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • 512MB AL6E8E63J-6E1 A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5N-MX 1-17...
  • Page 30 DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support AL7E8E63B-6E1K A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • AL7E8E63J-6E1 A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 • • AL7E8F73C-6E1 A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J • • AL8E8F73C-6E1 A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 • • 256MB Nanya NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C Nanya NT5TU32M16AG-3C • 512MB Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY-3C Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C •...
  • Page 31 DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. ASUS P5N-MX 1-19...

  • Page 32: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 33: Expansion Slots

    Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P5N-MX 1-21...

  • Page 34: Interrupt Assignments

    1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard Function High precision event timer Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft PS/2 keyboard Communicators Port (COM1) Standard floppy disk controller High precision event timer Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System PS/2 Compatible Mouse Numeric data processor NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller...
  • Page 35 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5N-MX 1-23...

  • Page 36: Pci Slots

    1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver.

  • Page 37: Jumpers

    Hold down the <Del> key 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! CLRTC Clear RTC Normal (Default) Clear RTC RAM P5N-MX ASUS P5N-MX 1-25...
  • Page 38 USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 39: 1.10 Connectors

    In 4-channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ASUS P5N-MX 1-27...

  • Page 40: Internal Connectors

    Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

  • Page 41: Ide Connector

    Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select”, ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5N-MX 1-29...
  • Page 42 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 P5N-MX SATA Connectors Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
  • Page 43 This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT P5N-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ASUS P5N-MX 1-31...
  • Page 44 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
  • Page 45 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB78 USB56 P5N-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS P5N-MX 1-33...

  • Page 46: Front Panel Audio Connector

    10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. Azalia-compliant Legacy AC’97-compliant pin definition pin definition AAFP P5N-MX Front Panel Audio Connector •...

  • Page 47: System Panel Connector

    BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5N-MX 1-35...
  • Page 48 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 49: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...

  • Page 50: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows environment. ® ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD / DVD. AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.

  • Page 51: Updating Bios Through Internet

    To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 52 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 53: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5N-MX...

  • Page 54: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 55: Updating The Bios

    Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to P5N-MX.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.
  • Page 56 Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 57: Saving The Current Bios File

    To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Press <Y> when the utility...

  • Page 58: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 59: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    Reading file “P5N-MX.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... Restart 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. ASUS P5N-MX 2-11...

  • Page 60: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference 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. 2-12...

  • Page 61: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference 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 information. ASUS P5N-MX 2-13...

  • Page 62: Legend Bar

    2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function <F1>...

  • Page 63: Pop-Up Window

    Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in. Specifies the capacity and Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] physical size of diskette Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] drive A. SATA1 [None] Disabled ..[ ] SATA2 [None] 720K , 3.5 in.

  • Page 64: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 65: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the Primary IDE Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX 2-17...
  • Page 66 Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders.

  • Page 67: Sata 1-4

    Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. ASUS P5N-MX 2-19...

  • Page 68: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 69: Advanced Menu

    FSB - Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the FSB memory ratio. This item becomes user- configurabled when the FSB - Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Linked]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-MX 2-21...

  • Page 70: Memory Timing Setting

    FSB (QDR), MHz [Auto] Allows you to adjust CPU FSB frequency from 400 to 2500. You may enter a new value or use +/- keys to adjust. This item becomes user-configurabled when the FSB - Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Linked] or [Unlinked]. The Actual FSB (QDR) reflects the actual frequency that takes effect on a reboot.
  • Page 71 Allows you set the tWTR. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]...[15] tREF [Auto] Allows you set the tREF. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] 1.8VDual Over Voltage Control [1.80V] Allows you to adjust +1.8V dual over voltage. Configuration options: [1.95V] [1.80V] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX 2-23...

  • Page 72: Cpu Configuration

    2.4.2 CPU Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Select Menu CPU Configuration Item Specific Help CPU Type Inter(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Control CPU Voltage by CPU Speed 1.86GHz software Cache RAM 2048K Thermal Management TM 2 Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Enhanced C1 (C1E) [Disabled]...

  • Page 73: Pcipnp

    When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5N-MX 2-25...

  • Page 74: Onboard Device Configuration

    2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu IDE Function Setup Item Specific Help Serial-ATA configuration HD Audio Controller [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]...
  • Page 75 OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] ASUS P5N-MX 2-27...

  • Page 76: Usb Configuration

    Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] [Normal] The “EPP Mode Select” item becomes user-configurable when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] Allows you to select EPP mode.

  • Page 77: Power Menu

    HPET Support [Enabled] Power On By Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Enabled] ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F1:Help F5: Setup Defaults →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu ESC: Exit F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-MX 2-29...
  • Page 78 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] PWR Button <...
  • Page 79 Allows you to set power on by keyboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Ctrl- ESC] [Space Bar] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PS/2 mouse power on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-MX 2-31...

  • Page 80: Hardware Monitor

    2.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Select Menu...

  • Page 81: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. Floppy Disks 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. ASUS P5N-MX 2-33...

  • Page 82: Hard Disk Drives

    2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 2nd SATA-S: XXXXXXXXX 1. 2nd SATA-S; xxxxxxxx Allows you to assign a hard disk drive attached to the system. 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration...
  • Page 83 Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to error report type.

  • Page 84: Security

    2.6.5 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Select Menu Security Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password: Select an item then press <Enter>. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha- numeric characters, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 85: Tools Menu

    F10: Save and Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details.

  • Page 86: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Exit &...

  • Page 87: Software Support

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

  • Page 88: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 89: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA nForce™ Chipset Driver program.

  • Page 90: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 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 ®...

  • Page 91: Make Disk Menu

    32/64-bit XP SATA RAID disk. ® NVIDIA 32/64 bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista AHCI disk. ® NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI disk. ® ASUS P5N-MX...

  • Page 92: Manual Menu

    3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ®...

  • Page 93: Asus Contact Information

    3.2.6 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. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.

  • Page 94: Technical Support Form

    Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

  • Page 95: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS P5N-MX...
  • Page 96 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support...
  • Page 97 The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 98: Appendix: Cpu Features

    ® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 2 for details. •...
  • Page 99 Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties 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 P5N-MX...

  • Page 100: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® • The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ® ® Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and Linux ® 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper- Threading compiler to compile the code.

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