Asus Motherboard P5GZ-MX Bedienungsanleitung

MotherboardP5GZ-MX

xP5GZ-MX specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory VGAExpansion slots Storage Audio

xi*Specications are subject to change without notice.P5GZ-MX specications summarySpecial features Manageability Internal conn

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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!T h a n k y o u f o r bu y in g a n A S U S® P 5G Z- M X m o t he r b o ar d !The motherboard

ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-364-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access requir

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

ASUS P5GZ-MX 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 soft

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionP5GZ-MXR1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensu

ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-71.5.3 Motherboard layout20.3cm (8in)24.5cm (9.6in)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)P5GZ-MXLAN_

iiCopyright © 2006 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 P5GZ-MX 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 100º

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 P5GZ-MX 1-111.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially

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 P5GZ-MX 1-131.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connecto

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 P5GZ-MX 1-151.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A

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

ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-171.7.4 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can caus

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-191.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Standard Function0 System Timer1 Keyboard Controller2 Re-d

1-20 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 P5GZ-MX 1-21VGA Qualified Vendors List (PCIe x4 mode)PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version BIOS versionASUS EAX550 128M - V5B60.8.15.139. AS05ASUS E

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introductionPCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version BIOS versionLeadtek WinFast PX6500 TDH A1 V5.44.02.45.68Leadtek WinFast PX6600G

ASUS P5GZ-MX 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 CMOS m

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introductionP5GZ-MXXJ SettingP5GZ-MXRXJ1-5PCI-E x1, x1 PCI-Ex4, N/A(Default)1 2 2 32. PCI-E mode slection (3-pin XJ1, XJ2, XJ

ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-25• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, th

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introductionSPEEDLEDACT/LINKLEDLAN portLAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDStatus Description

ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-27Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationLight Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker OutLime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front

ivContents1.10 Connectors ... 1-261.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. There a

ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-293. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA ha

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital soun

ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-316. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs a

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio

ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-3310. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Conne

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• Syste

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 P5GZ-MX 2-32. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash feat

vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-282.5.1 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 P5GZ-MX 2-5Updating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the lates

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 P5GZ-MX 2-7Recovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, th

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 P5GZ-MX 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 Inter

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

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described

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 P5GZ-MX 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows th

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 P5GZ-MX 2-152.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Th

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 P5GZ-MX 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 recomm

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-19FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHzDRAM Frequency

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.2 LAN Cable StatusPOST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Sel

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-21USB Function [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Suppor

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.4 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Sel

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-23Execute Disable Function [Disabled]Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a proces

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

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupDRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks]Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes avail

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-252.4.6 Onboard Devices ConfigurationCongure Win627EHF Super IO ChipsetHD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupECP Mod e DM A Ch anne l [D MA3]Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the P

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-272.4.7 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setupIRQ-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 [Re

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-292.5.4 APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitEnabled or di

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPower On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Expr

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-312.5.5 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitHardware Monit

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-332.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitBoo

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 setupIf you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Ju

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-35After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [F

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you

ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-37Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you

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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 P5L-MX 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary d

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

ASUS P5L-MX 3-5Microsoft DirectX 9.0cInstalls the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances

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

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.5 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.

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 P5GZ-MXA-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, highlight

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