AsusメーカーP5GZ-MXの使用説明書/サービス説明書
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Motherboard P5GZ-MX.
i i Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a .
iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ..............................................................................vii About this guide ............
i v Contents 1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................
v Contents 2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode ....................................................... 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ............................................
v i 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.
vii 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.
viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
i x Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
x P5GZ-MX specications summary (continued on the next page) C P U Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN U S B Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core.
x i *Specications are subject to change without notice. P5GZ-MX specications summary Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5GZ-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standou.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-3 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for memory and data intensive applications.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is 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.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5GZ-MX R 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 20.3cm (8in) 24.5cm (9.6in ) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5GZ-MX LAN_USB3 4 AUDIO LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_F.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Core™2 Duo/Pentium ® D/Pentium ® 4 and Celeron ® D processors.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-9 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Core™2 Duo/Pentium ® D/Pentium ® 4 and Celeron ® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
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 connector.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-13 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.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualied for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-17 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: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-19 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Re-direct to IRQ#9 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 IRQ holder .
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 specications. The gure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-21 VGA Qualified Vendors List (PCIe x4 mode) PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version BIOS version ASUS EAX550 128M - V5B60.8.15.139. AS05 ASUS EAX700 - V5E4D.9.7.1.3. A901 ASUS EAX700LE 128M - V5E4D.9.8.1.4. AS13 ASUS EAX800PRO V1.00 V5549.9.4.1.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version BIOS version Leadtek WinFast PX6500 TDH A1 V5.44.02.45.68 Leadtek WinFast PX6600GT TDH A V5.43.02.1 Leadtek WinFast PX7800GTX TDH 256MB - V5.70.02.11.68 Leadtek Quadro FX540 128M - V5.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-23 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5GZ-MX XJ Setting P5GZ-MX R XJ1-5 PCI-E x1, x1 PCI-Ex4, N/A (Default) 1 2 2 3 2. PCI-E mode slection (3-pin XJ1, XJ2, XJ3, XJ4, XJ5) These jumpers allow you to adjust the operating speed of PCIE x1 and PCIE x16 slots.
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, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-27 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 2-channel 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-29 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Wh en u sing th e co nnec tor s in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 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.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-31 6. 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 t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 1-33 10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
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.
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-3 2. Cop y the o rig in al or th e l at est m oth er boa rd BI OS l e t o the b oot ab le o ppy d isk . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility.
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the lat est BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD, or the oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system.
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. Use [+] or [-] to congure system time. 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-17 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device.
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-19 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHz DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.2 LAN Cable Status POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable du ring the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-21 USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Congure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-23 Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Conguration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-25 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Congure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Onboard PCI GbE LAN [Enabled] PCI LAN Option R.
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-27 2.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-29 2.5.4 APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Enabled or disable APM.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Conguration Security 2.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-33 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen .
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-35 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
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 want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. 2.8 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-37 Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.
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3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package..
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP operating systems (OS).
ASUS P5L-MX 3-3 3.2.2 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 for all drivers.
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for all ASUS utilities.
ASUS P5L-MX 3-5 Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer.
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports..
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www.
ASUS P5GZ-MX A-3 A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Tur n o n t he co mp ute r, th en en te r t he BI OS Se tup . 2. Go to the A dva nc ed Me nu, h igh li ght CP U Con g ura ti on, then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>.
A-4 Appendix: CPU features A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hy per -T hr ea di ng T ech no lo gy is sup po rt ed u nde r Wi nd ows ® XP and Linux 2.
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