Asus P5GC MX 1333 - Motherboard - Micro ATX User Manual

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-33
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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

Asus P5GC MX 1333 - Motherboard - Micro ATX Specifications

General

Brand	Asus
Model	P5GC MX 1333 - Motherboard - Micro ATX
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Product Introduction

1.5 Motherboard Overview

General view and identification of motherboard components and layout.

1.5.3 Motherboard Layout

Detailed diagram identifying connectors, slots, and components on the motherboard.

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information and procedures for installing and managing the CPU on the motherboard.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing a CPU into the motherboard socket.

1.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

Procedure for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan for optimal cooling.

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan

Instructions for safely removing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

1.7 System Memory

Details regarding system memory installation, types, and configurations.

1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List

List of tested and approved DDR2 memory modules for compatibility.

1.7.4 Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step process for inserting a memory module (DIMM) into a socket.

1.7.5 Removing a DIMM

Instructions for safely ejecting a memory module (DIMM) from its socket.

1.8 Expansion Slots

Description of available expansion slots for adding peripheral cards.

1.8.1 Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for physically installing an expansion card into an available slot.

1.8.2 Configuring an Expansion Card

Steps for software configuration after installing an expansion card.

1.9 Jumpers

Explanation of motherboard jumpers and their functions.

1.9.1 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Procedure for clearing CMOS settings using the RTC RAM jumper.

1.9.2 USB Device Wake-Up

Configuration options for enabling/disabling USB device wake-up functionality.

1.10 Connectors

Identification and description of all physical connectors on the motherboard.

1.10.1 Rear Panel Connectors

1.10.2 Internal Connectors

Motherboard Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electrical hazards during system handling and operation.

Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe installation and operation of motherboard and its components.

P5GC-MX/1333 Specifications

BIOS Setup

2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Overview of utilities for BIOS management, including updating and recovery.

2.1.1 Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility

2.1.3 AFUDOS Utility

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Utility

2.1.5 ASUS Update Utility

2.2 BIOS Setup Program

Introduction to accessing and navigating the motherboard's BIOS setup utility.

2.3 Main Menu

2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave

2.3.5 IDE Configuration

2.4 Advanced Menu

Accessing and configuring advanced system settings related to CPU and devices.

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration

2.4.2 USB Configuration

2.4.3 CPU Configuration

Detailed settings related to CPU features, performance, and thermal management.

2.4.4 Chipset

Advanced settings for motherboard chipset features, memory timings, and graphics.

2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration

Enabling/disabling onboard devices like audio, LAN, serial, and parallel ports.

2.4.6 PCI PnP

2.5 Power Menu

Configuration options for advanced power management (APM) and ACPI states.

2.5.4 APM Configuration

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor

2.6 Boot Menu

Options for configuring system boot sequence and startup behavior.

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration

2.6.3 Security

2.7 Exit Menu

Software Support

3.1 Installing an Operating System

CPU Features Appendix

A.1 Intel® EM64T

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

A.2.2 Using the EIST

A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology