Asus P5GC MX 1333 - Motherboard - Micro ATX User Manual

ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 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.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables
Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard.
When installed to the target system, this driver provides the method for conguring
the chipset components.
You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or
unattended preload. Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input
during installation. User input is not required when installing the driver in silent or
unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme le that came with
the utility for details.
Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek Audio driver.
Atheros L2 Ethernet Driver
Installs the Atheros L2 Ethernet Driver.

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