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  • Page 1 P5S-MX SE...
  • 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

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii P5S-MX SE specifications summary ............x Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ..............
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ............2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ............2-8 BIOS setup program ..............2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............2-12 2.2.2...
  • Page 5 Drivers menu ..............3-3 3.2.2 3.2.3 Utilities menu ..............3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu ............. 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu ..............3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..........3-6 Appendix: CPU features ® Intel EM64T ..................A-2 ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ......A-2 A.2.1 System requirements ............A-2...

  • 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 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 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: P5S-Mx Se Specifications Summary

    Support Intel® 65nm and Dual Core CPU ® Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/04B/04A processors ® Intel EIST EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology ready Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Northbridge: SIS 671FX Southbridge: SIS 968 System Bus 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Memory...
  • Page 11 P5S-MX SE specifications summary Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O port Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 14: Welcome

    P5S-MX SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
  • Page 15 The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See page 1-28 for details. ASUS P5S-MX SE...

  • Page 16: Asus Special Features

    ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk.

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5S-MX SE Standby Powered Power P5S-MX SE Onboard LED ASUS P5S-MX SE...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Overview

    Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5S-MX SE Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Layout

    671FX AUDIO USB78 Attansic PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 P5S-MX SE SUPER I/O PCI1 BIOS PCI2 SB_PWR ALC662 CHASSIS FLOPPY USB56 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SATA2 SATA1 Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5S-MX SE...

  • Page 20: Layout Contents

    1.5.4 Layout contents Slots Page DDR2 DIMM slots 1-16 PCI slots 1-23 PCI Express x1 slots 1-23 PCI Express x16 slot 1-23 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-24 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW56, PS2-USBPW) 1-25 Rear panel connectors Page PS/2 mouse port (green)

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu

    To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5S-MX SE P5S-MX SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
  • Page 23 If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to ensure system stability. ® The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5S-MX SE 1-11...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ® The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ® • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
  • Page 25 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5S-MX SE 1-13...

  • Page 26: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.3 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.
  • Page 27 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5S-MX SE 1-15...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P 5 S - M X S E P5S-MX SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
  • Page 29 DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. There will be 4MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode, and 8MB reduction under Dual Channel Mode.
  • Page 30 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 667 DIMM support DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Part No. DIMM1 DIMM2 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Elpida E2508AB-6E-E • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Kingston D6408TE8WL-27 • • Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G Kingston D6408TE8WL-3 • • 512MB Samsung KR M378T6553CZ0-CE6 Samsung K4T51083QC •...
  • Page 31 KLBC28F-A8EB4 Elpida E5108AE-5C-E • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: DIMM1 - Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. DIMM2 - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the slots as Single-channel memory configuration.

  • Page 32: Installing A Dimm

    Installing a DIMM 1.7.3 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

    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. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5S-MX SE 1-21...

  • Page 34: Interrupt Assignments

    1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller — — IRQ holder for PCI steering Communications Port (COM1) Standard IRQ holder for PCI steering Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port...

  • Page 35: Pci Slots

    PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5S-MX SE 1-23...

  • Page 36: Jumpers

    6. 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 P5S-MX SE Normal Clear RTC (Default) Clear RTC RAM...
  • Page 37 S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). PS2_USBPWR P5S-MX SE P5S-MX SE USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.

  • Page 38: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 39 Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5S-MX SE 1-27...

  • Page 40: Internal Connectors

    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. P5S-MX SE SPDIF_OUT P5S-MX SE Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 41 • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5S-MX SE IDE Connector P5S-MX SE ASUS P5S-MX SE 1-29...
  • Page 42 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA2 SATA1 P5S-MX SE P5S-MX SE SATA Connectors 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 43 480 Mbps connection speed. USB78 USB56 P5S-MX SE P5S-MX SE USB 2.0 Connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
  • Page 44 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN +12V Rotation P5S-MX SE P5S-MX SE Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector supports the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 45 Legacy AC’97-compliant pin definition pin definition AAFP P5S-MX SE P5S-MX SE Front Panel Audio Connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module • to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to HD Audio.
  • Page 46 +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts P5S-MX SE ATX Power Connector For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply • unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.
  • Page 47 PLED- IDELED+ PLED+ P5S-MX SE P5S-MX SE System Panel Connector 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. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • 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 ASUS P5S-MX SE...

  • Page 50: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

  • Page 51: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    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 floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 52: Afudos Utility

    Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 53 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 54: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    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 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 55 Reading file “P5SSE.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 P5S-MX SE...

  • Page 56: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the ® motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 57 To update the BIOS through the Internet: ® 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 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 58 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 59: 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. ASUS P5S-MX SE...

  • Page 60: Bios Menu Screen

    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Configuration fields Menu items Menu bar General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [18:25:08] System Date [Sun 01/06/2002] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] select a field. Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] configure system time.

  • Page 61: Menu Items

    Change Option General Help MPS Revision [1.4] Save and Exit screen. Exit 2.2.9 General help Pop-up window At the top right corner of the menu screen is Scroll bar a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5S-MX SE 2-13...

  • Page 62: 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. System Time [18:31:08] Use [ENTER], [TAB]...

  • Page 63: Primary And Sata Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5S-MX SE 2-15...

  • Page 64: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 65: System Information

    Build Date : 02/28/07 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.60GHz Speed 3600MHz Count System Memory Usable Size: 128MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5S-MX SE 2-17...

  • Page 66: Advanced Menu

    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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration...

  • Page 67: Cpu Configuration

    : 512 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:27, Min:12) Ratio Actual Value: 27 CPUID : F65 Hardware Prefetcher: [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch: [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Excute Disable Bit [Enabled] ASUS P5S-MX SE 2-19...
  • Page 68 Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

  • Page 69: Chipset

    Share Memory Size [32MB] Sets the share memory size. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [Disabled] Support PCIE Muti Adapter [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE multi adapter support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5S-MX SE 2-21...
  • Page 70 South Bridge Configuration OnBoard Audio DEVICE [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] OnBoard SiS191 Lan Device [Enable] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [By SPD] A11 PCI EXPRESS Controller [Enabled] A11 PCI EXPRESS INTPIN [Disabled] Onboard Audio Device [Enabled] This item enables or disables the onboard audio device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type.

  • Page 71: Onboard Devices Configuration

    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. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5S-MX SE 2-23...

  • Page 72: Pci Pnp

    2.4.5 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.

  • Page 73: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5S-MX SE 2-25...

  • Page 74: Apm Configuration

    2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By LAN [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RI to generate a wake event.

  • Page 75: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5S-MX SE 2-27...

  • Page 76: Boot Menu

    Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

  • Page 77: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 78: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security...
  • Page 79 Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5S-MX SE 2-31...

  • Page 80: 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. Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.

  • Page 81: Chapter 3: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support ASUS P5S-MX SE...

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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. SiS Graphic Driver Installs the SiS Graphic Driver.

  • Page 84: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ® The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Chapter 3: Software support...

  • Page 85: Make Disk 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 file. ASUS P5S-MX SE...

  • Page 86: 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. Chapter 3: Software support...
  • Page 87 The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 88: Appendix: Cpu Features

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 2 for details.

  • Page 89: Using The Eist

    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 P5S-MX SE...

  • Page 90: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. ® XP/2003 Server • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows 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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