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    Motherboard P5GD2 ...

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2004 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 retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purpos ...

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix How this g ...

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-18 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-18 2.6 Jum ...

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    v v v v v Contents 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14 4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-14 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 4-15 4.3.6 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-16 4.3.7 System Information . ...

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    vi vi vi vi vi 5.4 Software information ........................................................... 5-9 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................... 5-9 5.4.2 AI NET 2 ............................................................... 5-11 Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ........................... 5-11 5.4.3 C-Media 3D ...

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    vii vii vii vii vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditio ...

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    viii viii viii viii viii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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 ...

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    ix ix ix ix ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter 1: Produc ...

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    x x x x x Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide 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: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/W ...

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    xi xi xi xi xi P5GD2 specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Storage Storage Storage Sto ...

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    xii xii xii xii xii P5GD2 specifications summary USB USB USB USB USB Special features Special features Special features Special features Special features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors conn ...

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

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1- ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® P5GD2 motherboard! P5GD2 motherboard! P5GD2 motherboard! P5GD2 motherboard! P5GD2 motherboard! The mot ...

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    1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technol ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multi-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. The Intel ® ICH6R ...

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    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool is an ideal thermal solution ...

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    1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features ASUS Hyper Path ...

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    2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7 2.4 System memor ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED 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 ...

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    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information P5GD2 R 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unp ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard. Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed ...

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    2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout P5GD2 R CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Page Page Page Page Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-18 3. PCI Express slot 2-18 Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Pag ...

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    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOP ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA77 ...

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    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap f ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 The CPU fits 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. A B Notes on Intel Notes ...

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four pins match the holes on the moth ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2. Push each of the pins downward to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. Rotate the push-pins clockwise to lock. 4. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forge ...

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    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual I ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor ...

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    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List. DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support Size Size Size ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 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 a ...

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    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 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. ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standa ...

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    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 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 s ...

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    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5 ...

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    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1 ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. US ...

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    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) Primary IDE connector (4 ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red], IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red], IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red], IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red], IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red], SEC_RAID1 [red]) SEC ...

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    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [Red], SATA2 [Red], Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [Red], SATA2 [Red], Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [Red] ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, (4-pin CPU_ ...

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    2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1 ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin 4-pin 4-pin 4-pin 4-pin ATX12V1) ATX12V1) ATX12V1) ATX ...

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    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Optical drive audio co ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector ...

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    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-p ...

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    3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2 ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that i ...

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    3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down func ...

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    4 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. ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14 4.4 Advanced men ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. A ...

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    4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. 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) 2003 ...

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    4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB) ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file whe ...

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    4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the sup ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility 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 ...

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    4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through t ...

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    4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS throug ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring ...

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    4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main Main For changing the basic system configuration Advance ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Pow ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 74

    4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] System Time [xx:xx:xx ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 76

    4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. This item appears only when the Configure SATA As item is set as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Onboard IDE Operate Mode Onboard IDE Operate Mode Onboard ID ...

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    4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatical ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4.4 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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configure CPU. Select Screen ...

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    4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [600 MHz ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 81

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 The following item appears only when the N.O.S Mode item is set to [Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [AI N.O.S.] or [Manual]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Mem ...

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    4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during th ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy US ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 84

    4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Se ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +C h O t i CPU Internal Thermal Control ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 86

    4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Prech ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 87

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Typ ...

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    4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Con ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 89

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 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 ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 90

    4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. C ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 91

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 92

    4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Enabled or disable APM. APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [ ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or mod ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 94

    4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Hardware Monit ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 95

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temper ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 96

    4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 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 Sa ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 97

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [ ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 98

    4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: 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] Inte ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 99

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Acces ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 100

    4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] P ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 101

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An on ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 102

    4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select th ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 103

    5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ...

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    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.4 Software information ........................................................... 5-9 5.5 RAID configur ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 105

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE t o run the CD. Click an item t ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 106

    5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. In ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 107

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application Installs the IT8212 driver and application. Make ITE8212 Driver Disk Make ITE8212 Driver Disk Make ITE8212 Driver Disk Make I ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 108

    5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster The ASUS AI Booste ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 109

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals 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 ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 110

    5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact C ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 111

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Sup ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 112

    5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 113

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 ASUS My ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 114

    5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 115

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 3. Click the Run Run Run Run Run button to perform a cable test. 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 The Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 116

    5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 117

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting . You can configure the function of the rear panel, front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section. Click the Smart Jack setting button that corresponds to the por ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 118

    5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Effect The Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set the environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings. Environment Environment E ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 119

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 Information The Information Information Information Information Information tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information. Device Setting The Device Setting Device Setting Device Setting Device Setting Device Set ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 120

    5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby ® Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live ™ The Dolby ® Digital Live™ technology encodes your ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 121

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil3114, ITE 8212, and the Intel ® ICH6R Southbride RAID controllers that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configura ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 122

    5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/6 ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 123

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel ® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ...

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    5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume C ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 125

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: For server systems, use of a lower array block size is recommended. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance. b. If you selected RAID (Mirrored), th ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 126

    5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Resetting RAID Disks Drives Resetting RAID Disks Drives Resetting RAID Disks Drives Resetting RAID Disks Drives Resetting RAID Disks Drives Resetting RAID data will remove the internal ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 127

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 Entering the ITE Entering the ITE Entering the ITE Entering the ITE Entering the ITE ® ® ® ® ® 8212F Setup Utility 8212F Setup Utility 8212F Setup Utility 8212F Setup Utility 8212F Setup Utility To enter the ITE ® 8212F Setup Utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 128

    5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support RAID Mode................................ Stripe Un-used Drive(s)......................... 4 Drive(s) in Array........................ 0 Array Capacity (size in MB).............. 8056 I ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 129

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc. [ Define RAID Menu ] Array No Array Mode Drive No Size(MB) Status Array 0 ---- ---- ----- ----- Array 1 ---- ---- ----- ----- Array 2 ---- ---- ----- ----- Array 3 ---- ---- ----- ----- ∗ : Capacity (GB) ♦ : Boot ...

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    5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select editable fields. 4. Use the Space bar to change field values. 5. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save RAID array. 6. Press <Esc> to exit. Deleti ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 131

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc. [ Rebuild RAID Menu ] Array No Array Mode Drive No Size(MB) Status Array 0 Stripe 4 XXXXXX Functional Array 1 Mirror 2 XXXX Functional Array 2 ---- ---- ----- ----- Array 3 ---- ---- ----- ----- ∗ : Capacity (GB) ? ...

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    5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Channel 0 Interrupt: B I/P Port: 0000AC00 Channel 1 Interrupt: B I/P Port: 0000A800 IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc. [ RAID Card Configuration ] [ RAID Card Resourc ...

  • Asus P5GD2 - page 133

    ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM driv ...

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    5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support ...

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