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Page 2: ...NDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFE...

Page 3: ...ard layout 1 6 1 5 2 Placement direction 1 7 1 5 3 Screw holes 1 7 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 8 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 11 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 13 1 7 System memory 1 15 1 7 1 DIMM sockets location 1 15 1 7 2 Memory Configurations 1 15 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 17 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 17 1 8 Expansion slots 1 18 1 ...

Page 4: ...S menu screen 2 13 2 2 2 Menu bar 2 13 2 2 3 Navigation keys 2 13 2 2 4 Menu items 2 14 2 2 5 Sub menu items 2 14 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 14 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 14 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 14 2 2 9 General help 2 14 2 3 Main menu 2 15 2 3 1 System Time 2 15 2 3 2 System Date 2 15 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 2 15 2 3 4 Primary Third and Fourth IDE Master Slave 2 16 2 3 5 IDE Configuration 2 17 2 3 6 S...

Page 5: ... Chapter 3 Software support Software support Software support Software support Software support 3 1 Installing an operating system 3 2 3 2 Support CD information 3 2 3 2 1 Running the support CD 3 2 3 2 2 Drivers menu 3 3 3 2 3 Utilities menu 3 4 3 2 4 ASUS Contact information 3 5 3 2 5 Other information 3 6 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix CPU features CPU features CPU features CPU fe...

Page 6: ...r is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications...

Page 7: ...ect voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it ca...

Page 8: ...10 100 Fast Ethernet LAN controller Supports up to 8 USB 2 0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo 4 MB Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 WfM2 0 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I O shield P5GD1 VM specifications summary continued on the next page C P U C P U C P U C P U C P U Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Fr...

Page 9: ...x Digital audio connector 1 x System panel connector ATX power supply with 24 pin and 4 pin 12 V plugs ATX 12 V 2 0 compliant Micro ATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in 24 5 cm x 24 4 cm Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Anti virus software OEM version P5GD1 VM specifications summary Specifications are subject to change without notice Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear...

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Page 11: ...1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 12: ...rating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing See the Appendix for details 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 P5GD1 VM motherboard P5GD1 VM motherboard P5GD1 VM motherboard P5GD1 VM motherboard P5GD1 VM motherboard The motherb...

Page 13: ...hnology support optional The integrated graphics engine supports dual display technology and TV out function through the optional ASUS DVI ADD2 card You can show additional independent display on an LCD monitor or stretch one type of content on both VGA and LCD monitors for more workspace See page 1 20 for details Dual channel DDR memory support Dual channel DDR memory support Dual channel DDR mem...

Page 14: ...2 0 specification dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1 1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2 0 USB 2 0 is backward compatible with USB 1 1 See pages 1 24 and 1 29 for details 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 ...

Page 15: ...ctricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you...

Page 16: ... O Intel FWH 4Mb ATX12V1 FLOPPY1 AAFP1 DDR DIMM_A1 64 bit 240 pin module KBPWR1 SB_PWR1 USBPW34 USBPW12 F_PANEL1 CHASSIS1 USB78 USB56 USBPW56 USBPW78 PRI_PCIIDE1 CLRTC1 SATA1 PCI1 Intel 915G Intel ICH6 DDR DIMM_A2 64 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B1 64 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 64 bit 240 pin module CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 PRI_IDE1 ITE 8211 ALC880 EATXPWR1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 SPDIF_OUT1 Kinnereth ...

Page 17: ...s in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 3 1 5 3 1 5 3 1 5 3 1 5 3 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Place eight 8 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this si...

Page 18: ...LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter Upon purchase of the motherboard make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any da...

Page 19: ...otch Alignment key Alignment key Alignment key Alignment key Alignment key Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Load plate Load plate Load plate Load plate Load plate A B 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Ret...

Page 20: ...ce 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 The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST and Hyper Threading Technology Refer to the Appendix for mo...

Page 21: ...onal heatsink and fan Your Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the gr...

Page 22: ... 3 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place B B A A A A B B P5GD1 VM CPU_FAN1 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ...

Page 23: ...an Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 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 B B A A A A B B...

Page 24: ...arefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove ...

Page 25: ...nnel B Channel B Channel B Channel B DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 B l a c k B l a c k B l a c k B l a c k B l a c k 1 7 2 1 7 2 1 7 2 1 7 2 1 7 2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR DIMMs into ...

Page 26: ...C C 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A 256 Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT D43 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A 512 Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT D43 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A 256 Infineon SS HYB25D256800BT 5B 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A 512 Infineon DS HYB25D256809BT 5B 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A 256 KINGSTON SS D3208DL2T 5 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A 512 KINGSTON DS D328DIB 50 512MB KINGSTON KHX3200A 512 N A DS Heat...

Page 27: ...and the DIMM is properly seated 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failur...

Page 28: ...a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configur...

Page 29: ...evices These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for t...

Page 30: ... x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 8 4 1 8 4 1 8 4 1 8 4 1 8 4 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x1 slot slot slot slot slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply...

Page 31: ...ime 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 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to...

Page 32: ...mode 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 will not power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode P5GD1 VM 3 2 2 1 P5GD1 VM USB device wake up 3 2 2 1 5V Default 5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 5V Default 5VSB USBPW12 USBPW34 3 ...

Page 33: ...panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 14 10 2 3 13 6 7 8 4 5 9 11 12 1 1 1 1 1 PS 2 mouse port green PS 2 mouse port green PS 2 mouse port green PS 2 mouse port green PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 2 2 2 2 Parallel port Parallel port Parallel port Parallel port Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner...

Page 34: ...aker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Black Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer P o r t P o r t P o r t P o r t P o r t H e a d s e t H e a d s e t H e a d s e t H e a d s e t H e a d s e t 4 channel 4 channel 4 channel 4 channel 4 channel 6 channel 6 channel 6 channel 6 channel 6 channel 8 channel 8 channel 8 channel 8 channel 8 channel 2 channel 2 channel 2 chan...

Page 35: ...fer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE devices 1 10 2 1 10 2 1 10 2 1 10 2 1 10 2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors...

Page 36: ...installing the operating system We recommend that you connect the hard disk to the PRI_PCIIDE1 connector black and connect an optical drive to the PRI_IDE blue connector for better performance and convenience 3 3 3 3 3 PCI IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_PCIIDE1 PCI IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_PCIIDE1 PCI IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_PCIIDE1 PCI IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_PCIIDE1 PCI IDE connector 40 1 pi...

Page 37: ... connect the primary boot hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector Refer to the table below for the recommended hard disk drive connections Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector C o l o r C o l o r C o l o r C o l o r C o l o r S e t t i n g S e t t i n g S e t t i n g S e t t i n g S e t t i n g U s e U s e U s e U s e U s e SATA1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA2 SATA1...

Page 38: ...1 4 pin CPU_FAN1 3 pin CHA_FAN1 4 pin CPU_FAN1 3 pin CHA_FAN1 4 pin CPU_FAN1 3 pin CHA_FAN1 4 pin CPU_FAN1 3 pin CHA_FAN1 The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 740 mA 8 88 W max or a total of 1 A 2 22 A 26 64 W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Do not forget to...

Page 39: ... USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB GAME module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed The USB module is purchased separately P5GD1 VM P5GD1 VM USB 2 0 connector...

Page 40: ... the motherboard power requirements Important notes on the motherboard power requirements Important notes on the motherboard power requirements Important notes on the motherboard power requirements Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up To power the motherboard it is recommended that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 power supply unit PSU w...

Page 41: ...is connector 9 9 9 9 9 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP1 This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard We recommend that you connect a ...

Page 42: ...r a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a...

Page 43: ...ps Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The S PDIF module is purchased separately 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 Power LED Lead 3 1 pin PLED1 Power LED Lead 3 1 pin PLED1 Power LED Lead 3 1 pin PLED1 Power LED Lead 3 1 pin PLED1 Power LED Lead 3 1 pin PLED1 This 3 1 pin connector is for th...

Page 44: ...s connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button Blue 2 pin RESET Reset button Blue 2 pin RESET Reset button Blue 2 pin RESET Reset button Blue 2 pin RESET Reset button Blue ...

Page 45: ...1 VM ASUS P5GD1 VM ASUS P5GD1 VM ASUS P5GD1 VM 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 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 ...

Page 46: ...4MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows XP environment XP environment XP environment XP environment XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows desktop then select M y M y M y M y M y Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer c Sel...

Page 47: ...rrent BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name 1 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable flop...

Page 48: ...le Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility 1 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 A afudos iP5GD1 VM ROM 4 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BI...

Page 49: ...disk and using a DOS based utility The EZ Flash utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing Alt F2 during the Power On Self Tests POST To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 1 Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GD1 VM ROM P5GD1 VM ROM P5GD1 VM ROM P5GD1 VM ROM P5GD1 VM ROM 2 Save the BIOS file to a flop...

Page 50: ...not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure A Floppy not found error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive A P5GD1 VM ROM not found error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5GD1 VM ROM ...

Page 51: ... from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process Bad BIOS checks...

Page 52: ...rive then turn on the system 2 Insert the support CD to the optical drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS ...

Page 53: ...ilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility 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 to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest...

Page 54: ...gh the Internet 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 Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main wind...

Page 55: ...te ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow the scree...

Page 56: ...am Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is desi...

Page 57: ...tem boot configuration Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to a...

Page 58: ... Pop up window Pop up window Pop up window Pop up window Pop up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys ...

Page 59: ...3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how...

Page 60: ... Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configurati...

Page 61: ...er Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 5 2 3 5 2 3 5 2 3 5 2 3 5 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system Select an item then press Enter if you want to configure the item IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode En...

Page 62: ...e P ATA IDE Detect Time Out 35 IDE Detect Time Out 35 IDE Detect Time Out 35 IDE Detect Time Out 35 IDE Detect Time Out 35 Selects the time out value for detecting ATA ATAPI devices Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general sy...

Page 63: ...ion 2 23 2 9 4 USB Devices Enabled None USB Function Enabled Legacy USB Support Auto USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed 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 field values can cause the system to malfunction USB Configuration ...

Page 64: ...ontroller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbps Configuration options HiSpeed Full Speed 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the...

Page 65: ...Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto Enhanced C1 Control Auto When set to Auto the BIOS will automatically check the CPU s capabili...

Page 66: ... constantly operates at a lower internal frequency when you set this item to Minimum Configuration options Maximum Minimum Automatic Disabled Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settin...

Page 67: ... CAS Delay 4 Clocks DRAM RAS to CAS Delay 4 Clocks DRAM RAS to CAS Delay 4 Clocks DRAM RAS to CAS Delay 4 Clocks 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 Precharge Delay 15 Clocks DRAM RAS Activate to Precharge Delay 15 Clocks DRAM RAS Activate t...

Page 68: ...es the onboard LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled LAN Boot ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the LAN Boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled ITE8211 Controller Enabled ITE8211 Controller Enabled ITE8211 Controller Enabled ITE8211 Controller Enabled ITE8211 Controll...

Page 69: ...gned to PCI Device IRQ 15 assigned to PCI Device Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Allows yo...

Page 70: ...es Palette Snooping Disabled Palette Snooping Disabled Palette Snooping Disabled Palette Snooping Disabled Palette Snooping Disabled When set to Enabled the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled PCI ID...

Page 71: ... Resume No Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3 STR resume Configuration options No Yes 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options No Yes 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 ACPI APIC ...

Page 72: ...ows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External ...

Page 73: ...By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Keyboard Wakeup Password This item appears only when the Power On By PS 2 Keyboard is set to Enabled Select th...

Page 74: ...when operating a low CPU temperature Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation This item appears only when the CPU Q Fan Control item is Enabled Configuration options Auto 90 80 70 60 CPU Target Temperature xxxºC CPU Target Temperature xxxºC CPU Target Temperature xxxºC CPU Target Temperature xxxºC CPU Target Temperature xxxºC Allows you to ...

Page 75: ...rity Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the...

Page 76: ...tion options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode For...

Page 77: ...Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Enter to change password Enter again to disabled password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the scr...

Page 78: ...Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you set a password this item shows...

Page 79: ...t to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection Configuration optio...

Page 80: ...Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s to load default values Select Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the n...

Page 81: ...3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 82: ...ail all motherboard features 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup proce...

Page 83: ...iver provides the method for configuring 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 file that came with the utili...

Page 84: ...p your computer in healthy operating condition ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP See pages 2 9 and 2 10 for details Intel R Graphics Accelerator Driver Intel R Graphics Accelera...

Page 85: ...robat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5 0 ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 ASUS Contact information ASUS Cont...

Page 86: ...s in graphical format 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD Click an icon to display the specified information Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboa...

Page 87: ... support form Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format ...

Page 88: ...3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support ...

Page 89: ...ASUS P5GD1 VM ASUS P5GD1 VM ASUS P5GD1 VM ASUS P5GD1 VM ASUS P5GD1 VM A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports ...

Page 90: ...Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition 3 Install the 64 bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD 4 Install the 64 bit drivers for expansion cards or add on devices if any Refer to the expansion card or add on device s documentation or visit the related website to verify if the card device supports a 64 bit system A 2 Enhanced Intel ...

Page 91: ...up menu 6 When the Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties window appears click the Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver tab 7 Click the Power Power Power Power Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Power Options Power Options Power Options Power Options Properties Properties Properties...

Page 92: ...IOS before installing a supported operating system For more information on Hyper Threading Technology visit www intel com info hyperthreading Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology To use the Hyper Threading Technology 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU th...

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