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Page 3: ...on Hardware information Hardware information Hardware information Hardware information 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 2 1 Placement direction 2 2 2 2 2 Screw holes 2 2 2 2 3 Motherboard layout 2 3 2 2 4 Layout Contents 2 4 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 6 2 3 1 Installing the CPU 2 6 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2 9 2 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and...

Page 4: ...the OS shut down function 3 2 3 2 2 Using the dual function power switch 3 2 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 BIOS setup BIOS setup BIOS setup BIOS setup BIOS setup 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4 1 4 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4 2 4 1 3 AFUDOS utility 4 3 4 1 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4 5 4 1 5 ASUS Update utility 4 7 4 2 BIOS ...

Page 5: ... 4 2 LAN Cable Status 4 22 4 4 3 USB Configuration 4 22 4 4 4 CPU Configuration 4 23 4 4 5 Chipset 4 25 4 4 6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4 27 4 4 7 PCI PnP 4 29 4 5 Power menu 4 31 4 5 1 Suspend Mode 4 31 4 5 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4 31 4 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support 4 31 4 5 4 ACPI APIC Support 4 31 4 5 5 APM Configuration 4 32 4 5 6 Hardware Monitor 4 34 4 6 Boot menu 4 36 4 6 1 Boot Device Prio...

Page 6: ...ation 5 1 5 2 1 Running the support CD 5 1 5 2 2 Drivers menu 5 2 5 2 3 Utilities menu 5 3 5 2 4 Manuals menu 5 5 5 2 5 ASUS Contact information 5 6 5 2 6 Other information 5 6 5 3 Software information 5 8 5 3 1 ASUS MyLogo 5 8 5 3 2 AI Net 2 5 10 5 3 3 C Media 3D audio configuration 5 11 5 4 RAID configurations 5 16 5 4 1 Installing hard disks 5 17 5 4 2 Intel RAID configurations 5 18 5 5 Creatin...

Page 7: ...e user 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 Communica...

Page 8: ...at your power supply is set to the correct 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 Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals ...

Page 9: ...l PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel Hyper Threading Technology Northbridge Intel 915P Memory Controller Hub MCH Southbridge Intel ICH6R 800 533 MHz Dual channel memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non ECC 2 GB 600 533 400 MHz DDR2 memory modules 4 x 184 pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non ECC 4 GB 400 333 MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for...

Page 10: ... 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x Game MIDI port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Anti virus software OEM version ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm P5GDC Pro specifications summary Overclocki...

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

Page 12: ...ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro Chapter summary 1 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...oard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS P5GDC Pro motherboard I O module I O module I O module I O module I O module 1 x Serial port module Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra D...

Page 14: ...eneration I O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8 channel high definition audio Native DDR2 600 support Native DDR2 600 support Native DDR2 600 support Native DDR2 600 support Native DDR2 600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2 600 memory support to ensure superior system performance With current processors supporting 800 MHz FSB DDR2 600 provides the fastest s...

Page 15: ...al audio The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with a software application that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack impedance sensing to determine audio device classes and pre defined equalization for various audio devices See page 5 11 for details Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes wi...

Page 16: ...es the LAN cable s and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy See page 5 10 for details AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System The ASUS Non delay Overclocking System NOS is a technology that auto detects the CPU loading and dynami...

Page 17: ...S Q Fan technology The ASUS Q Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet cool and efficient operation See page 4 34 for details ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes an...

Page 18: ...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 ...

Page 19: ... 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 ...

Page 20: ... P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro Chapter summary 2 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 6 2 4 System memory 2 13 2 5 Expansion slots 2 21 2 6 Jumpers 2 24 2 7 Connectors 2 27 ...

Page 21: ...electricity 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 ...

Page 22: ...n damage the motherboard 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction When installing the motherboard make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Screw holes S...

Page 23: ...1 PCI1 Intel ICH6R PWR_FAN1 PRI_IDE1 CMI9880 EATXPWR PCI2 PCI3 Marvell 88E8053 R PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard Below Mic In Center Line Out Top Line In PARALLEL PORT SPDIF_O1 LAN_USB34 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16 COM1 SATA1 CHA_FAN1 DDR DIMM_A2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR2 DIMM_B1 64 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_A1 64 bit 184 pin module ...

Page 24: ...rs Jumpers P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC1 2 24 2 USB Device wake up 3 pin USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 USBPW78 2 25 3 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 2 26 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 PS 2 mouse port 2 27 2 Parallel port 2 27 3 LAN RJ 45 port 2 27 ...

Page 25: ...pin CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 2 32 6 Power fan connector 3 pin PWR_FAN 2 32 7 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 33 8 USB connectors 10 1 USB56 USB78 2 33 9 ATX power connector 24 pin EATXPWR 2 34 10 ATX 12V power connector 4 pin ATX12V 2 34 11 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD 2 35 12 GAME MIDI connector 16 1 pin GAME 2 35 13 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS1 2 36 14 Front panel audio ...

Page 26: ...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 damage to the PnP cap socket conta...

Page 27: ...U notch 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 ...

Page 28: ...IOS to ensure system stability and performance Installing Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended Make sure to enable the Hyper Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system For more information on Hyper Threading Technology visit www intel com info hyperthreading To use the Hyper Threading Technology on this motherboard 1 Install an Intel Penti...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 P5GDC PRO CPU_FAN1 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ...

Page 31: ... fan 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...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...1 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to chipset resource allocation the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules This motherboard do...

Page 34: ...a n d B r a n d B r a n d B r a n d S i d e s S i d e s S i d e s S i d e s S i d e s C o m p o n e n t C o m p o n e n t C o m p o n e n t C o m p o n e n t C o m p o n e n t A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A 256 Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT D43 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A 512 Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT D43 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A 256 Infineon SS HYB25D256800BT 5B 512MB KINGSTON K...

Page 35: ...H560838F TCCC 256MB A DATA MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z Hynix SS HY5DU56822CT D43 512MB A DATA MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z Hynix DS HY5DU56822CT D43 256MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02 N A SS ADD8608A8A 5B 512MB A DATA MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02 N A DS ADD8608A8A 5B 256MB Winbond W9425GCDB 5 Winbond SS W942508CH 5 512MB Winbond W9451GCDB 5 Winbond DS W942508CH 5 256MB PSC AL5D8B53T 5B1K PSC SS A2S56D30BTP 512MB PSC AL6D8B53T 5B...

Page 36: ...BC3U27E MICRON SS MT46V32M8TG 5BC 512MB CENTURY DXV2S8MC5BC3U27E MICRON DS MT46V32M8TG 5BC 256MB elixir M2U25664DS88B3G 5T NANYA SS N2DS25680BT 5T 512MB elixir M2U51264DS8HB3G 5T NANYA DS N2DS25680BT 5T 256MB Kreton N A VT SS VT3225804T 5 512MB Kreton N A VT DS VT3225804T 5 256MB Veritech VT400FMV 2561103 VT SS VT56DD32M8PC 5 512MB Veritech VT400FMV 5121003 VT DS VT56DD32M8PC 5 256MB Pmi MD44256VI...

Page 37: ...512 4300 N A DS N A 512MB CORSAIR CM2X512 4200 N A DS N A 128MB MICRON MT4HTF1664AG 53EB1 N A SS 3WBIIZ9BXX 256MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AG 53EB3 N A SS 3UBIIZ9BQT 256MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AG 53EB3 N A SS 3TBIIZ9BQT 512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG 53EB1 N A DS 3TBIIZ9BQT 512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG 53EB2 N A DS 4FBIID9BQM 256MB MICRON N A N A SS 4DBIIZ9BQT 1024MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY 53EA1 N A DS 4JAIID9CRZ 51...

Page 38: ...B GCD5 256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0 CD5 N A SS K4T56083QF GCD5 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0 CD5 N A DS K4T56083QF GCD5 512MB Infineon HYS64T64000GU 3 7 A N A SS HYB18T512800AC37 512MB CORSAIR CM2X512 4200 N A DS Heat Sink Package 512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG 53EB2 N A DS 4FBIID9BQM 1024MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY 53EA1 N A DS 4JAIID9CRZ 1024MB Kingston KVR533D2N4 1G N A DS E5108AB 5C E 256MB Kingston KVR53...

Page 39: ...ips snap back in place 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 s...

Page 40: ... DIMM is properly seated 2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Removing a DDR2 DIMM Removing a DDR2 DIMM Removing a DDR2 DIMM Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a s...

Page 41: ...e 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 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an e...

Page 42: ... 14 9 Primary IDE SATA Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE SATA Channel 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 These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for...

Page 43: ...I Express 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 The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 2 5 6 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot Thi...

Page 44: ...the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Re install the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM ne...

Page 45: ...using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide ...

Page 46: ... pin KBPWR Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature Set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS P5GDC PRO P5...

Page 47: ...ker Out port black This port connects the side speakers in an 8 channel audio configuration 6 6 6 6 6 Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 7 7 7 7 Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime This port ...

Page 48: ...ation Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Gray Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Black Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange C...

Page 49: ...or 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive FDD signal cable Insert one end of the cable to this connector then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an ...

Page 50: ...E connector on the motherboard a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE slave device optical drive hard disk drive and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE master device hard disk drive If you install two hard disk drives you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings Pin 20 on the ID...

Page 51: ...A Use only a maximum of 2 ports for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set Plug your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port SATA1 and SATA2 to support S3 function Refer to the table below for details These connectors are set to Standard IDE configuration by default In Standard IDE mode you can connect Serial ATA boot data hard disk drives to these connectors If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using...

Page 52: ...4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin PWR_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN1 3 pin CHA_FAN2 3 pin CHA_FAN2 3 pin CHA_FAN2 3 pin CHA_FAN2 3 pin CHA_FAN2 The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 2000 mA 24 W max or a total of 1 A 3 48 A 41 76 W max at 12 V 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 con...

Page 53: ...ng so will damage the motherboard 6 6 6 6 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin 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 ...

Page 54: ...12V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the...

Page 55: ... connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME This connector is for a GAME MIDI port Connect the USB GAME module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The GAME MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games and MIDI devices for p...

Page 56: ...IS1 This connector is for 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 G...

Page 57: ...ecommend 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 legacy AC 97 audio If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Support Type Front Panel Support Type Front Panel Support Type Front Panel Support Type Fro...

Page 58: ...tivity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassi...

Page 59: ...3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system ...

Page 60: ...ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro Chapter summary 3 3 1 Starting up for the first time 3 1 3 2 Powering off the computer 3 2 ...

Page 61: ... light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps see BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings a...

Page 62: ...dows shuts down If you are using Windows XP 1 Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then select Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer 2 Click the Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off button to shut down the computer 3 The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 Using the dual function p...

Page 63: ...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 ...

Page 64: ... ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro Chapter summary 4 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 10 4 3 Main menu 4 13 4 4 Advanced menu 4 18 4 5 Power menu 4 31 4 6 Boot menu 4 36 4 7 Exit menu 4 40 ...

Page 65: ...otable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows 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 Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive icon d Click Fil...

Page 66: ...sit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GDCP ROM P5GDCP ROM P5GDCP ROM P5GDCP ROM P5GDCP ROM 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy 4 Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk ...

Page 67: ...tility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A afudos oOLDBIOS1 ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 10 Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading flash done A 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 motherbo...

Page 68: ...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 4 The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DO...

Page 69: ...S 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 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 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Rec...

Page 70: ...t found Checking for CD ROM CD ROM found Reading file P5GDCP ROM Completed Start flashing When no floppy disk is found the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy 4 Restart the system ...

Page 71: ...SUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update VX XX XX VX XX XX VX XX XX VX XX XX VX XX XX See page 5 3 for the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 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...

Page 72: ...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 window ...

Page 73: ...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 74: ... 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 design...

Page 75: ...rom one screen to another 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings System Time 16 37 21 System Date Tue 09 21 2004 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Primary IDE Mast...

Page 76: ... up window 4 2 7 4 2 7 4 2 7 4 2 7 4 2 7 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 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 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 ...

Page 77: ...4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 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 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items...

Page 78: ...tra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show N A if no IDE device is installed in the system Type Auto Type Auto Type Auto Type Auto Type Auto Selects the type of IDE drive Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if y...

Page 79: ...iguration 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 Configure SATA As Standard IDE Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On SATA mode IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Configure SATA As Standard IDE Configure SATA As Standard IDE...

Page 80: ...perate Mode Onboard IDE Operate Mode and its submenu items appear only when the Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As item is set to Standard IDE ALPE and ASP Disabled Enables or disables the ALPE and ASP Configuration options Disabled Enabled Stagger Spinup Support Disabled Stagger Spinup Support Disabled Stagger Spinup Support Disabled Stagger ...

Page 81: ...ions The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory AMIBIOS Version 08 00 10 Build Date 09 14 04 P...

Page 82: ...ng Auto AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto loads the optimal settings for the system AI NOS AI NOS AI N...

Page 83: ...system bus and PCI bus The value of this item is auto detected by the BIOS Use the and keys to adjust the CPU frequency You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numberic keypad The values range from 100 to 400 Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings PCI Express Frequency Auto PCI Express Frequency Auto PCI Express Frequency Auto PCI ...

Page 84: ...on before adjusting the memory voltage Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module s CPU VCore Voltage Auto CPU VCore Voltage Auto CPU VCore Voltage Auto CPU VCore Voltage Auto CPU VCore Voltage Auto Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage Configuration options Auto 1 7000V 1 6875V 1 6750V 1 6625V 1 6500V 1 6375V 1 6250V 1 6125V 1 6000V 1 5875V 1 5750V 1 5625V 1 5500V 1 5375...

Page 85: ... Standard activates overclocking on a threshold between light and heavy CPU loading Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive activates overclocking on a light CPU loading Heavy Load Heavy Load Heavy Load Heavy Load Heavy Load activates overclocking on a heavy CPU loading The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclockin...

Page 86: ...on Module Version Module Version Module Version Module Version and USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows N o n e N o n e N o n e N o n e N o n e 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configu...

Page 87: ...tio CMOS Setting 8 Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency The default value of this item is auto detected by BIOS Use the or keys to adjust the values Legacy USB Support Auto Legacy USB Support Auto Legacy USB Support Auto Legacy USB Support Auto Legacy USB Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Settin...

Page 88: ...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 capability to enable the C1E support In C1E mode the CPU power consumption is lower when idle Configuration options Auto Disabled CPU Internal Thermal Control Auto CPU Internal Thermal Control Auto...

Page 89: ...isabled Enabled The following sub items appear when this item is Disabled DRAM CAS Latency 3 Clocks Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available Configuration options 3 Clocks 2 5 Clocks 2 Clocks DRAM RAS Precharge 4 Clocks Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM Configuration options 2 Clocks 3 Clocks 4 Cl...

Page 90: ...Auto PEG Buffer Length Auto PEG Buffer Length Auto PEG Buffer Length Auto PEG Buffer Length Auto Sets the PCI Express Graphics card buffer length Configuration options Auto Long Short Link Latency Auto Link Latency Auto Link Latency Auto Link Latency Auto Link Latency Auto Allows selection of link latency Configuration options Auto Slow Normal PEG Link Mode Auto PEG Link Mode Auto PEG Link Mode Au...

Page 91: ... legacy AC 97 or High Definition Audio depending on the front panel audio module support Configuration options AC97 Azalia OnBoard LAN Enabled OnBoard LAN Enabled OnBoard LAN Enabled OnBoard LAN Enabled OnBoard LAN Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled LAN Option ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the...

Page 92: ...arallel Port ECP DMA Configuration options DMA0 DMA1 DMA3 EPP Version 1 9 EPP Version 1 9 EPP Version 1 9 EPP Version 1 9 EPP Version 1 9 Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP EPP EPP EPP EPP Configuration options 1 9 1 7 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Al...

Page 93: ...o BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI devi...

Page 94: ...r Enabled Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading writing to IDE devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device When set to PCI Device the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI PnP devices When set to Reserved the IRQ is reserved for legacy I...

Page 95: ...sume No Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options No Yes 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 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 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 ACPI APIC Sup...

Page 96: ...C power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake eve...

Page 97: ...ead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Keyboard Wakeup Password Keyboard Wakeup Password Keyboard Wakeup Password Keyboard Wakeup Password Keyboard Wakeup Password This item appears only when the Power On By PS 2 Keyboard is set to Enabled Select this item to set or change the keyboard wakeup password The Keyboard Wakeup Password Keyboard Wakeup Password Keyboard Wakeup Password Keyboard Wakeu...

Page 98: ...eed xxxxRPM or N A CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Q Fan...

Page 99: ... The Intel FSC provides target temperature options at 15º with 3º interval Chassis Fan1 Speed Ignored or N A Chassis Fan1 Speed Ignored or N A Chassis Fan1 Speed Ignored or N A Chassis Fan1 Speed Ignored or N A Chassis Fan1 Speed Ignored or N A 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 chassi...

Page 100: ...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 system Co...

Page 101: ...sabled 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 Force BIOS Add On ...

Page 102: ...sor Password Not 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 ...

Page 103: ... 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 Installed Installed Installed Installed Installe...

Page 104: ... 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 options Disabled Enabled 4 7...

Page 105: ...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 non volatile RAM...

Page 106: ...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 ...

Page 107: ...5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 108: ...o ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro ASUS P5GDC Pro Chapter summary 5 5 1 Installing an operating system 5 1 5 2 Support CD information 5 1 5 3 Software information 5 8 5 4 RAID configurations 5 16 5 5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 22 ...

Page 109: ... 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 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 procedures presented in this chapte...

Page 110: ...rget system this driver 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 ...

Page 111: ...shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell Yukon VCT Application Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts See page 5 10 for details ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Pr...

Page 112: ... Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment Microsoft DirectX 9 0b Microsoft DirectX 9 0b Microsoft DirectX 9 0b Microsoft DirectX 9 0b Microsoft DirectX 9 0b Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9 0b driver Anti virus Utility Anti virus Utility Anti virus Utility Anti virus Utility Anti virus Utility I...

Page 113: ...e Manuals Manuals Manuals Manuals Manuals menu contains the user manuals for third party components and applications Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities menu before opening a user manual file Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model ...

Page 114: ...herboard and the contents of the support CD Click an icon to display the specified information Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard 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 ...

Page 115: ...echnical 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 Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format ...

Page 116: ...Next 3 Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 Select Update BIOS from...

Page 117: ...y flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo 10 After flashing the BIOS restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST 8 Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio box 7 When the logo images appear on the right window pane select an image to enlarge by clicking on it ...

Page 118: ...Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester To use the the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester utility 1 Launch the VCT utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester S...

Page 119: ...guration utility Using the C Media 3D Audio Configuration utility The C Media 3D Audio Configuration interface has five tabs Main Setting Mixer Effect Device Setting and Information Click a tab to display the details Main Setting The Main Setting Main Setting Main Setting Main Setting Main Setting tab allows you to check the audio system status configure the audio ports set the speaker and audio D...

Page 120: ...s you to set the Speaker Tester or the Digital Signal Processing DSP Click the button to change the audio modes Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting You can configure your speaker setup and the audio DSP settings in this section Click the Play Play Pla...

Page 121: ...m concert hall underwater and music pub environments Click the corresponding button to set an environment emulation To set other environment emulations click the More Option More Option More Option More Option More Option list box Environment Size Environment Size Environment Size Environment Size Environment Size This section allows you to select the size of your room for an appropriate audio out...

Page 122: ...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 Setting tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi streaming feature select a sound playback and sound recording devices ...

Page 123: ...ams CMI9880 CMI9880 CMI9880 CMI9880 CMI9880 C O D E C C O D E C C O D E C C O D E C C O D E C 3 The audio CODEC The audio CODEC The audio CODEC The audio CODEC The audio CODEC processes the streams processes the streams processes the streams processes the streams processes the streams then passes it to an AC 3 then passes it to an AC 3 then passes it to an AC 3 then passes it to an AC 3 then passe...

Page 124: ...cess and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configura...

Page 125: ... optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays ...

Page 126: ...re SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As item as RAID 3 Set the OnBoard Serial ATA BOOTROM OnBoard Serial ATA BOOTROM OnBoard Serial ATA BOOTROM OnBoard Serial ATA BOOTROM OnBoard Serial ATA BOOTROM item as Enabled 4 Save your changes and exit Setup Entering the Intel Entering the Intel Entering the Intel Entering the Intel Entering the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Option Application A...

Page 127: ...e sensitive and can not contain special characters Intel R Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4 0 0 6211 Copyright C 2003 04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved CREATE ARRAY MENU Name RAID_Volume1 RAID Level RAID0 Stripe Disks Select Disk Strip Size 128KB Capacity 149 0GB Change Change TAB Next TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ESC Previous Menu Enter Select Enter Select 2 Key in a unique name fo...

Page 128: ...ity The utility prompts a confirmation message press Y Deleting a RAID Volume Deleting a RAID Volume Deleting a RAID Volume Deleting a RAID Volume Deleting a RAID Volume HELP Deleting a volume will destroy the volume data on the drive s and cause any member disks to become available as non RAID disks WARNING EXISTING DATA WITHIN THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON RECOVERABLE Intel R Application Acce...

Page 129: ...s Enter Selection Complete Enter Selection Complete 2 Use the up or down arrow keys to highlight a RAID drive you wish to reset then press Space 3 Repeat step 2 to select other RAID drives 4 Press Enter to reset RAID drive 5 The utility prompts a confirmation message press Y to confirm or N to return to the configuration Main Menu 2 Press Del to delete the RAID volume The following confirmation me...

Page 130: ... Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel RAID Driver Disk RAID Driver Disk RAID Driver Disk RAID Driver Disk RAID Driver Disk Drivers Chipset Intel IAA F6 Install Floppy F6flpy32 3 Insert a formatted high density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive 4 Follow screen instructions to complete the process 5 After creating a RAID driver disk eject the floppy disk then write protect it to prevent computer virus i...

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