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    P5GC-VM Motherboard
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    About this guide viii P5GC-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement
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    panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update CPU Configuration
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    Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: 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 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of
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    This Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P5GC-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06 / 05B / 05A processors Supports Intel®
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    x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector EPS power supply (with 24-pin 12 V plugs) ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12 V plugs) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.95 in (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update
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    xii
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-VM motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above
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    775-land package with 1066/800/533 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to 667 MHz. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 The
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    that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. TPM support Support TPM which can provide secure working environment! This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module
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    replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See details on page 2-32. ASUS P5GC-VM
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    that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5GC-VM ASUS P5GC-VM 1-
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    1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 22.7cm (8.95in) CPU_FAN COM1 LGA775 Super I/O FLOPPY R P5GC-VM DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT
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    LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU
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    to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left
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    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! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. ASUS P5GC-VM
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    optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy
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    the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail
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    1.6.3 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 B and fan
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    4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5GC-VM 1-15
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    The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B or three DDR2 DIMM modules for single-channel configuration, this motherboard only supports single-sided memory modules. • When installing four DDR2 DIMM modules
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    motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • • 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS P5GC-VM 1-17
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    DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A BC 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Kingston SS D6408TE8WL-27 • • • 1G Kingston
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    DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). ASUS P5GC-VM
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    system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM
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    cards that they support. Make sure to unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P5GC-VM
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    motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI Express x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards
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    on a PCI slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-23
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    down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC
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    up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). R P5GC-VM PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) P5GC-VM USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake- capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-25
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    printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED
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    of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY R P5GC-VM PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GC-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5GC-VM 1-27
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    100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). R P5GC-VM PRI_IDE P5GC-VM IDE Connector Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable
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    GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 R P5GC-VM GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. R P5GC-VM SPEAKER 1 P5GC-VM Speaker Out Connector Speaker Out GND GND +5V ASUS P5GC-VM 1-29
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    the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P5GC-VM Fan Connectors 6. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output
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    Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. R P5GC-VM ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts
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    that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. R P5GC-VM USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5GC-VM USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard
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    panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to AC97 Audio. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio
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    system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM R P5GC-VM GND NC AD2 AD1 GND NC SERIRQ# CLKRUN# NC PCICLK FRAME# PCIRST# AD3 3.3V AD0 NC 3.3VSB GND PWRDW# P5GC-VM TPM Connector • This motherboard only supports Sinosun TPM. • The COM
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    PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- Ground Reset 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW F_PANEL HDLED RESET P5GC-VM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED
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    1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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    disk or the motherboard support CD.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows
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    + 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 P5GCVM.ROM. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press
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    BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support 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
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    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. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename
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    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. • Prepare
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    while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5GC-VM
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    CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities
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    > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-
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    to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file
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    under the Exit Menu. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-11
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    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    ESC Exit 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC-VM 2-13
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    screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. , 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GC-VM
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    Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [ Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (i.e. WIN2000, WIN XP) is used. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]
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    Support encounter problems, CPU 2.80GHz : 2800MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GC-VM
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    . USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP TPM Configuration Configure the USB support. Select Screen Select Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers
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    the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-VM 2-19
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    Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU 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
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    CPU internal thermal control you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options you can manually set the Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] ASUS P5GC-VM
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    ] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    Link Latency [Auto] Sets link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Enables, disables or set to Auto of the link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] ] Selects the high priority port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 1] ASUS P5GC-VM 2-23
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    AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97][HD Audio] Onboard PCIEX 10/100/1000Mb LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIEX 10/100/1000Mb LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled
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    the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-VM 2-25
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    a TPM device. This motherboard only supports Sinosun TPM. TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT Execute TPM Command TPM Enable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [Yes] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM/TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS. Configuration options: [Yes
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    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-VM 2-27
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    an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-VM 2-29
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    is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    device items that appears on the screen deEpnetnedrsGoonttoheSunbu-smcrbeeern of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [3FFM110-ST3GSea8nv0ee8r1aaln7dAHSeElx]pit [HTS42404 OM9AT00] [Disabled] ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-VM 2-31
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    Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error ] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup
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    , select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-33
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    the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes changes before exiting. Press to save the changes while exiting. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-35
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    the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support
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    without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item
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    online help or readme file that came with the utility for details. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio driver. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Fast Ethernet. ASUS P5GC-VM 3-
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    detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 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
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    3.2.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5GC-VM 3-
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    3- Chapter 3: Software support
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    CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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    A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more
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    or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5GC-VM A-
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    motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu,
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