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P5GD1-VM Motherboard - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 2
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 3
vii P5GD1-VM specifications summary viii 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 4
2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS 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 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 5
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 3.2.5 Other information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 6
if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 7
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 8
P5GD1-VM specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Chipset - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 9
P5GD1-VM specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8-channel audio ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x PCI - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 10
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 12
for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD1-VM motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of the above - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 13
motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-27 for details. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 14
® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. See page 1-24 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 15
This is a reminder 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. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-5 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 16
Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 ATX12V1 LGA775 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 FANPWR1 Super I/O DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5GD1-VM SPDIF_OUT1 ITE 8211 Intel R 915G PRI_PCIIDE1 SB_PWR1 R Intel ICH6 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 17
as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) 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 P5GD1-VM ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-7 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 18
LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 19
from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key A l i g n m e n t k e y should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GD1-VM A 1-9 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 20
the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 21
and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-11 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 22
heatsink and fan assembly in A place. A B A B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 P5GD1-VM GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 23
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 assembly from the A motherboard. A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 24
4. Carefully 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 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 25
on the next page for details. • 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 does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-15 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 26
the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - supports four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. 1-16 Chapter - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 27
to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 28
the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 29
for this motherboard PCI slot Audio Onboard IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller Onboard LAN drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 30
1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 31
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! P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-21 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 32
to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW12 USBPW34 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P5GD1-VM USBPW56 ® USBPW78 12 23 +5V P5GD1-VM USB BIOS. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5GD1-VM ® 1-22 P5GD1-VM Keyboard power setting Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 33
CPU fan. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. FANPWR1 12 23 P5GD1-VM PWM (Default) DC mode ® P5GD1-VM FAN power setting We recommend the use of a 4-pin CPU t . This port allows 10/100 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-23 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 34
in an 8-channel audio configuration. 6 . L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player or other audio sources. 7 . A d a p t e r p o r t . This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 1 3 . S e r i a l p o r t. This 9-pin COM1 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 35
PIN 1. ® PIN 1 P5GD1-VM Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 36
® P5GD1-VM PCI IDE connector • The system automatically assigns the boot sequence of ATAPI devices connected to the PCI IDE connector. • The ITE® 8211F controller supports a maximum of two Ultra ATA devices. • If you attach any IDE or ATAPI device to the PRI_PCIIDE1 connector, prepare a driver disk - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 37
SATA2 P5GD1-VM SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 , SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Red Black Master Slave Use Boot Disk Data Disk ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-27 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 38
the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 ® P5GD1-VM Fan connectors Make sure that your Fan Power (FANPWR1) jumper setting is correct. See page 1-22 for details. P5GD1-VM GND +12V Rotation GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 39
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5GD1-VM USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 1 P5GD1-VM USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 40
ATX12V1 EATXPWR1 P5GD1-VM GND +12V DC ® P5GD1-VM ATX power up. • To power the motherboard, it is recommended that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 power supply unit (PSU) W Spec. 2.0 PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 41
-VM MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP1 ® P5GD1-VM Analog front panel connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to use the high-definition audio features of the motherboard. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 42
" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS1 ® (Default) P5GD1-VM Chassis intrusion connector 11. Speaker Out connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) This connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 43
of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. P5GD1-VM +5V SPDIFOUT GND ® SPDIF_OUT1 P5GD1-VM Digital audio connector 13 Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED1) This 3-1 pin connector is in sleep mode. P5GD1-VM PLED+ NC PLED- ® P5GD1-VM PLED setting PLED1 1 ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-33 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 44
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWRSW F_PANEL1 ® IDELED RESET * Requires an ATX power supply. P5GD1-VM System panel 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 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 45
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 ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-1 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 46
using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 47
follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-3 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 48
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current 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. Write the - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 49
found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5GD1-VM.ROM". Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-5 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 50
• Do 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 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 51
BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5GD1-VM.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 52
file "P5GD1-VM.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system 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 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 53
2. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . X X . X X. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-9 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 54
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 S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 55
a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-11 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 56
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. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 57
item is highlighted. 2.2.3 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. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-13 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 58
specific IDE Slave : [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA] Third IDE Master : VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 59
Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to 19] [Thu 06/10/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-15 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 60
DMA-5 : Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to the system. The BIOS automatically detects the the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 61
.0, MS DOS is used. Set to [Enhanced Mode when Native OS) i.e. WIN 2000, WIN XP) is used. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending , such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-17 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 62
Support If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S A T A. Configuration CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 248MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 63
can cause the system to malfunction. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure the USB support. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-19 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 64
is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB Microcode Updation: [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU Core - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 65
], 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 Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-21 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 66
CPU 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 Chipset - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 67
VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows user to select the amount of system memory the VC1 for the Azalia audio ports and other root ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-23 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 68
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Azalia Controller Onboard LAN LAN Boot ROM ITE8211 Controller Detecting Device Time [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Quick options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 69
for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [No] [64 ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-25 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 70
VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA ] 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 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 71
] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 72
the system power on. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 73
] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 74
motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 75
Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-Pioneer CD-ROM] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-31 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 76
Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 77
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. After you . ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-33 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 78
BIOS password, you 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 Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. After you set a - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 79
, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-35 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 80
CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 81
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 82
that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 83
the Realtek® ALC861 audio driver and application. When the phone jacks of the High Definition Audio panel are configured as output, use the master volume to adjust the sound. Intel(R) PRO/100 and PRO/1000 Adapters Driver Installs the Intel® PRO/100 and PRO/1000 Adapters Driver. ASUS P5GD1-VM 3-3 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 84
monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any 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 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 85
screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5GD1-VM 3-5 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 86
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 Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 87
Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS P5GD1-VM 3-7 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 88
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 89
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 90
compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 91
or Always On. 9. Click A p p l y, then click O K. 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 P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1881 - Page 92
motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is
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