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P5GD1-VM Motherboard - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - 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 E1671 - Page 3
1-vii P5GD1-VM specifications summary 1-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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - Page 5
2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-34 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 v - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - Page 8
P5GD1-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Accessories LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper- - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 9
P5GD1-VM specifications summary Rear panel 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 Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x PCI IDE connector 4 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 1-26 for details. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - 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 1-23 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - Page 18
motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA775 . 16.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5GD1-VM Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 19
remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-9 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 20
CPU! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 21
instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 22
and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four pins match the holes on the motherboard. Push pin Motherboard hole 2. Push each of the pins downward to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. Rotate the push-pins clockwise to lock. 1-12 Chapter - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 23
this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5GD1-VM DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5GD1-VM 184-Pin DDR - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 24
using the memory configurations in this section. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed 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 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 25
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. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-15 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 26
components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 27
cards that they support. Make sure 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 P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 28
LAN Onboard PCI IDE (ITE) A B C D E F -- -- shared - - shared -- -- -- shared - -- shared shared - shared shared - - - shared - - - shared - - shared used G H - used - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 29
supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a DVI-ADD2 card installed on the PCI-Express x16 slot. A DVI-ADD2 card supports digital video output. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 30
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! P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 1-20 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 31
power 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 device in the BIOS. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-21 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 32
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 10/100 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 33
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 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 4 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-23 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 34
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 E1671 - Page 35
® 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 E1671 - Page 36
RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3 ® 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 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 37
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 E1671 - Page 38
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 E1671 - Page 39
motherboard, it is recommended that you use an ATX 12 V Specification Spec. 2.0 PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory ROM (x 2) • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 40
NC P5GD1-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. 1-30 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 41
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 system beeps and warnings. ® 1 SPEAKER1 P5GD1-VM Speaker out connector P5GD1-VM Speak Out GND GND +5V ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-31 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 42
, then install the module to a slot opening at the back 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 for the system power LED. Connect the 3-pin - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 43
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-33 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 44
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - Page 62
Support If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S A T A. CPU 3.20GHz Speed : 3200 MHz Count : 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - Page 64
is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 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 < - - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 65
Panel Type Local Flat Panel Scaling TV Connector HDTV Output TV Standard [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [Enabled, 8M] [32MB] [32MB] [Auto] [Type 1] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [VBIOS-Default ] PCI-EX Ports Configuration VC1 for Azalia & Root Ports [Disabled] Enable or disable DRAM timing. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-21 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 66
to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal 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 pre-allocated by the internal graphics device. Configuration - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 67
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] Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-23 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 68
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 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 69
] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6] 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 ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-25 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 70
] [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 E1671 - Page 71
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] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-27 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 72
you to use specific keys on 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 73
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-29 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 74
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 devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [ - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 75
Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 76
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled 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 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 77
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 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. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-33 - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 78
] [Enabled] 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu 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 Load Setup Defaults 2-34 Pressing does not - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 79
other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This window appears. Select Y e s to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5GD1-VM - Asus P5GD1-VM | P5GD1-VM User's manual English Edition E1671 - Page 80
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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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - 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 E1671 - Page 88
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