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- Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 1
P5GD2-X Motherboard - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-16 1.7.1 Overview 1-16 1.7.2 Memory Configurations 1-16 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
Exit menu 2-36 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 5.2.4 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
. 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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - 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 P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
P5GD2-X specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® PCG 04B/04A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector System panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GD2-X 1-1 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD2-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA cables 1 x 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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
(EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. See Appendix for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the midboard S/PDIF interface. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details. USB 2.0 technology - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel® chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
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. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) 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 P5GD2-X ® ASUS P5GD2-X 1-7 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
30.5cm (12.0in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) MS1 KBPWR CHA_FAN2 ATX12V CPU_FAN Intel FWH 4Mbit Super I/O PARALLEL PORT KB1 FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
on the 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. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
. 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 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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-11 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure 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® Pentium® 4 processor - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5GD2-X GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5GD2-X CPU Fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. When reset, each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-15 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB of system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules. • Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. 1-16 Chapter - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
channel memory configuration. B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5GD2 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5GD2 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
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 P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI Express x1 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot 3 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard HD audio the drivers support " - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
1.8.4 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. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
boot failure! P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 P5GD2-X +5V +5VSB - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 P5GD2-X +5V +5VSB (Default) ® P5GD2-X Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GD2-X 1-25 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3 . R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( g r a y ) . This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 4 . S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . This port connects the side speakers - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 0 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 1 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
the motherboard, a P5GD2-X SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. The PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Grpahics card : Serial ATA device : Optical drives : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR2 (x 4) PCI Express x16 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 1 P5GD2-X USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-31 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition P5GD2-X AGND NC NC NC ® AAFP MIC2 MICPWR Line - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. P5GD2-X ® +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN P5GD2-X Game connector GAME The GAME/MIDI port module is purchased separately. ASUS P5GD2-X +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V 1-33 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5GD2-X PANEL ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET PWR P5GD2 system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
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 P5GD2-X 2-1 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
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 P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
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 P5GD2 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
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 P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
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 and . ASUS P5GD2-X 2-11 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2-X 2-13 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] The BIOS the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [ Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting S - A T - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
: 04/18/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GD2-X 2-17 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure CPU. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] AiBooster Support O S - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] AiBooster Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS AiBooster support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
Manual] or [AI NOS]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Chipset - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
LAN cable LAN Cable Status Pair Status Length 1-2 Open 3-6 Open 4-5 Open 7-8 Open 0.0M 0.0M 0.0M 0.0M [Disabled] POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] The Module Version and - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
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] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-23 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
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. 2.4.5 Chipset - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually the ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Booting Graphic - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
graphics link mode. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [AC97] - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Disables or sets the onboard Midi/GAME port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-27 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
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 P5GD2-X 2-27 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
Alarm Second [30] Sets the RTC alarm second. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to adjust the values. Configuration options: [00] [01] ~ [59] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-29 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
motherboard and CPU motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] [N/A] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS o n t r o l feature. CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. The default - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GD2 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
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 booting. This will decrease the time needed to - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] 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 Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
password. To clear the supervisor password, 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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-35 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [ even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select O k to save changes and exit. If you attempt to exit - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select O k to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 87
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support ASUS P5GD2-X 3-1 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 88
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 P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 89
for details. C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Executes the wizard to install the C-Media CMI9880L audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P5GD2-X 3-3 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 90
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 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 91
manual file. • Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model. 3.2.5 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 P5GD2 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 92
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 93
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5GD2-X - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 94
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 2 for - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 95
then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then 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 P5GD2 - Asus P5GD2-X | P5GD2-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 96
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading
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