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    P5GD2 Motherboard
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    used in this guide x Typography x P5GD2 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window
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    4-19 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-22 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-24 support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS
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    5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.4.2 AI NET 2 5-11 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-11 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-12 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-18 5.5.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-19 5.5.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-23 5.6 Creating a RAID driver
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    's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
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    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. viii
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    the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS
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    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
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    Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI
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    P5GD2 specifications summary USB Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel port
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5GD2
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    (dual plugs) 2 x Ultra DMA/133 cables 40-conductor IDE 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5GD2 1-1
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    system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 8.6 GB/s. See page 2-13 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6R. The SATA specification allows for
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    ™ The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of transforming your computer's digital audio contents into real-time Dolby® Digital stream. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces to an AC-3 or DTS decoder for 7.1-channel playback. See page 5-16. ASUS P5GD2 1-3
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    . The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the
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    , you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages 4-22 and 5-11 for details. ASUS P5GD2 1-5
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    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. See page 4-26 for details. Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to ensure superior
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5GD2
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    mode. 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. P5GD2 R P5GD2 Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD2 2-1
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    or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
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    to the motherboard. Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed under the motherboard CPU socket to conduct heat away from motherboard components. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC. Motherboard holes (for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins) ASUS P5GD2 2-3
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    30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) MS1 KBPWR1 CHA_FAN2 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Intel FWH 4Mbit Super I/O PARALLEL PORT KB1 FLOPPY1 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5GD2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-
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    13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 14. PS/2 mouse port (green) Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS P5GD2 2-5
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    ) 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 6. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 7. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN1) 8. (24-pin EATXPWR1) 13. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V1) 14. Optical audio connector (4-pin CD) 15. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 16. Chassis intrusion
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    misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5GD2 R P5GD2 Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS P5GD2 2-7
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    . 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
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    connectors on the socket and damaging the 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/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and
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    ® 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, the package includes the
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    the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 R P5GD2 CPU Fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5GD2 2-11
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    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. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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
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    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. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List. 2-14 Chapter
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    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 1 damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5GD2
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    the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS
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    assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 2 Onboard LAN1 Onboard Azalia audio Onboard PCI IDE RAID 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 P5GD2
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    , USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the
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    in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup . To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5GD2
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    to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPWR12 and additional USB ports. USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 P5GD2 +5V +5VSB (Default) R USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 P5GD2 USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB •
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    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. KBPWR1 12 23 P5GD2 +5V +5VSB (Default) R P5GD2 Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GD2 2-21
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    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
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    1 1 . S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . 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. 1 3 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. ASUS P5GD2 2-23
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    R P5GD2 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 an Ultra DMA
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    l e r item in the BIOS to RAID Mode. See section "4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration" for details. R P5GD2 RAID connectors P5GD2 SEC_RAID1 PIN 1 PRI_RAID1 PIN 1 connected to the IDE RAID connectors. • The ITE® 8212F supports a maximum of 2 Ultra ATA hard disk drives only. Make ASUS P5GD2 2-25
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    Important notes on Serial ATA • These connectors support the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. • The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1) is available only if you are using Windows® 2000/XP. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 when using Serial ATA. • Use
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    damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Q-Fan2 function is supported using the CPU Fan (CPU_FAN1) and Chassis Fan 1 (CHA_FAN1) connectors only. CPU_FAN1 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GD2 R P5GD2 Fan connectors
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    supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5GD2 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 1 P5GD2 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
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    V Specification 2.0-compliant 350 W PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : you intend to install additional devices. ATX12V1 GND +12V DC P5GD2 R GND +12V DC P5GD2 ATX power connectors EATXPWR1 +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts
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    connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. P5GD2 CD R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GD2 CD audio connector 11. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector is
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    audio front panel audio I/O to use the high-definition audio features. • The default setting of this connector is legacy AC'97 audio, if you want to use the High-Definition (Azalia) audio features, set the F r o n t P a n e l S u p p o r t T y p e in the BIOS to Azalia. See page 4-27. ASUS P5GD2
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5GD2 PANEL1 R IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET PWR P5GD2 on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5GD2
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    orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5GD2 3-1
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    button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the S t a r t button then select T BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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    Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS P5GD2
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    motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP
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    is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with
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    (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM ASUS P5GD2 4-3
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    DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash
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    2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare
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    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. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS
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    Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P 5 G D 2 . R O M. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during POST to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for
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    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
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    S U p d 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 3. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I n t e r n e t option from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. Click N e x t. ASUS P5GD2 4-9
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    to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file
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    the Exit Menu. See section "4.7 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 4-11
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    Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB keys differ from one screen to another. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2 4-13
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    an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English]
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    When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2 4-15
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    item. IDE Configuration Configure SATA As Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Standard IDE] [Enhanced Mode Serial ATA configuration. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage 4: BIOS setup
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    Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S - A T A. Configuration options: A A s item is set to AHCI or RAID. ASUS P5GD2 4-17
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    04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 2800 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 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks. ASUS P5GD2 4-19
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    533 MHz] [600 MHz] Selecting a DRAM frequency that is not supported by your DIMM module may cause the system to become unstable! If CPU loading. S e n s i t i v e - activates overclocking on a light CPU loading. H e a v y L o a d - activates overclocking on a heavy CPU loading. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS
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    [Manual]. Memory CPU installed. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Sets the Front Side Bus (FSB) termination voltage. Configuration options: [1.20V] [1.40V] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2
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    CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Enables, disables or set to Auto the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable. POST Check LAN cable LAN
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    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 [Enabled] [Auto 480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS P5GD2 4-23
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    : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 8] [ 45] [Enabled] to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower
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    or sets the CPU internal thermal control . Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ASUS P5GD2 4-25
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    Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Enables or disables the memory acceleration mode feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM ITE8212F Controller Detecting Device Time [Enabled] [AC'97 to IDE Mode. Configuration options: [Standard Mode] [Quick Mode] ASUS P5GD2 4-27
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    you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the and Exit ESC Exit Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you ] ASUS P5GD2 4-29
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    PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE 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
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    ] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2 4-31
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    ] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that
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    I n s t a l l e d. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse 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 4-33
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    [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan
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    1 (CHA_FAN1) connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE
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    system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items 36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    , the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2 4-37
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    settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed 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 (
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    . 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 4-39
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    Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always
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    BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Y e s to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5GD2
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    the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation 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. 4-42
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support
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    Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.4 Software information 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 ASUS P5GD2
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    that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications
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    the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. Install this update before you install the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for
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    smart utility 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 Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS P5GD2 5-3
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    Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. Anti-virus
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    of the user manual. • Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening a user manual file. • Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model. ASUS P5GD2 5-5
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    front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the 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
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    Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. ASUS P5GD2 5-7
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    Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
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    a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. The ASUS MyLogo™ window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5GD2 5-9
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    to your desired size by selecting a value on the R a t i o box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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    ™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the P O S T C h e c k L A N c a b l e item in the BIOS. See section "4.4.2 LAN Cable Status" for details. ASUS P5GD2
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    the C-Media CMI9880 audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu." Launching the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility Launch the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility by double clicking the C-Media icon on the Windows® taskbar. Using the
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    y or the S t o p button to listen to the speakers or click the V o l u m e button to adjust the speakers' volume. Mixer The M i x e r tab allows you to adjust the audio input and the recording output volume of devices connected to the system rear panel and front panel audio ports. ASUS P5GD2 5-13
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    n t S i z e. This section allows you to select the size of your room for an appropriate audio output. There are three room size models provided for the environment size emulation. Click any of the environment size to save or load your customized equalizer settings. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
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    i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording devices. Information The I n f o r m a t i o n tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information. ASUS P5GD2 5-15
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    C-Media icon on the Windows® taskbar. 4. Click the D o l b y D i g i t a l L i v e button. You can now convert your computer's audio content to Dolby® Digital streams. 4 The AC-3 decoder processes the streams then plays them back on a multi-channel speaker system. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support
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    Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. ASUS P5GD2
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    5.5.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For power cable to the power connector on each drive. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations. See section
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    Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID option ROM utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press to display the main menu of the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on
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    chosen based on the planned drive usage. • 8 /16 KB - low disk usage • 64 KB - typical disk usage • 128 KB - performance disk usage 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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    systems used mainly for audio and video editing, will destroy the volume data on the drive(s) and cause any member disks to become available as non-RAID disks. WARNING: EXISTING DATA WITHIN THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE [ ]-Select []-Previous Menu []-Delete Volume ASUS P5GD2
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    RAID volume. The following confirmation message appears. [ VOLUME DELETE VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!! Are you sure you want to delete volume "RAID_Volume0"? (Y/N) 3. Press to to confirm or to return to the configuration Main Menu. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
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    prompted, press or to display the main menu of the utility. IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc. [MAIN MENU] Auto Configuration 1 ] Define RAID 2 ] Delete RAID 3 ] Rebuild RAID 4 ] RAID Card Configuration......[ 5 ] [1]..[5] Select ASUS P5GD2 [ESC] Exit 5-23
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    Auto-configuring a RAID array This option allows you to select a supported RAID set for the utility to automatically configure. To auto-configure bar to select a RAID set. As you select an option, the screen displays the array configuration of the RAID based on the number of IDE devices installed.
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    Defining a RAID array This option allows you to define supported RAID arrays. To define a RAID array: 1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press . The XXXXXX XXXXXX Assignment Y Y Y Y ∗ : Capacity (GB) [↑] Up [↓] Down [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save [ESC] Exit ASUS P5GD2 5-25
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    [D] Delete [ESC] Exit 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, then press to delete. 3. Press to exit. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support
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    Pri/D1 Sec/D1 Drive Name XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX [ Drive List] Size (MB) XXXXX Size (MB) XXXXX XXXXXX ∗ : Capacity (GB) [↑] Up [↓] Down [Enter] Select [ESC] Exit ASUS P5GD2 5-27
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    up or down arrow keys to select a drive, then press . Follow succeeding screen instructions. 4. Press to exit. Viewing your RAID configuration This option allows you to bar enable or disable the A u t o - r e b u i l d item. 4. Press to exit. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
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    disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the
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