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Motherboard P5GDC Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - 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 P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 3
ASUS Stack Cool 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout Contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.4.1 Overview 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Configurations 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DDR - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 4
PCI Express x16 slot dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 5
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 Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 5-8 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-10 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 6
Contents 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-18 5.4.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-28 vi - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 7
. 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 P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 8
service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals , keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 9
P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394 USB BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 10
P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary Overclocking features Special features Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents Form factor ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Booster Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 11
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 12
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 13
1 x IDE cable 1 x FDD cable Accessory I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® WinDVD Suite® Platinum (retail box only) 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 P5GDC Deluxe 1-1 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 14
Intel® 04B and 04A processors. See page 2-7 for details. Intel® 915P chipset The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package with 533/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR/DDR2 memory at speeds of up to 533 MHz, PCI Express x16 graphics card, and PCI - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 15
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express 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. The CMI9880 audio digital cameras. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-3 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 16
Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. The Intel® ICH6R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for four Serial ATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 17
, and more silent operation. See page 2-3 for details. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-5 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 18
to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 19
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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 20
Chapter summary 2 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 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 21
following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-1 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 22
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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 23
to the motherboard. Stack Cool™ is a mini-PCB installed under the CPU socket to conduct heat away from the 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 P5GDC Deluxe 2-3 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 24
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 25
8. Line Out port 9. Microphone port 10. Center/Subwoofer port 11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port 14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 15. PS/2 keyboard port Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-5 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 26
fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN) 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 10. USB connectors (10-1 USB56, USB78) 11. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR) 12. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 14. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) 15. Chassis intrusion - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 27
/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5GDC P5GDC CPU 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 P5GDC Deluxe 2-7 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 28
damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º 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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 29
. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-9 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 30
installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 31
: 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. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-11 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 32
PWM 4. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 P5GDC Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 33
from the same vendor. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-13 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 34
DDR_B2 Recommended DDR2 memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DDR2_A1 (yellow) DDR2_B1 (yellow) (1) Populated - (2) - Populated (1)* Populated Populated DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 35
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB GEIL GE2563200B GEIL SS 512MB GEIL GE5123200B GEIL DS -5T NT5DS32M8CT-5T K4H560838D-TCC4 K4H560838D-TCC4 (Continued on the next page) ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-15 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 36
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - support for four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 37
-GCD5 Legend: A - supports one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - Single-sided D S - Double-sided ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-17 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 38
DDR2-533 with 600 MHz capability (overclocking) Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support ( supports one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 39
2 1. Simultaneously press the 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 DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-19 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 40
it fits in only one direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.6 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 41
cards that they support. Make sure unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 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 P5GDC Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 42
x16 slot PCI E x1 slot 1 PCI E x1 slot 2 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard SATA port Onboard Azalia audio Onboard LAN Onboard PCI IDE RAID ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 43
installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-23 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 44
memory boot failure! P5GDC P5GDC Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 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 P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 45
wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-25 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 46
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 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5GDC P5GDC Keyboard power setting 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 47
h t b l u e ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 8 . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-27 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 48
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 2 . 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 3 . O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port connects an external audio output device via an optical - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 49
you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PIN 1 PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings P5GDC (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GDC IDE connector ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-29 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 50
ATA 133/100/66 hard disk drives. • The system automatically assigns the boot sequence of ATAPI devices connected to the IDE RAID connectors. • The ITE® 8212F controller supports a maximum of 2 Ultra ATA hard disk drives. In RAID 1 array, set both drives either as Master or Slave before configuring - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 51
GND P5GDC SATA connectors 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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 52
jumper caps on the fan connectors. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN1 P5GDC P5GDC Fan connectors PWR_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND Only the CHA_FAN1 connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 53
connection speed. P5GDC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 1 P5GDC 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! ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-33 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 54
devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 55
the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN P5GDC P5GDC GAME connector GAME1 +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-35 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 56
"Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS1 P5GDC (Default) P5GDC Chassis intrusion connector +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 57
, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5GDC +12V TPB2+ GND TPA2+ GND +12V TPB2GND TPA2- 1 IE1394_2 P5GDC IEEE 1394 connector NEVER connect a U S B c a b l e to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-37 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 58
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5GDC PANEL1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED P5GDC The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 59
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 60
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 61
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 messages appear on the screen. If you do not on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 3-1 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 62
shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 63
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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 64
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 65
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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 66
, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 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 P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 67
BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-3 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 68
(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 at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 69
restart your computer A:\> 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 70
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. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 71
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 the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 72
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 P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 73
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 P5GDC Deluxe 4-9 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 74
program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 75
BIOS [11:51:19] [Mon,06/14/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-11 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 76
specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot [Pioneer CD-ROM window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window 64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.2.9 General help Pop-up window - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 77
the basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu 51:19] [Mon,06/14/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-13 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 78
Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Smart Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to the system. The BIOS if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 79
[Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled Support On IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Standard IDE] [Enhanced Mode] [S ATA mode] [35] When in AHCI/RAID Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-15 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 80
problems, or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] RAID mode. ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Enables or disables the ALPE and ASP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Stagger Spinup Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the stagger spinup support BIOS setup - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 81
/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 248 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-17 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 82
LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU overclocking options. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] [ AI NOS] Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 83
Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU frequency. Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-19 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 84
DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset core [1.3875V] Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU! FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 85
Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] Twin Turbo NOS [Disabled] Allows you to disable or set the overclock percentage for the selected Turbo NOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5GDC Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 86
menu allow you to change the USB-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] [Disabled - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 87
ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. Ratio CMOS 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 keys to adjust the values. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-23 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 88
the processor is to run. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the < + > or < - > keys to adjust the values. You can only adjust the R a t i o C M O S and the V I D C M O S setting if you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for details. Microcode Updation - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 89
DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 2 [Enabled] [Auto] Booting Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items [2 Clocks] ~ [5 Clocks] ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-25 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 90
ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI-Express/PCI] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as a primary boot power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 91
time. If the devices installed on the IDE RAID connectors cannot be detected, set this item to Standard Mode to enable complete detecting process. This item appears only when the ITE8212F Controller is set to IDE Mode. Configuration options: [Standard Mode] [Quick Mode] ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-27 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 92
you to select the Game Port adderss or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 93
the memory size BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64 ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-29 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 94
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 95
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 P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-31 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 96
. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system on. 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 97
[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 at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-33 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 98
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 speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 99
per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, 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 P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-35 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 100
Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-Pioneer CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices. 1st - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 101
] 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 P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-37 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 102
Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change password. again Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 103
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change password. again press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-39 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 104
the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabled - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 105
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 P5GDC-V Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 106
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 108
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-28 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 109
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. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 110
Installs the Intel® Application Accelerator Driver. If you are using Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for the Serial ATA channels. This driver can only be installed when the RAID function of Serial ATA is enabled. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 111
menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See page 5-10 for details. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 5-3 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 112
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 (ISP). See page 4-7 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 113
RAID User's Manual Allows you to open the ITE® 8212F RAID User's manual. Intel LGA775 CPU Install User's Manual Allows you to open the Intel® LGA775 CPU installation user's manual. The screen display and manuals option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 114
t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside 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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 115
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. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 116
applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 117
the boot image 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. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 118
on the Virtual Cable Tester™ 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. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 119
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 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 120
of the rear panel, front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section. Click the Smart Jack setting audio modes. S p e a k e r T e s t e r a n d A u d i o D S P S e t t i n g. You can configure your speaker setup and the audio to adjust the audio input and the recording output volume of devices - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 121
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 for the environment size emulation. Click any of the environment size e d button to save or load your customized equalizer settings. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 5-13 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 122
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. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 123
Configuration utility by double clicking the 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. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4 The AC-3 decoder processes the streams then plays them back - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 124
size without losing any data. If you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 125
on each drive. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 5-17 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 126
5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel® ICH6R chipset. Use the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility to configure a disk array. Setting the BIOS RAID items - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 127
for your RAID 0 array then press .The available values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The default selection is 128 KB. The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. • 8 /16 KB - low disk usage • 64 KB - typical disk usage • 128 KB - performance disk usage ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 128
used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance. b. If you selected RAID (MIrrored), the 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- - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 129
keys to highlight a RAID drive you wish to reset then press . 3. Repeat step 2 to select other RAID drives. 4. Press to reset RAID drive. 5. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press to confirm or to return to the configuration Main Menu. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 5-21 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 130
5.4.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations The ITE® 8212F IDE RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations. Use the IT8212 BIOS Setup Utility or the ATA RAID Manager application to configure a disk array. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 131
Exit 2. Use the left or right arrow keys or the space 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. 3. Press to save your RAID set. 4. Press to exit. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 5-23 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 132
array This option allows you to define supported RAID arrays. To define a RAID array: 1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press . The following screen appears. IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc. [ Define RAID Menu ] Array No Array 0 Array 1 Array 2 Array 3 Array Mode - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 133
2 2 ------- Size(MB) XXXXXX XXXX --------- Status Functional Functional --------- ∗ : Capacity (GB) [↑] Up [↓] Down ♦ : Bootable Array [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. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 5-25 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 134
Bootable Array [Enter] Select [ESC] Exit 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, then press to rebuild. The following screen appears. IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 (GB) [↑] Up [↓] Down [Enter] Select [ESC] Exit 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 135
press . Follow succeeding screen instructions. 4. Press to exit. Viewing your RAID configuration This option allows you to view your RAID configuration. You can also enable space bar enable or disable the A u t o - r e b u i l d item. 4. Press to exit. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 5-27 - Asus P5GDC Deluxe | User Manual - Page 136
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 in the optical drive. 2. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you
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