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    P5GDC Pro Motherboard
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    viii Operation safety viii P5GDC Pro specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 2-1 1.2 Package contents 2-1 1.3 Special features 2-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 2-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 2-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 2-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the 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 setup program
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    4-15 4.3.6 System Information 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-22 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 Chipset 4-25 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-31
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    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
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
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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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    P5GDC Pro specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Features Special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel®
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    P5GDC Pro specifications summary Overclocking 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 voltages Stepless
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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 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5GDC Pro
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    package for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS P5GDC Pro motherboard 1 x Serial port module 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above
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    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 800/533 MHz Front
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    2-31 for details. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to meet your growing networking needs. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-27 for details. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-3
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    The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-28 and 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive
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    system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-2 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-8 for details. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-5
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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P5GDC Pro
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    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. P5GDC PRO SB_PWR1 ON Standby P5GDC PRO Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-1
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    the image below. 2.2.2 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 P5GDC PRO 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 KBPWR1 ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) LGA775 CPU_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 Mic In PWR_FAN1 Intel R MCH 915P PRI_IDE1 Marvell 88E8053 CHA_FAN2 P5GDC PRO PCIEX16 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 AAFP PCIEX1_1 CMI9880 SB_PWR1 PCIEX1_2 CD
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    slots 3. PCI Express slots Page 2-13 2-23 2-23 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78 24 2-25 2-26 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port 2. Parallel port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 4. Rear Speaker Out port 5. Side Speaker Out port 6.
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    Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 4. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 5. Chassis fan connectors (3-pin EATXPWR) 10. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 12. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-36 2-37 2-38 ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-5
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    2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention
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    installing a CPU. 3. Lift window to remove (B). Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key A l i g n m e n t k e y should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GDC Pro
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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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    and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-9
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    heatsink and fan assembly in A place. A B A B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 P5GDC PRO GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail
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    and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the A motherboard. A B A B B A ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-11
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    4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the
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    modules 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 Pro 2-13
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    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) A BC 256MB KINGSTON
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    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 Pro 2-15
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    (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB black 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
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    K4T51083QB-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 Pro 2-17
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    E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E 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
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    to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5GDC Pro
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    components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket 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
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    cards that they support. Make sure unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a 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 Pro
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    for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI E 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
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    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 Pro 2-23
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    ! P5GDC PRO CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) P5GDC PRO Clear RTC RAM 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 can
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    USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-25
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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. P5GDC PRO KBPWR1 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5GDC PRO Keyboard power setting 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    i g h t b l u e ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7 . 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 Pro 2-27
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    o r a n g e ) . This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Gray Black Yellow Orange Headset 2-channel Line
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    of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GDC PRO FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GDC PRO Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-29
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    signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5GDC PRO PIN 1 PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon
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    GND P5GDC PRO 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
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    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_FAN1 PWR_FAN1 P5GDC PRO Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 P5GDC PRO Fan connectors Rotation +12V GND
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    a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5GDC PRO USB56 1 P5GDC PRO USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V
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    ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : rating if you intend to install additional devices. P5GDC PRO ATX12V1 GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5GDC PRO ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts
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    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 PRO P5GDC PRO GAME connector GAME1 The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately. +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-35
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    "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5GDC PRO CHASSIS1 (Default) P5GDC PRO Chassis intrusion connector 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to legacy AC`97 audio. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the F r o n t P a n e l S u p p o r t T y p e item in the BIOS setup to [Azalia]. See page 4-27 for details. ASUS P5GDC Pro
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5GDC PRO PANEL1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED P5GDC PRO the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
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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 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5GDC Pro
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    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 see on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5GDC Pro 3-1
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    should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on 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 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 Pro
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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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    the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P 5 G D C P . 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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    current 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 Pro 4-3
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    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
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    rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 G D C P . R O M. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-5
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    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 floppy disk from the floppy
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    Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . X X . X X. See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-7
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    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
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    a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-9
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    under 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 . 4-10 Chapter
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    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-11
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    specific user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window help Pop-up window At the top right corner
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    screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them ] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-13
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    ). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive
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    to configure the item. IDE Configuration Configure SATA As Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Standard IDE] [Enhanced Mode] [SATA mode] , such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-15
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    device. The S-ATA+P-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S A T A. Configuration options: Stagger Spinup Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the stagger spinup support. Configuration 4: BIOS setup
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    /14/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz : 2800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256 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 Pro 4-17
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    JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS
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    c k i n g item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent 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 Pro
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    the memory module(s)! Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset core voltage. Configuration options: [1.50V] [1.60V] [Auto] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the chipset core voltage. Setting a high chipset core voltage may damage the chipset! CPU VCore Voltage [Auto
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    g item is set to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [FSB888/DDR2-667] [Overclock 10%] 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-21
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    LAN) cable. POST Check 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] Check LAN cable during POST. POST Check LAN or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 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 Pro
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    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
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    [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Enable or disable DRAM timing. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items Clocks] ~ [5 Clocks] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-25
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    Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI- [Auto] Allows selection of slot 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 Azalia Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [AC97] [Enabled] [Disabled] select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-27
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    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
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    your system has a Plug and Play operating system. 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 install a Plug and Play the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-29
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    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
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    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 Pro 4-31
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    . 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
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    LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-33
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    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
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    rotations 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 Pro 4-35
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    of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC Pro
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    configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor
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    this item shows I n s t a l l e d. To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-39
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    you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password 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
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    other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This window appears. Select Y e s to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5GDC Pro
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    4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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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 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 5-22 ASUS P5GDC Pro
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    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
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    Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the method for
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    and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See page 5-10 for details. ASUS PC Probe This 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 P5GDC Pro 5-3
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    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
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    and applications. • 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 menu before opening a user manual file. • Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model. ASUS P5GDC Pro 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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    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 Pro 5-7
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    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 BIOS file, then click N e x t. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane
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    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 Pro 5-9
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    on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The R u n button 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
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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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    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
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    o r e O p t i o n list box. E n v i r o n m e 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 for the Click the U s e r D e f i n e d button to save or load your customized equalizer settings. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-13
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    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
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    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 Pro 4 The AC-3 decoder processes the streams then plays them back on a multi
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    configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 (Data striping) 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
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    5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-17
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    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 After
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    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 Pro 5-19
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    systems, use of a lower array block size is recommended. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance. b. If you selected Select []-Previous Menu []-Delete Volume 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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    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 Pro 5-21
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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 in the optical drive. 2. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID
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