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    P5GC-MR 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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    guide viii P5GC-MR specifications summary x 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview
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    CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-12 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-12
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    5: Driver installation 5.1 LAN driver installation 5-1 5.1.1 Windows® Server 5-1 5.1.2 SuSE® Linux 5-2 5.1.3 Red Hat® Linux 5-4 5.2 VGA driver installation applications and utilities installation 5-8 5.3.1 Running the support CD 5-8 5.3.2 Drivers menu 5-8 5.3.3 Management Software menu 5-9
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    . 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
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of
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    you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter
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    following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER / WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P5GC-MR specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots * Storage Graphics LAN USB Special features Dual-Core Intel® Xeon™ 3000 series (65W)* Dual-Core Intel® Core™ 2 Duo series (65W)* Intel® Conroe-L 400 series * Intel CPU over 65W is not supported Supports
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    P5GC-MR specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM 2.0) *Specifications
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    xii
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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 P5GC-MR
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    the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Document Serial ATA signal cable Serial ATA power cable 2-in-1 cable set 3-in-1 cable set I/O shield Support CD User guide P5GC-MR Gift Box Content 4 2 1 1 1 1 Bulk Pack
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    ® Core™2 processors can only run at a maximum speed of 1066 MHZ FSB on this motherboard. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger
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    system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.6 GB/s. See pages 1­‑15 to 1-19 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS P5GC-MR 1-
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    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 MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-32 for details
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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 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5GC-MR
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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. SB_PWR P5GC-MR R P5GC-MR Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GC-MR 2-
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    the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) 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 P5GC-MR R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    AUX_PANEL1 PRI_IDE FPANEL1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 RTM876-660 Intel 945GC MCH PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 8056 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_16 SB_PWR PCI1 Intel ICH7 ICH PCI2 FLOPPY Buzzer SATA1 CLRTC SATA2 USB34 P5GC-MR Layout SATA4 SATA3 ASUS P5GC-MR 2-
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    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. CPU socket 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 3. PCI/PCI Express slots Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Page 2-5 2-11 2-16 Page 2-18 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port 2 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 1 4. VGA port 5. Serial (COM1) port 6. USB 2.0
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    Intel® Xeon® 3000 series in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5GC-MR CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make
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    2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A B Load lever To prevent 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
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    into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-
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    heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. • Make sure that you use Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan only. • Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink
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    and fan assembly in place. B A B A B A B A 1 1 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GC-MR R P5GC-MR CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can
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    Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the
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    memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory DIMMB1 112 Pins P5GC-MR R 128 Pins P5GC-MR 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS
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    Recommended memory configurations Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 = DIMM_B1). 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing
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    settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that
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    PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-15
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    # IRQB INTC PIRQD# PIRQH# IRQA INTD PIRQA# PIRQE# IRQ7 REQ# REG0 REG1 GNT# GNT0 GNT1 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI
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    2.5.6 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.2/ PCI-X specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a 32-bit PCI slot. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-17
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    to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The will cause system boot failure! P5GC-MR R CLRTC Normal (Default) P5GC-MR Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 P5GC-MR 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port2. These ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-19
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    prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GC-MR Floppy Disk Drive Connector P5GC-MR R 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard. If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100 / 66 IDE devices. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-21
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    are set IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. P5GC-MR R P5GC-MR SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 GND
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    module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 1 P5GC-MR USB 2.0 Connectors The USB port module is purchased separately. P5GC-MR R USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ASUS P5GC-MR 2-23
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    fan connector supports cooling fan of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on
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    power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR P5GC-MR R GND +12V DC P5GC-MR ATX Power Connector GND +3 Volts +12V DC +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground
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    connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. AUX_PANEL1 P5GC-MR R LAN2_LINKACTLED+ LAN2_LINKACTLEDLAN1_LINKACTLEDLAN1_LINKACTLED+ +5VSB I2CDATA_P2 GND I2CCLK_P2 NC GND GND CASEOPEN +5VSB 1 P5GC-MR Auxiliary Panel Connector • Chassis Intrusion connector
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    panel connector (20-1 pin FPANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. P5GC-MR R FPANEL1 SPKROUT GND GND +5V NC MLEDMLED+ POWERLED- GND POWERLED+ GND RESETBTN# NC
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    2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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 P5GC-MR
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    . 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure ASUS P5GC-MR 3-
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    3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Server 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn
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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 Configuration 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS P5GC-MR
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    . c. Click Start, then select Run. d. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-
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    same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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    (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
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    the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMR.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading
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    flash drive or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file to "P5GCMR. rom". Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk the BIOS. It will reset the system when the process finished. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-
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    automatically recover the BIOS. It will reset the system when the process finished. 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- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities
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    To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you
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    > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5GC-MR
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    4.2 BIOS setup 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
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    [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-11
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    select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user‑configurable advanced CPU settings Module Version:3D.06 Manufacture:Intel[Power Off] Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2,80GHz Frequency :2.80GHz FSB Speed :800MHz
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    ] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save , 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-13
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    ] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto
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    press if you wish to configure the item. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA] [35] Onboard IDE Operate Mode , Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-15
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    Support advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ CORE(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHZ : 1866MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB Select Screen Select
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    the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main USB Configuration Remote Access Configuration Configure the USB support. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-17
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    options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows yout to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB
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    number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST Terminal Type VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] [COM1] [3F8h,4] [115200 8, n,1] [None] [Always] [ANSI] [Enabled] Select set to Always. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-19
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    (tm) tech. [Enabled] Intel(R) C-State tech. Specific C-State Supp. [Standard] CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Selects the CPU ratio adjustment mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when the CPU ratio adjustment item is set to [manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [14
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    C1E support. systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended Enabled] When enabled and CPU support this function, this function you install an Intel® Core 2 Due (E6000, E4000) series processor. PECI [ when the CPU installed supports the C-State technology. Intel C-state tech. Specific
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    Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root change the setting of this item. The motherboard automatically sets the DDR operating frequency according allows you to set the DDR operating frequency manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [533 MHz]
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    Clocks] [6 Clocks] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Sets this item to enabled to reduce bottlenecks of memory bandwidth. Sets it to disabled for safe mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] set to Auto of the link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-23
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    Slot Power [Auto] Sets the slot power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Selects the high priority port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] [PCI Express Port 3] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    -A/8056-B. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN 8056-A/ LAN 8056-B Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to Configure LAN 8056-A/8056-B Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-25
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    DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong
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    you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-27
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    4.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices BIOS SETUP UTILITY [On/Off] [Last State] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] to select
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    1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-29
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    speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Smart-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system
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    [Hard Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Hard Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-31
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    Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Wait
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    . The message "Password Installed" appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-33
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    access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change User Password Select this item to set or change the
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    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] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-35
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    4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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    press to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-37
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    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 5Driver installation
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 LAN driver installation 6-11 5.2 VGA driver installation 6-13 5.3 Management applications and utilities installation 6-15 ASUS P5GCMR
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    provides instructions on how to install the Marvell® 88E8056 LAN controller driver. 5.1.1 Windows® Server To install the Marvell® 88E8056 LAN controller driver on a Windows® Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD
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    the SuSE® Linux operating system. The following instructions are for Marvell® 88E8056 Linux LAN driver V10.22.4.1 or above. Visit http://support.asus.com for the latest Linux LAN driver before continuing the driver installation. Building the driver Install first the Kernel Development tools before
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    driver. Version xx.xx.x.x (Oct-19-2007) (C)Copyright 2003-2007 Marvell(R Add to your trouble script will automatically compile and load the sk98lin driver on your host system. Before performing both the full driver functionality. Do you want proceed? (y/N) 7. Confirm the installed driver version.
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    Red Hat® Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Marvell® 88E8056 LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat® Linux OS: Building the driver Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file. To build the driver: 1. Copy the Lan Driver from the SCD to
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    . The alternative driver is _NOT_ directly supported by Marvell and does not include all features provided by your device. If you want to use the sk98lin driver developed by Marvell, you may choose either to deactivate or remove the alternative driver. [ PKREEY SFS OAR NFYURTHER INSTRUCTIONS] 8. The
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    instructions on how to install the Internal VGA driver. 5.2.1 Windows® Server You need to manually install the Internal VGA driver on a Windows® Server operating system. To install the Internal VGAdriver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard
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    an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA. 5.2.3 Red Hat® Enterprise The Red Hat® Enterprise operating system automatically recognizes the Internal VGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the Internal VGA. ASUS P5GCMR 5-
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    to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.3.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    available network and server monitoring application. Click on an item to install. 5.3.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. ASUS P5GCMR 5-
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    5.3.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    ASUS P5GCMR 5-11
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    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. A Reference information
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    Chapter summary A A.1 P5GC-MR block diagram A-1 ASUS P5GC-MR
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    A.1 P5GC-MR block diagram x16 slot x16 PCIE1 x1 slot x1 PCIE1 Conroe 800/1066/ FSB 945GC DDR2-533/667x1 DDR2-533/667x1 DMI Interface 4xUSB PCI1 PCI2 PCI 33 ICH7 8056 x1 8056 x1 4xSATA ASUS P5GC-MR A-
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    A- Appendix A: Reference information
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