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    P5GC 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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    this guide viii P5GC 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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    BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window
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    an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel
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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 that surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of
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    The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products
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    the 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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    Audio USB LAN Overclocking Features ASUS special features BIOS features Back Panel I/O Ports LGA775 socket for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4, and Celeron® D processors. Support Intel® next generation 45nm multi-core CPU. Supports Intel
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    audio-in connector CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Womdows® Vista/XP/2000/2000 server/2003 server Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 2 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x FDD cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual ATX Form
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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
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    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs ASUS P5GC motherboard 1 x FDD cable 2 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of
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    the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 (O.C)/1066/800/533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard support Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield, Intel® Cedarmill, Intel
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    -quality audio which automatically detects peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. See pages 2-23 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage
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    operation. See page 4‑31 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the
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    . ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-33 for details. ASUS P5GC 1-
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    1- 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 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5GC
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    soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5GC P5GC.Onboard.LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GC 2-
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    or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
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    P5GC DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 Motherboard PRI_IDE Intel ICH7R 8Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 USB56 USB78 PANEL ASUS P5GC 2-
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    PCIe x16 2-20 3. PCI 2-20 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-21 2. Keyboard/mouse power wake-up (3-pin 2-22 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Parallel port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 4. Line In port (light blue) 5. Line Out port
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    audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-27 USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 2-27 CPU, power and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2-28 Chassis intrusion connector ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (2-pin RESET) ASUS P5GC 2-
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    see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5GC P5GC.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that
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    the PnP cap from the load B plate 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 should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC A 2-
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    to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4, and Celeron
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    heatsink 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 P5GC 2-
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    and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5GC P5GC.CPU.Fan.Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
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    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 motherboard. A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. B A B ASUS P5GC 2-11
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    after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the address space is reserved for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 2 GB is recommended. ASUS P5GC 2-13
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    Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 Size Vendor Mode CL Brand Side(s) Component DIMM A B C 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 N/A Elpida SS E5116AF-5C-E • • • 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 N/A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • • • 1G Kingston KVR533D2N4/1G N/A Kingston DS
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    AL7E8E63B-6E1K 5 PSC DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • 1G PSC AL7E8E63J-6E1 5 PSC DS A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 • • 256MB Nanya NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C N/A Nanya SS NT5TU32M16AG-3C • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5GC 2-15
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    slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C 1- Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips 1 out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5GC
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - ­ - ­ shared Onboard HD Audio controller - - - shared Onboard LAN 8111C controller shared ­ - ­ ASUS P5GC 2-19
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    , SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics
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    ) Clear RTC 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 automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5GC 2-21
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    lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KB/MSPW (Default) P5GC 12 +5V 23 +5VSB P5GC.Keyboard/mouse.Power.Setting The total current power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW1-4 12 23 P5GC +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) P5GC.USB.
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    Description OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK. SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ASUS P5GC 2-23
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    the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GC PIN 1 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN
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    a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. P5GC PRI_IDE P5GC.IDE.Connector 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 ATA hard disk drives. P5GC SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1
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    on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard the back of the optical drive. CD (black) P5GC Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GC.Internal.Audio.Connector 5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin
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    with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5GC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5GC.USB.2.0.Connectors The USB cable is not included in this product. ASUS P5GC 2-27
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    the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P5GC CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5GC.CPU.Fan.Connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan
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    with more power consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ATX12V EATXPWR P5GC +12V DC GND P5GC.ATX.Power.Connector +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts
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    This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5GC.System.Panel. on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5GC
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    system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional 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 P5GC 3-
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    selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter
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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 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5GC
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    in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for
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    Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS
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    (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5GC.rom ASUS P5GC 4-
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    system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5GC.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights
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    The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file
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    completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device
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    2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P5GC 4-
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    you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View
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    Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5GC 4-
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    to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file
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    under the Exit Menu. See section "4.8 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. ASUS P5GC 4-11
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    menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [17:20:30] System Time [04:46:19] System Date [Tue settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    a list of options. Refer to section "4.2.7 Pop-up window". 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC 4-13
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    " for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [17:20:30] System Time [04:46:19] , 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GC
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    Configure SATA As [Standard IDE] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] When in AHCI/ RAID if you are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced
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    Support of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total, appropriated (in use), and available system memory. ASUS P5GC
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    Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure System Performance Settings AI Overclocking [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted
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    by the BIOS. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the overclocking purpose only. DDR21067* • Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS P5GC
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    HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed or Full Speed. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-20 Chapter
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    this item is set to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting: [7] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS P5GC 4-21
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU TM function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or ] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items ] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5GC 4-23
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    Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]. DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Enable DRAM given arbitration above but below. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 1]. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Panel Suppot Type Onboard PCIEX 10/100/1000Mb LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [HD Audio] [ high-definition audio CODEC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select mode according to your panel [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]. ASUS P5GC 4-25
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    -15 assigned to [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] NO: Lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system
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    Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS P5GC 4-27
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    to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    ] RTC Alarm Hour [xx] To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the or key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] ASUS P5GC 4-29
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    Devices [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 lead. the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan CPU fan speed automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to achieve the maximum CPU
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    The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boooott Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority Sequence
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    PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC 4-33
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    To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC
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    supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY EExxiitt Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5GC 4-35
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    update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 20L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5GC VER: 0103 DATE: 08/16/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown
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    , the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5GC 4-37
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    to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select to load the default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile
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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 ASUS P5GC
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    sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 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, and utilities that
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    - Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel Chipset Inf Update Program. Realtek Audio Driver Install the Realtek Audio Driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS P5GC
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    ASUS Superb Software Library CD if needed.. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver .com) for updates. Symantec Norton
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    Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel® ICH7R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH7R 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH7R 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver. Intel ICH7R 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH7R 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver. ASUS P5GC 5-
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    Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS 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
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    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 motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5GC 5-
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    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. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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    Chapter summary A A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-2 ASUS P5GC
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    A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more
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    the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium
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