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ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2004 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, s.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide .
iv iv iv iv iv Contents 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ......................................
v v v v v Contents 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14 4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-14 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 4-15 4.3.6 IDE Configuration .
vi vi vi vi vi 5.4 Software information ........................................................... 5-9 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................... 5-9 5.4.2 AI NET 2 .....................................................
vii vii vii vii vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
viii viii viii viii viii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
ix ix ix ix ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guid.
x x x x x Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
xi xi xi xi xi P5GD2 specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front S.
xii xii xii xii xii P5GD2 specifications summary USB USB USB USB USB Special features Special features Special features Special features Special features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ...............................................................
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an A.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multi-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features.
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2 Hardware information 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.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information P5GD2 R 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Page Page Page Page Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 2.
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2. Push each of the pins downward to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. Rotate the push-pins clockwise to lock. 4. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendo.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments In.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red], IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red], IDE RAID co.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power fan.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, ATX power connectors (24-pi.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) Chassi.
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3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time .............................................
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
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4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu .
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.
4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.
4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS .
4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ.
4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select .
4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 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.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items.
4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Prim.
4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 The following item appears only when the N.O.S Mode item is set to [Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [AI N.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.
4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration .
4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system.
4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
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4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
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5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package..
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.4 Software information .
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.
5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application Installs the IT8212 driver and application.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information.
5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 3. Click the Run Run Run Run Run button to perform a cable test. 5.4.2 5.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting Smart Jack Setting . You can configure the function of the rear panel, front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 Information The Information Information Information Information Information tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil3114, ITE 8212, and the Intel ® ICH6R Southbride RAID controllers that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID .
5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options.
ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: For server 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.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 Entering the ITE Entering the ITE Entering the ITE Entering the ITE Entering the ITE ® ® ® ® ® 8212F Setup Utility 8212F Setup Utility 8212F Setup Utility 8212F Setup Utility 8212F Setup Utility To enter the ITE ® 8212F Setup Utility: 1.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc. [ Define RAID Menu ] Array No Array Mode Drive No Size(MB) Status .
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc. [ Rebuild RAID Menu ] Array No Array Mode Drive No Size(MB) Status.
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ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 ASUS P5GD2 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5.6 Creating a RAID driver 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.
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An important point after buying a device Asus P5GD2 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
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However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Asus P5GD2. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Asus P5GD2 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center