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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii P5GD1-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii P5GD1-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-...
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...the grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the ...
...the grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... memory for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! See the Appendix for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD1-VM motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable ...Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of new features and ...
... memory for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! See the Appendix for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD1-VM motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable ...Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of new features and ...
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...motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. See page 2-22 and the Appendix for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for details. See page 1-14 for details. ASUS P5GD1-VM...) and the ICH6 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for thinner, more workspace. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and...
...motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. See page 2-22 and the Appendix for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for details. See page 1-14 for details. ASUS P5GD1-VM...) and the ICH6 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for thinner, more workspace. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and...
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...a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-5 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to use a...to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to produce crystal-clear digital audio. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection...
...a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-5 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to use a...to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to produce crystal-clear digital audio. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection...
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...onboard LED. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-5 This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . Onboard LED The motherboard comes with ... any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ...
...onboard LED. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-5 This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . Onboard LED The motherboard comes with ... any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ...
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... power supply. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction PWR GND F_PANEL1 PWRSW IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 ATX12V1 LGA775 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 FANPWR1 Super I/O DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5GD1-VM DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit...
... power supply. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction PWR GND F_PANEL1 PWRSW IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 ATX12V1 LGA775 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 FANPWR1 Super I/O DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5GD1-VM DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5GD1-VM ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5GD1-VM ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is...
...; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
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...each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 ...includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly ...
...each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 ...includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly ...
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CPU_FAN1 P5GD1-VM GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® Do not forget to secure the B heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in A place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. A B A B B A 3.
CPU_FAN1 P5GD1-VM GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® Do not forget to secure the B heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in A place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. A B A B B A 3.
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A motherboard. A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A motherboard. A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4.
Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4.
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... that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: P5GD1-VM DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5GD1-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and... DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 Color Blue Black 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5GD1-VM...
... that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: P5GD1-VM DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5GD1-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and... DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 Color Blue Black 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5GD1-VM...
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... DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket...
... DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket...
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... setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the...
... setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the...
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... steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot1 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB... - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used G H - shared -- -- -- ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared...
... steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot1 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB... - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used G H - shared -- -- -- ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared...