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...is damaged or missing, contact your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for buying an ASUS® P5GD1-VM motherboard! Before you for faster and more efficient computing. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ,... Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed 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...
...is damaged or missing, contact your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for buying an ASUS® P5GD1-VM motherboard! Before you for faster and more efficient computing. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ,... Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed 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...
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... (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by carrying data in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-14 for a processor in packets. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-3 The GMCH provides the interface for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional...
... (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by carrying data in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-14 for a processor in packets. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-3 The GMCH provides the interface for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional...
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... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging 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 . P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-5
... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging 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 . P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-5
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5GD1-VM ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5GD1-VM ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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To prevent damage to the left corner of the socket. Load plate 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GD1-VM A 1-9 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the ...
To prevent damage to the left corner of the socket. Load plate 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GD1-VM A 1-9 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the ...
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... fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-11 Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel®...
... fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-11 Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel®...
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A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the 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 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A motherboard.
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ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-15 The following figure illustrates the location 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 ...
ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-15 The following figure illustrates the location 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 ...
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... the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17
... the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17
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... using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared used - - - - shared - - - ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re...
... using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared used - - - - shared - - - ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re...
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... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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.../100 Mbps connection to 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-23 P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. FANPWR1 12 23 P5GD1-VM PWM (Default) DC mode ® P5GD1-VM FAN power setting We recommend the use of a 4-pin CPU fan. 1.10...
.../100 Mbps connection to 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-23 P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. FANPWR1 12 23 P5GD1-VM PWM (Default) DC mode ® P5GD1-VM FAN power setting We recommend the use of a 4-pin CPU fan. 1.10...
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...66 IDE devices. FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to PIN 1. ® PIN 1 P5GD1-VM Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Refer to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin ... primary IDE connector on the IDE ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. P5GD1-VM 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for an Ultra ...to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. ® P5GD1-VM P5GD1-VM IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-25
...66 IDE devices. FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to PIN 1. ® PIN 1 P5GD1-VM Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Refer to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin ... primary IDE connector on the IDE ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. P5GD1-VM 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for an Ultra ...to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. ® P5GD1-VM P5GD1-VM IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-25
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GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND P5GD1-VM GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3 ® SATA2 P5GD1-VM SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA ... ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector Color Setting SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Red Black Master Slave Use Boot Disk Data Disk ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables ...
GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND P5GD1-VM GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3 ® SATA2 P5GD1-VM SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA ... ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector Color Setting SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Red Black Master Slave Use Boot Disk Data Disk ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables ...
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... of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5GD1-VM USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 1 P5GD1-VM USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. 6 . ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5GD1-VM USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 1 P5GD1-VM USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. 6 . ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P5GD1-VM CD audio connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector to the audio connector at the back of the ... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP1 ® P5GD1-VM Analog front panel connector We recommend that connects to use the high-definition audio features of the optical drive. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD1) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that you connect...
... Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P5GD1-VM CD audio connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector to the audio connector at the back of the ... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP1 ® P5GD1-VM Analog front panel connector We recommend that connects to use the high-definition audio features of the optical drive. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD1) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that you connect...
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...) This connector is in sleep mode. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). P5GD1-VM PLED+ NC PLED- ® P5GD1-VM PLED setting PLED1 1 ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-33 P5GD1-VM +5V SPDIFOUT GND ® SPDIF_OUT1 P5GD1-VM Digital audio connector 13 Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED1) This 3-1 pin connector is purchased separately. 12. Connect the...
...) This connector is in sleep mode. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). P5GD1-VM PLED+ NC PLED- ® P5GD1-VM PLED setting PLED1 1 ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-33 P5GD1-VM +5V SPDIFOUT GND ® SPDIF_OUT1 P5GD1-VM Digital audio connector 13 Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED1) This 3-1 pin connector is purchased separately. 12. Connect the...
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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. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-1
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-1
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... not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-3 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free...
... not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-3 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free...
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... the hard disk drive. R O M. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-5 Reading file ..... done A:\> 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. Insert the floppy ...Rebooting. 5. done Erasing flash .... To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reading file "P5GD1-VM.ROM". done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is found ! V M . EZFlash ...
... the hard disk drive. R O M. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-5 Reading file ..... done A:\> 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. Insert the floppy ...Rebooting. 5. done Erasing flash .... To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reading file "P5GD1-VM.ROM". done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is found ! V M . EZFlash ...