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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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...system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it... voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the...
...system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it... voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all 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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... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes 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 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...
... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes 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 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...
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...in packets. See page 1-20 for details. See page 1-14 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for more flexible cables with lower ...motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. Dual display technology support (optional) The integrated graphics engine supports dual display technology and TV out function through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. See page 1-20 for details. See page 1-27 for details. ASUS P5GD1-VM...
...in packets. See page 1-20 for details. See page 1-14 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for more flexible cables with lower ...motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. Dual display technology support (optional) The integrated graphics engine supports dual display technology and TV out function through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. See page 1-20 for details. See page 1-27 for details. ASUS P5GD1-VM...
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... Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to produce crystal-clear digital audio. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. USB 2.0 is the ... CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). see page 2-7 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in...
... Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to produce crystal-clear digital audio. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. USB 2.0 is the ... CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). see page 2-7 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in...
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.... • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-5 This is a reminder that lights up to the...
.... • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-5 This is a reminder that lights up to the...
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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,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT FLOPPY1 VGA1 F_USB12 USBPW34 USBPW12 LAN_USB34 Top...
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,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT FLOPPY1 VGA1 F_USB12 USBPW34 USBPW12 LAN_USB34 Top...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GD1-VM ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! 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 chassis.
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GD1-VM ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! 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 chassis.
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is ... instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is ... instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. 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.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. 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.
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... 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. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface ...install 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 to...
... 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. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface ...install 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 to...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 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.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 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.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 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. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A motherboard.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 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. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A motherboard.
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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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
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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 ...section. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory ...
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 ...section. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory ...
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... such that it flips out with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so may cause... is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... such that it flips out with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so may cause... is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may ...). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for...
Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may ...). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for...
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...IRQ holder for PCI 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 controller 3 Onboard... Onboard SATA Controller Onboard LAN Onboard PCI IDE (ITE) A B C D E F -- -- shared - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- -- -- shared - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 used G H - shared - -- shared shared - - -
...IRQ holder for PCI 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 controller 3 Onboard... Onboard SATA Controller Onboard LAN Onboard PCI IDE (ITE) A B C D E F -- -- shared - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- -- -- shared - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 used G H - shared - -- shared shared - - -