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... Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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... the above items is fully compatible with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Before you for details. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5GD1-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the Intel...
... Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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... the above items is fully compatible with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Before you for details. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5GD1-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the Intel...
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... technology, the motherboard supports up to 400 MHz, and PCI Express x16 interface for a processor in packets. See page 1-14 for details. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-3 The GMCH provides the interface for a graphics card. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O ... LCD monitors for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. Intel® 915G The Intel® 915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH6 I /O interconnect ...
... technology, the motherboard supports up to 400 MHz, and PCI Express x16 interface for a processor in packets. See page 1-14 for details. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-3 The GMCH provides the interface for a graphics card. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O ... LCD monitors for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. Intel® 915G The Intel® 915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH6 I /O interconnect ...
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... components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any motherboard component. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power...
... components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any motherboard component. P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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! 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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! 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
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... the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). The socket alignment key A l i g n m e n t k e y should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Load plate 5. 2. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GD1-VM A 1-9 To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch...
... the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). The socket alignment key A l i g n m e n t k e y should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Load plate 5. 2. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GD1-VM A 1-9 To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch...
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... install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-11 Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the...
... install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-11 Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the...
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A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A motherboard. 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.
A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A motherboard. 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.
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... 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 1-15 Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256...
... 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 1-15 Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256...
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.... 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only...
.... 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only...
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... or PCI devices. shared - - shared - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared shared - shared - - - ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 shared - -- shared - - - used G H - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need...
... or PCI devices. shared - - shared - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared shared - shared - - - ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 shared - -- shared - - - used G H - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need...
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... back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause...
... back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause...
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...parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3 . This port allows 10/100 Mbps connection to 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-23 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . 4. Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you ... (3-pin FANPWR1) Set this jumper to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...
...parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3 . This port allows 10/100 Mbps connection to 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-23 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . 4. Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you ... (3-pin FANPWR1) Set this jumper to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...
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...the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. ® PIN 1 P5GD1-VM Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Refer to the hard disk documentation for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. This... cable has three connectors: a blue connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). P5GD1-VM 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided ... then connect the other end to PIN 1. ® P5GD1-VM P5GD1-VM IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-25 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive.
...the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. ® PIN 1 P5GD1-VM Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Refer to the hard disk documentation for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. This... cable has three connectors: a blue connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). P5GD1-VM 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided ... then connect the other end to PIN 1. ® P5GD1-VM P5GD1-VM IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-25 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive.
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... recommended hard disk drive connections. 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 • You must install Windows... SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial 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
... recommended hard disk drive connections. 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 • You must install Windows... SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial 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
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... 6 . ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-29 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back 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 ...
... 6 . ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-29 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back 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 ...
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... front panel connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. 9 . ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-31 CD1 P5GD1-VM Left 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...
... front panel connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. 9 . ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-31 CD1 P5GD1-VM Left 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...
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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 in sleep mode. The LED lights up when you turn on the ... (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for the system power LED. P5GD1-VM PLED+ NC PLED- ® P5GD1-VM PLED setting PLED1 1 ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-33 Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector. Connect the 3-pin power LED cable...
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 in sleep mode. The LED lights up when you turn on the ... (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for the system power LED. P5GD1-VM PLED+ NC PLED- ® P5GD1-VM PLED setting PLED1 1 ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-33 Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector. Connect the 3-pin power LED cable...
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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 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that D: is your optical drive. e. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-3 From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the...
... the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that D: is your optical drive. e. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-3 From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the...
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...the floppy disk drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. R O M. 2. Reading file "P5GD1-VM.ROM". Rebooting. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from the hard disk drive. Press + during the Power...-On Self Tests (POST). 5. A:\>afudos /iP5GD1-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00...
...the floppy disk drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. R O M. 2. Reading file "P5GD1-VM.ROM". Rebooting. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from the hard disk drive. Press + during the Power...-On Self Tests (POST). 5. A:\>afudos /iP5GD1-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00...