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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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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. ...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. ...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure...
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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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... supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact 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 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 latest technologies, making it...
... supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact 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 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 latest technologies, making it...
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...details. See page 1-14 for details. See page 1-20 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology... PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for a graphics card. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-3 Intel® 915G The Intel® 915G graphics memory controller hub (...
...details. See page 1-14 for details. See page 1-20 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology... PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for a graphics card. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-3 Intel® 915G The Intel® 915G graphics memory controller hub (...
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... 1: Product introduction This CODEC is fully-compliant with digital connectivity to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS ...codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to powerful audio and speaker systems. See ...
... 1: Product introduction This CODEC is fully-compliant with digital connectivity to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS ...codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to powerful audio and speaker systems. See ...
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... 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the...
... 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with 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 chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! 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. 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 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! 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. 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 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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...ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM...® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
...ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5GD1-VM ® P5GD1-VM...® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
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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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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...holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making... heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium®...
...holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making... heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium®...
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A B A B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in A place. 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! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
A B A B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in A place. 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! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
A B A B B A ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-13 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. 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
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. 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
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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 ...chips or double sided x16 memory modules. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_B1 = DIMM_A2 + DIMM_B2). ...
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 ...chips or double sided x16 memory modules. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_B1 = DIMM_A2 + DIMM_B2). ...
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... fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get...
... fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get...
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... you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do so may cause you may need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later...necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the...
... you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do so may cause you may need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later...necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the...
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shared - -- shared shared - - - shared - - ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 shared - - - shared - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used G H - 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 ...
shared - -- shared shared - - - shared - - ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-19 shared - - - shared - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used G H - 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 ...