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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4... 2-16 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 USB Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-22 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-25 iv
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4... 2-16 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 USB Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-22 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-25 iv
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.... • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of the sockets: P5GD1-VM DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5GD1-VM 184-Pin DDR... be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_B1 = DIMM_A2 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-15
.... • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of the sockets: P5GD1-VM DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5GD1-VM 184-Pin DDR... be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_B1 = DIMM_A2 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-15
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... Allows you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-19 USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled]... 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the USB function. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure the USB support. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to ...
... Allows you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-19 USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled]... 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the USB function. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure the USB support. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to ...
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...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). The following item appears only when you do not want to use the EIST. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select Fixed Graphic Memory Size DVMT Graphic Memory ...Configuration VC1 for details on how to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you set to [Automatic], you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. Set this item to the Appendix for ...
...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). The following item appears only when you do not want to use the EIST. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select Fixed Graphic Memory Size DVMT Graphic Memory ...Configuration VC1 for details on how to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you set to [Automatic], you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. Set this item to the Appendix for ...
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... Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows user to select the amount of the graphics controller to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-23 Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 4MB] [Enabled, 8MB] [Enabled, 16MB] [Enabled, 32MB] VC1 for...
... Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows user to select the amount of the graphics controller to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-23 Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 4MB] [Enabled, 8MB] [Enabled, 16MB] [Enabled, 32MB] VC1 for...
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...]. Configuration options: [Standard Mode] [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable complete detecting process. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Azalia Controller Onboard LAN LAN Boot ROM ITE8211 Controller Detecting Device Time [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel...
...]. Configuration options: [Standard Mode] [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable complete detecting process. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Azalia Controller Onboard LAN LAN Boot ROM ITE8211 Controller Detecting Device Time [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel...
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ASUS P5GD1-VM 3-3 Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. When installed to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. QFE Update...not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for configuring the chipset components. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Intel(R) PRO/...
ASUS P5GD1-VM 3-3 Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. When installed to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. QFE Update...not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for configuring the chipset components. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Intel(R) PRO/...
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...2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 ...16 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 USB Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-21 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-23 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-24 2.5 Power menu 2-26 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-26 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume...
...2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 ...16 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-17 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 USB Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-21 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-23 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-24 2.5 Power menu 2-26 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-26 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume...
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...). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations...
...). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations...
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USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure the USB support. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the settings for the ... Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] Enables USB host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-19 USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...
USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure the USB support. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the settings for the ... Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] Enables USB host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-19 USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...
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...ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Advanced Chipset...Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended ...
...ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Advanced Chipset...Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended ...
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...] ~ [15 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [8] Sets the DRAM Burst Length. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to use as primary boot device. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by the internal graphics device.
...] ~ [15 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [8] Sets the DRAM Burst Length. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to use as primary boot device. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by the internal graphics device.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Azalia Controller Onboard LAN LAN Boot ROM ITE8211 Controller Detecting Device Time [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Azalia Controller Onboard LAN LAN Boot ROM ITE8211 Controller Detecting Device Time [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel ...
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...Adapters Driver Installs the Intel® PRO/100 and PRO/1000 Adapters Driver. ASUS P5GD1-VM 3-3 Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available ...device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers...
...Adapters Driver Installs the Intel® PRO/100 and PRO/1000 Adapters Driver. ASUS P5GD1-VM 3-3 Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available ...device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers...