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... 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 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-14 2.2.9 General help 2-14 2.3 Main...
... 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 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-14 2.2.9 General help 2-14 2.3 Main...
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... the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GD1-VM A 1-9 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then...
... the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GD1-VM A 1-9 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then...
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... 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 for... 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® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service...
... 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 for... 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® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service...
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... into the drive. W i n d o w s® X P e n v i r o n m e n t a. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Select C r e a t e a n M S - D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable...
... into the drive. W i n d o w s® X P e n v i r o n m e n t a. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Select C r e a t e a n M S - D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X . Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-9 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. X X. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file...
... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X . Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-9 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. X X. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file...
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N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t.
N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t.
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...complete the update process. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions ...The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-11...
...complete the update process. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions ...The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-11...
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... Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. To change the value of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. ...to malfunction. A configurable field is enclosed in below sections may cause system to configure the System time. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer ...
... Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. To change the value of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. ...to malfunction. A configurable field is enclosed in below sections may cause system to configure the System time. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer ...
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....0, MS DOS is used . Set to [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-17 Select an item then press if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items...
....0, MS DOS is used . Set to [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-17 Select an item then press if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items...
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... option, a confirmation appears. Select Y e s to save the changes that you want to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made to...Discard Changes Select this option only if you selected are finished making your changes before exiting. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to ...
... option, a confirmation appears. Select Y e s to save the changes that you want to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made to...Discard Changes Select this option only if you selected are finished making your changes before exiting. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to ...
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...8226; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD to run ...software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your OS...
...8226; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD to run ...software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your OS...
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The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ... and other software that the motherboard supports. Intel (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). USB...
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ... and other software that the motherboard supports. Intel (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). USB...
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.... • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Refer to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. You can download the latest BIOS file from the... ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To...
.... • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Refer to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. You can download the latest BIOS file from the... ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To...
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... the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5GD1-VM Click A p p l y, then click O K. 10. Click the Power button on the operating system. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency...
... the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5GD1-VM Click A p p l y, then click O K. 10. Click the Power button on the operating system. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency...
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... other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item...For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Restart the computer. A-4 Appendix: CPU features Power up the system and enter the BIOS...
... other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item...For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Restart the computer. A-4 Appendix: CPU features Power up the system and enter the BIOS...
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... 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 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-14 2.2.9 General help 2-14 2.3 Main...
... 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 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-14 2.2.9 General help 2-14 2.3 Main...
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Press the load lever with your thumb (a), then move it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to the left (b) until it to remove (B). To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box B should face you are installing a CPU. 3. B A Load plate ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-9 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2.
Press the load lever with your thumb (a), then move it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to the left (b) until it to remove (B). To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box B should face you are installing a CPU. 3. B A Load plate ASUS P5GD1-VM 1-9 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2.
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...Alignment key Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps...info/hyperthreading. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 is on the socket and damaging the CPU! If you are using any other operating systems, disable the...
...Alignment key Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps...info/hyperthreading. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 is on the socket and damaging the CPU! If you are using any other operating systems, disable the...
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... 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® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial...
... 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® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial...
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...X P e n v i r o n m e n t a. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. b. c. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ... format A:/S then press . Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. c. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. W i n d o w s® 2 0 0 0 e n v i r o n m e n t To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click S...
...X P e n v i r o n m e n t a. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. b. c. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ... format A:/S then press . Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. c. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. W i n d o w s® 2 0 0 0 e n v i r o n m e n t To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click S...