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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5GD2-X specifications summary x 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5GD2-X specifications summary x 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12...
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...Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. vii Operation safety ...• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ...
...Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. vii Operation safety ...• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ...
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...includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Optional...the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how ...
...includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Optional...the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GD2-X 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GD2-X 1-1
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... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD2-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA cables 1 x 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and...
... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD2-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA cables 1 x 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and...
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...compliant to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. See page 1-22 for details. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with existing PCI specifications. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep... The Intel® 915P MCH platform is software compatible with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 533/400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up ...
...compliant to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. See page 1-22 for details. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with existing PCI specifications. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep... The Intel® 915P MCH platform is software compatible with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 533/400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up ...
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...of each jack, impedance sensing to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the midboard S/PDIF interface. See page 1-26 and 1-27 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product... introduction Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for critical components. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (...
...of each jack, impedance sensing to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the midboard S/PDIF interface. See page 1-26 and 1-27 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product... introduction Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for critical components. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (...
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...ASUS features Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to ensure superior system performance. See details on page 2-6. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5GD2...-X 1-5 During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the ...
...ASUS features Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to ensure superior system performance. See details on page 2-6. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5GD2...-X 1-5 During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the ...
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... P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard ...in any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or...
... P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard ...in any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or...
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... the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GD2-X ® ASUS P5GD2-X 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
... the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GD2-X ® ASUS P5GD2-X 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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... for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-9 If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel®...
... for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-9 If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel®...
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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! B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-11 6. 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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features.
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! B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-11 6. 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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features.
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... Product introduction If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • ...heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to...
... Product introduction If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • ...heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to...
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2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5GD2-X 1-13 A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. CPU_FAN P5GD2-X GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5GD2-X CPU Fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5GD2-X 1-13 A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. CPU_FAN P5GD2-X GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5GD2-X CPU Fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-15 When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-15 When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
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... DIMM_B2 P5GD2-X 240-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may detect less than 4 GB of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+DIMM_B1=DIMM_A2+DIMM_B2) • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are not supported in this motherboard. 1-..., DIMM modules with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Refer to the DDR2...
... DIMM_B2 P5GD2-X 240-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may detect less than 4 GB of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+DIMM_B1=DIMM_A2+DIMM_B2) • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are not supported in this motherboard. 1-..., DIMM modules with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Refer to the DDR2...
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Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-19 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the...
Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-19 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the...