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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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The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® P5GD2-X motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the ..., making it , check the items in your 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...
The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® P5GD2-X motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the ..., making it , check the items in your 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...
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...; EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 Intel® 915P The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in packets.
...; EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 Intel® 915P The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in packets.
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...system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. See page 2-33. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Ethernet...(RJ-45) port(s). See page 2-21 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to ... and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See details on page 2-6. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data... for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support...
...system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. See page 2-33. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Ethernet...(RJ-45) port(s). See page 2-21 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to ... and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See details on page 2-6. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data... for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support...
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... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5GD2-X ® ASUS P5GD2-X 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard...
... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5GD2-X ® ASUS P5GD2-X 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard...
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ASUS P5GD2-X 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes ...4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the ... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your retailer immediately...
ASUS P5GD2-X 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes ...4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the ... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your retailer immediately...
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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. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-11 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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! 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. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-11 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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! 6.
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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. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan 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. 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. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan 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. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-13 A A A B B B A 3.
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-15 Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-15 Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
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... the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-17 B - C - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 512MB...
... the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-17 B - C - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 512MB...
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... snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-19 To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...
... snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-19 To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...
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shared - - ASUS P5GD2-X 1-21 shared shared shared shared shared shared shared - - shared - -- shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" ...
shared - - ASUS P5GD2-X 1-21 shared shared shared shared shared shared shared - - shared - -- shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" ...
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ASUS P5GD2-X 1-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button ... battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...
ASUS P5GD2-X 1-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button ... battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...
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KBPWR 12 23 P5GD2-X +5V +5VSB (Default) ® P5GD2-X Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GD2-X 1-25 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
KBPWR 12 23 P5GD2-X +5V +5VSB (Default) ® P5GD2-X Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GD2-X 1-25 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
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... (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 0 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P5GD2-X 1-27 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Line In...
... (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 0 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P5GD2-X 1-27 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Line In...
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...~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND ASUS P5GD2-X 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the...
...~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND ASUS P5GD2-X 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the...
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...install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-31 P5GD2-X CD ® Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GD2-X CD audio connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. ...7 . Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6 . P5GD2-X USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 1 P5GD2-X USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to...
...install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-31 P5GD2-X CD ® Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GD2-X CD audio connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. ...7 . Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6 . P5GD2-X USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 1 P5GD2-X USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to...
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...for playing games, and MIDI devices for a serial (COM) port. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5GD2-X +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V 1-33 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot... the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5GD2-X COM1 ® PIN 1 P5GD2-X COM port connectors The Serial (COM1) port module is for playing or editing audio files. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)...
...for playing games, and MIDI devices for a serial (COM) port. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5GD2-X +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V 1-33 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot... the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5GD2-X COM1 ® PIN 1 P5GD2-X COM port connectors The Serial (COM1) port module is for playing or editing audio files. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)...
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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 P5GD2-X 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 P5GD2-X 2-1
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..., then restart the system. 3. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found !" ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P 5 G D 2 X . Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to P5GD2X.ROM. The...... 4. Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM". Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and ...
..., then restart the system. 3. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found !" ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P 5 G D 2 X . Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to P5GD2X.ROM. The...... 4. Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM". Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and ...