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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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...damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. 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... place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place ...
...damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. 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... place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place ...
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...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This... chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • ...
...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This... chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • ...
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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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...items is fully compatible with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 775-land package. See page 1-9 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: ... surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for buying an ASUS® P5GD2-X motherboard! The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD2-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power ...
...items is fully compatible with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 775-land package. See page 1-9 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: ... surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for buying an ASUS® P5GD2-X motherboard! The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD2-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power ...
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...to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. PCI Express features point-... 915P The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in packets. See page 1-16 for details. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® 915P MCH platform is...
...to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. PCI Express features point-... 915P The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in packets. See page 1-16 for details. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® 915P MCH platform is...
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... status of current 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 USB 1.1. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the... sensing to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. See...
... status of current 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 USB 1.1. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the... sensing to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. See...
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...the CPU and the system memory. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-5 With this utility, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU... to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 1-16 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are...
...the CPU and the system memory. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-5 With this utility, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU... to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 1-16 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are...
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... unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This...
... unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This...
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... into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GD2-X ® ASUS P5GD2-X 1-7 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it .
... into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GD2-X ® ASUS P5GD2-X 1-7 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it .
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... shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in this section do not match the CPU documentation...
... shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in this section do not match the CPU documentation...
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6. 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! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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
6. 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! DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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
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...sure that 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 ... Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove ...
...sure that 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 ... Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove ...
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A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 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. 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. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-13
A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 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. 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. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-13
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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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-15 4. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-15 4. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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...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 prevent installation on the next page for details. •... modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 112 pin 112 pin P5GD2-X ® 128 pin 128 pin DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 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) ...
...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 prevent installation on the next page for details. •... modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 112 pin 112 pin P5GD2-X ® 128 pin 128 pin DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 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) ...
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... the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits... socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the...
... the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits... socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the...