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...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...the product is authorized in any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...the product is authorized in any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
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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...
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...
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P5GD2-X specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® PCG 04B/04A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory ... Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program ASUS AI NET2 Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage adjustable Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz...
P5GD2-X specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® PCG 04B/04A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory ... Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program ASUS AI NET2 Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage adjustable Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz...
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P5GD2-X specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5GD2-X specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... systems and access larger amounts of 533/400 MHz to 533MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for graphics card. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 The SATA specification allows for thinner, more efficient computing. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to 8.6 GB/s. Intel®...support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of system memory for faster and more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O Controller Hub (ICH6). PCI Express features ...
... systems and access larger amounts of 533/400 MHz to 533MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for graphics card. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 The SATA specification allows for thinner, more efficient computing. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to 8.6 GB/s. Intel®...support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of system memory for faster and more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O Controller Hub (ICH6). PCI Express features ...
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...is a technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging 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 monitored by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the ... minute (RPM) is the C-Media CMI9880L 7.1-channel audio CODEC. 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. With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces,...
...is a technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging 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 monitored by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the ... minute (RPM) is the C-Media CMI9880L 7.1-channel audio CODEC. 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. With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces,...
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1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 ... the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 ... the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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...12 V power plug; Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 350 W. The PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following ...(x 2) SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive • You must install a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V GND +12V DC P5GD2-X ® GND +12V DC P5GD2-X ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts ...
...12 V power plug; Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 350 W. The PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following ...(x 2) SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive • You must install a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V GND +12V DC P5GD2-X ® GND +12V DC P5GD2-X ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts ...
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... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. 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... are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. 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... are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner ...Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2-X 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in...
...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner ...Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2-X 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or ... the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or ... the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time...
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... 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GD2-X 2-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This...
... 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GD2-X 2-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This...
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...or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Select an item then press to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for use of ...[Yes] [No] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-27 Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for the Advanced...
...or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Select an item then press to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for use of ...[Yes] [No] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-27 Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for the Advanced...
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... turns the system power on. Resume On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [... d. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-29 After you to use the PS/2 mouse to set a password, this item to turn on while the computer is in Soft-off and then...
... turns the system power on. Resume On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [... d. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-29 After you to use the PS/2 mouse to set a password, this item to turn on while the computer is in Soft-off and then...
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... is not connected to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GD2-X 2-31 APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [X.XXXV] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to...
... is not connected to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GD2-X 2-31 APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [X.XXXV] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to...