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... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by ...
... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by ...
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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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...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-22 for details. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 See Appendix for details. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating ...processor in packets. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with existing PCI specifications. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more efficient computing. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates ...
...meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-22 for details. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 See Appendix for details. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating ...processor in packets. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with existing PCI specifications. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more efficient computing. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates ...
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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 the C-Media CMI9880L 7.1-channel audio CODEC. The CMI9880L CODEC comes with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from...
... 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 the C-Media CMI9880L 7.1-channel audio CODEC. The CMI9880L CODEC comes with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from...
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... 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI...
... 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI...
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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 ...not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W is inadequate. 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 +3...
...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 ...not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W is inadequate. 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 +3...
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..., then install the module to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. P5GD2-X USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7...is for USB 2.0 ports. 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 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to a slot opening...
..., then install the module to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. P5GD2-X USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7...is for USB 2.0 ports. 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 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to a slot opening...
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... Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-... you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2-X 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [...item. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
... Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-... you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2-X 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [...item. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
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... the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-15 Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence...
... the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-15 Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence...
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Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. AMIBIOS ... Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 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
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. AMIBIOS ... Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 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
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...[No] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select an item then press to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI...) 2.0 specifications. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-27 When...
...[No] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select an item then press to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI...) 2.0 specifications. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-27 When...
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... appears only when the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is set to set to turn on the system through a PCI device. After you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on. Power On By... that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Turning an external modem off and then back on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-29
... appears only when the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is set to set to turn on the system through a PCI device. After you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on. Power On By... that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Turning an external modem off and then back on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-29
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... item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select an item then press to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GD2-X 2-31 The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. If the fan is Enabled...
... item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select an item then press to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GD2-X 2-31 The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. If the fan is Enabled...