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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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... motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed 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...800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Before you for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
... motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed 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...800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Before you for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
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...; EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. See Appendix for details. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 The SATA specification allows for graphics card. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to the Direct Media Interface (DMI) and supports the...
...; EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. See Appendix for details. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 The SATA specification allows for graphics card. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to the Direct Media Interface (DMI) and supports the...
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...the system loading to ensure superior system performance. See page 2-21 for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data...memory. See page 2-30 for details. See page 2-33. This protection eliminates the need to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS P5GD2-X 1-5 ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to buy a replacement ROM chip. AI NET 2 ...
...the system loading to ensure superior system performance. See page 2-21 for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data...memory. See page 2-30 for details. See page 2-33. This protection eliminates the need to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS P5GD2-X 1-5 ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to buy a replacement ROM chip. AI NET 2 ...
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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 image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the ...
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 image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the ...
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...comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the ... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Contact your left. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 ...
...comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the ... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Contact your left. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 ...
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ASUS P5GD2-X 1-11 Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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!
ASUS P5GD2-X 1-11 Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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!
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CPU_FAN P5GD2-X GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5GD2-X CPU Fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-13 2.
CPU_FAN P5GD2-X GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5GD2-X CPU Fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-13 2.
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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. Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-15
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... yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-17 C - DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB...
... yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-17 C - DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB...
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... to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-19 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction.
... to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-19 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction.
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... - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - ASUS P5GD2-X 1-21 shared shared shared - shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do...
... - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - ASUS P5GD2-X 1-21 shared shared shared - shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do...
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Re-install the battery. 5. 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 overclocking, .... Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system...
Re-install the battery. 5. 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 overclocking, .... Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system...
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3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you wish to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if 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 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 wake up feature.
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you wish to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if 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 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 wake up feature.
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... Speaker Out - This port is removed to PIN 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 0 . P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P5GD2-X 1-27 Refer to the signal connector at the back of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front...
... Speaker Out - This port is removed to PIN 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 0 . P5GD2-X ® P5GD2-X Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P5GD2-X 1-27 Refer to the signal connector at the back of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front...
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... the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 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 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4 . Connect...
... the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 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 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4 . Connect...
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...the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-31 6 . Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification ...that connects to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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 ....
...the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5GD2-X 1-31 6 . Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification ...that connects to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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 ....
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...at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5GD2-X +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V 1-33 10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately. P5GD2-X ® +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN P5GD2-X Game connector GAME The GAME/MIDI ...port module is for a GAME/MIDI port. P5GD2-X COM1 ® PIN 1 P5GD2-X COM port connectors The Serial (COM1) port module is for...
...at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5GD2-X +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V 1-33 10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately. P5GD2-X ® +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN P5GD2-X Game connector GAME The GAME/MIDI ...port module is for a GAME/MIDI port. P5GD2-X COM1 ® PIN 1 P5GD2-X COM port connectors The Serial (COM1) port module is for...
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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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... utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during POST to continue. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GD2X.ROM. Floppy found !" error... the floppy disk. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. A "P5GD2X.ROM not found ! ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 d. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. error message appears if there is not found in the drive. Rebooting. •...
... utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during POST to continue. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GD2X.ROM. Floppy found !" error... the floppy disk. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. A "P5GD2X.ROM not found ! ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 d. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. error message appears if there is not found in the drive. Rebooting. •...