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...may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
...may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
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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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ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, ... (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® 915P MCH platform is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to 533MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane ...Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in packets. See the Appendix for details. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more efficient computing. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors...
ASUS P5GD2-X 1-3 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, ... (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® 915P MCH platform is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to 533MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane ...Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in packets. See the Appendix for details. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more efficient computing. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors...
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...and damage. The Winbond Super I /O to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that features jack detection to monitor the ...digital audio. USB 2.0 is fully-compliant 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 the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. This CODEC is backward compatible with Intel® High ...
...and damage. The Winbond Super I /O to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that features jack detection to monitor the ...digital audio. USB 2.0 is fully-compliant 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 the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. This CODEC is backward compatible with Intel® High ...
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... introduction 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 graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
... introduction 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 graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
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... for ATX power supply plugs. 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. 5 . The power supply plugs are for a fully-configured system.... use a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 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 ...
... for ATX power supply plugs. 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. 5 . The power supply plugs are for a fully-configured system.... use a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 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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... that supports up to the audio connector at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the optional USB/GAME module cable to any of the optical drive. The...separately. 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P5GD2-X ...
... that supports up to the audio connector at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the optional USB/GAME module cable to any of the optical drive. The...separately. 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P5GD2-X ...
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...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 Select Screen Select Item +- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the...then press to configure system time. To change the value of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing ...
...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 Select Screen Select Item +- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the...then press to configure system time. To change the value of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing ...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. There is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows ...] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Setting to display the IDE...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. There is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows ...] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Setting to display the IDE...
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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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... display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-27 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to enable or disable the ... you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be used for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options:...
... display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-27 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to enable or disable the ... you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be used for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options:...
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Thus, connection cannot be made on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you have set to turn on the +5VSB lead. After you to use ... the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is off mode. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the first try. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB...
Thus, connection cannot be made on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you have set to turn on the +5VSB lead. After you to use ... the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is off mode. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the first try. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB...
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This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is Enabled. Configuration options: [Ignored] [X.XXXV] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the CPU temperature threshold...;C] Allows you to change the system boot options. 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. Configuration options: [Ignored] [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware ...
This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is Enabled. Configuration options: [Ignored] [X.XXXV] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the CPU temperature threshold...;C] Allows you to change the system boot options. 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. Configuration options: [Ignored] [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware ...