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... Priority 4-36 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 v
... Priority 4-36 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 v
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Contents 5.4 Software information 5-9 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.4.2 AI NET 2 5-11 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-11 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-12 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-18 5.5.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-19 5.5.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-23 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 vi
Contents 5.4 Software information 5-9 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.4.2 AI NET 2 5-11 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-11 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-12 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-18 5.5.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-19 5.5.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-23 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 vi
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P5GD2 specifications summary USB Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port... (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 software (OEM version) (continued on the next page) xii
P5GD2 specifications summary USB Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port... (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 software (OEM version) (continued on the next page) xii
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... may cause you may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on the...
... may cause you may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on the...
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... shared -- shared - -- shared - -- -- -- shared - - - - - shared shared - shared shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5GD2 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15...
... shared -- shared - -- shared - -- -- -- shared - - - - - shared shared - shared shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5GD2 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15...
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...] [S-ATA] [35] Configure SATA As [Standard IDE] Sets the Serial ATA configuration. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to configure the item. Configuration options: [Standard IDE...
...] [S-ATA] [35] Configure SATA As [Standard IDE] Sets the Serial ATA configuration. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to configure the item. Configuration options: [Standard IDE...
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Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.4 Software information 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 ASUS P5GD2
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.4 Software information 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 ASUS P5GD2
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...drive. ASUS P5GD2 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the drivers for... better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup...
...drive. ASUS P5GD2 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the drivers for... better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup...
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...data transfer rates. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Install this driver provides the method for details. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver that came with the utility for configuring the chipset components....INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. C-MEDIA CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires ...
...data transfer rates. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Install this driver provides the method for details. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver that came with the utility for configuring the chipset components....INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. C-MEDIA CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires ...
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... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS P5GD2 5-3 Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) application. Make ITE8212 Driver Disk Allows you to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you to...
... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS P5GD2 5-3 Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) application. Make ITE8212 Driver Disk Allows you to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you to...
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... Booster application allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer from viruses that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to overclock the CPU speed in ...Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to the ASUS website. Anti-virus application The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer screen by installing the...
... Booster application allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer from viruses that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to overclock the CPU speed in ...Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to the ASUS website. Anti-virus application The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer screen by installing the...
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...on the Windows® taskbar. Main Setting The M a i n S e t t i n g tab allows you install the C-Media CMI9880 audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD. The number of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration The C-Media 3D Audio ... set up of speakers configured in the system determines the output mode status. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu." This section displays the output mode status, the real-time audio playback spectrum, and the digital I/O status. Tabs Audio ...
...on the Windows® taskbar. Main Setting The M a i n S e t t i n g tab allows you install the C-Media CMI9880 audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD. The number of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration The C-Media 3D Audio ... set up of speakers configured in the system determines the output mode status. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu." This section displays the output mode status, the real-time audio playback spectrum, and the digital I/O status. Tabs Audio ...
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Information The I n f o r m a t i o n tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information. ASUS P5GD2 5-15 Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording devices.
Information The I n f o r m a t i o n tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information. ASUS P5GD2 5-15 Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording devices.
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... drives as a single disk on the Intel® Matrix Storage technology, visit http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/ If you to section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for J u s t a B u n c h o f D i s k s and refers to create a RAID 0 and a RAID 1 set using separate disks ... you install an operating system to the surviving drive as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard...partition size without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. ASUS P5GD2 5-17
... drives as a single disk on the Intel® Matrix Storage technology, visit http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/ If you to section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for J u s t a B u n c h o f D i s k s and refers to create a RAID 0 and a RAID 1 set using separate disks ... you install an operating system to the surviving drive as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard...partition size without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. ASUS P5GD2 5-17
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... to complete the installation. During the OS installation, the system prompts you want to create: • Click M a k e I T E 8 2 1 2 D r i v e r to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ASUS P5GD2 5-29 To create a RAID driver disk: 1. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to create an ITE® 8212F RAID...
... to complete the installation. During the OS installation, the system prompts you want to create: • Click M a k e I T E 8 2 1 2 D r i v e r to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ASUS P5GD2 5-29 To create a RAID driver disk: 1. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to create an ITE® 8212F RAID...