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...find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5GD2 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout Contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installling the CPU...
...find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5GD2 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout Contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installling the CPU...
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... read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. viii If you add a device. • Before connecting ...or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing...
... read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. viii If you add a device. • Before connecting ...or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing...
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..., such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the...
..., such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GD2 motherboard! ASUS P5GD2 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below.... 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD2 motherboard I/O modules Serial port module (COM port) USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module Cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables...
... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GD2 motherboard! ASUS P5GD2 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below.... 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD2 motherboard I/O modules Serial port module (COM port) USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module Cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables...
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...Controller Hub (ICH6). Intel® 915P The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for graphics card. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6R. The SATA specification allows for the Intel...; Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for thinner, ...
...Controller Hub (ICH6). Intel® 915P The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for graphics card. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6R. The SATA specification allows for the Intel...; Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for thinner, ...
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..., impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows you to four IDE hard disk drives. PCI Express features...ICH6R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC. ASUS P5GD2 1-3 This high speed interface is fully-compliant with existing PCI specifications. See page 5-16. If you can connect your computer's digital...
..., impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows you to four IDE hard disk drives. PCI Express features...ICH6R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC. ASUS P5GD2 1-3 This high speed interface is fully-compliant with existing PCI specifications. See page 5-16. If you can connect your computer's digital...
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...of current for details. See section "4.5.5 Hardware Monitor" on the rear panel and at midboard. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF In/Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on page 4-34. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF ...technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system 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. See page ...
...of current for details. See section "4.5.5 Hardware Monitor" on the rear panel and at midboard. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF In/Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on page 4-34. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF ...technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system 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. See page ...
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...5-11 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. By placing a specially designed PCB under the motherboard CPU socket, Stack Cool ...effectively lowers the system temperature by large capacitors and motherboard components. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. ASUS P5GD2...
...5-11 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. By placing a specially designed PCB under the motherboard CPU socket, Stack Cool ...effectively lowers the system temperature by large capacitors and motherboard components. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. ASUS P5GD2...
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... a replacement ROM chip. See page 5-12 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of your choice from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot...restore the original BIOS data from the available options. Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to configure easier and faster. See details on page 4-5. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of...
... a replacement ROM chip. See page 5-12 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of your choice from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot...restore the original BIOS data from the available options. Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to configure easier and faster. See details on page 4-5. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5GD2
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5GD2
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...ASUS P5GD2 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard... a safely grounded object or to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before...
...ASUS P5GD2 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard... a safely grounded object or to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before...
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...side towards the rear of the chassis R P5GD2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the correct ...Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or...
...side towards the rear of the chassis R P5GD2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the correct ...Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or...
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Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed under the motherboard CPU socket to the motherboard. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to conduct heat away from motherboard components. Motherboard holes (for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins) ASUS P5GD2 2-3
Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed under the motherboard CPU socket to the motherboard. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to conduct heat away from motherboard components. Motherboard holes (for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins) ASUS P5GD2 2-3
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30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) MS1 KBPWR1 CHA_FAN2 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Intel FWH 4Mbit Super I/O PARALLEL PORT KB1 FLOPPY1 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5GD2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) SPDIF_O USBPW34...
30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) MS1 KBPWR1 CHA_FAN2 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Intel FWH 4Mbit Super I/O PARALLEL PORT KB1 FLOPPY1 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5GD2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) SPDIF_O USBPW34...
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... the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5GD2 2-7 If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed... Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 ...
... the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5GD2 2-7 If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed... Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 ...
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... that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). ASUS P5GD2 2-9 Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading...
... that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). ASUS P5GD2 2-9 Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading...