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...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8...
...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8...
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... the bottom-left (B) until it to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load plate with your thumb and...
... the bottom-left (B) until it to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load plate with your thumb and...
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... any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.... CPUs in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GD2 2-9 To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to prevent bending the connectors on this motherboard: 1. Reboot the computer. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux ...
... any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.... CPUs in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GD2 2-9 To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to prevent bending the connectors on this motherboard: 1. Reboot the computer. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux ...
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...Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® 2000/XP. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 when using the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. Refer to...connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. R P5GD2 SATA connectors P5GD2 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 ...
...Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® 2000/XP. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 when using the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. Refer to...connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. R P5GD2 SATA connectors P5GD2 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 ...
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... f f C o m p u t e r . 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. Make ... . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the ...
... f f C o m p u t e r . 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. Make ... . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the ...
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... one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5GD2 4-1 b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. e. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. c. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the...
... one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5GD2 4-1 b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. e. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. c. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the...
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...to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the... actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB...
...to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the... actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB...
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... 4: BIOS setup This utility is copied to your system. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. X X . 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
... 4: BIOS setup This utility is copied to your system. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. X X . 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS P5GD2 4-9 N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Click N e x t.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS P5GD2 4-9 N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Click N e x t.
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... that you wish to complete the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the...
... that you wish to complete the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the...
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..., Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2 4-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority... 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Advanced Chipset settings ...
..., Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2 4-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority... 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Advanced Chipset settings ...
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... options are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e and its submenu items appear only when the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to Standard IDE. ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Enables or disables the ALPE and ASP. ASUS P5GD2 4-17 Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced...
... options are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e and its submenu items appear only when the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to Standard IDE. ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Enables or disables the ALPE and ASP. ASUS P5GD2 4-17 Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced...
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... discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save changes and exit. 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow... be used for a confirmation before exiting. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. ASUS P5GD2 4-41 When you select this option, a confirmation appears.
... discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save changes and exit. 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow... be used for a confirmation before exiting. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. ASUS P5GD2 4-41 When you select this option, a confirmation appears.
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Select Y e s to the non-volatile RAM. 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup When you select this option or if you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears.
Select Y e s to the non-volatile RAM. 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup When you select this option or if you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears.
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...t o r u n is enabled in 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 updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the ...Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS P5GD2 5-1 Double-click the A S S E T U P . E X E to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are...
...t o r u n is enabled in 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 updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the ...Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS P5GD2 5-1 Double-click the A S S E T U P . E X E to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are...
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Install the necessary drivers to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support QFE Update Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the USB 1.1/2.0 ...
Install the necessary drivers to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support QFE Update Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the USB 1.1/2.0 ...
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...support ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer from viruses that destroys data. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. AI ...Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can connect to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to overclock the CPU ...
...support ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer from viruses that destroys data. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. AI ...Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can connect to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to overclock the CPU ...
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... can create your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the ASUS website. To launch the ASUS MyLogo™: 1. ASUS P5GD2 5-9 Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. View the online...
... can create your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the ASUS website. To launch the ASUS MyLogo™: 1. ASUS P5GD2 5-9 Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. View the online...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9.
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... problems of up to display the screen below. 3. Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 100 meters at one meter accuracy. Click V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > A l l P r o g r a m s > M a r v e l l > V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t ...Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The R u n button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS P5GD2...
... problems of up to display the screen below. 3. Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 100 meters at one meter accuracy. Click V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > A l l P r o g r a m s > M a r v e l l > V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t ...Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The R u n button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS P5GD2...