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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 removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 2.5 Expansion slots...
... may cause you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 2.5 Expansion slots...
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...shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - -- - shared shared - 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 ... H -- 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. shared shared -- shared shared shared shared shared shared - - - -...
...shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - -- - shared shared - 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 ... H -- 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. shared shared -- shared shared shared shared shared shared - - - -...
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... the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you want to configure the item. 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 internally optimize the order of commands.
... the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you want to configure the item. 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 internally optimize the order of commands.
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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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...an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. ASUS P5GD2 5-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the A S S E T U P . The ...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...
...an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. ASUS P5GD2 5-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the A S S E T U P . The ...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...
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... install the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. C-MEDIA CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. When installed to activate the devices. Refer to the online help or readme...
... install the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. C-MEDIA CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. When installed to activate the devices. Refer to the online help or readme...
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... Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS P5GD2 5-3 See page 5-11 for the ITE8212F RAID configuration. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...
... Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS P5GD2 5-3 See page 5-11 for the ITE8212F RAID configuration. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...
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...174; environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that destroys data. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to your computer from viruses that allows you to overclock the... CPU speed in Portable Document Format (PDF). Anti-virus application The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to the...
...174; environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that destroys data. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to your computer from viruses that allows you to overclock the... CPU speed in Portable Document Format (PDF). Anti-virus application The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to the...
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... the output mode status. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 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. Tabs Audio System Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting A u d i o S y s t e ...Audio Configuration interface has five tabs: Main Setting, Mixer, Effect, Device Setting, and Information. Refer to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu." Launching the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility Launch the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility by double clicking the ...
... the output mode status. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 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. Tabs Audio System Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting A u d i o S y s t e ...Audio Configuration interface has five tabs: Main Setting, Mixer, Effect, Device Setting, and Information. Refer to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu." Launching the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility Launch the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility by double clicking the ...
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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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...configurations. Refer to create a virtual RAID 0 and RAID 1 sets. For more information on each hard disk drive to section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Use of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Two hard disks perform the same work as ...rate, double that are not yet configured as a RAID set. If one drive to read and write data in the other RAID performance benefits. ASUS P5GD2 5-17 The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second...
...configurations. Refer to create a virtual RAID 0 and RAID 1 sets. For more information on each hard disk drive to section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Use of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Two hard disks perform the same work as ...rate, double that are not yet configured as a RAID set. If one drive to read and write data in the other RAID performance benefits. ASUS P5GD2 5-17 The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to a second...
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...driver: 1. ASUS P5GD2 5-29 Or Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. • Go to \ D r i v e r s \ I T E 8 2 1 2 D r i v e r to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu" for details. 4. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver...infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete process. 6. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in...
...driver: 1. ASUS P5GD2 5-29 Or Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. • Go to \ D r i v e r s \ I T E 8 2 1 2 D r i v e r to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu" for details. 4. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver...infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete process. 6. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in...