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... the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5GD2 1-1 1.1 Welcome! 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 1 x Serial ATA power...
... the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5GD2 1-1 1.1 Welcome! 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 1 x Serial ATA power...
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... specifications. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS P5GD2 1-3 See pages 2-25 and 5-23 for four SATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. This high speed interface is the C-Media CMI9880...
... specifications. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS P5GD2 1-3 See pages 2-25 and 5-23 for four SATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. This high speed interface is the C-Media CMI9880...
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..., 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 BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts.... stable system performance, longer component life, and more silent operation. See pages 4-22 and 5-11 for details. ASUS P5GD2 1-5 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool is an ideal thermal solution that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only ...
..., 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 BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts.... stable system performance, longer component life, and more silent operation. See pages 4-22 and 5-11 for details. ASUS P5GD2 1-5 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool is an ideal thermal solution that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only ...
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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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... with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . P5GD2 R P5GD2 Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD2 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
... with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . P5GD2 R P5GD2 Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD2 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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Motherboard holes (for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins) ASUS P5GD2 2-3 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. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC. Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed under the motherboard CPU socket to the motherboard.
Motherboard holes (for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins) ASUS P5GD2 2-3 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. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC. Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed under the motherboard CPU socket to the motherboard.
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... Slots 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 14. PS/2 mouse port (green) Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS P5GD2 2-5 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Page 2-19 2-20 2-21 Rear panel connectors 1. Side Speaker Out port (black) 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. USB Device wake-up (3-pin...
... Slots 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 14. PS/2 mouse port (green) Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS P5GD2 2-5 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Page 2-19 2-20 2-21 Rear panel connectors 1. Side Speaker Out port (black) 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. USB Device wake-up (3-pin...
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...socket and the socket pins are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS P5GD2 2-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5GD2 R P5GD2 Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards...left. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product ...
...socket and the socket pins are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS P5GD2 2-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5GD2 R P5GD2 Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards...left. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product ...
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..., use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GD2 2-9 To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to Enabled. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and...
..., use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GD2 2-9 To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to Enabled. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 3. Push each of the pins downward to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS P5GD2 2-11 Rotate the push-pins clockwise to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN1 R P5GD2 CPU Fan connector Do not forget to lock. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. P5GD2 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 4.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 3. Push each of the pins downward to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS P5GD2 2-11 Rotate the push-pins clockwise to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN1 R P5GD2 CPU Fan connector Do not forget to lock. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. P5GD2 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 4.
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...-E DS E5108AB-5C-E ••• ELPIDA EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E DS E5108AB-5C-E ••• Geil GX2 1GB4200DC SS Heat-Sink Package ••• S i d e ( s ) : S S - ASUS P5GD2 2-13
...-E DS E5108AB-5C-E ••• ELPIDA EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E DS E5108AB-5C-E ••• Geil GX2 1GB4200DC SS Heat-Sink Package ••• S i d e ( s ) : S S - ASUS P5GD2 2-13
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... only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5GD2 2-15 The DIMM might get 1 damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2...
... only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5GD2 2-15 The DIMM might get 1 damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2...
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5GD2 2-17 shared - -- - shared - - - - - shared shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do ...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5GD2 2-17 shared - -- - shared - - - - - shared shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do ...
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P5GD2 R P5GD2 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, ... the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5GD2 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power...
P5GD2 R P5GD2 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, ... the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5GD2 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. KBPWR1 12 23 P5GD2 +5V +5VSB (Default) R P5GD2 Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GD2 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. KBPWR1 12 23 P5GD2 +5V +5VSB (Default) R P5GD2 Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GD2 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3.
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... • Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer 9 . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1 3 . ASUS P5GD2 2-23 U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port is for a PS/2 mouse...
... • Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer 9 . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1 3 . ASUS P5GD2 2-23 U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port is for a PS/2 mouse...
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.../data hard disk drives or optical drives. If you set using Ultra ATA hard disks, make sure that you intend to IDE mode by default. ASUS P5GD2 2-25 In IDE mode, you have connected the Ultra ATA signal cable and installed Ultra ATA 133/100/66 hard disk drives. • The ... of ATAPI devices connected to four IDE hard disk drives that you can be configured as a disk array through the onboard IDE RAID controller. R P5GD2 RAID connectors P5GD2 SEC_RAID1 PIN 1 PRI_RAID1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on how to set up to the IDE RAID connectors. • The ...
.../data hard disk drives or optical drives. If you set using Ultra ATA hard disks, make sure that you intend to IDE mode by default. ASUS P5GD2 2-25 In IDE mode, you have connected the Ultra ATA signal cable and installed Ultra ATA 133/100/66 hard disk drives. • The ... of ATAPI devices connected to four IDE hard disk drives that you can be configured as a disk array through the onboard IDE RAID controller. R P5GD2 RAID connectors P5GD2 SEC_RAID1 PIN 1 PRI_RAID1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on how to set up to the IDE RAID connectors. • The ...
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... (CPU_FAN1) and Chassis Fan 1 (CHA_FAN1) connectors only. CPU_FAN1 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GD2 R P5GD2 Fan connectors PWR_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND ASUS P5GD2 2-27 These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan...
... (CPU_FAN1) and Chassis Fan 1 (CHA_FAN1) connectors only. CPU_FAN1 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GD2 R P5GD2 Fan connectors PWR_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND ASUS P5GD2 2-27 These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan...
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... power supply plugs are for a fully-configured system. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ATX12V1 GND +12V DC P5GD2 R GND +12V DC P5GD2 ATX power connectors EATXPWR1 +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts...
... power supply plugs are for a fully-configured system. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ATX12V1 GND +12V DC P5GD2 R GND +12V DC P5GD2 ATX power connectors EATXPWR1 +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts...
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... SENSE_SEND MICPWR +5VA SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R Line out_R BLINE_OUT_R PRESENCE# PORT1 R NC GND PORT1 L Line out_L BLINE_OUT_L P5GD2 Front panel connector • Use a chassis that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC '97 audio standard. ASUS P5GD2 2-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event...
... SENSE_SEND MICPWR +5VA SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R Line out_R BLINE_OUT_R PRESENCE# PORT1 R NC GND PORT1 L Line out_L BLINE_OUT_L P5GD2 Front panel connector • Use a chassis that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC '97 audio standard. ASUS P5GD2 2-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event...