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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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...• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical ... correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
...• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical ... correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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... BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the standard...
... BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the standard...
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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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..., making it , check the items 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 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...
..., making it , check the items 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 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...
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...2-7 for graphics card. The Intel® 915P MCH platform is fully compatible with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is compliant to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 533MHz, and PCI ...Express x16-lane port for details. See page 2-26. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth ...
...2-7 for graphics card. The Intel® 915P MCH platform is fully compatible with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is compliant to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 533MHz, and PCI ...Express x16-lane port for details. See page 2-26. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth ...
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...the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multi-RAID functionality that supports for up the PCI bus. See pages 2-25 and 5-23 for details. PCI... Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of ...-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS P5GD2 1-3
...the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multi-RAID functionality that supports for up the PCI bus. See pages 2-25 and 5-23 for details. PCI... Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of ...-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS P5GD2 1-3
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...and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for critical components. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for details. 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 section "4.5.5 Hardware ..." on the rear panel and at midboard. See page 2-23 and 2-28 for timely failure detection. 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
...and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for critical components. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for details. 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 section "4.5.5 Hardware ..." on the rear panel and at midboard. See page 2-23 and 2-28 for timely failure detection. 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
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...operation. See page 4-20 for details. See pages 4-22 and 5-11 for details. 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. With ...a specially designed PCB under the motherboard CPU socket, Stack Cool effectively lowers the system temperature by large capacitors and motherboard components. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS P5GD2 1-5
...operation. See page 4-20 for details. See pages 4-22 and 5-11 for details. 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. With ...a specially designed PCB under the motherboard CPU socket, Stack Cool effectively lowers the system temperature by large capacitors and motherboard components. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS P5GD2 1-5
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... 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to configure easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. Native DDR2-600 support...
... 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to configure easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. Native DDR2-600 support...
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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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...or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5GD2 R P5GD2 Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD2 2-1 This is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard ...LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any ...
...or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5GD2 R P5GD2 Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD2 2-1 This is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard ...LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any ...
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...motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. 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 it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with...
...motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. 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 it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with...
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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. 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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... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5GD2 2-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5GD2 2-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
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B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. ...motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. 6. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). ASUS P5GD2...
B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. ...motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. 6. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). ASUS P5GD2...