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... audio ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Serial port connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x Game/MIDI port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications...
... audio ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Serial port connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x Game/MIDI port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications...
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... the PCI bus. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces to an AC-3 decoder for details. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-3 PCI Express features point-to produce crystal-clear digital audio. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for four Serial ATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. SATA RAID solution The Intel® ICH6R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration...
... the PCI bus. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces to an AC-3 decoder for details. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-3 PCI Express features point-to produce crystal-clear digital audio. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for four Serial ATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. SATA RAID solution The Intel® ICH6R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration...
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Enabling Hyper Path 2 on systems with customizable boot logos. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. See page 4-2 for details. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-5 See page 4-26 for details. This protection eliminates the need to your system with Intel® PAT improves memory performance without affecting system stability. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows...
Enabling Hyper Path 2 on systems with customizable boot logos. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. See page 4-2 for details. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-5 See page 4-26 for details. This protection eliminates the need to your system with Intel® PAT improves memory performance without affecting system stability. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows...
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... already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector...
... already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector...
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2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-23 The...
2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-23 The...
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... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-27 R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( g r a y ) . This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5 . This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 6 . L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status OFF GREEN BLINKING Description No link Linked Acting SPEED LED Status OFF...
... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-27 R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( g r a y ) . This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5 . This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 6 . L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status OFF GREEN BLINKING Description No link Linked Acting SPEED LED Status OFF...
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... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to P5GDCP.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup R O M. 2. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not...
... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to P5GDCP.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup R O M. 2. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not...
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... system boot failure! 4. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-7 This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this motherboard...
... system boot failure! 4. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-7 This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this motherboard...
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... IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA SMART Monitoring : Hard Disk : ST320413A : 20.0GB : Supported : 16 Sectors :4 : MultiWord DMA-2 : Ultra DMA-5 : Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode...
... IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA SMART Monitoring : Hard Disk : ST320413A : 20.0GB : Supported : 16 Sectors :4 : MultiWord DMA-2 : Ultra DMA-5 : Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode...
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... for the IDE devices installed in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) or RAID mode the SATA controller is forced to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-15 Select...
... for the IDE devices installed in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) or RAID mode the SATA controller is forced to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-15 Select...
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... 4: BIOS setup In this setting, you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f you did not install any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S A T A. Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Stagger Spinup Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the stagger spinup support. Enhanced Mode Support On [SATA mode] The default setting SATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... 4: BIOS setup In this setting, you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f you did not install any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S A T A. Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Stagger Spinup Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the stagger spinup support. Enhanced Mode Support On [SATA mode] The default setting SATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-23 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is set the USB 2.0 controller mode to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). NOTE: If an invalid ratio is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configure advanced CPU Settings Manufacturer : Intel Brand String : Genuine Intel (R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency : 2800 MHz FSB Speed : 800...
ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-23 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is set the USB 2.0 controller mode to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). NOTE: If an invalid ratio is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configure advanced CPU Settings Manufacturer : Intel Brand String : Genuine Intel (R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency : 2800 MHz FSB Speed : 800...
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...Refer to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. You can only adjust the R a t i o C M O S and the V I D C M O S setting if you to enable or disable the processor Hyper...
...Refer to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. You can only adjust the R a t i o C M O S and the V I D C M O S setting if you to enable or disable the processor Hyper...
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...Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM write recovery time. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 2 Graphic Adapter Priority PEG Buffer Length PEG Link Mode Link Latency PEG Root Control Slot Power [Enabled] [Auto] [PCI Express/PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Enable or disable DRAM timing. Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to change the advanced chipset settings. 4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set...
...Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM write recovery time. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 2 Graphic Adapter Priority PEG Buffer Length PEG Link Mode Link Latency PEG Root Control Slot Power [Enabled] [Auto] [PCI Express/PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Enable or disable DRAM timing. Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to change the advanced chipset settings. 4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set...
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... Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [AC97] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Game/MIDI Port [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Disabled] Enable or disable the Azalia controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial...
... Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [AC97] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Game/MIDI Port [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Disabled] Enable or disable the Azalia controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial...
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... [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-31 When set to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1 (POS) only] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options...
... [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-31 When set to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1 (POS) only] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options...
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... AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Go into either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering...
... AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Go into either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering...
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... box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . again to display the configuration options. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set a Supervisor Password: 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . again to display the configuration options. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set a Supervisor Password: 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • 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. E X E to change...
... versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • 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. E X E to change...
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... a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in the optical drive. 2. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you are installing a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow screen instructions to the selected hard disk drive. Install an operating system to complete the process. 5. Place the motherboard support CD in a RAID set. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate...
... a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in the optical drive. 2. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you are installing a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow screen instructions to the selected hard disk drive. Install an operating system to complete the process. 5. Place the motherboard support CD in a RAID set. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate...