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Contents 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 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 5-8 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-10 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-11 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-22 vi
Contents 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 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 5-8 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-10 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-11 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-22 vi
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x P5GDC Pro specifications summary Overclocking features Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents Form factor ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Booster Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages Stepless ...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 ...
x P5GDC Pro specifications summary Overclocking features Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents Form factor ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Booster Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages Stepless ...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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...bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to...for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...
...bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to...for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...
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... the card inoperable. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - used - - -- - shared - - -- - 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 - F G H - shared - - -- - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13...
... the card inoperable. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - used - - -- - shared - - -- - 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 - F G H - shared - - -- - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-22 ASUS P5GDC Pro
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-22 ASUS P5GDC Pro
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...ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-1 Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u 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 Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers... compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ...
...ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-1 Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u 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 Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers... compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ...
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... Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for details. Install the necessary drivers to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support See page 5-11 for the ...Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. When installed to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive...
... Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for details. Install the necessary drivers to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support See page 5-11 for the ...Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. When installed to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive...
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ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you ... operating system versions. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-3 The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for details. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that the...
ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you ... operating system versions. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-3 The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for details. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that the...
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... a Windows® environment. Anti-virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. View the online help for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. This utility requires an Internet connection either...
... a Windows® environment. Anti-virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. View the online help for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. This utility requires an Internet connection either...
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... has five tabs: Main Setting, Mixer, Effect, Device Setting, and Information. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-11 Refer to display the details. 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. Click a tab to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu." Tabs Audio System Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker...
... has five tabs: Main Setting, Mixer, Effect, Device Setting, and Information. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-11 Refer to display the details. 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. Click a tab to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu." Tabs Audio System Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker...
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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. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support 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. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support 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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...Refer to the entire system. R A I n t e l® M a t r i x S t o r a g e . This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. The motherboard supports the following RAID... Use two new drives or use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to create a virtual RAID O and RAID 1 sets.
...Refer to the entire system. R A I n t e l® M a t r i x S t o r a g e . This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. The motherboard supports the following RAID... Use two new drives or use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to create a virtual RAID O and RAID 1 sets.
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... of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility: Intel® RAID Driver Disk: \Drivers\Chipset\Intel\IAA\F6 Install Floppy\F6flpy32 Refer to create. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. 4. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert a formatted high-density... the computer prompts you are installing a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow screen instructions to press the F 6 key if you to complete the process. 5. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a...
... of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility: Intel® RAID Driver Disk: \Drivers\Chipset\Intel\IAA\F6 Install Floppy\F6flpy32 Refer to create. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. 4. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert a formatted high-density... the computer prompts you are installing a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow screen instructions to press the F 6 key if you to complete the process. 5. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a...