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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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... . 4. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-21
... . 4. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-21
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shared - - -- -- - shared - F G H - 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 - - -- shared - - -- shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...
shared - - -- -- - shared - F G H - 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 - - -- shared - - -- shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...
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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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.... • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 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 this chapter for better compatibility...
.... • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 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 this chapter for better compatibility...
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...to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard....Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to the target system, ...
...to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard....Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to the target system, ...
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... 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. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any...
... 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. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any...
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...Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® ...environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® ...
...Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® ...environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® ...
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... double clicking the C-Media icon on the Windows® taskbar. 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. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-11 Using the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration interface has five tabs: Main Setting, Mixer, Effect, Device...
... double clicking the C-Media icon on the Windows® taskbar. 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. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-11 Using the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration interface has five tabs: Main Setting, Mixer, Effect, Device...
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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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... creates two partitions on each hard disk drive to read and write data in the other drive. If one drive to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. I D 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support CD to configure IDE and...16 Chapter 5: Software support 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 RAID 0 and a RAID 1 set using only two identical hard...
... creates two partitions on each hard disk drive to read and write data in the other drive. If one drive to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. I D 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support CD to configure IDE and...16 Chapter 5: Software support 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 RAID 0 and a RAID 1 set using only two identical hard...
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...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 create. To install the RAID driver: 1. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to install the RAID drivers. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Follow screen instructions to...computer virus infection. Install an operating system to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu" for details. 3. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility: Intel® RAID Driver Disk: \Drivers\Chipset\Intel\IAA\F6 Install Floppy\F6flpy32 Refer to the ...
...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 create. To install the RAID driver: 1. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to install the RAID drivers. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Follow screen instructions to...computer virus infection. Install an operating system to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu" for details. 3. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility: Intel® RAID Driver Disk: \Drivers\Chipset\Intel\IAA\F6 Install Floppy\F6flpy32 Refer to the ...