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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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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 are...
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 are...
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... settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-21
... settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-21
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shared - - -- -- - shared - - - - - used - - -- - F G H - 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 - - -- IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - shared - - - shared - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...
shared - - -- -- - shared - - - - - used - - -- - F G H - 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 - - -- IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - shared - - - shared - - - 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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...Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better 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. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-1 The CD automatically ...
...Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better 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. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-1 The CD automatically ...
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... When installed to the online help or readme file that provides up to activate the devices. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Refer to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or ...unattended preload. QFE Update Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. You can install this...
... When installed to the online help or readme file that provides up to activate the devices. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Refer to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or ...unattended preload. QFE Update Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. You can install this...
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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 detected problems. This utility helps you ... and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB...
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 detected problems. This utility helps you ... and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB...
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.... Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. View the online help for different operating system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support See page 4-7 for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a... network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Anti-virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe...
.... Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. View the online help for different operating system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support See page 4-7 for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a... network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Anti-virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe...
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..., and the digital I/O status. Tabs Audio System Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting A u d i o S y s t e m S t a t u s. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-11 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. Launching the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility Launch the C-Media 3D Audio...
..., and the digital I/O status. Tabs Audio System Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting A u d i o S y s t e m S t a t u s. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-11 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. Launching the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility Launch the C-Media 3D Audio...
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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. 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
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... 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 the surviving drive as it contains a complete...174; M a t r i x S t o r a g e . If you use an existing drive and a new drive for details. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH6R Southbridge RAID controller that allow you to configure IDE and Serial...
... 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 the surviving drive as it contains a complete...174; M a t r i x S t o r a g e . If you use an existing drive and a new drive for details. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH6R Southbridge RAID controller that allow you to configure IDE and Serial...
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...the process. 5. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. 4. To install the RAID driver: 1. Install an operating system to prevent computer virus infection. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to the selected hard disk drive. ... the motherboard support CD in a RAID set. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to install the RAID drivers. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 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 hard disk drive...
...the process. 5. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. 4. To install the RAID driver: 1. Install an operating system to prevent computer virus infection. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to the selected hard disk drive. ... the motherboard support CD in a RAID set. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to install the RAID drivers. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 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 hard disk drive...