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... 8212 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD functionality for two IDE channels that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE disk drives. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with RAID functionality that supports for up to four IDE hard disk drives. RAID solution Onboard RAID controller provides the motherboard with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with 24-bit DAC...
... 8212 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD functionality for two IDE channels that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE disk drives. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with RAID functionality that supports for up to four IDE hard disk drives. RAID solution Onboard RAID controller provides the motherboard with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with 24-bit DAC...
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... monitor the condition of your system with customizable boot logos. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to configure easier and faster. See details on page 4-5. With this utility, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading...
... monitor the condition of your system with customizable boot logos. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to configure easier and faster. See details on page 4-5. With this utility, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading...
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... that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. • Make sure to compile the code. Gold Mark Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor package should match a specific corner on the CPU. If the instructions in BIOS before installing a supported operating system • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with installation instructions for the...
... that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. • Make sure to compile the code. Gold Mark Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor package should match a specific corner on the CPU. If the instructions in BIOS before installing a supported operating system • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with installation instructions for the...
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.... 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and...
.... 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and...
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...In IDE mode, you can be configured as boot/data hard disk drives or optical drives. P4GD1 P4GD1 RAID connectors PRI_RAID • Before creating a RAID set to the IDE RAID connectors. • The ITE® 8212F controller supports a maximum of ATAPI devices connected to IDE mode by default. 3. IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID [blue], SEC_RAID [black]) These connectors are set using these connectors such as a disk array through the onboard IDE RAID controller. These connectors support up RAID configurations. If you have connected the Ultra ATA signal cable and installed...
...In IDE mode, you can be configured as boot/data hard disk drives or optical drives. P4GD1 P4GD1 RAID connectors PRI_RAID • Before creating a RAID set to the IDE RAID connectors. • The ITE® 8212F controller supports a maximum of ATAPI devices connected to IDE mode by default. 3. IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID [blue], SEC_RAID [black]) These connectors are set using these connectors such as a disk array through the onboard IDE RAID controller. These connectors support up RAID configurations. If you have connected the Ultra ATA signal cable and installed...
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... follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found in the floppy disk. When the correct BIOS file...
... follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found in the floppy disk. When the correct BIOS file...
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... U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows...
... U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows...
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... cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Change Field Tab Select Field F1...
... cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Change Field Tab Select Field F1...
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...specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
...specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
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...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in this setting, you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f you to set or change the default setting for the IDE devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you did not install any Serial ATA device. We recommend that you to use legacy OS...
...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in this setting, you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f you to set or change the default setting for the IDE devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you did not install any Serial ATA device. We recommend that you to use legacy OS...
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... mode is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). 4.4.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS P4GD1 4-21 Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto...
... mode is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). 4.4.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS P4GD1 4-21 Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto...
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... Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 8] [ 45] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to boot legacy...
... Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 8] [ 45] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to boot legacy...
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... Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ASUS P4GD1 4-23 Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper-Path 2 Graphic Adapter Priority [Enabled] [Auto] [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Link Mode PEG Root Control Slot Power [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. CPU Internal Thermal Control...
... Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ASUS P4GD1 4-23 Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper-Path 2 Graphic Adapter Priority [Enabled] [Auto] [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Link Mode PEG Root Control Slot Power [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. CPU Internal Thermal Control...
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.../IRQ3] ASUS P4GD1 4-25 If the devices installed on the IDE RAID connectors cannot be detected, set to IDE Mode. This item appears only when the ITE8212F Controller is set this item to Standard Mode to select the Serial Port1 base address. 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Onboard High Definition Codec Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM ITE8212F Controller Detecting Device Time [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel...
.../IRQ3] ASUS P4GD1 4-25 If the devices installed on the IDE RAID connectors cannot be detected, set to IDE Mode. This item appears only when the ITE8212F Controller is set this item to Standard Mode to select the Serial Port1 base address. 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Onboard High Definition Codec Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM ITE8212F Controller Detecting Device Time [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel...
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... [No] Determines whether to display the configuration options. PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing...
... [No] Determines whether to display the configuration options. PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing...
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... disable RTC to go into either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off or on while the computer is pressed. ASUS P4GD1 4-29 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on the first try. When set values. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to generate a wake...
... disable RTC to go into either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off or on while the computer is pressed. ASUS P4GD1 4-29 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on the first try. When set values. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to generate a wake...
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... setting a user password. To set your password. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . ASUS P4GD1 4-35 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to trap Interrupt 19. Select an item then press to disabled password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen...
... setting a user password. To set your password. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . ASUS P4GD1 4-35 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to trap Interrupt 19. Select an item then press to disabled password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen...
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... motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 the optical drive. Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS P4GD1 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to locate the file...
... motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 the optical drive. Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS P4GD1 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to locate the file...
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... condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 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 to create a driver disk for different 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. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for the IT8212 IDE RAID setup. See page 5-10 for details. ASUS P4GD1 5-3
... condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 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 to create a driver disk for different 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. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for the IT8212 IDE RAID setup. See page 5-10 for details. ASUS P4GD1 5-3
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... RAID driver disk into the CD-ROM drive. 2. 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 that is included in a RAID set. Or Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. • Go to \ D r i v e r s \ I T E 8 2 1 2 D r i v e r to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to the selected hard disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
... RAID driver disk into the CD-ROM drive. 2. 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 that is included in a RAID set. Or Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. • Go to \ D r i v e r s \ I T E 8 2 1 2 D r i v e r to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to the selected hard disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...