Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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... and access larger amounts of system memory for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Go to run on the CPU loading and system speed/power requirement. ASUS motherboard feature update E1958 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology...
... and access larger amounts of system memory for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Go to run on the CPU loading and system speed/power requirement. ASUS motherboard feature update E1958 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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... t o m a t i c (default) from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T and EIST. The CPU constantly operates at a lower internal frequency if you set this item...option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 10. You can download the latest BIOS file from the options, then press . Configure Advanced CPU settings Frequency : 3200 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2 : 1024 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB Ratio...
... t o m a t i c (default) from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T and EIST. The CPU constantly operates at a lower internal frequency if you set this item...option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 10. You can download the latest BIOS file from the options, then press . Configure Advanced CPU settings Frequency : 3200 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2 : 1024 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB Ratio...
P4GD1 English user manual E1675
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...System Information 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-20 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-21 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.5 Chipset 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-25 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-27 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-28 ...4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-28 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-28 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-28 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-33 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings ...
...System Information 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-20 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-21 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.5 Chipset 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-25 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-27 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-28 ...4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-28 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-28 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-28 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-33 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings ...
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... FSB/DDR ratio with fixed PCI/PCI-Express frequencies USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo (continued on the next page) xi P4GD1 specifications summary CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 915P...
... FSB/DDR ratio with fixed PCI/PCI-Express frequencies USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo (continued on the next page) xi P4GD1 specifications summary CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 915P...
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xii P4GD1 specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM... 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Serial port connector (COM2 port) 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin... (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii P4GD1 specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM... 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Serial port connector (COM2 port) 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin... (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to select the best RAID solution using IDE disk drives. ASUS P4GD1 1-3 See pages 2-25 and 5-16 for details. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel High Definition Audio through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. RAID solution Onboard RAID ...from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with 24-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for...
...integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to select the best RAID solution using IDE disk drives. ASUS P4GD1 1-3 See pages 2-25 and 5-16 for details. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel High Definition Audio through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. RAID solution Onboard RAID ...from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with 24-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for...
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...on page 4-5. See page 4-31 for details. The localized BIOS menus allow you to personalize and add style to your choice from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to select the language of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation... process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). With this utility, you can easily monitor...
...on page 4-5. See page 4-31 for details. The localized BIOS menus allow you to personalize and add style to your choice from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to select the language of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation... process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). With this utility, you can easily monitor...
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...-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Take note of the CPU into the socket can bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! If you are using any other operating systems...478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with gold triangle) on the CPU. Gold Mark Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 ...
...-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Take note of the CPU into the socket can bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! If you are using any other operating systems...478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with gold triangle) on the CPU. Gold Mark Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 ...
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.... Socket Lever 9 0°- 1 0 0° angle Make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. P4GD1 P4GD1 478-pin CPU Socket 2. otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely. Reboot the computer. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket...supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on this motherboard: 1. Buy an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the item H y p e r - The item appears only if you installed a CPU that the socket lever is set to 90°-100° angle; ASUS P4GD1...
.... Socket Lever 9 0°- 1 0 0° angle Make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. P4GD1 P4GD1 478-pin CPU Socket 2. otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely. Reboot the computer. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket...supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on this motherboard: 1. Buy an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the item H y p e r - The item appears only if you installed a CPU that the socket lever is set to 90°-100° angle; ASUS P4GD1...
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..., make sure to plug the 4-pin ATX power cable to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to prevent... bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to the motherboard. This motherboard does not support unlocked Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3....
..., make sure to plug the 4-pin ATX power cable to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to prevent... bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to the motherboard. This motherboard does not support unlocked Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3....
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... the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GD1 P4GD1 Fan connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation ASUS P4GD1 2-27 5 . CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air...
... the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GD1 P4GD1 Fan connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation ASUS P4GD1 2-27 5 . CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air...
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...) cable. Configuration options: [Auto] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] Selecting a DRAM frequency that is not supported by your DIMM module may cause the system to Auto the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Enables, disables or set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options...
...) cable. Configuration options: [Auto] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] Selecting a DRAM frequency that is not supported by your DIMM module may cause the system to Auto the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Enables, disables or set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options...
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.... In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is set in this item to run. VID CMOS Setting [ 45] Allows you to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables... or disables the Microcode Updation feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency : 3400 MHz...
.... In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is set in this item to run. VID CMOS Setting [ 45] Allows you to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables... or disables the Microcode Updation feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency : 3400 MHz...
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...set to be used for legacy ISA devices. Suspend Mode 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 display the configuration options. Configuration options: [PCI Device...Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is free for the Advanced Power Management (APM). PCI IDE BusMaster...
...set to be used for legacy ISA devices. Suspend Mode 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 display the configuration options. Configuration options: [PCI Device...Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is free for the Advanced Power Management (APM). PCI IDE BusMaster...
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...Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS P4GD1 5-3 IT8212 Driver and Application Installs the IT8212 driver and application. 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 details. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports...
...Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS P4GD1 5-3 IT8212 Driver and Application Installs the IT8212 driver and application. 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 details. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports...
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...system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information. See page 4-7 for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires ...movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Anti-virus software Installs the anti-virus program. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 ...
...system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information. See page 4-7 for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires ...movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Anti-virus software Installs the anti-virus program. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 ...