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...part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL... ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number ...
...part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL... ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number ...
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Contents Contents iii Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P4GD1 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Overview 2-6 2.3.2 ...
Contents Contents iii Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P4GD1 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Overview 2-6 2.3.2 ...
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... Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage adjustable Stepless... 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 Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage adjustable Stepless... 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 ...
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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 BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel ... ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (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 BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel ... ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (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
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..., and Internet applications. PCI Express features point-to 400MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for graphics card. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of up...
..., and Internet applications. PCI Express features point-to 400MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for graphics card. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of up...
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...) technology. See page 2-23 and 2-28 for details. ASUS P4GD1 1-3 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps...
...) technology. See page 2-23 and 2-28 for details. ASUS P4GD1 1-3 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps...
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... CPU into the socket can bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Gold Mark Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor package should match a specific corner on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information This mark should come with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading...
... CPU into the socket can bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Gold Mark Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor package should match a specific corner on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information This mark should come with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading...
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...card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 ...network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots...
...card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 ...network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots...
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... connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P4GD1 P4GD1 USB 2.0 connectors USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to ...this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is purchased separately. 7 . USB connectors (...
... connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P4GD1 P4GD1 USB 2.0 connectors USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to ...this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is purchased separately. 7 . USB connectors (...
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...Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P4GD1 2-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory ..., make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V and that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. 8 . The system may become...
...Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P4GD1 2-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory ..., make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V and that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. 8 . The system may become...
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...bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that menu. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items on any menu...menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system...
...bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that menu. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items on any menu...menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system...
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... occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to Auto enables the...
... occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to Auto enables the...
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... CPU 3.40GHz : 2800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out ... [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you set to any of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. A T A. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
... CPU 3.40GHz : 2800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out ... [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you set to any of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. A T A. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
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... options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS...28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration...
... options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS...28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration...
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Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ...
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ...
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...fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select a higher ratio if you to set the CPU Q-Fan Mode to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is increased to lower the CPU temperature. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware ... (FSC) recommended value. When using this type of CPU fan, you can not reduce the CPU fan speed even if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60...
...fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select a higher ratio if you to set the CPU Q-Fan Mode to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is increased to lower the CPU temperature. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware ... (FSC) recommended value. When using this type of CPU fan, you can not reduce the CPU fan speed even if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60...
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5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support