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P5GC-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06 / 05B / 05A processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Supports Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC...
P5GC-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06 / 05B / 05A processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Supports Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC...
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... Wake up 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Serial port conncetor (COM connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector EPS power supply (with 24-pin 12 V plugs) ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12 V plugs) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.95 in (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS...
... Wake up 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Serial port conncetor (COM connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector EPS power supply (with 24-pin 12 V plugs) ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12 V plugs) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.95 in (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS...
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... Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GC-VM motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-VM motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
... Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GC-VM motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-VM motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
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...) and the ICH7 I /O controller hub that provide a significant increase in the 775-land package with 1066/800/533 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to satify the rising demand for more workspace. The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-
...) and the ICH7 I /O controller hub that provide a significant increase in the 775-land package with 1066/800/533 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to satify the rising demand for more workspace. The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-
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See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows...
See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows...
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Make sure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the...
Make sure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the...
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... follow screen instructions to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start, then select Run. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to the floppy disk drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. Save a copy of boot disks...
... follow screen instructions to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start, then select Run. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to the floppy disk drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. Save a copy of boot disks...
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... system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to P5GCVM.ROM. 2. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard...
... system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to P5GCVM.ROM. 2. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard...
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... Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file...
... Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file...
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... menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. 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 +- Change Option...
... menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. 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 +- Change Option...
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... entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GC-VM 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk...
... entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GC-VM 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk...
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...: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select an item then press if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (i.e. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE...
...: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select an item then press if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (i.e. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE...
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... AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GC-VM 2-17 In this menu. If you set to any Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. We recommend that you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports...
... AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GC-VM 2-17 In this menu. If you set to any Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. We recommend that you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports...
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... Execute Disable function. VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup SSCSSCeeheehllallaeeneenccgccgttette SIOSIOctpctpretretemiemieoeonnnn FF11 GGeenneerraall HHeellpp FF1100 SSaavvee aanndd EExxiitt ESC Exit Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the or keys to adjust the values. Use the or keys to adjust the values. The BIOS auto-detects the default value...
... Execute Disable function. VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup SSCSSCeeheehllallaeeneenccgccgttette SIOSIOctpctpretretemiemieoeonnnn FF11 GGeenneerraall HHeellpp FF1100 SSaavvee aanndd EExxiitt ESC Exit Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the or keys to adjust the values. Use the or keys to adjust the values. The BIOS auto-detects the default value...
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... DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Boot Display Device [Auto] TV Connector [Auto] HDTV Output [Auto] TV Standard [VBIOS-Default] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Link Latency [Auto] PEG Root Control [Auto] Slot Power [Auto] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you can manually set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto...
... DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Boot Display Device [Auto] TV Connector [Auto] HDTV Output [Auto] TV Standard [VBIOS-Default] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Link Latency [Auto] PEG Root Control [Auto] Slot Power [Auto] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you can manually set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto...
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Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard PCIEX 10/100/1000Mb LA[Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller ...
Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard PCIEX 10/100/1000Mb LA[Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller ...
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... of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Yes] and if you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI clocks for boot. This motherboard only supports Sinosun TPM. TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT Execute TPM Command TPM Enable/Disable Status Clearing the TPM TPM Owner Status [Yes] [Last Setting] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [UnOwned] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [Yes] Allows you install a Plug and...
... of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Yes] and if you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI clocks for boot. This motherboard only supports Sinosun TPM. TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT Execute TPM Command TPM Enable/Disable Status Clearing the TPM TPM Owner Status [Yes] [Last Setting] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [UnOwned] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [Yes] Allows you install a Plug and...
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... successfully set your BIOS password, you to [Enabled], this item shows Installed. To set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to erase the RTC RAM. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-33 Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select...
... successfully set your BIOS password, you to [Enabled], this item shows Installed. To set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to erase the RTC RAM. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-33 Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select...
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.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 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. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented...
.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 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. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented...
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... InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. ASUS P5GC-VM 3- Install the necessary drivers to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. When installed to activate the devices. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. You can install this driver provides the method for details. Realtek Audio Driver Installs...
... InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. ASUS P5GC-VM 3- Install the necessary drivers to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. When installed to activate the devices. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. You can install this driver provides the method for details. Realtek Audio Driver Installs...
