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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5GC-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5GC-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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... carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure ... may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
... carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure ... may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
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...of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of... the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this...
...of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of... the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... line of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to provide powerful and energy efficient performance. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
... line of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to provide powerful and energy efficient performance. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
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...16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in graphics performance. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- Intel® 945GC chipset The Intel® 945GC graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O controller hub that ...high definition audio. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 The Intel Graphics engine has new capabilities that provides the interface for the motherboard. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of video memory all together provide a full-value, high performance graphic solution...
...16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in graphics performance. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- Intel® 945GC chipset The Intel® 945GC graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O controller hub that ...high definition audio. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 The Intel Graphics engine has new capabilities that provides the interface for the motherboard. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of video memory all together provide a full-value, high performance graphic solution...
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... the Windows Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for thinner, more secure working environment! USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on ... enhanced data protection, security via high-level encryption / decryption, and ensures platform integrity. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to a fast 480 Mbps on...
... the Windows Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for thinner, more secure working environment! USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on ... enhanced data protection, security via high-level encryption / decryption, and ensures platform integrity. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to a fast 480 Mbps on...
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... Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the ... the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted...
... Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the ... the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted...
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... Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket...Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR...
... Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket...Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR...
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... When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5GC-VM ASUS P5GC-VM 1-
... When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5GC-VM ASUS P5GC-VM 1-
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... the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact ...
... the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact ...
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The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 6.
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 6.
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...174; 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium®... is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install.
...174; 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium®... is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install.
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2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5GC-VM 1-13
2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5GC-VM 1-13
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B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5GC-VM 1-15 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5GC-VM 1-15 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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... 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to prevent installation on next page for single-channel configuration, this motherboard only supports single-sided memory modules. • When installing four DDR2 DIMM modules, install the single-sided memory modules. •...DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...
... 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to prevent installation on next page for single-channel configuration, this motherboard only supports single-sided memory modules. • When installing four DDR2 DIMM modules, install the single-sided memory modules. •...DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...
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...Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A BC 256MB Kingston... DS MS18T51280-3.7P0645D • • 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • • 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS P5GC-VM 1-17
...Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A BC 256MB Kingston... DS MS18T51280-3.7P0645D • • 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • • 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS P5GC-VM 1-17