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... Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-31 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.4 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
... Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-31 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.4 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
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... it supports. viii It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website ... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer...
... it supports. viii It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website ... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer...
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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 ...
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 ...
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P5GC-VM specifications summary ASUS Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME 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... factor: 9.6 in x 8.95 in (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5GC-VM specifications summary ASUS Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME 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... factor: 9.6 in x 8.95 in (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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...to satify the rising demand for PCI Express and high definition audio. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with peak bandwidths of up to 8.5 GB/s. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation ...I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 / 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of... 9 hardware acceleration, 400MHz core clock, and up to 667 MHz. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-
...to satify the rising demand for PCI Express and high definition audio. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with peak bandwidths of up to 8.5 GB/s. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation ...I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 / 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of... 9 hardware acceleration, 400MHz core clock, and up to 667 MHz. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-
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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! ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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! ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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...fan cables to the S/PDIF module. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P5GC-VM Fan Connectors 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital Audio connector (4-1 ...separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. R P5GC-VM GND +12V Rotation 5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.
...fan cables to the S/PDIF module. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P5GC-VM Fan Connectors 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital Audio connector (4-1 ...separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. R P5GC-VM GND +12V Rotation 5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.
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... these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. If you set to any Serial ATA device. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. AMIBIOS Version ...: 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB 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 Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time...
... these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. If you set to any Serial ATA device. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. AMIBIOS Version ...: 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB 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 Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time...
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... device is detected, the item shows None. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP TPM Configuration Configure the USB support. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and ...Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. 2.4 ...
... device is detected, the item shows None. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP TPM Configuration Configure the USB support. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and ...Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. 2.4 ...
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... to enable or disable the microcode updation. Use the or keys to adjust the values. The default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. Use the...
... to enable or disable the microcode updation. Use the or keys to adjust the values. The default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. Use the...
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... and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all... you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in a Windows® environment.
... and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all... you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in a Windows® environment.
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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... Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your changes and exit the BIOS ... (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. After the computer restarts...
... Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your changes and exit the BIOS ... (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. After the computer restarts...
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...• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Restart the computer. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use...and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Power up the system ...
...• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Restart the computer. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use...and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Power up the system ...