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... 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 and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory...
... 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 and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory...
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... 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys...IDE Configuration 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 USB Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-21 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-25 2.4.6 TPM Configuration 2-26 iv
... 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys...IDE Configuration 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 USB Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-21 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-25 2.4.6 TPM Configuration 2-26 iv
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... 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 A-4 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-4
... 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 A-4 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-4
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... This Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter ...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 to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this ...
... This Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter ...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 to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this ...
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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...174; Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Dual-...
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...174; Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Dual-...
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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 ... MicroATX form 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 ... MicroATX form 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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... video capabilities. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 / 533 MHz to 667 MHz. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a... 950 The Intel Graphics engine has new capabilities that provides the interface for the motherboard. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with peak bandwidths of up to 224M of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® 945GC chipset...
... video capabilities. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 / 533 MHz to 667 MHz. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a... 950 The Intel Graphics engine has new capabilities that provides the interface for the motherboard. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with peak bandwidths of up to 224M of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® 945GC chipset...
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.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is missing, or...
.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is missing, or...
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...and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit into Alignment key ...the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. B A Load plate ...
...and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit into Alignment key ...the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. B A Load plate ...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. 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! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. 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! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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...that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a ...specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775...
...that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a ...specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775...
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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! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-13 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. 2.
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! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-13 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. 2.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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.
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otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-25 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current ...in reduced power mode). USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; R P5GC-VM PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) P5GC-VM USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) Set these jumpers to +5V to...
otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-25 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current ...in reduced power mode). USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; R P5GC-VM PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) P5GC-VM USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) Set these jumpers to +5V to...
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CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on ... Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P5GC-VM Fan Connectors 6. R P5GC-VM GND +12V Rotation 5. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the...
CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on ... Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P5GC-VM Fan Connectors 6. R P5GC-VM GND +12V Rotation 5. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the...
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... Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts NC Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GC-VM 1-31 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX ...12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6...
... Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts NC Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GC-VM 1-31 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX ...12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6...
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... Memory Total : 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 In this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this setting, you may use native OS on the Parallel...
... Memory Total : 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 In this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this setting, you may use native OS on the Parallel...
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USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP TPM Configuration Configure the USB support. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS ... Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP TPM Configuration Configure the USB support. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS ... Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
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...] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. The default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you install a processor with .... 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. This item appears only when you...
...] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. The default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you install a processor with .... 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. This item appears only when you...