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...-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在....14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset...
...-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在....14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset...
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... 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 1-16 1.7.1 Overview 1-16 1.7.2 Memory...
... 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 1-16 1.7.1 Overview 1-16 1.7.2 Memory...
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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 ...; 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-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC 667/533...
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 ...; 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-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC 667/533...
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...clock, and up to 8.5 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of video memory all together provide a full-value, high performance graphic solution to satify the rising demand for details. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the... bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with 1066/800/533 MHz front side bus (...
...clock, and up to 8.5 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of video memory all together provide a full-value, high performance graphic solution to satify the rising demand for details. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the... bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with 1066/800/533 MHz front side bus (...
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... the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 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 ...and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-...
... the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 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 ...and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-...
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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...-534AP takeMS DS MS18T51280-3.7P0645D • • 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • • 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS P5GC-VM 1-17 1.7.3 DDR2 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...-534AP takeMS DS MS18T51280-3.7P0645D • • 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • • 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS P5GC-VM 1-17 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard.
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... the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. C - ASUS P5GC-VM 1-19 Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Supports four modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel...
... the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. C - ASUS P5GC-VM 1-19 Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Supports four modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel...
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... the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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...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 : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz .... R P5GC-VM ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts 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 ...
...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 : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz .... R P5GC-VM ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts 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 ...
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...:[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC-VM 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on... for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. 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...
...:[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC-VM 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on... for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. 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...
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... : 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: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you do not change the default setting for better OS...
... : 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: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you do not change the default setting for better OS...
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... Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] ASUS P5GC-VM 2-21 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [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...
... Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] ASUS P5GC-VM 2-21 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [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...
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... system more stable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of memory bandwidth. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to disabled for safe mode. Sets it to...
... system more stable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of memory bandwidth. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to disabled for safe mode. Sets it to...
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... below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-VM 2-25 Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI ... wrong values in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode...
... below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5GC-VM 2-25 Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI ... wrong values in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode...