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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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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to perform when installing system components. Refer to change system ...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. viii About this guide is organized...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to perform when installing system components. Refer to change system ...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. viii About this guide is organized...
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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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...engine for more powerful prcessing capability. 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 1-20 for details. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI ...rising demand for a processor in graphics performance. See pages 1‑16 to you. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with peak bandwidths of up to 224M of 667 / 533 MHz to 667 MHz. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents...
...engine for more powerful prcessing capability. 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 1-20 for details. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI ...rising demand for a processor in graphics performance. See pages 1‑16 to you. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with peak bandwidths of up to 224M of 667 / 533 MHz to 667 MHz. The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents...
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6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 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.
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... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...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. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction R P5GC-VM +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5GC-VM...
... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...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. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction R P5GC-VM +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5GC-VM...
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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 We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] ... these options and encounter problems, revert to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA. In this menu.
... 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 We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] ... these options and encounter problems, revert to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA. In this menu.
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... item then press to malfunction. 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. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB...
... item then press to malfunction. 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. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. ++-- The BIOS auto...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. This item appears only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Use...
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. ++-- The BIOS auto...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. This item appears only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Use...
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... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any...
... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any...
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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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... Monitor power section to [Automatic], then press . 4. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Go to update the BIOS. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with...
... Monitor power section to [Automatic], then press . 4. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Go to update the BIOS. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with...
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... the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A- Appendix: CPU features If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. The BIOS item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item...
... the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A- Appendix: CPU features If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. The BIOS item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item...