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... PCI PnP 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-28 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-28 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-28 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS...
... PCI PnP 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-28 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-28 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-28 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS...
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...Audio connector 1 x 3-pin SPDIF OUT connector 1 x 3-pin Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x 12-pin System Panel connector 1 x 24-pin EPS12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Womdows® Vista/XP/2000/2000 server/2003 server Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 2 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x FDD cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual ATX Form Factor, 12"x8.95" (30.5cm x 22.7cm) *Specifications...
...Audio connector 1 x 3-pin SPDIF OUT connector 1 x 3-pin Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x 12-pin System Panel connector 1 x 24-pin EPS12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Womdows® Vista/XP/2000/2000 server/2003 server Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 2 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x FDD cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual ATX Form Factor, 12"x8.95" (30.5cm x 22.7cm) *Specifications...
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... ASUS P5GC motherboard 1 x FDD cable 2 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GC motherboard! ASUS P5GC 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
... ASUS P5GC motherboard 1 x FDD cable 2 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GC motherboard! ASUS P5GC 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
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... sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to external devices. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. The dual...
... sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to external devices. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. The dual...
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... system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket...
... system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket...
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ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. ASUS P5GC 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage...
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. ASUS P5GC 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage...
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... update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that D is not write-protected and has at least 1.2 MB free space to continue. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Windows® Vista environment a. Click Start, then select Run. Press , then follow screen instructions...
... update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that D is not write-protected and has at least 1.2 MB free space to continue. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Windows® Vista environment a. Click Start, then select Run. Press , then follow screen instructions...
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... the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5GC.ROM. ASUS P5GC 4- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 4. If your display monitor is finished, and the display will beep once while CrashFree BIOS 3 starts updating your system. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
... the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5GC.ROM. ASUS P5GC 4- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 4. If your display monitor is finished, and the display will beep once while CrashFree BIOS 3 starts updating your system. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
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... Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
... Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
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...-menu items Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. 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] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for...
...-menu items Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. 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] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for...
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...and SMART monitoring). When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Device : Note Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM...
...and SMART monitoring). When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Device : Note Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM...
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... if you to Native mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. When it is set to AHCI/RAID mode, the SATA controller is forced to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you wish to Native mode. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... if you to Native mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. When it is set to AHCI/RAID mode, the SATA controller is forced to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you wish to Native mode. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and sub-menu items appear only when the Configure SATA As item is recommend that you an overview of these options and encountered problems, revert to [Standard IDE]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY M ain AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/16/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(R) CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866 MHz : 1 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 512MB Select Screen Select Item +- Change...
... specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and sub-menu items appear only when the Configure SATA As item is recommend that you an overview of these options and encountered problems, revert to [Standard IDE]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY M ain AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/16/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(R) CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866 MHz : 1 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 512MB Select Screen Select Item +- Change...
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...Full Speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Setting this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Function [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to auto-detect the number of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable support for legacy USB devices. If...
...Full Speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Setting this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Function [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to auto-detect the number of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable support for legacy USB devices. If...
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... [15 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5GC 4-23 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control Slot Power High Priority Port Select [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks...
... [15 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5GC 4-23 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control Slot Power High Priority Port Select [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks...
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... controller to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to use as primary boot device. The specified high priority port will make your system more stable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]. High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Allows you to enable, disable, or set to disable or select the high priority port. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light...
... controller to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to use as primary boot device. The specified high priority port will make your system more stable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]. High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Allows you to enable, disable, or set to disable or select the high priority port. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light...
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...] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express 10/100Mb LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC. ASUS P5GC 4-25 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address...
...] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express 10/100Mb LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC. ASUS P5GC 4-25 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address...
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...[Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications...
...[Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications...
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... motherboard, the field shows N/A. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode] Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] [xxxx RPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY P ower Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature...
... motherboard, the field shows N/A. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.53 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode] Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] [xxxx RPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY P ower Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature...
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... display the configuration options. Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select Screen Select Item +- See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. To change the system security settings. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to erase the RTC RAM. 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To clear...
... display the configuration options. Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select Screen Select Item +- See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. To change the system security settings. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to erase the RTC RAM. 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To clear...