Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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... Turn on the next page. Refer to the expansion card or add-on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. The motherboard is fully compatible with EIST support (Windows® XP...Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. ASUS motherboard feature update E1958 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on ...
... Turn on the next page. Refer to the expansion card or add-on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. The motherboard is fully compatible with EIST support (Windows® XP...Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. ASUS motherboard feature update E1958 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on ...
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Contents Contents iii Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P5GD1 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installling...
Contents Contents iii Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P5GD1 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installling...
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...P5GD1 specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with the Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R F r o n t S i d e B u s 800/533 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory...POST Network-diagnostic program Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage ...
...P5GD1 specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with the Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R F r o n t S i d e B u s 800/533 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory...POST Network-diagnostic program Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage ...
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... Interface (DMI) and supports the sixth generation I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of up to 3.6 GHz. See page 2-11 for details. See page ...is fully compatible with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), 1 MB L2 cache, and core speed of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with...
... Interface (DMI) and supports the sixth generation I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of up to 3.6 GHz. See page 2-11 for details. See page ...is fully compatible with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), 1 MB L2 cache, and core speed of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS P5GD1
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS P5GD1
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...ASUS P5GD1 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Double-sided x16 modules are not supported in this motherboard. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory whne you installed four 1 GB DDR memory...184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Use any of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5GD1 P5GD1 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. The following ...
...ASUS P5GD1 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Double-sided x16 modules are not supported in this motherboard. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory whne you installed four 1 GB DDR memory...184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Use any of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5GD1 P5GD1 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. The following ...
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...-5C DS HYB25D256800CE-5C SS W942508BH-5 DS Heat-Sink Package DS VS32M8-5 DIMM support A* B*C* (Continued on the next page) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) Populated - - - (2) -
...-5C DS HYB25D256800CE-5C SS W942508BH-5 DS Heat-Sink Package DS VS32M8-5 DIMM support A* B*C* (Continued on the next page) 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) Populated - - - (2) -
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C - S S - B - Double-sided ASUS P5GD1 2-13 Single-sided D S - supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. supports one module inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB...; ••• •• Legend: A - support for 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
C - S S - B - Double-sided ASUS P5GD1 2-13 Single-sided D S - supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. supports one module inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB...; ••• •• Legend: A - support for 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
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... you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5GD1 P5GD1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
... you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5GD1 P5GD1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
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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 drives : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz ... card and SCSI hard disk drive • You must install a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5GD1 P5GD1 ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts...
...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 drives : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz ... card and SCSI hard disk drive • You must install a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5GD1 P5GD1 ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts...
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...menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. 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 [...44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ...
...menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. 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 [...44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ...
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... : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GD1 4-17 Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically ...
... : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GD1 4-17 Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically ...
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...to Auto allows the BIOS to the default setting. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If this item is set to the CPU documentation before setting the memory voltage. Refer to [AI N.O.S.] or [Manual]. The value of this happens, revert to detect the VCore voltage of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage...Front Side Bus FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External Frequency 200 MHz 133 MHz Selecting a very high CPU frequency may damage the memory module(s)! Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the CPU...
...to Auto allows the BIOS to the default setting. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If this item is set to the CPU documentation before setting the memory voltage. Refer to [AI N.O.S.] or [Manual]. The value of this happens, revert to detect the VCore voltage of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage...Front Side Bus FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External Frequency 200 MHz 133 MHz Selecting a very high CPU frequency may damage the memory module(s)! Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the CPU...
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...Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Enables or disables the memory acceleration mode feature. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the PCI Express Graphics card buffer length. ...] PEG Root Control [Auto] Enables or disables the PCI Express Graphics root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] ASUS P5GD1 4-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Slot Power [Auto] Sets the slot operating power.
...Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Enables or disables the memory acceleration mode feature. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the PCI Express Graphics card buffer length. ...] PEG Root Control [Auto] Enables or disables the PCI Express Graphics root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] ASUS P5GD1 4-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Slot Power [Auto] Sets the slot operating power.
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ ...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ ...
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Contents Contents iii Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P5GD1 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installling...
Contents Contents iii Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P5GD1 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installling...
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P5GD1 specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with the Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R F r o n t S i d e B u s 800/533 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory...POST Network-diagnostic program Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage ...
P5GD1 specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with the Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R F r o n t S i d e B u s 800/533 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory...POST Network-diagnostic program Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage ...
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... GMCH platform is compliant to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data... PCI Express, the latest I /O Controller Hub (ICH6). PCI Express features point-to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for graphics card. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
... GMCH platform is compliant to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data... PCI Express, the latest I /O Controller Hub (ICH6). PCI Express features point-to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for graphics card. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5GD1
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5GD1
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...each channel. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Double-sided x16 modules are not supported in this motherboard.... not supported in this motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use any of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5GD1 P5GD1 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using...
...each channel. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Double-sided x16 modules are not supported in this motherboard.... not supported in this motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use any of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5GD1 P5GD1 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using...