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...64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. System requirements • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with... EIST feature: 1. Scroll down the options, select the I n t e l ( R ) S p e e d S t e p T e c h n o l o g y item, then press . ASUS motherboard feature update E1958 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Refer...
...64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. System requirements • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with... EIST feature: 1. Scroll down the options, select the I n t e l ( R ) S p e e d S t e p T e c h n o l o g y item, then press . ASUS motherboard feature update E1958 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Refer...
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... Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 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 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information...
... Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 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 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information...
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Contents 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-10 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-11 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-18 5.4.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-28 vi
Contents 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-10 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-11 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-18 5.4.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-28 vi
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P5GD1 specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x ... connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
P5GD1 specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x ... connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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... the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5GD1 2-15 Make sure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read...
... the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5GD1 2-15 Make sure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read...
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shared -- shared - -- - shared -- -- - shared - - - used G H used F - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 • 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 ...
shared -- shared - -- - shared -- -- - shared - - - used G H used F - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 • 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 ...
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...wish to use your Serial ATA like a Parallel ATA physical storage interface, select the Standard IDE option. Configuration options: [Standard IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] ASUS P5GD1 4-15 PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ...Mode] [S-ATA] [35] Configure SATA As [Standard IDE] Sets the Serial ATA configuration. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to Native mode. Configuration options:...
...wish to use your Serial ATA like a Parallel ATA physical storage interface, select the Standard IDE option. Configuration options: [Standard IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] ASUS P5GD1 4-15 PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ...Mode] [S-ATA] [35] Configure SATA As [Standard IDE] Sets the Serial ATA configuration. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to Native mode. Configuration options:...
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Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-28 ASUS P5GD1
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-28 ASUS P5GD1
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...to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. E X E to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5GD1 5-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the...8226; Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
...to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. E X E to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5GD1 5-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the...8226; Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
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... item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. User input is enabled. This driver can install this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for details. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. You can only be installed when the RAID function... of Serial ATA is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel(R) Application Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Application Accelerator Driver. If you are using Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP,...
... item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. User input is enabled. This driver can install this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for details. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. You can only be installed when the RAID function... of Serial ATA is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel(R) Application Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Application Accelerator Driver. If you are using Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP,...
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... the applications and other software that provides up to create a driver disk for details. Make ITE8212 Driver Disk Allows you to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates. ASUS P5GD1 5-3 See page 5-10 for the IT8212 IDE RAID setup. IT8212 Driver and Application Installs the IT8212 driver and application. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon...
... the applications and other software that provides up to create a driver disk for details. Make ITE8212 Driver Disk Allows you to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates. ASUS P5GD1 5-3 See page 5-10 for the IT8212 IDE RAID setup. IT8212 Driver and Application Installs the IT8212 driver and application. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon...
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ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you ... information. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. See page 4-7 for details. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires an Internet connection either...
ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you ... information. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. See page 4-7 for details. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires an Internet connection either...
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... Manager From the Windows® taskbar, double-click the S o u n d E f f e c t icon to display the details. Karaoke Environment settings Equalizer settings ASUS P5GD1 5-11 Click a button to display the R e a l t e k Sound Manager. 5.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC861 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio..., and adjust the equalizer settings. Sound Effect The S o u n d E f f e c t option allows you install the Realtek Audio Driver from the motherboard support CD. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability.
... Manager From the Windows® taskbar, double-click the S o u n d E f f e c t icon to display the details. Karaoke Environment settings Equalizer settings ASUS P5GD1 5-11 Click a button to display the R e a l t e k Sound Manager. 5.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC861 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio..., and adjust the equalizer settings. Sound Effect The S o u n d E f f e c t option allows you install the Realtek Audio Driver from the motherboard support CD. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability.
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... The 3 D A u d i o D e m o option shows a 3D audio demonstration with variable sound type, moving path and EAX settings. General The G e n e r a l option displays your audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, and audio CODEC. ASUS P5GD1 5-13 Enable the option button to start or stop the demo. Click the P l a y or S t o p button to display the Sound Effect icon...
... The 3 D A u d i o D e m o option shows a 3D audio demonstration with variable sound type, moving path and EAX settings. General The G e n e r a l option displays your audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, and audio CODEC. ASUS P5GD1 5-13 Enable the option button to start or stop the demo. Click the P l a y or S t o p button to display the Sound Effect icon...
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...four new hard disk drives or use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. This configuration ...stores the same data redundantly on the operating system. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for J u s t a B u n c h o f D i s k s and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a single disk on multiple disks...
...four new hard disk drives or use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. This configuration ...stores the same data redundantly on the operating system. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for J u s t a B u n c h o f D i s k s and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a single disk on multiple disks...
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... succeeding screen information to floppy disk drive. 5. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system. From the support CD Main Menu, select the D r...floppy disk to complete the installation. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. You can create a RAID driver disk using your motherboard support CD. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you wish to configure. • Click M a k e I T E 8 2 ...
... succeeding screen information to floppy disk drive. 5. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system. From the support CD Main Menu, select the D r...floppy disk to complete the installation. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. You can create a RAID driver disk using your motherboard support CD. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you wish to configure. • Click M a k e I T E 8 2 ...
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... Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 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 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information...
... Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 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 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information...
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Contents 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-10 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-11 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-18 5.4.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-28 vi
Contents 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-10 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-11 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-18 5.4.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-28 vi
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P5GD1 specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x ... connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
P5GD1 specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x ... connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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... documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card...
... documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card...