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...system speed/power requirement. Go to the BIOS screen on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (...Turn on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. ASUS motherboard feature update E1958 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1...
...system speed/power requirement. Go to the BIOS screen on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (...Turn on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. ASUS motherboard feature update E1958 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1...
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... or Always On. 10. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T and EIST. Minimum: CPU speed...
... or Always On. 10. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T and EIST. Minimum: CPU speed...
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...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 the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installling...
...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 the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installling...
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...qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. viii Safety information Electrical ...damaged. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the ...
...qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. viii Safety information Electrical ...damaged. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the ...
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...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the ...BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the ...BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD1 motherboard I/O modules USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA/133 cables 1 x IDE cable 1 x COM2 module Floppy...
... it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GD1 motherboard I/O modules USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA/133 cables 1 x IDE cable 1 x COM2 module Floppy...
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... Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-6 for graphics card. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O Controller Hub (ICH6R). The motherboard also supports the Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology and is software compatible with existing PCI specifications...chipset provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 ...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-6 for graphics card. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O Controller Hub (ICH6R). The motherboard also supports the Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology and is software compatible with existing PCI specifications...chipset provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 ...
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...allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for details. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel High Definition Audio through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is backward compatible... S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. ASUS P5GD1 1-3 S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the onboard ALC861 CODEC with 24-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and...
...allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for details. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel High Definition Audio through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is backward compatible... S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. ASUS P5GD1 1-3 S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the onboard ALC861 CODEC with 24-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and...
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... tool that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See pages 2-21 and 5-10. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of your system with customizable boot logos. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction... technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. With this utility, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style...
... tool that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See pages 2-21 and 5-10. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of your system with customizable boot logos. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction... technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. With this utility, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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... or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5GD1 P5GD1 Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1 2-1 This is a reminder that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the... wall socket before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause ...
... or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5GD1 P5GD1 Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5GD1 2-1 This is a reminder that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the... wall socket before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause ...
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...overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw... motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5GD1...
...overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw... motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5GD1...
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30.5cm (12.0in) PRI_IDE1 EATXPWR 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) LGA775 Super I/O DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-... surround L/R Below: Bass Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Marvell 88E8053 USBPW12 USBPW34 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Intel R 915-P MCH CPU_FAN PCIEX16 PCI1 CD P5GD1 PCI2 ALC861 SPDIF_OUT PCI3 AAFP PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 R Intel ICH6R COM2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 PRI_RAID SATA3 ITE 8212F USB56 USBPW56...
30.5cm (12.0in) PRI_IDE1 EATXPWR 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) LGA775 Super I/O DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-... surround L/R Below: Bass Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Marvell 88E8053 USBPW12 USBPW34 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Intel R 915-P MCH CPU_FAN PCIEX16 PCI1 CD P5GD1 PCI2 ALC861 SPDIF_OUT PCI3 AAFP PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 R Intel ICH6R COM2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 PRI_RAID SATA3 ITE 8212F USB56 USBPW56...
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...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in this section do not ... Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5GD1 P5GD1 Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting...
...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in this section do not ... Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5GD1 P5GD1 Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting...
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... the socket and damaging the CPU! To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to prevent bending the connectors on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to enable the Hyper... later versions only. Reboot the computer. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. 6.
... the socket and damaging the CPU! To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to prevent bending the connectors on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to enable the Hyper... later versions only. Reboot the computer. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. 6.
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...174; Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four pins match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making ... Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. Push pin Motherboard hole ASUS P5GD1 2-9 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
...174; Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four pins match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making ... Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. Push pin Motherboard hole ASUS P5GD1 2-9 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
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2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GD1 Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Push each of the pins downward to connect the CPU fan connector!
2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GD1 Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Push each of the pins downward to connect the CPU fan connector!