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Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [AC97] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Game/MIDI Port [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Disabled] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller 2-26
Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [AC97] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Game/MIDI Port [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Disabled] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller 2-26
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... Mbps on USB 1.1 to produce crystal-clear digital audio. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of each jack, impedance sensing to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is monitored for timely failure detection. This...
... Mbps on USB 1.1 to produce crystal-clear digital audio. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of each jack, impedance sensing to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is monitored for timely failure detection. This...
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... the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See details on page 2-6. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-30 for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic...
... the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See details on page 2-6. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-30 for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic...
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... adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to install expansion cards. Failure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
... adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to install expansion cards. Failure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found !" ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. e. A "P5GD2X.ROM not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. d. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found !" ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. e. A "P5GD2X.ROM not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. d. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy...
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.... See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
.... See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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... is not user-configurable. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system time. 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 +- You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Change Option F1...
... is not user-configurable. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system time. 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 +- You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Change Option F1...
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... press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information.
... press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information.
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... default setting S - If you set or change the default setting for better OS compatibility. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA] [35] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Disables or allows selection of these options and encountered problems, revert to use legacy OS on the installed operating system (OS). Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...
... default setting S - If you set or change the default setting for better OS compatibility. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA] [35] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Disables or allows selection of these options and encountered problems, revert to use legacy OS on the installed operating system (OS). Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. 2.4.3 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. 2.4.3 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
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Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. This item appears only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Use the or keys to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature. Configuration options...
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. This item appears only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Use the or keys to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature. Configuration options...
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... system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 2 [Enabled] [Auto] Booting Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Link Mode PEG Root Control Slot Power [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Set this item to change the advanced chipset settings. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables...
... system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 2 [Enabled] [Auto] Booting Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Link Mode PEG Root Control Slot Power [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Set this item to change the advanced chipset settings. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables...
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.../PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [1 Clocks] [2 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recovery Time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Allows you can manually set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled...
.../PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [1 Clocks] [2 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recovery Time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Allows you can manually set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled...
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... motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable, disable, or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Sets the front panel audio support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables...
... motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable, disable, or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Sets the front panel audio support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables...
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... VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-27 Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device...
... VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD2-X 2-27 Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device...
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... Alarm [Disabled] Resume On By External Modems [Disabled] Resume On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enabled or disable APM. 2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/OFF] Restore on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Everyday] [01] [02] ~ [31] RTC Alarm Hour [12] Sets the RTC alarm hour. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to generate a wake event. Power Button Mode [On...
... Alarm [Disabled] Resume On By External Modems [Disabled] Resume On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enabled or disable APM. 2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/OFF] Restore on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Everyday] [01] [02] ~ [31] RTC Alarm Hour [12] Sets the RTC alarm hour. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to generate a wake event. Power Button Mode [On...
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... display the configuration options. The Supervisor Password item on how to disabled password. To change the system security settings. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. again to erase the RTC RAM. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To set your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers...
... display the configuration options. The Supervisor Password item on how to disabled password. To change the system security settings. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. again to erase the RTC RAM. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To set your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers...
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... Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... devices. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for configuring the chipset components. You can install this driver provides the method for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. ASUS P5GD2-X 3-3 Refer to install the C-Media CMI9880L audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Executes the wizard to the online help or readme file...
... devices. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for configuring the chipset components. You can install this driver provides the method for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. ASUS P5GD2-X 3-3 Refer to install the C-Media CMI9880L audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Executes the wizard to the online help or readme file...
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.... ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS AI Booster Installs the ASUS AI Booster utility. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...
.... ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS AI Booster Installs the ASUS AI Booster utility. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...