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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii Operation safety viii P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary ix 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 1-5 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout Contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the ...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii Operation safety viii P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary ix 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 1-5 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout Contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the ...
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P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394 USB BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Northbridge: Intel® 915P Memory Controller...
P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394 USB BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Northbridge: Intel® 915P Memory Controller...
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P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary Overclocking features Special features Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents Form factor ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Booster Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB...
P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary Overclocking features Special features Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents Form factor ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Booster Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB...
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... chipset provides the interface for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to 6.4 GB/s for DDR, or 8.5 GB/s for details. With current processors supporting 800 MHz FSB, DDR2-600 provides the... with digital connectivity to 533 MHz, PCI Express x16 graphics card, and PCI Express x1 cards. The dual-channel architecture allows memory bandwidths of up to ensure superior system performance. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the ...
... chipset provides the interface for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to 6.4 GB/s for DDR, or 8.5 GB/s for details. With current processors supporting 800 MHz FSB, DDR2-600 provides the... with digital connectivity to 533 MHz, PCI Express x16 graphics card, and PCI Express x1 cards. The dual-channel architecture allows memory bandwidths of up to ensure superior system performance. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the ...
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... page 4-5 for details. Intervideo® WinDVD Suite® (Retail box only) Bundled with Intel® PAT improves memory performance without affecting system stability. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 5-8 for details. See...
... page 4-5 for details. Intervideo® WinDVD Suite® (Retail box only) Bundled with Intel® PAT improves memory performance without affecting system stability. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 5-8 for details. See...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe
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The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMS are...
The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMS are...
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... HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800CE-5C HYB25D256800CE-5C W942508BH-5 N/A VS32M8-5 (Continued on the next page) 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Recommended DDR memory configurations For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 +DDR_B2) Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
... HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800CE-5C HYB25D256800CE-5C W942508BH-5 N/A VS32M8-5 (Continued on the next page) 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Recommended DDR memory configurations For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 +DDR_B2) Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
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... C - Double-sided 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided D S - B - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. support for four modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the blue ...and black slots as two pairs of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. S S - DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C SAMSUNG SS...
... C - Double-sided 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided D S - B - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. support for four modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the blue ...and black slots as two pairs of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. S S - DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C SAMSUNG SS...
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supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-17 S S - DDR2 (533MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) AB 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5...
supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-17 S S - DDR2 (533MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) AB 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5...
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supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. S S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information B - Single-sided D S - DDR2-533 with 600 MHz capability (overclocking) Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM...
supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. S S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information B - Single-sided D S - DDR2-533 with 600 MHz capability (overclocking) Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM...
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Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. ... about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5GDC P5GDC Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...
Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. ... about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5GDC P5GDC Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...
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... 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...use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V1 GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5GDC P5GDC ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3...
... 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...use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V1 GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5GDC P5GDC ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3...
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AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 06/18/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 248 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 06/18/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 248 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the CPU! CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the DDR2 documentation before setting the chipset core voltage. Configuration options: [1....5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [Auto] Refer to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Setting a high chipset core...
Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the CPU! CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the DDR2 documentation before setting the chipset core voltage. Configuration options: [1....5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [Auto] Refer to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Setting a high chipset core...
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... system so that the latter can cause the system to PCI VGA card if the card requests for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-29 Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-3 assigned to... the devices in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
... system so that the latter can cause the system to PCI VGA card if the card requests for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-29 Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-3 assigned to... the devices in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.