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...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list ...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GDC Deluxe motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GDC Deluxe motherboard I/O module 1 x IEEE 1394a port module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/GAME module 1 x Serial port ...
...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list ...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GDC Deluxe motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GDC Deluxe motherboard I/O module 1 x IEEE 1394a port module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/GAME module 1 x Serial port ...
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...; High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). See page 5-15 for various audio devices. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-3 This digital stream passes through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in...
...; High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). See page 5-15 for various audio devices. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-3 This digital stream passes through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in...
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... Cool™ is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-5 See page 4-21 for details. By placing a specially designed PCB under the CPU socket, Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the...45) port(s). Cooler system temperature means more stable system performance, longer component life, and more silent operation. See page 5-10 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET2 The Ai NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reduces the heat dissipated by 10º Celsius. See page 2-3 for...
... Cool™ is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-5 See page 4-21 for details. By placing a specially designed PCB under the CPU socket, Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the...45) port(s). Cooler system temperature means more stable system performance, longer component life, and more silent operation. See page 5-10 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET2 The Ai NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reduces the heat dissipated by 10º Celsius. See page 2-3 for...
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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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ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static ...
ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static ...
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Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool™ The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool™, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooliing to conduct heat away from the motherboard components. Motherboard holes (for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins) ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-3 Stack Cool™ is a mini-PCB installed under the CPU socket to the motherboard.
Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool™ The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool™, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooliing to conduct heat away from the motherboard components. Motherboard holes (for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins) ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-3 Stack Cool™ is a mini-PCB installed under the CPU socket to the motherboard.
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ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return ... components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. P5GDC P5GDC CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the PnP ...
ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return ... components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. P5GDC P5GDC CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the PnP ...
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... damaging the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to prevent bending the connectors on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-9 A B Alignment key Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows...
... damaging the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to prevent bending the connectors on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-9 A B Alignment key Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows...
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Push pin Motherboard hole 2. Rotate the push-pins clockwise to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-11 Push each of the installed CPU, making sure that the four pins match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the pins downward to lock. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Push pin Motherboard hole 2. Rotate the push-pins clockwise to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-11 Push each of the installed CPU, making sure that the four pins match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the pins downward to lock. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... DIMMs with two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and four 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you ... from the same vendor. • Due to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DDR_B1 DDR_B2 P5GDC DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 P5GDC DIMM sockets DDR_A2 DDR_A1 To prevent damage to the motherboard, d o n o t u s e D D R a n d D D R 2 memory simultaneously. 2.4.2 ...
... DIMMs with two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and four 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you ... from the same vendor. • Due to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DDR_B1 DDR_B2 P5GDC DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 P5GDC DIMM sockets DDR_A2 DDR_A1 To prevent damage to the motherboard, d o n o t u s e D D R a n d D D R 2 memory simultaneously. 2.4.2 ...
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supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - Double-sided ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-17 Single-sided D S - B - DDR2 (533MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) AB 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 N/A SS 1024MB SAMSUNG ...
supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - Double-sided ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-17 Single-sided D S - B - DDR2 (533MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) AB 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 N/A SS 1024MB SAMSUNG ...
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... clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding...
... clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding...
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... removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-21 Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an...
... removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-21 Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an...
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ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-23 The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express ...
ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-23 The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express ...
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...; USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5GDC USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 P5GDC USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-25 The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers...
...; USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5GDC USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 P5GDC USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-25 The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers...
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... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 5 . R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( g r a y ) . S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 7 . L i n e I E E E 1 3 9 4 a p o r t . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-27
... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 5 . R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( g r a y ) . S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 7 . L i n e I E E E 1 3 9 4 a p o r t . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-27
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... 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Refer to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GDC FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for an Ultra DMA 100/66...). 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1 . Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. P5GDC Floppy disk drive connector 2 . If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. P5GDC IDE connector ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-29
... 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Refer to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GDC FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for an Ultra DMA 100/66...). 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1 . Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. P5GDC Floppy disk drive connector 2 . If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. P5GDC IDE connector ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-29
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... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5GDC SATA connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • These connectors support the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. • ... Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector Color Setting SATA1, SATA2 Red Master SATA3, SATA4 Black Slave Use Boot Disk Data Disk ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-31 Refer to Chapter 5 for information on the master port (SATA1 and SATA2) to support S3 function. See section "4.3.6...
... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5GDC SATA connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • These connectors support the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. • ... Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector Color Setting SATA1, SATA2 Red Master SATA3, SATA4 Black Slave Use Boot Disk Data Disk ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-31 Refer to Chapter 5 for information on the master port (SATA1 and SATA2) to support S3 function. See section "4.3.6...
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... module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-33 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system...
... module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-33 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system...
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... optical drive. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN P5GDC P5GDC GAME connector GAME1 +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-35 P5GDC CD P5GDC CD audio connector 10. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 9 .
... optical drive. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN P5GDC P5GDC GAME connector GAME1 +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-35 P5GDC CD P5GDC CD audio connector 10. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 9 .