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... 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 CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and...
... 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 CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and...
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...System Information 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-22 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 Chipset 4-25 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.5.1 Suspend Mode... 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 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 5-8 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-10 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-11 v
...System Information 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-22 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 Chipset 4-25 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.5.1 Suspend Mode... 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 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 5-8 5.3.2 AI Net 2 5-10 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-11 v
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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 ...TI 1394a controller supports: - 2 x 1394a ports Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) AI Net 2 network diagnosis utility Stack Cool™ fanless cooling system (continued on the next page) ix RAID...
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 ...TI 1394a controller supports: - 2 x 1394a ports Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) AI Net 2 network diagnosis utility Stack Cool™ fanless cooling system (continued on the next page) ix RAID...
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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/DDR...
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/DDR...
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...(s) connected to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET2 The Ai NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 5-10 for details....ASUS Stack Cool™ ASUS Stack Cool™ is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. By placing a specially designed PCB under the CPU socket, Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the system temperature by large capacitors and motherboard components. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe...
...(s) connected to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET2 The Ai NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 5-10 for details....ASUS Stack Cool™ ASUS Stack Cool™ is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. By placing a specially designed PCB under the CPU socket, Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the system temperature by large capacitors and motherboard components. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe...
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... 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 your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-34 for details...
... 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 your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-34 for details...
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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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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. 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.
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Secondary IDE RAID connector (40-1 pin SEC_RAID) 5. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 7. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR) 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 14. Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-29 2-...
Secondary IDE RAID connector (40-1 pin SEC_RAID) 5. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 7. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR) 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 14. Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-29 2-...
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... is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the PnP cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Contact your left. P5GDC P5GDC CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-7
... is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the PnP cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Contact your left. P5GDC P5GDC CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-7
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B A Load plate 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab Load lever A B PnP Cap This side of the arrow to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb and move it to the left until it is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you .
B A Load plate 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab Load lever A B PnP Cap This side of the arrow to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb and move it to the left until it is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you .
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.... 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® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the... load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. 6. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is recommended. • ...
.... 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® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the... load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. 6. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is recommended. • ...
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... heatsink and fan. • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). Install an Intel®... item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. • When you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The item appears only if you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium®...
... heatsink and fan. • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). Install an Intel®... item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. • When you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The item appears only if you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium®...
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Rotate the push-pins clockwise to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Push pin Motherboard hole 2. Push each of the installed CPU, making sure that the four pins match the holes on top of the pins downward to lock.
Rotate the push-pins clockwise to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Push pin Motherboard hole 2. Push each of the installed CPU, making sure that the four pins match the holes on top of the pins downward to lock.
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GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN1 P5GDC Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN1 P5GDC Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
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...information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 re...
...information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 re...
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...jumper is for the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-25 Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (...no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5GDC USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 P5GDC USB device wake-up +5V (...
...jumper is for the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-25 Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (...no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5GDC USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 P5GDC USB device wake-up +5V (...
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...jumpers! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN1 P5GDC P5GDC Fan connectors PWR_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND Only the CHA_FAN1 connector... supports the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place...
...jumpers! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN1 P5GDC P5GDC Fan connectors PWR_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND Only the CHA_FAN1 connector... supports the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place...
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...at least 15A on +12V and that you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 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 Volts...boot up if the 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 ...
...at least 15A on +12V and that you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 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 Volts...boot up if the 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 ...
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4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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
4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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