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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...Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R 800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 2 GB 600/533/400 MHz DDR2 memory modules 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 4 GB 400/333 MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete...
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...Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R 800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 2 GB 600/533/400 MHz DDR2 memory modules 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 4 GB 400/333 MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete...
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... solution for details. See page 2-18 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-13 for details. Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-28 for flexible system upgrade and to meet the higher...the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 533/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR/DDR2 memory at speeds of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function...
... solution for details. See page 2-18 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-13 for details. Native DDR2-600 support This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-28 for flexible system upgrade and to meet the higher...the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 533/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR/DDR2 memory at speeds of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function...
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... bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.4 ... Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In PWR_FAN1 Intel R MCH 915P Marvell 88E8053 CHA_FAN2 P5GDC PCIEX16 PRI_IDE1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 AAFP CMI9880 PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR1 PCIEX1_2 TSB43AB22A CD SPDIF COM1 IE1394_2 R Intel ICH6R SATA3 SATA4 ITE 8212F Intel FWH 4Mb Super...
... bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.4 ... Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In PWR_FAN1 Intel R MCH 915P Marvell 88E8053 CHA_FAN2 P5GDC PCIEX16 PRI_IDE1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 AAFP CMI9880 PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR1 PCIEX1_2 TSB43AB22A CD SPDIF COM1 IE1394_2 R Intel ICH6R SATA3 SATA4 ITE 8212F Intel FWH 4Mb Super...
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...; Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR/DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Always install DIMMs with two 240-pin Double Data Rate... modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: DDR_B1 DDR_B2 P5GDC DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 P5GDC DIMM sockets DDR_A2 DDR_A1 To prevent damage to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-13
...; Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR/DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Always install DIMMs with two 240-pin Double Data Rate... modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: DDR_B1 DDR_B2 P5GDC DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 P5GDC DIMM sockets DDR_A2 DDR_A1 To prevent damage to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-13
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... per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 +DDR_B2) Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DDR_A1 and DDR_A2 DDR_B1 and DDR_B2 Recommended DDR2 memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DDR2_A1 (yellow) DDR2_B1 (yellow) (1) Populated - (2) -
... per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 +DDR_B2) Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DDR_A1 and DDR_A2 DDR_B1 and DDR_B2 Recommended DDR2 memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DDR2_A1 (yellow) DDR2_B1 (yellow) (1) Populated - (2) -
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... D S - supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-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 N/A SS 1024MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0-CD5 N/A DS...
... D S - supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-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 N/A SS 1024MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0-CD5 N/A DS...
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supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR2-533 with 600 MHz capability (overclocking) Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) AB 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 N/A SS 1024MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0-CD5 N/A ...
supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR2-533 with 600 MHz capability (overclocking) Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) AB 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 N/A SS 1024MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0-CD5 N/A ...
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... sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 ... get 1 damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.5 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlock a DIMM...
... sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 ... get 1 damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.5 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlock a DIMM...
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Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [Auto] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before setting the chipset core voltage. Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset core voltage. CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows ...: [1.20V] [1.40V] [Auto] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [1.50V] [1.60V] [Auto] Refer to [AI NOS]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the CPU! Setting a high chipset core voltage may damage the chipset! The following items also appear...
Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [Auto] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before setting the chipset core voltage. Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset core voltage. CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows ...: [1.20V] [1.40V] [Auto] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [1.50V] [1.60V] [Auto] Refer to [AI NOS]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the CPU! Setting a high chipset core voltage may damage the chipset! The following items also appear...
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Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [FSB888/DDR2-667] [Overclock 10%] [FSB900/DDR2-600] [Overclock 15%] [FSB950/DDR2-633] [Overclock 20%] [FSB1000/DDR2-667] [Overclock 30%] [FSB1066/DDR2-533] [FSB1066/DDR2-710] The following item appears only when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to [Overclock Profile]. ... options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-21 NOS Mode [Auto] Allows you to disable or set the overclock percentage for various CPU loading. Selecting [Auto] allows...
Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [FSB888/DDR2-667] [Overclock 10%] [FSB900/DDR2-600] [Overclock 15%] [FSB950/DDR2-633] [Overclock 20%] [FSB1000/DDR2-667] [Overclock 30%] [FSB1066/DDR2-533] [FSB1066/DDR2-710] The following item appears only when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to [Overclock Profile]. ... options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-21 NOS Mode [Auto] Allows you to disable or set the overclock percentage for various CPU loading. Selecting [Auto] allows...