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... APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
... APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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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 ...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 frequencies Fixed PCI/PCI Express frequencies ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4...
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 frequencies Fixed PCI/PCI Express frequencies ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4...
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This CODEC is fully-compliant with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-23 for various audio devices. With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer's digital audio contents into ... stream. The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of transforming your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-3 IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to -point serial...
This CODEC is fully-compliant with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-23 for various audio devices. With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer's digital audio contents into ... stream. The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of transforming your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 1-3 IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to -point serial...
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... introduction Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. See page 2-28 and 2-33 for details. 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.
... introduction Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. See page 2-28 and 2-33 for details. 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.
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... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply ...
... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply ...
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...5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 1 P5GDC USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-33 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so...install the 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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 6 .
...5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 1 P5GDC USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 2-33 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so...install the 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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 6 .
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...recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 350 W. 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 Ground ...ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not 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 : ...
...recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 350 W. 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 Ground ...ATX power supply. The system may become unstable or may not 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 : ...
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4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in ] : [ST320413A] : [Pioneer CD-...
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in ] : [ST320413A] : [Pioneer CD-...
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... ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Disabled], the...
... ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Disabled], the...
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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. 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
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PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. When set to IDE devices.
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. When set to IDE devices.
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...ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-31 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific... ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to display the configuration options. 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the ...
...ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-31 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific... ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to display the configuration options. 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the ...
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... set a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item to set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-33 The K e y b o a r d W a k e u p P a s s w o r d item that provides at least 1A on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...PS/2 mouse to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead.
... set a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item to set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-33 The K e y b o a r d W a k e u p P a s s w o r d item that provides at least 1A on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...PS/2 mouse to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead.
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... this item to PWM, If you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan... and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. When this field is Enabled. Select Disabled if you do not comply with Intel®'s PWM fan specifications. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM)....
... this item to PWM, If you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan... and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. When this field is Enabled. Select Disabled if you do not comply with Intel®'s PWM fan specifications. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM)....
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...[Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the chassis fan speeds for this item depend on the recommended Intel® Fan Speed Control (FSC) temperature ...the CPU Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. The Intel® FSC provides target temperature options at ±15º with 3º interval. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-35 CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when...
...[Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the chassis fan speeds for this item depend on the recommended Intel® Fan Speed Control (FSC) temperature ...the CPU Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. The Intel® FSC provides target temperature options at ±15º with 3º interval. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-35 CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information.