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Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 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 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-22 vi
Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 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 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-22 vi
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P5GDC Pro specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Features Special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG ...33 hard disks - 4 x Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration and the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology C-Media CMI9880 High Definition Audio solution with 7.1-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports Dolby® Digital Live™ technology Marvell® 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit ...
P5GDC Pro specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Features Special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG ...33 hard disks - 4 x Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration and the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology C-Media CMI9880 High Definition Audio solution with 7.1-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports Dolby® Digital Live™ technology Marvell® 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit ...
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x P5GDC Pro specifications summary Overclocking 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 ...PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 8-Channel audio ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector ...
x P5GDC Pro specifications summary Overclocking 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 ...PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 8-Channel audio ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector ...
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...supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface on the rear panel. See page 2-14 for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. See page 2-6 for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment ... FSB, DDR2-600 provides the fastest solution 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 the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with Intel®...
...supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface on the rear panel. See page 2-14 for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. See page 2-6 for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment ... FSB, DDR2-600 provides the fastest solution 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 the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with Intel®...
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...stream. See page 2-31 for details. This CODEC is software compatible with a Gigabit LAN controller to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for four Serial ATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage ...file sharing requirements. PCI Express features point-to produce crystal-clear digital audio. The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). See page 5-11 for details. See page 5-15 for details....-compliant with a software application that speeds up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-3
...stream. See page 2-31 for details. This CODEC is software compatible with a Gigabit LAN controller to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for four Serial ATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage ...file sharing requirements. PCI Express features point-to produce crystal-clear digital audio. The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). See page 5-11 for details. See page 5-15 for details....-compliant with a software application that speeds up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-3
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...(Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-37 2-38 ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-5 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR) 10. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 11. ... (20 pin PANEL) - Internal connectors 1. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 12. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 14. Hard Disk activity (Red...
...(Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-37 2-38 ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-5 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR) 10. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 11. ... (20 pin PANEL) - Internal connectors 1. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 12. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 14. Hard Disk activity (Red...
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... E x1 slot 2 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard SATA port Onboard Azalia audio Onboard LAN A B C D E -- - -- -- - -- - shared - - --
... E x1 slot 2 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard SATA port Onboard Azalia audio Onboard LAN A B C D E -- - -- -- - -- - shared - - --
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This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 7 . L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5 . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-27 This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port...
This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 7 . L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5 . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-27 This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port...
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...( p u r p l e ) . This port connects a microphone. 9 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 3 . This port is for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB...u b w o o f e r p o r t ( y e l l o w o r a n g e ) . Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Gray Black Yellow Orange Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel...
...( p u r p l e ) . This port connects a microphone. 9 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 3 . This port is for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB...u b w o o f e r p o r t ( y e l l o w o r a n g e ) . Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Gray Black Yellow Orange Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel...
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...then install the module to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 8 . GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately. +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-35 The GAME/MIDI port ...connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN P5GDC PRO P5GDC PRO GAME connector GAME1 The GAME/MIDI module is for...
...then install the module to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 8 . GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately. +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-35 The GAME/MIDI port ...connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN P5GDC PRO P5GDC PRO GAME connector GAME1 The GAME/MIDI module is for...
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... to this connector. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [Azalia]. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-37 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the F r o n t P a n e l S u p p o r t T y p e item in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is for details. 11...
... to this connector. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [Azalia]. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-37 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the F r o n t P a n e l S u p p o r t T y p e item in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is for details. 11...
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... LAN item is set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [AC97] [Azalia] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-27 Azalia Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables...] [Disabled] Enable or disable the Azalia controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to legacy AC`97 or High Definition Audio, depending on the front panel...
... LAN item is set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [AC97] [Azalia] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-27 Azalia Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables...] [Disabled] Enable or disable the Azalia controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to legacy AC`97 or High Definition Audio, depending on the front panel...
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... the chipset components. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. QFE Update Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload...
... the chipset components. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. QFE Update Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload...
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... utility by double clicking the C-Media icon on the Windows® taskbar. Tabs Audio System Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting A u d i o S y s t e m S t a t u s. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-11 Refer to check the audio system status, configure the audio ports, set up of speakers configured in the system determines the output mode status. This section...
... utility by double clicking the C-Media icon on the Windows® taskbar. Tabs Audio System Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting A u d i o S y s t e m S t a t u s. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-11 Refer to check the audio system status, configure the audio ports, set up of speakers configured in the system determines the output mode status. This section...
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... S e l e c t i o n. Mixer The M i x e r tab allows you want to the system rear panel and front panel audio ports. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support You can configure the function of devices connected to configure. Click the Smart Jack setting button that corresponds to the ...the Digital Signal Processing (DSP). S p e a k e r T e s t e r a n d A u d i o D S P S e t t i n g. Click the P l a y or the S t o p button to listen to the speakers or click the V o l u m e button to change the audio modes. Click the button to adjust the speakers' volume. This section allows you to adjust the...
... S e l e c t i o n. Mixer The M i x e r tab allows you want to the system rear panel and front panel audio ports. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support You can configure the function of devices connected to configure. Click the Smart Jack setting button that corresponds to the ...the Digital Signal Processing (DSP). S p e a k e r T e s t e r a n d A u d i o D S P S e t t i n g. Click the P l a y or the S t o p button to listen to the speakers or click the V o l u m e button to change the audio modes. Click the button to adjust the speakers' volume. This section allows you to adjust the...
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This section allows you to load a pre-defined equalizer setting. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-13 There are four featured materials that emulate the bathroom, concert hall, underwater, and music pub environments. Use the 10-band equalizer to individually control .... To set the environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings. Environment settings Environment size Equalizer settings E n v i r o n m e n t. There are three room size models for an appropriate audio output. Click the U s e r D e f i n e d button to adjust the amplifier frequency.
This section allows you to load a pre-defined equalizer setting. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-13 There are four featured materials that emulate the bathroom, concert hall, underwater, and music pub environments. Use the 10-band equalizer to individually control .... To set the environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings. Environment settings Environment size Equalizer settings E n v i r o n m e n t. There are three room size models for an appropriate audio output. Click the U s e r D e f i n e d button to adjust the amplifier frequency.
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Information The I n f o r m a t i o n tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording devices.
Information The I n f o r m a t i o n tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording devices.
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.... 3. Connect the AC-3 decoder to Dolby® Digital streams. Direct or non-encoded audio in your computer's audio content to the coaxial/optical S/PDIF out port. 2. Click the D o l b y D i g i t a l L i v e button. Connect an AC-3 decoder to Dolby® Digital streams. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4 The AC-3 decoder processes the streams then plays them back on a multi-channel speaker...
.... 3. Connect the AC-3 decoder to Dolby® Digital streams. Direct or non-encoded audio in your computer's audio content to the coaxial/optical S/PDIF out port. 2. Click the D o l b y D i g i t a l L i v e button. Connect an AC-3 decoder to Dolby® Digital streams. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4 The AC-3 decoder processes the streams then plays them back on a multi-channel speaker...
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... the volume data on the drive(s) and cause any member disks to become available as non-RAID disks. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISK WILL BE LOST. To delete a RAID Volume: 1. b. All Rights Reserved...
... the volume data on the drive(s) and cause any member disks to become available as non-RAID disks. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISK WILL BE LOST. To delete a RAID Volume: 1. b. All Rights Reserved...