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... 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 4-31 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-31 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-31 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-31 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-32 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-36 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 v
... 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 4-31 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-31 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-31 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-31 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-32 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-36 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 v
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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 04A and 04B processors Supports...174; 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology Supports POST Network diagnostic program 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) ...
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 04A and 04B processors Supports...174; 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology Supports POST Network diagnostic program 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) ...
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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 Stepless Frequency ... 1 x Game/MIDI port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are...
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 Stepless Frequency ... 1 x Game/MIDI port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS P5GDC Pro motherboard 1 x Serial port module 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS P5GDC Pro motherboard 1 x Serial port module 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
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...channel architecture allows memory bandwidths of up to 533 MHz, PCI Express x16 graphics card, and PCI Express x1 cards. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. Intel® 915P chipset The Intel...® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package. Dual-channel DDR and DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR and DDR2 memory for flexible system upgrade and to ensure superior system performance. See page 2-18 for details. See page 2-14...
...channel architecture allows memory bandwidths of up to 533 MHz, PCI Express x16 graphics card, and PCI Express x1 cards. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. Intel® 915P chipset The Intel...® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package. Dual-channel DDR and DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR and DDR2 memory for flexible system upgrade and to ensure superior system performance. See page 2-18 for details. See page 2-14...
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... to meet your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of transforming your Internet, LAN,...15 for details. Dolby® Digital Live™ The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with a software application that speeds up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-3 See page 2-27 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC. See page 2-23...
... to meet your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of transforming your Internet, LAN,...15 for details. Dolby® Digital Live™ The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with a software application that speeds up the PCI bus. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-3 See page 2-27 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC. See page 2-23...
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...loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-5 See page 4-2... for details. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add ...
...loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-5 See page 4-2... for details. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add ...
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... For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to prevent bending the connectors .... • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The item appears only if you are using any other...
... For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to prevent bending the connectors .... • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The item appears only if you are using any other...
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... modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-13 DDR2 DIMMS are notched differently to ... Rate (DDR2) and four 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DDR_B1 DDR_B2 P5GDC PRO DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 P5GDC PRO 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...
... modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-13 DDR2 DIMMS are notched differently to ... Rate (DDR2) and four 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DDR_B1 DDR_B2 P5GDC PRO DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 P5GDC PRO 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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...-channel Dual-channel Sockets DDR2_A1 (yellow) DDR2_B1 (yellow) (1) Populated - (2) - Populated (1)* Populated Populated DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A...
...-channel Dual-channel Sockets DDR2_A1 (yellow) DDR2_B1 (yellow) (1) Populated - (2) - Populated (1)* Populated Populated DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A...
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DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C SAMSUNG SS 512MB CENTURY DXV2S8SSCCD3K27C SAMSUNG DS 256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCE3K27E ...V58C2256804SAT5B V58C2256804SCT5B V58C2256804SCT5B HY5DU56822DT-D43 HY5DU56822DT-D43 Legend: A - B - Double-sided 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information S S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports one module inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel ...
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C SAMSUNG SS 512MB CENTURY DXV2S8SSCCD3K27C SAMSUNG DS 256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCE3K27E ...V58C2256804SAT5B V58C2256804SCT5B V58C2256804SCT5B HY5DU56822DT-D43 HY5DU56822DT-D43 Legend: A - B - Double-sided 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information S S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports one module inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel ...
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... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - Single-sided D 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 256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 N/A SS 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CD5 N/A DS 512MB Infineon ... K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 HYB18T512800AC37 HYB18T512800AC37 4CBIIZ9BQT 4CBIIZ9BQT E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E K4T51083QB-GCD5 Legend: A - Double-sided ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-17
... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - Single-sided D 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 256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 N/A SS 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CD5 N/A DS 512MB Infineon ... K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 HYB18T512800AC37 HYB18T512800AC37 4CBIIZ9BQT 4CBIIZ9BQT E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E K4T51083QB-GCD5 Legend: A - Double-sided ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-17
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... 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 DS 256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 N/A SS 512MB ...GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 HYB18T512800AC37 4CBIIZ9BQT 4CBIIZ9BQT E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E Legend: A - B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration.
... 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 DS 256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 N/A SS 512MB ...GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 HYB18T512800AC37 4CBIIZ9BQT 4CBIIZ9BQT E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E Legend: A - B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration.
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... and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR...
... and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR...
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... into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the ...retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.6 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. The ...
... into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the ...retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.6 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. The ...
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... use . 4. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-21 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
... use . 4. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-21 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
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... 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard SATA port Onboard Azalia audio Onboard LAN A B C D E -- - -- -- - -- - F G H - shared - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - -- - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - -
... 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard SATA port Onboard Azalia audio Onboard LAN A B C D E -- - -- -- - -- - F G H - shared - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - -- - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - -
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... following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with ... shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with...
... following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with ... shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with...