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..., modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. 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, AND SHOULD ... purposes, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
..., modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. 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, AND SHOULD ... purposes, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii Operation safety viii P5GDC Pro specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 2-1 1.2 Package contents 2-1 1.3 Special features 2-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 2-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 2-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 2-5 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 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing ...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii Operation safety viii P5GDC Pro specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 2-1 1.2 Package contents 2-1 1.3 Special features 2-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 2-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features 2-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 2-5 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 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing ...
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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 ... 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) AI Net 2 network diagnosis utility ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ (continued on the next page) ix
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 ... 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) AI Net 2 network diagnosis utility ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ (continued on the next page) ix
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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 ... 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 subject to change without notice. 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 ... 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 subject to change without notice. x
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See page 2-23 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 5-11 for details. See page 2-27 for details. This high speed interface is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio...supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of transforming your growing networking needs. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-3 PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This CODEC is...
See page 2-23 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 5-11 for details. See page 2-27 for details. This high speed interface is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio...supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of transforming your growing networking needs. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-3 PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This CODEC is...
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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. See pages 2-28 and 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET2 The Ai NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that auto-... up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and...
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. See pages 2-28 and 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET2 The Ai NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that auto-... up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and...
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... 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. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-23 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 PCI... specifications. 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...
... 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. ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-23 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 PCI... specifications. 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...
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... for a serial (COM) port. 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 purchased separately. The USB/GAME module is for USB 2.0 ports. 5 . ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-33 P5GDC PRO COM1 PIN 1 P5GDC PRO Serial port connector 6 . Connect the serial port module cable to this...
... for a serial (COM) port. 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 purchased separately. The USB/GAME module is for USB 2.0 ports. 5 . ASUS P5GDC Pro 2-33 P5GDC PRO COM1 PIN 1 P5GDC PRO Serial port connector 6 . Connect the serial port module cable to this...
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... +12V DC GND +12V DC P5GDC PRO ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5... the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350 W. 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 ...
... +12V DC GND +12V DC P5GDC PRO ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5... the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350 W. 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 ...
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... O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll...
... O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll...
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...-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of IDE drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Setting to the system. When set...
...-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of IDE drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Setting to the system. When set...
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4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 09/14/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz : 2800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256 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 Pro 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 : 09/14/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz : 2800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256 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 Pro 4-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. 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. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup When set to IDE devices.
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. 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. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup When set to IDE devices.
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.... Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-31 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration...
.... Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-31 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration...
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... the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-33 This feature requires an ATX power supply that appears below shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Select this item to set to Enabled. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on...
... the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-33 This feature requires an ATX power supply that appears below shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Select this item to set to Enabled. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on...
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... using a 3-pin CPU fan. When using this item to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [PWM] [DC] Some CPU fans with Intel®'s PWM fan specifications. When this field is set to DC if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan or set to enable or disable the...
... using a 3-pin CPU fan. When using this item to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [PWM] [DC] Some CPU fans with Intel®'s PWM fan specifications. When this field is set to DC if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan or set to enable or disable the...
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... Fan Speed Control (FSC) temperature settings. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The Intel® FSC provides target temperature options at ±15º with 3º interval. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-35 The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. ... ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.
... Fan Speed Control (FSC) temperature settings. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The Intel® FSC provides target temperature options at ±15º with 3º interval. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-35 The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating a low CPU temperature. ... ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.
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Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information. 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
Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information. 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