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...Operation safety viii P5GDC-V 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 1-6 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 CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and...
...Operation safety viii P5GDC-V 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 1-6 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 CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and...
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...System Information 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-22 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 CPU 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... 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 v
...System Information 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-22 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 CPU 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... 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 v
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...; 8212F IDE controller supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100 /66 - P5GDC-V Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics 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...: - 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
...; 8212F IDE controller supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100 /66 - P5GDC-V Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics 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...: - 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
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P5GDC-V 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...
P5GDC-V 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...
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...ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 1-5 See page 2-3 for details. Cooler system temperature means more stable system performance, longer component life, and more silent operation. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS Stack Cool™ ASUS Stack Cool™ is a technology that reduces the heat dissipated by 10º Celsius. By placing a specially designed PCB under the CPU... socket, Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the system temperature by large capacitors and motherboard components. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System...
...ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 1-5 See page 2-3 for details. Cooler system temperature means more stable system performance, longer component life, and more silent operation. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS Stack Cool™ ASUS Stack Cool™ is a technology that reduces the heat dissipated by 10º Celsius. By placing a specially designed PCB under the CPU... socket, Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the system temperature by large capacitors and motherboard components. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System...
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...the multimedia software package that includes the latest DVD playback and creator, plus a user-friendly MP3 interface. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 5-8 for details. See page 4-5 for details. See page 4-2... the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-34 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from...
...the multimedia software package that includes the latest DVD playback and creator, plus a user-friendly MP3 interface. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 5-8 for details. See page 4-5 for details. See page 4-2... the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-34 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe
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Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC. Motherboard holes (for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins) ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-3 Stack Cool™ is a mini-PCB installed under the CPU socket to the motherboard. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool™ The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool™, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooliing to conduct heat away from the motherboard components.
Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC. Motherboard holes (for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins) ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-3 Stack Cool™ is a mini-PCB installed under the CPU socket to the motherboard. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool™ The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool™, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooliing to conduct heat away from the motherboard components.
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... connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 6. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 13. System panel connectors (20-1 pin PANEL) - Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 7. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) 15. Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Primary IDE RAID connector (40...
... connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 6. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 13. System panel connectors (20-1 pin PANEL) - Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 7. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) 15. Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Primary IDE RAID connector (40...
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... cap is on the motherboard. Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap...
... cap is on the motherboard. Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap...
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To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. B A Load plate 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab Load lever A B PnP Cap This side of the arrow to remove (B). Press the load lever with your thumb and move it to the left until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2.
To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. B A Load plate 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab Load lever A B PnP Cap This side of the arrow to remove (B). Press the load lever with your thumb and move it to the left until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2.
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...; XP Service Pack 1 is on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. 5. A B Alignment key Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on the bottom-left corner of the socket. If you are.... • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-9 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. Under Linux, use...
...; XP Service Pack 1 is on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. 5. A B Alignment key Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on the bottom-left corner of the socket. If you are.... • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-9 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. Under Linux, use...
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.... 2. If the instructions in a push-pin design and requires no tool to Enabled. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to install. 2-10... Chapter 2: Hardware information Reboot the computer. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
.... 2. If the instructions in a push-pin design and requires no tool to Enabled. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to install. 2-10... Chapter 2: Hardware information Reboot the computer. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
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Push pin Motherboard hole 2. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-11 Place the heatsink on top of the pins downward to lock. Rotate the push-pins clockwise to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. Push each of the installed CPU, making sure that the four pins match the holes on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Push pin Motherboard hole 2. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-11 Place the heatsink on top of the pins downward to lock. Rotate the push-pins clockwise to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. Push each of the installed CPU, making sure that the four pins match the holes on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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CPU_FAN1 P5GDC-V Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 4. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
CPU_FAN1 P5GDC-V Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 4. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) ...2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to default values. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5GDC-V P5GDC-V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) ...2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to default values. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5GDC-V P5GDC-V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re...
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USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5GDC-V USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 +5V P5GDC-V USB device wake-up (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 ...and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-25 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to ...
USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5GDC-V USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 +5V P5GDC-V USB device wake-up (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 ...and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-25 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to ...
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... jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN1 P5GDC-V P5GDC-V Fan connectors PWR_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V... GND Only the CHA_FAN1 connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5 . Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU...
... jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN1 P5GDC-V P5GDC-V Fan connectors PWR_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V... GND Only the CHA_FAN1 connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5 . Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU...
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...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 : Serial ATA device : Optical drives : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz ... PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 350 W. P5GDC-V ATX12V1 GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5GDC-V ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground ...
...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 : Serial ATA device : Optical drives : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz ... PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 350 W. P5GDC-V ATX12V1 GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5GDC-V ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground ...
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4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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-V Deluxe 4-17
4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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-V Deluxe 4-17