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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii 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...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii 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...
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...® Matrix Storage Technology ITE® 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 Intel...
...® Matrix Storage Technology ITE® 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 Intel...
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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...
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...
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... Express x16 graphics card. See page 2-18 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. Intel® 915G chipset The Intel® 915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH6R I /O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. The Intel®...interface for a processor in the 775-land package. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. You can show additional independent display on an LCD monitor, or stretch one type of up to ensure superior system ...
... Express x16 graphics card. See page 2-18 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. Intel® 915G chipset The Intel® 915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH6R I /O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. The Intel®...interface for a processor in the 775-land package. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. You can show additional independent display on an LCD monitor, or stretch one type of up to ensure superior system ...
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... impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. The dual-channel architecture allows memory bandwidths of transforming your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. See page 2-13 for details....PDIF out interfaces to a wide range of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 5-11 for details. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 1-3 The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of up to -point serial interconnections between computers, peripherals, and ...
... impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. The dual-channel architecture allows memory bandwidths of transforming your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. See page 2-13 for details....PDIF out interfaces to a wide range of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 5-11 for details. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 1-3 The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of up to -point serial interconnections between computers, peripherals, and ...
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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
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... in this section. • Always install DIMMs with two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and four 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16...
... in this section. • Always install DIMMs with two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and four 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16...
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... HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800CE-5C HYB25D256800CE-5C W942508BH-5 N/A VS32M8-5 (Continued on the next page) 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Recommended DDR memory configurations For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 +DDR_B2) Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
... HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800CE-5C HYB25D256800CE-5C W942508BH-5 N/A VS32M8-5 (Continued on the next page) 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Recommended DDR memory configurations For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 +DDR_B2) Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
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... slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - Single-sided D S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C...
... slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. S S - Single-sided D S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side/s* Component DIMM support (optional) A BC 256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C...
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ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-17 B - 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 ... K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 HYB18T512800AC37 HYB18T512800AC37 4CBIIZ9BQT 4CBIIZ9BQT E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E K4T51083QB-GCD5 Legend: A - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel...
ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 2-17 B - 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 ... K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 HYB18T512800AC37 HYB18T512800AC37 4CBIIZ9BQT 4CBIIZ9BQT E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E K4T51083QB-GCD5 Legend: A - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel...
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supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - 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... K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 HYB18T512800AC37 4CBIIZ9BQT 4CBIIZ9BQT E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E Legend: A - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - 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... K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T51083QB-GCD5 HYB18T512800AC37 4CBIIZ9BQT 4CBIIZ9BQT E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E Legend: A - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...) This jumper allows you to default values. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS.... 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. 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...
...) This jumper allows you to default values. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS.... 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. 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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...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 512 ...CD-ROM (x 2) SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive • You must install 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 ...
...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 512 ...CD-ROM (x 2) SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive • You must install 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. 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 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-V Deluxe 4-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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...also appear when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to the CPU documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a high chipset core voltage may damage the memory module(s)! CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1....a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU! Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [Auto] Refer to select the CPU VCore voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the DDR2 documentation before setting the chipset core voltage.
...also appear when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to the CPU documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a high chipset core voltage may damage the memory module(s)! CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1....a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU! Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [Auto] Refer to select the CPU VCore voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the DDR2 documentation before setting the chipset core voltage.
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...available. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select Fixed Graphic Memory Size DVMT Graphic Memory Size [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [Enabled, 8 MB] [32 MB] [32 MB] PEG Buffer Length Link ...following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. When disabled, you to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [5 Clocks] ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-25 Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to...
...available. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select Fixed Graphic Memory Size DVMT Graphic Memory Size [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [Enabled, 8 MB] [32 MB] [32 MB] PEG Buffer Length Link ...following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. When disabled, you to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [5 Clocks] ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-25 Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Allows selection of graphic memory used by DVMT mode. Configuration options: [0 MB] [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB] DVMT Graphic Memory Size [32 MB] Allows selection of the size of the graphics controller to use as ...primary boot device. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of graphic memory used by fixed mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows selection of slot power. Configuration options: ...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Allows selection of graphic memory used by DVMT mode. Configuration options: [0 MB] [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB] DVMT Graphic Memory Size [32 MB] Allows selection of the size of the graphics controller to use as ...primary boot device. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of graphic memory used by fixed mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows selection of slot power. Configuration options: ...
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... [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-29 4.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices...value in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for the...
... [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 4-29 4.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices...value in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for the...