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  • Page 1 P5GD2...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How this guide is organized ............ ix Where to find more information ..........ix Conventions used in this guide ..........x Typography ..................x P5GD2 specifications summary ............xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 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 v v v v v...
  • Page 6 Contents Software information ............5-9 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ............ 5-9 5.4.2 AI NET 2 ............... 5-11 Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ......5-11 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration ......5-12 RAID configurations ............5-17 5.5.1 Installing hard disks ..........5-18 5.5.2...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 11: P5Gd2 Specifications Summary

    I n n o v a t i v e I n n o v a t i v e ASUS Stack Cool patented fanless cooling system t h e r m a l s o l u t i o n...
  • Page 12 P5GD2 specifications summary U S B U S B U S B U S B U S B Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    P 5 G D 2 m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 17 Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multi-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. The Intel ®...
  • Page 18 S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF In/Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems.

  • Page 19: Asus Proactive Features

    ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool is an ideal thermal solution that reduces the heat dissipated by large capacitors and motherboard components. By placing a specially designed PCB under the motherboard CPU socket, Stack Cool effectively lowers the system temperature by 10º...

  • Page 20: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel ® chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-7 System memory ..............2-13 Expansion slots ..............2-16 Jumpers ................2-19 Connectors ................. 2-22 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    LED. SB_PWR1 Standby Powered Power P5GD2 Onboard LED A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 2 - 1 2 - 1...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 25: Asus Stack Cool

    2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard. Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed under the motherboard CPU socket to conduct heat away from motherboard components. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBPWR1 Intel FWH CHA_FAN2 4Mbit CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 USB1 USB2 USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 Top: Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Intel Center/Subwoofer...

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e...
  • Page 28 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e...

  • Page 29: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 30 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. P n P C a p P n P C a p P n P C a p P n P C a p P n P C a p R e t e n t i o n t a b...
  • Page 31 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Notes on Intel Notes on Intel...

  • Page 32: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling 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 performance.
  • Page 33 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 P5GD2 CPU Fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 34: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5GD2 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l...
  • Page 35 DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t...
  • Page 36 C C C C C - support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List. 2 - 1 4...

  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 38: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 39: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n...

  • Page 40: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots 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 a PCI slot.

  • Page 41: Jumpers

    Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5GD2 Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

  • Page 42: Usb Device Wake-Up

    USBPW34 +5VSB (Default) USBPW56 USBPW78 +5VSB P5GD2 USB device wake-up (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.
  • Page 43 BIOS. KBPWR1 +5VSB (Default) P5GD2 Keyboard power setting A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 2 - 2 1...

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t .
  • Page 45 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration P o r t P o r t P o r t P o r t P o r t...

  • Page 46: Internal Connectors

    NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GD2 Floppy disk drive connector 2 . 2 . P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 )
  • Page 47 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GD2 RAID connectors • Before creating a RAID set using Ultra ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Ultra ATA signal cable and installed Ultra ATA 133/100/66 hard disk drives.

  • Page 48: Hard Disk Drives

    RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN3 P5GD2 SATA connectors I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A...
  • Page 49 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Q-Fan2 function is supported using the CPU Fan (CPU_FAN1) and Chassis Fan 1 (CHA_FAN1) connectors only. CPU_FAN1 PWR_FAN1...
  • Page 50 COM1 PIN 1 P5GD2 COM port connectors 8 . 8 . U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 )
  • Page 51 PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5GD2 ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2...
  • Page 52 Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GD2 CD audio connector 1 1 . 1 1 . G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E 1 ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E 1 ) 1 1 .
  • Page 53 CHASSIS1 (Default) P5GD2 Chassis alarm lead 1 3 . 1 3 . F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P ) 1 3 .

  • Page 54: System Panel Connector

    SPEAKER PLED PANEL1 RESET IDE_LED P5GD2 System panel connector Requires an ATX power supply. The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D )

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 60 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-19 Power menu ................ 4-31 Boot menu ................4-36 Exit menu ................4-41 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2...

  • Page 61: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 62: Afudos Utility

    Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t...
  • Page 63 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 64 The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 65: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 66 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4 - 6...

  • Page 67: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 68: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 69 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t...
  • Page 70 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a...

  • Page 71: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2...

  • Page 72: Bios Menu Screen

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 73: Menu Items

    For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Main menu items. Third IDE Master...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time [11:51:19] System Date...

  • Page 75: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 76: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 77 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed.

  • Page 78: System Information

    IDE Detect Time Out [35] IDE Detect Time Out [35] IDE Detect Time Out [35] IDE Detect Time Out [35] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7...

  • Page 79: Advanced Menu

    A I N O S A I N O S A I N O S - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently A I N O S A I N O S determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 80 DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [600 MHz] Selecting a DRAM frequency that is not supported by your DIMM module may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
  • Page 81 The following item appears only when the N.O.S Mode item is set to [Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy]. Turbo NOS [Disabled] Turbo NOS [Disabled] Turbo NOS [Disabled] Turbo NOS [Disabled] Turbo NOS [Disabled] Disables or sets the overclocking threshold for the turbo non-delay overclocking system.

  • Page 82: Lan Cable Status

    CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.

  • Page 83: Usb Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function...

  • Page 84: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the Manufacturer: Intel FSB Frequency.

  • Page 85: Chipset

    CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]...
  • Page 86 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [1 Clock] [2 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time.

  • Page 87: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC’97] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]...
  • Page 88 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378]...

  • Page 89: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 90 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...

  • Page 91: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Configure CPU. Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]...

  • Page 92: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Enabled or disable APM. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]...
  • Page 93 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card.

  • Page 94: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The C P U Q - F a n M o d e...
  • Page 95 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Only the CPU fan (CPU_FAN1) and chassis fan 1 (CHA_FAN1) connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature.

  • Page 96: Boot Menu

    [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]...

  • Page 97: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 98: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3...
  • Page 99 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...
  • Page 100 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 101: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.
  • Page 102 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you Y e s Y e s press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.

  • Page 103: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 104 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-9 RAID configurations ............5-17 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-29 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2...

  • Page 105: Installing An Operating System

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1...

  • Page 106: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update...

  • Page 107: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2...
  • Page 108 ASUS website. AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows ® environment. Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX...

  • Page 109: Manuals Menu

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu 5.2.4 5.2.4 Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. • Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ®...

  • Page 110: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can C o n t a c t also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 111 Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. A S U S P 5 G D 2 A S U S P 5 G D 2...
  • Page 112 Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5 - 8 5 - 8 5 - 8 C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t 5 - 8...

  • Page 113: Software Information

    ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD.
  • Page 114 R a t i o R a t i o box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 115: Ai Net 2

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 The Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 116: C-Media 3D Audio Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility allows easy installation and set up of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. The utility is automatically installed when you install the C-Media CMI9880 audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD.
  • Page 117 S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g. You can configure the function of the rear panel, S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g...
  • Page 118 Effect The E f f e c t E f f e c t E f f e c t E f f e c t E f f e c t tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set the environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings.

  • Page 119: Device Setting

    Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g D e v i c e S e t t i n g D e v i c e S e t t i n g D e v i c e S e t t i n g 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...
  • Page 120 Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby ® Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live™ Using Dolby Using Dolby Digital Live Digital Live The Dolby ® Digital Live™ technology encodes your computer’s digital audio contents to real-time Dolby ® Digital streams. Using the CODEC and the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports on the motherboard, you can send the encoded Dolby ®...

  • Page 121: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil3114, ITE 8212, and the Intel ® ICH6R Southbride RAID controllers that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and...

  • Page 122: Installing Hard Disks

    5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks 5.5.1 5.5.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

  • Page 123: Raid Configurations

    5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel ® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel ®...
  • Page 124 At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. ]-Change ]-Change [TAB]-Next [TAB]-Next [ESC] Previous Menu [ESC] Previous Menu [Enter]-Select [Enter]-Select Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume...
  • Page 125 T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P : For server systems, use of a lower array block size is recommended. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance.
  • Page 126 Press <Del> to delete the RAID volume. The following confirmation message appears. VOLUME DELETE VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!! Are you sure you want to delete volume "RAID_Volume0"? (Y/N) Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration Main Menu. Resetting RAID Disks Drives Resetting RAID Disks Drives Resetting RAID Disks Drives...

  • Page 127: Ite 8212F Raid Configurations

    5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 ® ® ® ® ® 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 5.5.3 5.5.3 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations The ITE ® 8212F IDE RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations.
  • Page 128 At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select from the menu options. [1]..[5] Select [ESC] Exit Press the number of your selection or <Esc> to exit. Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array...
  • Page 129 Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array This option allows you to define supported RAID arrays. To define a RAID array: From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <2>. The following screen appears.
  • Page 130 Use the up or down arrow keys to select editable fields. Use the Space bar to change field values. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save RAID array. Press <Esc> to exit. Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array This option allows you to delete an existing RAID array.
  • Page 131 Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array This option allows you to reconstruct an existing RAID array. This option applies only to RAID1 (Mirrored) or RAID 0+1(Striped+Mirrored) sets. To rebuild a RAID array: From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <4>.
  • Page 132 Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive, then press <Enter>. Follow succeeding screen instructions. Press <Esc> to exit. Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration This option allows you to view your RAID configuration.

  • Page 133: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk ® A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. D r i v e r s D r i v e r s When the D r i v e r s...
  • Page 134 5 - 3 0 5 - 3 0 5 - 3 0 C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t 5 - 3 0 5 - 3 0...

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