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  • Page 1 P5GD2 Premium...
  • 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 Premium 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 Contents Main menu ................4-14 4.3.1 System Time ............4-14 4.3.2 System Date ............4-14 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ..........4-14 4.3.4 Language .............. 4-14 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ..4-15 4.3.6 IDE Configuration ..........4-16 4.3.7 System Information ..........
  • Page 6 Contents 5.2.3 Utilities menu ............5-4 5.2.4 Manuals menu ............5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ........5-6 5.2.6 Other information ........... 5-6 IEEE 1394b driver information ..........5-9 Software information ............5-12 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ..........5-12 5.4.2 AI NET 2 ............... 5-14 Using the Virtual Cable Tester™...

  • 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 Premium 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 O v e r c l o c k i n g O v e r c l o c k i n g ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
  • Page 13 P5GD2 Premium specifications summary I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l...
  • Page 14 x i v x i v x i v x i v x i v...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    P 5 G D 2 P r e m i u m 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 18: 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 19 Triple RAID solution Triple RAID solution Triple RAID solution Triple RAID solution Triple 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 20 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 21: Asus Proactive Features

    54 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS provides full software application support and a user-friendly wizard to help you set up your wireless local area network effortlessly. The ASUS WiFi-g™ is backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices. See page 2-23.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24 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 ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

    Standby Powered Power P5GD2 PREMIUM Onboard LED A S U S P 5 G D 2 P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 G D 2 P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 G D 2 P r e m i u m...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 8Mbit ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Bottom: Top: USB1 1394 USB2 USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 Top: Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below:...

  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31: 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 32 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 33 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 34: 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 35 CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 ® P5GD2 PREMIUM CPU Fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. A S U S P 5 G D 2 P r e m i u m...

  • Page 36: 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 PREMIUM 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l...
  • Page 37 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 38 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Jumpers

    Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5GD2 Premium 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 44: Usb Device Wake-Up

    (Default) ® USBPW56 USBPW78 +5VSB P5GD2 Premium 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 45 +5VSB (Default) ® P5GD2 Premium Keyboard power setting A S U S P 5 G D 2 P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 G D 2 P r e m i u m...

  • Page 46: 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 47 W i F i - g ™ a n t e n n a p o r t . This port connects to the optional dipolar antenna for the onboard ASUS WiFi-g™ solution. ( Wireless Edition only ) 9 . 9 .

  • Page 48: Internal Connectors

    NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GD2 Premium 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 49 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GD2 Premium 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 50: Hard Disk Drives

    RSATA_RXN4 SATA1 SATA3 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN3 P5GD2 Premium RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN3 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...
  • Page 51 S A T A M o d e section “4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration” on page 4-27 for details. SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 P5GD2 PREMIUM SATA RAID connectors • Before creating a RAID configuration, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA cables to these connectors and have installed the Serial ATA hard disks drives;...
  • Page 52 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 +12V ®...
  • Page 53 PIN 1 ® P5GD2 Premium Serial port connector 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 54 +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground Power OK -5 Volts Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground PSON# P5GD2 Premium ATX Power Connectors +3 Volts Ground -12 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground...
  • Page 55 Ground Ground Ground +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# P5GD2 Premium ATX Power Connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5GD2 Premium 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 56 The Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) port allows up to 1 Gbps LAN or Internet connection. ® LAN2 P5GD2 PREMIUM LAN header 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2...
  • Page 57 Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground PSON# P5GD2 Premium ATX Power Connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts -12 Volts (Default) P5GD2 Premium Chassis intrusion connector 1 4 . 1 4 . 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 4 .

  • Page 58: System Panel Connector

    SPEAKER PLED PANEL1 ® RESET IDE_LED P5GD2 PREMIUM Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector 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 59: 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 60 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 ASUS POST Reporter™ ............3-3 ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: Asus Post Reporter

    ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that alerts you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.
  • Page 64 S p e e c h S p e e c h You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the S p e e c h S p e e c h S p e e c h...

  • Page 65: Winbond Voice Editor

    The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application. Launching the Voice Editor Launching the Voice Editor...
  • Page 66 Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s to confirm. The next time you boot your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6...
  • Page 67 Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to to replace the pre-installed wave files.
  • Page 68 Select a POST event on the Voice Editor main window, then click the E d i t E d i t E d i t button. The E d i t E d i t E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r window E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r...

  • Page 69: 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 70 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 ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73 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 74 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 75: 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 76 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 77: 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 78: 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 79 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 80 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 81: 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 P r e m i u m...

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87 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 88: 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 89: 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 90 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 91 Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Disables or sets a second overclocking threshold for the turbo non-delay overclocking system. The configuration options vary depending on the T u r b o N .

  • Page 92: Lan Cable Status

    T a b l e 4 . 4 . 2 F S B / C P U E x t e r n a l F r e q u e n c y S y n c h r o n i z a t i o n T a b l e 4 .

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96 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 97: 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 Azalia Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC’97] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled]...
  • Page 98 OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Wi-Fi controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]...

  • Page 99: Pci Pnp

    Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] 4.4.7...

  • Page 100: Speech Configuration

    Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Speech POST Reporter is set to Enabled.

  • Page 101: Power Menu

    Report System Booting [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the report after booting the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM).

  • Page 102: 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 103 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 104: 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 105 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 106: 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 107: 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 108: 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 Security Security 4.6.3...
  • Page 109 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 110 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 111: 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 112 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 press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.

  • Page 113: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 114 Support CD information ............5-1 IEEE 1394b driver information ..........5-9 Software information ............5-12 RAID configurations ............5-20 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-42 ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium ASUS P5GD2 Premium...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Drivers Menu

    ASUS Wireless LAN adapter Drivers and Utility ASUS Wireless LAN adapter Drivers and Utility ASUS Wireless LAN adapter Drivers and Utility Installs the driver, utilities, and setup wizard for the ASUS WiFi-g™ wireless solution. Refer to the WiFi-g™ documentation for details. 5 - 2...
  • Page 117 Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell ® Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver and the Marvell ® Yukon 88E8001 PCI Gigabit LAN solution that provides up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates.

  • Page 118: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 119: Manuals Menu

    Winbond Voice Editor Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for the ASUS POST Reporter™. Use this program to change the default vocal POST messages. See section “3.2 Vocal POST Messages” for a list of the default messages.

  • Page 120: 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 121 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 P r e m i u m...
  • Page 122 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 123: Ieee 1394B Driver Information

    IEEE 1394b driver information You can connect your IEEE 1394b/a devices to the IEEE 1394b ports after installing the IEEE 1394b/RJ-45 ports module and the TI IEEE 1394b driver. The IEEE 1394b allows transfer speed of up to 400 Mbps and supports most IEEE 1394b/a consumer electronic (CE) devices, except the IEEE 1394a digital video (DV) camcorders.
  • Page 124 Select the option I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t o r I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t o r I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t o r I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t o r I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t o r s p e c i f i c l o c a t i o n...
  • Page 125 The wizard installs the Microsoft 1394 stack driver. Click F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h after the F i n i s h wizard completes installing the driver.

  • Page 126: Software Information

    ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ 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 MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the...
  • Page 127 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 128: 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 129: 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 130 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. 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 front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section.
  • Page 131 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 132: 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 133 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 134: 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...

  • Page 135: Installing Hard Disks

    I n t e l I n t e l I n t e l ® ® ® ® ® M a t r i x S t o r a g e . M a t r i x S t o r a g e . M a t r i x S t o r a g e .

  • Page 136: Silicon Image Raid Configurations

    5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations 5.5.2 5.5.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD, and RAID 5 configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array.
  • Page 137 Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: Boot up your computer.

  • Page 138: Configuration Utility

    Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID set: From the Silicon Image MAIN MENU configuration utility Create RAID set main menu, select...
  • Page 139 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 140 Select your desired method of configuration. A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 141 e. If you selected MAIN MENU C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a Auto configuration...
  • Page 142 Select your desired method of configuration. A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 143 e. After setting the MAIN MENU RAID drives, the Auto configuration following pop-up Manual configuration menu appears. Create with data copy Create without data copy • The C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y option allows you to copy the...
  • Page 144 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: From the Silicon Image MAIN MENU configuration utility Create RAID set...
  • Page 145 c. The selection bar moves to PHYSICAL DRIVE the Physical Drive menu. XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB Using the up or down arrow XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB keys, select a drive then XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB press <Enter> to set the first drive of the RAID set. d.
  • Page 146 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 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 147 At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC] Previous Menu [Enter]-Select Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: From the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility main...
  • Page 148 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 149 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 150: Ite

    5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 ® ® ® ® ® 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 5.5.4 5.5.4 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations The ITE ® 8212F IDE RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations.
  • Page 151 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 152 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 153 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 154 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 155 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 156: 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...

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