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  • Page 1 P5GC-MR...
  • 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

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii P5GC-MR specifications summary ............x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............
  • 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 3 utility ........4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ............4-7 BIOS setup program ..............4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-11 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Management applications and utilities installation ....5-8 5.3.1 Running the support CD ..........5-8 5.3.2 Drivers menu ..............5-8 5.3.3 Management Software menu .......... 5-9 5.3.4 Utilities menu ..............5-9 5.3.5 Contact information ............5-10 Appendix A: Reference information P5GC-MR block diagram .............A-1...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices 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 • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information 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 8: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: 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. DANGER / WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 10: P5Gc-Mr Specifications Summary

    P5GC-MR specifications summary Dual-Core Intel Xeon™ 3000 series (65W)* ® Dual-Core Intel Core™ 2 Duo series (65W)* ® Intel® Conroe-L 400 series * Intel CPU over 65W is not supported Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) ® Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ®...
  • Page 11 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM 2.0) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • 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 ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® 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 Product highlights Intel Core™2 Duo ® This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel . Intel Core™2 Duo is based on the Intel Core™ Microarchitecture ® ® ® and built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with copper interconnect. Intel Core™2 Duo allows users to step up to new levels of gaming experience ®...
  • Page 17 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    See page 4-32 for details. ASUS Smart Fan technology I The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Before You Proceed

    Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-8 System memory ................. 2-15 Expansion slots ................2-17 Jumpers ..................2-20 Connectors ................. 2-24 ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR Standby Powered Power P5GC-MR Onboard LED ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    ATX12V USB12 LGA775 LAN1 Intel 945GC MCH RTM876-660 LAN2 CR2032 3V Marvell PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell 8056 CMOS Power PCIEX1_16 Marvell 8056 SB_PWR Intel PCI1 BIOS ICH7 ICH PCI2 CLRTC Super I/O FLOPPY USB34 SATA1 SATA2 Buzzer P5GC-MR Layout ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page CPU socket DDR2 DIMM slots 2-11 PCI/PCI Express slots 2-16 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-18 Rear panel connectors Page PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-19 LAN (RJ-45) port 2 2-19 LAN (RJ-45) port 1 2-19 VGA port 2-19...

  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
  • Page 26 Press the load lever with your Retention tab thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Load lever To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 27 The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced ® ® Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology ® (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 28: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan ® assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package ® includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. •...
  • Page 29 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GC-MR CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 30: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

  • Page 31: System Memory

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots...
  • Page 32 Recommended memory configurations Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 = DIMM_B1). 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm

    Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-13...

  • Page 34: 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 to the motherboard components.

  • Page 35: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Communications Port (COM1)* Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-15...

  • Page 36: Pci Express X16 Slot (X16 Link)

    PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA INTB INTC INTD REQ# GNT# PCI-E X1 slot PCI-E X16 slot PCI1 slot PIRQB# PIRQC# PIRQD# PIRQA# REG0 GNT0 PCI2 slot PIRQF# PIRQG# PIRQH# PIRQE# REG1 GNT1 Onboard USB Controller1 IRQ3 Onboard USB Controller2 IRQB Onboard USB Controller3...

  • Page 37: 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 2.2/ PCI-X specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a 32-bit PCI slot. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-17...

  • Page 38: Jumpers

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5GC-MR Clear RTC RAM 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: Connectors

    Serial (COM1) port. This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-19...

  • Page 40: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Floppy Disk Drive Connector P5GC-MR 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 41 Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID P5GC-MR IDE Connector ribbon cable to PIN 1. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector.
  • Page 42 RSA TA_TXP3 RSA TA_TXN3 RSA TA_RXN3 RSA TA_RXP3 P5GC-MR SATA Connectors When using the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard • disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
  • Page 43 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 P5GC-MR USB 2.0 Connectors The USB port module is purchased separately. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-23...
  • Page 44 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CHA_FAN CPU_FAN +12V +12V CHA FAN IN CPU FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CPU FAN PWM P5GC-MR Fan Connectors 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 45 +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5GC-MR ATX Power Connector +3 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GC-MR 2-25...
  • Page 46 +5VSB I2CDATA_P2 CASEOPEN I2CCLK_P2 +5VSB P5GC-MR Auxiliary Panel Connector • Chassis Intrusion connector (2-pin CASEOPEN) This lead is for a chassis with an intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event.

  • Page 47: System Panel Connector

    This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. FPANEL1 SPKROUT RESETBTN# POWERBTN# MLED- MLED+ POWERLED- HDLED- POWERLED+ HDLED+ P5GC-MR System Panel Connector The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. ASUS P5GC-MR 2-27...
  • Page 48 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 49: 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 50 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Powering off the computer ............3-2 ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 51: Starting Up For The First Time

    AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description Error One beep Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 52: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Server 2000: ® Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 53: 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 54 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-10 Main menu .................. 4-13 Advanced menu ................. 4-18 Power Configuration ..............4-27 Boot menu .................. 4-31 Exit menu ..................4-36 ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 55: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

  • Page 56: Afudos Utility

    A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 57 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 58 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMR.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done...

  • Page 59: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 USB flash drive or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 60 The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It will reset the system when the process finished. 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. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 61: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.4 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 ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 62 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 63 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 64: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4-10...

  • Page 65: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-11...

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit displays the specific items for that menu. Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [11:10:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Primary IDE Master:[Not Detected] time. Main menu items. Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Select Screen...

  • Page 67: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-13...

  • Page 68: Primary, Third, Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.4 Primary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected to...

  • Page 69: Ide Configuration

    Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows 2000/XP/Vista. ® v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-15...

  • Page 70: System Information

    Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS, such as Windows ME/98/NT and MS-DOS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did ®...

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-17...

  • Page 72: Usb Mass Storage Device Configuration

    [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] When USB Function set to the following items appear. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB. The AUTO option disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

  • Page 73: Remote Access Configuration

    Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to Always. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-19...

  • Page 74: Cpu Configuration

    Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
  • Page 75 The following item appears only when the CPU installed supports the C-State technology. Intel C-state tech. Specific C-State Supp. [Standard] When set to [Standard], it runs in the conventional C-State. When set to [Enhanced], it runs in the enhanced C-State. Configuration options: [Disabled] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-21...
  • Page 76 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Manual DRAM Frequency Setting or Auto by SPD. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3...
  • Page 77 Sets PCIEX graphics card buffer length. Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Enables, disables or set to Auto of the link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-23...
  • Page 78 Slot Power [Auto] Sets the slot power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Selects the high priority port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] [PCI Express Port 3] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 79: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Onboard PCIE LAN 8056-A/ LAN 8056-B [Enabled] Allows you to enable LAN 8056-A/8056-B. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN 8056-A/ LAN 8056-B Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to Configure LAN 8056-A/8056-B Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-25...

  • Page 80: Pci Pnp

    4.4.5 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 81: Power Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-27...

  • Page 82: 4.5.1 Apm Configuration

    4.5.1 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to Power Button Mode [On/Off] restart the system after AC power loss. Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...

  • Page 83: Hardware Monitor

    [5.120V] 12V Voltage [12.091V] VBAT Voltage [3.248V] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-29...

  • Page 84: Boot Menu

    N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Smart-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed(RPM) [xxxx] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM).

  • Page 85: Boot Device Priority

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] 3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Hard Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-31...

  • Page 86: Boot Settings Configuration

    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. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set display mode for optional ROM. Configuration options: [Force...

  • Page 87: Security

    From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-33...

  • Page 88: Change User Password

    To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
  • Page 89 Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5GC-MR 4-35...

  • Page 90: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit system setup Exit Options after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.

  • Page 91: Load Setup Defaults

    Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. ASUS P5GC-MR 4-37...

  • Page 92: Chapter 5: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 93 Chapter summary LAN driver installation ............... 6-11 VGA driver installation............... 6-13 Management applications and utilities installation ....6-15 ASUS P5GCMR...

  • Page 94: Lan Driver Installation

    CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click the Marvell LAN CPA Config tool option to begin installation. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. ASUS P5GCMR...

  • Page 95: Suse ® Linux

    The following instructions are for Marvel 88E8056 Linux LAN driver V10.22.4.1 ® or above. Visit http://support.asus.com for the latest Linux LAN driver before continuing the driver installation. Building the driver Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file.
  • Page 96 Please plug a card into your machine. Without a card we aren’t able to check the full driver functionality. Do you want proceed? (y/N) Confirm the installed driver version. For example, enter: dmesg |grep sk98lin Refer to SuSE distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address. ASUS P5GCMR...

  • Page 97: Red Hat ® Linux

    5.1.3 Red Hat Linux ® Follow these instructions when installing the Marvell 88E8056 LAN controller base ® driver for the Red Hat Linux OS: ® Building the driver Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file.
  • Page 98 - The alternative driver will be unloaded - The sk98lin driver will be installed 1) Do nothing 2) Deactivate diver 3) Remove driver Action: Confirm the installed driver version. For example, enter: dmesg |grep sk98lin 10. Refer to Red Hat distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address. ASUS P5GCMR...

  • Page 99: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Internal VGA driver. 5.2.1 Windows Server ® You need to manually install the Internal VGA driver on a Windows Server ® operating system. To install the Internal VGAdriver: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.

  • Page 100: Windows ® 2003 Server

    VGA. 5.2.3 Red Hat Enterprise ® The Red Hat Enterprise operating system automatically recognizes the Internal ® VGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the Internal VGA. ASUS P5GCMR...

  • Page 101: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.3.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 102: Management Software Menu

    The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. Click on an item to install. 5.3.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. ASUS P5GCMR...

  • Page 103: Contact Information

    5.3.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 104 ASUS P5GCMR 5-11...

  • Page 105: Appendix A: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...

  • Page 106: A.1 P5Gc-Mr Block Diagram

    Chapter summary P5GC-MR block diagram .............A-1 ASUS P5GC-MR...

  • Page 107: P5Gc-Mr Block Diagram

    P5GC-MR block diagram Conroe 800/1066/ FSB x16 slot PCIE1 DDR2-533/667x1 945GC x1 slot DDR2-533/667x1 PCIE1 Interface 4xUSB 8056 PCI 33 PCI1 ICH7 8056 PCI2 4xSATA ASUS P5GC-MR...
  • Page 108 Appendix A: Reference information...

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