Asus P5GD1 User manual

ASUS motherboard feature update
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EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel
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Pentium
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4 CPUs with the Intel
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EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel
®
EM64T feature allows your
computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of
system memory for faster and more efficient computing.
The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel
®
LGA 775 processors
running on 32-bit operating systems.
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EM64T featureEM64T feature
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EM64T feature
To use the Intel
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EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel
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Pentium
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4 CPU that supports the Intel
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EM64T.
2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows
®
XP Professional x64
Edition or Windows
®
Server 2003 x64 Edition).
3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices
from the support CD.
4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit
the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.
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Technology (EIST)Technology (EIST)
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Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
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Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the
CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency
depending on the CPU loading and system speed/power requirement.
System requirementsSystem requirements
System requirementsSystem requirements
System requirements
•Intel
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Pentium
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4 processor with EIST support
•BIOS file with EIST support
•Operating system with EIST support (Windows
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XP SP2/Windows
®
Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)
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To use the EIST feature:
1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
2. Go to the Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu
Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu
Advanced Menu, highlight CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
CPU Configuration, then
press <Enter>.
3. Scroll down the options, select the Intel(R) SpeedStepIntel(R) SpeedStep
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Intel(R) SpeedStep
TechnologyTechnology
TechnologyTechnology
Technology item, then press <Enter>. Refer to the BIOS screen on
the next page.
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4. Select AutomaticAutomatic
AutomaticAutomatic
Automatic (default) from the options, then press <Enter>.
Set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you do not want to use the
EIST feature. The CPU constantly operates at a lower internal frequency
if you set this item to [Minimum].
5. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
6. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the
desktop, then select PropertiesProperties
PropertiesProperties
Properties from the pop-up menu.
7. When the Display PropertiesDisplay Properties
Display PropertiesDisplay Properties
Display Properties window appears, click the ScreenScreen
ScreenScreen
Screen
SaverSaver
SaverSaver
Saver tab.
8. Click the PowerPower
PowerPower
Power button on the Monitor
power section to open the PowerPower
PowerPower
Power
Options PropertiesOptions Properties
Options PropertiesOptions Properties
Options Properties window.
9. On the Power schemesPower schemes
Power schemesPower schemes
Power schemes section, click ,
then select any option except
Home/Office DesktopHome/Office Desktop
Home/Office DesktopHome/Office Desktop
Home/Office Desktop or Always OnAlways On
Always OnAlways On
Always On.
10. Click ApplyApply
ApplyApply
Apply, then click OKOK
OKOK
OK.
11. Close the Display PropertiesDisplay Properties
Display PropertiesDisplay Properties
Display Properties window.
After you adjust the power scheme,
the CPU internal frequency slightly
decreases when the CPU loading is low.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Configure Advanced CPU settings
Frequency : 3200 MHz
FSB Speed : 800 MHz
Cache L1 : 16 KB
Cache L2 : 1024 KB
Cache L3 : 0 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked
Ratio Actual Value : 16
Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 18]
VID CMOS Setting: [ 62]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]
Maximum: CPU speed is
set to maximum.
Minimum: CPU speed is
set to minimum.
Automatic: CPU speed
is controlled by the
operating system.
Disabled: Default CPU
speed.
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•The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T and EIST.
You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
(www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file.
•The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the
operating system.
•Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T and EIST features.
•Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows
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64-bit OS.