Asus P5gd2-vm User manual

Motherboard

P5GD2-VM

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E1787E1787

E1787

First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

October 2004October 2004

October 2004

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

P5GD2-VM specifications summary .................................................. viii

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

Chapter 1: Hardware informationHardware information

Hardware informationHardware information

Hardware information

1.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-2

1.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-3

1.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-3

1.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-3

1.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-4

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-5

1.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 1-5

1.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ....................... 1-8

1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 1-10

1.4 System memory ................................................................. 1-12

1.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-12

1.4.2 Memory Configurations ......................................... 1-12

1.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ......................................... 1-16

1.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ........................................ 1-16

1.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-17

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-17

1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-17

1.5.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-19

1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-19

1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-19

1.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-20

1.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-22

1.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-22

1.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-24

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Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2: BIOS setupBIOS setup

BIOS setupBIOS setup

BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-3

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6

2.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-10

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-11

2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-11

2.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 2-11

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-12

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-12

2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-12

2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-12

2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-12

2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-12

2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-13

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-13

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-13

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-13

2.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ........ 2-14

2.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 2-15

2.3.6 System Information .............................................. 2-17

2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-18

2.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 2-19

2.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-20

2.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 2-21

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-23

2.4.5 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-25

Contents

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-27

2.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-27

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-27

2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-27

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-27

2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-28

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-30

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-32

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-32

2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-33

2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-34

2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-36

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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

•

This device must accept any interference received including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics

card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or

modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

this equipment.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing

system before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,

ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.

These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your

area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you

are using, contact your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read

all the manuals that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected

and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,

contact your dealer immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified

service technician or your retailer.

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P5GD2-VM specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

StorageStorage

Storage

High DefinitionHigh Definition

High Definition

AudioAudio

Audio

LANLAN

LAN

USBUSB

USB

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

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LGA775 socket for Intel

Pentium

4/Celeron processor

Compatible with Intel

PCG 04A and 04B processors

Supports Intel

Hyper-Threading Technology

Northbridge: Intel

915G Graphics and Memory

Controller Hub (GMCH)

Southbridge: Intel

ICH6

800/533 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture

4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC

4 GB 533/400 MHz DDR2 memory modules

1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

2 x PCI slots

Intel

ICH6 Southbridge supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives

- 4 x Serial ATA hard disk drives

Realtek

ALC861 8-channel CODEC

S/PDIF out interface support

Marvell

88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller

Supports Marvell

Virtual Cable Tester Technology

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

4 Mb LPC Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a

ASUS Q-Fan 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS MyLogo™ 2

ASUS EZ Flash

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x Parallel port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

8-channel audio ports

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x VGA port

1 x Serial port

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

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1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x Power LED connector

1 x Primary IDE connector

4 x Serial ATA connectors

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

2 x USB 2.0 connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector

1 x Optical drive audio connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x System panel connector

Drivers

ASUS Update

uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

P5GD2-VM specifications summary

InternalInternal

Internal

connectorsconnectors

connectors

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

contentscontents

contents

Form factorForm factor

Form factor

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

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Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to

indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.

This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug

the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard

component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard

LED.

1.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard

components or change any motherboard settings. Refer to the chassis

documentation before installing the motherboard.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a

metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling

components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

•Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensure

that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

power cord is detached from the power supply.power cord is detached from the power supply.

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,

and/or components.

P5GD2-VM

P5GD2-VM Onboard LED

SB_PWR1

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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1.2 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.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

1.2.11.2.1

1.2.1 Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the

chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the

rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.2.21.2.2

1.2.2 Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the

motherboard to the chassis.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

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1.2.3 Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Below:

Center/Subwoofer

Center:

Side Speaker Out

Top:Rear Speaker Out

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CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CD1

Super

I/O

4Mb

BIOS

ATX12V1

FLOPPY1

AAFP1

DDR DIMM_A1 (64

/128

bit

,240-pin module)

SB_PWR1

F_PANEL1

CHASSIS1

USB78

USB56

CLRTC1

SATA1

PCI1

Intel

915G

GMCH

Intel

ICH6

DDR DIMM_A2 (64

/128

bit

,240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64

/128

bit

,240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (64

/128

bit

,240-pin module)

CPU_FAN1

PRI_IDE1

ALC861

EATXPWR1

PCI2

SPDIF_OUT1

Marvell

88E8053

LGA775

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse

B: Keyboard

Below:Mic In

Center:Line Out

Top:Line In

F_USB12

LAN_USB34

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

SPEAKER1

PLED1

FANPWR1

SATA3

SATA2

SATA4

BUZZ1

CHA_FAN1

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1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1 Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for

the Intel

Pentium

4 processor in the 775-land package.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing

towards you and the load lever is on your left.

• Your boxed Intel

Pentium

4 LGA775 processor package should

come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the

retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match

the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

•

Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is

on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your

retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any

damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.

ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair 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.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket

contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or

misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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P5GD2-VM CPU Socket 775

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3. Lift the load lever in the

direction of the arrow to a 135º

angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your

thumb and forefinger to a

100º angle (A), then push

the PnP cap from the load

plate window to remove (B).

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap

unless you are installing a CPU.

5. Position the CPU over

the socket, making

sure that the gold

triangle is on the

bottom-left corner of

the socket. The

socket alignment key

should fit into the

CPU notch.

Alignment keyAlignment key

Alignment key

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

Gold triangle mark

Load plateLoad plate

Load plate

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B)

until it is released from the retention tab.

Retention tabRetention tab

Retention tab

Load leverLoad lever

Load lever

This side of theThis side of the

This side of the

socket box shouldsocket box should

socket box should

face you.face you.

face you.

PnP capPnP cap

PnP cap

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Notes on IntelNotes on Intel

Notes on Intel

Hyper-Threading TechnologyHyper-Threading Technology

Hyper-Threading Technology

• This motherboard supports Intel

Pentium

4 CPUs in the 775-land

package with Hyper-Threading Technology.

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows

XP/2003

Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux,

use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are

using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading

Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and

performance.

• Installing Windows

XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS

before installing a supported operating system.

• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit

www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1. Install an Intel

Pentium

4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading

Technology.

2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS

setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item

Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only

if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology.

3. Reboot the computer.

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!

6. Close the load plate (A), then

push the load lever (B) until

it snaps into the retention

tab.

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1.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fanInstallling the CPU heatsink and fan

Installling the CPU heatsink and fanInstallling 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.

FastenerFastener

Fastener

Motherboard holeMotherboard hole

Motherboard hole

•

When you buy a boxed Intel

Pentium

4 processor, the package

includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU

separately, make sure that you use only Intel

-certified

multi-directional heatsink and fan.

•

Your Intel

Pentium

4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in

a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

•

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make

sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the

CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan

assembly.

Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove

pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the

installed CPU, making sure that

the four fasteners match the

holes on the motherboard.

Narrow endNarrow end

Narrow end

of the grooveof the groove

of the groove

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before

you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

Orient the heatsink and fan

assembly such that the CPU

fan cable is closest to the

CPU fan connector.

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard

labeled CPU_FAN1.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring

errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

2. Push down two fasteners at

a time in a diagonal

sequence to secure the

heatsink and fan assembly in

place.

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P5GD2-VM CPU fan connector

CPU_FAN1

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

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1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanUninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanUninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan

cable from the connector on

the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener

counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a

time in a diagonal sequence

to disengage the heatsink

and fan assembly from the

motherboard.

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