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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 1
... memory for faster and more efficient computing.
The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA 775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.
Using the Intel® EM64T feature
To use the Intel® EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T.
2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 2
...11. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low.
• 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...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 12
... USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector System panel connector
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specifications...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 45
... are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can can create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH6R RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on creating a RAID configuration.
These connectors are set to Standard IDE configuration...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 65
... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 68
... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 101
...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 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 102
...® Application Accelerator Driver. If you are using Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for the Serial ATA channels. This driver can only be installed when the RAID function of Serial ATA is enabled.
Realtek Audio Driver
Executes the wizard to install the Realtek® ALC861 audio driver and application.
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Chapter 5: Software support
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 104
... your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 4-7 for details.
Microsoft DirectX
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver.
Anti-virus software
Installs the anti...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 108
... when you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.2 AFUDOS utility".
• Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 111
... ports (Line-In, Line-Out and Mic-In), eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. The utility is automatically installed when you install the Realtek Audio Driver from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section "5.2.2 Driver's Menu".
Launching the Realtek Sound Manager
From the Windows® taskbar, double-click the S o u n d E f f e c t icon to display...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1745 - Page 128
...-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
To install the RAID driver:
1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F 6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Chapter 5: Software support
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1673 - Page 12
... USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector System panel connector
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specifications...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1673 - Page 46
... are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can can create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH6R RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on creating a RAID configuration.
These connectors are set to Standard IDE configuration...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1673 - Page 65
... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1673 - Page 68
... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1673 - Page 101
...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 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1673 - Page 102
...® Application Accelerator Driver. If you are using Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for the Serial ATA channels. This driver can only be installed when the RAID function of Serial ATA is enabled.
Realtek Audio Driver
Executes the wizard to install the Realtek® ALC861 audio driver and application.
5-2
Chapter 5: Software support
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1673 - Page 104
... your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 4-7 for details.
Microsoft DirectX
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver.
Anti-virus software
Installs the anti...
P5GD1 User's Manual English Version E1673 - Page 108
... when you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.2 AFUDOS utility".
• Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to...