Asus P5GPL, User Manual

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Page 3: ...efore you proceed 1 6 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 7 1 5 1 Placement direction 1 7 1 5 2 Screw holes 1 7 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 1 8 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 9 1 6 1 Installling the CPU 1 9 2 3 2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 12 2 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 14 1 7 System memory 1 16 1 7 1 Overview 1 16 1 7 2 Memory Configurations 1 16 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 19 ...

Page 4: ...OS setup program 2 11 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen 2 12 2 2 2 Menu bar 2 12 2 2 3 Navigation keys 2 12 2 2 4 Menu items 2 13 2 2 5 Sub menu items 2 13 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 13 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 13 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 13 2 2 9 General help 2 13 2 3 Main menu 2 14 2 3 1 System Time 2 14 2 3 2 System Date 2 14 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 2 14 2 3 4 Language 2 14 2 3 5 Primary Third and Fourth IDE Mas...

Page 5: ...2 2 6 Boot menu 2 33 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 34 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 34 2 6 3 Security 2 36 2 7 Exit menu 2 38 Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support 3 1 Installing an operating system 3 2 3 2 Support CD information 3 2 3 2 1 Running the support CD 3 2 3 2 2 Drivers menu 3 3 3 2 3 Ut...

Page 6: ...r 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...

Page 7: ...ect 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 safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it ca...

Page 8: ...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Where to find more information Where to find more inf...

Page 9: ...E Tips and additional information to help you complete a task IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Ex...

Page 10: ...ology Northbridge Intel 915PL Southbridge Intel ICH6 800 533 MHz Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 184 pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB of unbufferred non ECC 400 333 MHz DDR DIMMs 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel ICH6 Southbridge supports 1 x Ultra DMA 100 66 33 Realtek ALC880 8 channel CODEC with Jack sensing and Universal Audio Jack UAJ technology S PDI...

Page 11: ...port 1 x Side speaker out port 1 x Line In port 1 x Line Out port 1 x Microphone port 1 x Center Subwoofer port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x Serial port COM 1 x Coaxial S PDIF out port 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB 2 0 connectors for 4 additional U...

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Page 13: ...ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 14: ...rboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS P5GPL motherboard Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100 ...

Page 15: ...ace DMI and supports the sixth generation I O Controller Hub ICH6 Dual channel DDR memory support Dual channel DDR memory support Dual channel DDR memory support Dual channel DDR memory support Dual channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate DDR memory technology the motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using DDR400 333 DIMMs The ultra fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the ...

Page 16: ...rough 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 See pages 1 27 and 1 33 for details USB 2 0 technology USB 2 0 technology USB 2 0 technology USB 2 0 technology USB 2 0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 spec...

Page 17: ... 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features ASUS Proactive features AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System AI NOS Non Delay Overclocking System The ASUS Non delay Overclocking System NOS is a technology that auto detects the...

Page 18: ...ponents 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 ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you i...

Page 19: ...t direction Placement direction Placement 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 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Place nine 9 screws into the holes i...

Page 20: ...DR DIMM_A1 64 bit 184 pin module KBPWR SB_PWR USBPW34 USBPW12 24 5cm 9 6in 30 5cm 12 0in PANEL CHASSIS USB78 USB56 USBPW56 USBPW78 CLRTC SATA1 CHA_FAN PCI1 Intel ICH6 DDR DIMM_A2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_B1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 64 bit 184 pin module PWR_FAN CPU_FAN PRI_IDE ALC880 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 PCI3 SPDIF_OUT Marvell 88E8053 LGA775 PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard Below Mic I...

Page 21: ...follow the latter Upon purchase of the motherboard make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent 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 Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS w...

Page 22: ...f the socket The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A and move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Load lever Load lever Load lever Load lever Load lever This side of the cam This side of the cam This side of the cam This side of the cam This side of...

Page 23: ... 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 Technology 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 suppor...

Page 24: ...entium 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 a Thermal Interface Material is p...

Page 25: ...r if you fail to plug this connector 3 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place A A B B B B A A P5GPL P5GPL CPU fan connector CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ...

Page 26: ...ninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling 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 labeled CPU_FAN 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and...

Page 27: ...ASUS P5GPL 1 15 1 15 1 15 1 15 1 15 4 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation When reset each fastener should be oriented as shown with the narrow groove directed outward ...

Page 28: ...sockets using the memory configurations in this section Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1 Due to chipset limitation this motherboard supports a maximum of 2GB total memory and two 2 ranks per memory channel only A warning message appears during POST if the total de...

Page 29: ...E 5B 1024MB KINGSTON KHX3200ULK2 1G N A DS N A 256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E TCCC 256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223FTN CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F TCCC 512MB SAMSUNG M368L6423FTN CCC SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F TCCC 512MB SAMSUNG M368L6523BTM CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H510838B TCCC 256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG 40BCB MICRON SS MT46V32M8TG 5BC 512MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG 40BCB MICRON DS MT46V32M8TG 5BC 25...

Page 30: ...6MB Pmi MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 MOSEL SS V58C2256804SAT5B 512MB Pmi MD44512VIT3208GATA03 MOSEL DS V58C2256804SAT5B 256MB ProMOS V826632K24SCTG D0 N A SS V58C2256804SCT5B 512MB ProMOS V826664K24SCTG D0 N A DS V58C2256804SCT5B 256MB Deutron AL5D8C53T 5B1T PSC SS A2S56D30CTP 512MB Deutron AL6D8C53T 5B1T PSC DS A2S56D30CTP 256MB GEIL GLX2563200UP N A SS GL3LC32G88TG 5A 256MB Novax 96M425653CE 40TB6 CEON ...

Page 31: ... DIMM is properly seated 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do...

Page 32: ...n a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Config...

Page 33: ...r PCI steering 12 7 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D...

Page 34: ... 5 1 8 5 1 8 5 1 8 5 1 8 5 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot 1 8 6 1 8 6 1 8 6 1 8 6 1 8 6 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI...

Page 35: ...onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Re install the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position ...

Page 36: ... refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports The USB device wake up featu...

Page 37: ...d power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature Set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS P5GPL P5GPL Keyboard power setting Default 5V 5VSB KBPWR ...

Page 38: ...audio configuration 6 6 6 6 6 Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 7 7 7 7 Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel c...

Page 39: ...ble 14 14 14 14 14 PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Light Blue Line In Line...

Page 40: ...10 2 1 10 2 1 10 2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 1 1 1 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY This connector is for the provided floppy disk driv...

Page 41: ... Windows XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA Plug your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port SATA1 and SATA2 to support S3 function Refer to the table below for details Serial ATA Master Slave connectors Serial ATA Master Slave connectors Serial ATA Master Slave connectors Serial ATA Master Slave connectors Serial ATA Master Slave connectors Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector...

Page 42: ...s CPU Chassis and Power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin PWR_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin PWR_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin PWR_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin PWR_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin PWR_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA 2000mA 24W max or a total of 1A 3 48A 41 36W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors o...

Page 43: ...ating of 350 W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate The ATX 12 V Specificat...

Page 44: ...nds a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature 8 8 8 8 8 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD Optical drive audio connecto...

Page 45: ...on front panel audio module to this connector enable the HD Audio Controller HD Audio Controller HD Audio Controller HD Audio Controller HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS 11 11 11 11 11 Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT T...

Page 46: ...DD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the c...

Page 47: ... P5GPL ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 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 48: ... to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows desktop then select M y M y M y M y M y Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer c Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive i...

Page 49: ...www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GPL ROM P5GPL ROM P5GPL ROM P5GPL ROM P5GPL ROM 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy 4 Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive When the correct BIO...

Page 50: ...ess Enter The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A afudos oOLDBIOS1 ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 10 Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading flash done A Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name 1 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe fr...

Page 51: ...latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk A afudos iP5GPL ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 10 Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading file done Erasing flash done Writing flash 0x0008CC00 9 Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUD...

Page 52: ...y disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updati...

Page 53: ...ystem 2 Insert the support CD to the optical drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for f...

Page 54: ...ties Utilities Utilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility 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 Do...

Page 55: ... BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update B...

Page 56: ...SUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next ...

Page 57: ...er On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to ...

Page 58: ...0 19 System Date Thu 03 27 2003 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Language English Primary IDE Master ST320413A Primary IDE Slave ASUS CD S340 Secondary IDE Master Not Detected Secondary IDE Slave Not Detected Third IDE Master Not Detected Fourth IDE Master Not Detected IDE Configuration System Information Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system time Select Screen Sele...

Page 59: ... 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen 2 2 9 2 2 9 2 2 9 2 2 9 2 2 9 General help General help General help General help General help At the top right corner of...

Page 60: ...gacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in 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 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 Language English Language English Language English Language English Language English Allows you to choose the BIO...

Page 61: ...Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration opti...

Page 62: ...TA mode SATA mode SATA mode SATA mode SATA mode Configuration options P ATA S ATA SATA mode P ATA 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 Configuration options Auto SWDMA0 SWDMA1 SWDMA2 MWDMA0 MWDMA1 MWDMA2 UDMA0 UDMA1 UD...

Page 63: ...uto detected BIOS information Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory AMIBIOS Version 08 00 10 Build Date 04 07 04 Processor Type Genuine Intel R CPU 3 20GHz Speed 2800 MHz Count 1 System Memory Size 512MB IDE Detect Time Out 35 IDE D...

Page 64: ...e the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options Manual Manual Ma...

Page 65: ... Select either of the following configuration options Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto loads the optimum sensitivity and overclocking percentage setting Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard activates overclocking on a threshold between light and heavy CPU loading Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive activates overclocking on a light CPU loading Heavy Load Heavy Load Heavy Load Heavy L...

Page 66: ...ttings Use the and keys to adjust the value Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU Chipset Core Voltage Auto Chipset Core Voltage Auto Chipset Core Voltage Auto Chipset Core Voltage Auto Chipset Core Voltage Auto Allows selection of the chipset core voltage Configuration options 1 50V 1 60V Auto CPU VCore Voltage Au...

Page 67: ...cy Auto PCI Express Frequency Auto Sets the PCI Express frequency Configuration options Auto 90 150 PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto Selects the PCI Clock Synchronization mode Configuration options To CPU 33 33MHz Auto POST Check LAN cable Disabled LAN ...

Page 68: ...led USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480...

Page 69: ...erboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency The default value of this item is auto detected by BIOS Use the o...

Page 70: ... Configuration options Disabled Auto Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper Threading Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Hyper Path 2 ...

Page 71: ...ic Adapter Priority PCI Express PCI Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express PCI Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express PCI Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device Configuration options PCI Express PCI PCI PCI Express PEG Buffer Length Auto PEG Buffer Length Auto PEG Buffer Length Auto PEG Buffer Length Auto PEG Buffer Length Auto Sets the PCI Express Graphics card buff...

Page 72: ...ration options Disabled Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Paral...

Page 73: ...vice IRQ 9 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 14 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 15 assigned to PCI Device Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if yo...

Page 74: ...correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading writing to IDE devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to ...

Page 75: ...nvoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options No Yes 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options No Yes 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support ...

Page 76: ...set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled...

Page 77: ... Password Keyboard Wakeup Password Keyboard Wakeup Password Keyboard Wakeup Password item that appears below shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you have set a password this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power On By...

Page 78: ...RPM or N A CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Q Fan Control Disabled 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 f...

Page 79: ...peed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the chassis the specific field shows N A Configuration options Ignored N A Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A P...

Page 80: ...ot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Bootup Num Lock On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting Th...

Page 81: ...for PS 2 mouse Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Wait for F1 If Error Enabled Wait for F1 If Error Enabled Wait for F1 If Error Enabled Wait for F1 If Error Enabled Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Hit DEL M...

Page 82: ...sor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed In...

Page 83: ...assword Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Passwo...

Page 84: ... Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok to save ch...

Page 85: ...s option a confirmation appears Select Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values 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 Select Ok Ok ...

Page 86: ...2 40 2 40 2 40 2 40 2 40 Chapter 2 BIOS setup Chapter 2 BIOS setup Chapter 2 BIOS setup Chapter 2 BIOS setup Chapter 2 BIOS setup ...

Page 87: ...ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL ASUS P5GPL 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 88: ...ail all motherboard features 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup proce...

Page 89: ...des the method for configuring the chipset components You can install this utility using three different modes interactive silent or unattended preload Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation User input is not required when installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for det...

Page 90: ...tion ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update 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 2 8 for details ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application a...

Page 91: ...ontains a list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user manual Intel LGA775 CPU Install User s Manual Intel LGA775 CPU Install User s Manual Intel LGA775 CPU Install User s Manual Intel LGA775 CPU Install User s Manual Intel LGA775 CPU Install User s Manual Allows you to open the Intel LGA775 CPU installation user s manual Most user manual files are in Portable Do...

Page 92: ...tware support 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide ...