Asus P5GC Manuel utilisateur

Motherboard

P5GC

E3462

First Edition

September 2007

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Contents

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

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

About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

P5GC specications summary................................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ............................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2

2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-3

2.2.4 Layout contents............................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan................................ 2-9

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................2-11

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-13

2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-13

2.4.2 Memory congurations.................................................. 2-13

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-16

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-16

2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-17

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-17

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-17

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-18

2.5.4 PCI slots........................................................................ 2-19

2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot..................................................... 2-19

2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-20

Contents

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-22

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-22

2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-23

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the rst time........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer.......................................................... 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function.................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch.............................. 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 4-1

4.1.2 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-2

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-5

4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-7

4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-8

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-11

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 4-12

4.2.2 Menu bar....................................................................... 4-12

4.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................. 4-12

4.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 4-13

4.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................ 4-13

4.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 4-13

4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-13

4.2.8 Scroll bar....................................................................... 4-13

4.2.9 General help ................................................................. 4-13

4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-14

4.3.1 System Time ................................................................ 4-14

4.3.2 System Date ................................................................ 4-14

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 4-14

4.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ................ 4-15

4.3.5 IDE Conguration.......................................................... 4-16

4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 4-17

4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-18

4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 4-18

Contents

4.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-20

4.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-21

4.4.4 Chipset ......................................................................... 4-23

4.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 4-25

4.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-26

4.5 Power menu................................................................................ 4-28

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ............................................................. 4-28

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 4-28

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ..................................................... 4-28

4.5.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 4-29

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-31

4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-32

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-32

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-33

4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-34

4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-36

ASUS EZ Flash 2......................................................................... 4-36

4.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-37

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1

5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu................................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3

5.2.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-5

5.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 5-6

5.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-6

5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-7

Appendix: CPU features

A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®Technology (EIST) ........................A-1

A.1.1 System requirements ......................................................A-1

A.1.2 Using the EIST................................................................A-1

A.2 Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-2

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ........................................A-2

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.

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 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 Canadian

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 modications

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 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 adpater 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 x it by yourself. Contact a

qualied service technician or your retailer.

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 qualied

service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the

product (electrical, electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button

cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local

regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

• 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 switches,

jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages,

and ways of shutting down the system.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup

menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the

motherboard package.

• Appendix: CPU features

The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and

software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and

software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following

symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

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.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the

Enter or Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly

as shown, then supply the required item or value

enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[lename]

afudos /iP5GC.ROM

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.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

P5GC specications summary

(continued on the next page)

LGA775 socket for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo /

Pentium®Extreme/ Pentium®D/ Pentium®4, and Celeron®D

processors.

Support Intel®next generation 45nm multi-core CPU.

Supports Intel®EIST/Hyper-Threading Technology

Northbridge: Intel®945GC

Southbridge: Intel®ICH7R

1333(O.C)/1066/800/533 MHz

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

DDR2 533/667 memory modules

Supports up to 2 GB system memory

1 x PCIe x16 slot for discrete graphic card

6 x PCI slots

Intel®ICH7R South Bridge supports:

- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66

- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices supporting RAID0,

RAID1, RAID5, and RAID10

ALC662 High Denition Audio 6-channel CODEC

Supports S/PDIF out interface and Jack-detect Technology

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports

PCIe Gb LAN

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz to

450MHz at 1 MHz increment

ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS MyLogo2

ASUS EZ Flash2

ASUS Q-fan

ASUS CPU Lock Free

ASUS CPU multiplier

8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS

Special H/W write production, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0

SM BIOS v2.4, ACPI v2.0

1 x Parallel port

2 x COM ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

6-channel Audio I/O port

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus

Memory

Expansion slots

Storage

Audio

USB

LAN

Overclocking Features

ASUS special features

BIOS features

Back Panel I/O Ports

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