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P5GD2 user's manual - Page 5
...4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-22 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 Chipset 4-25 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-31 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-31 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-31 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-31 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-32 4.5.6 Hardware...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 6
Contents
5.4 Software information 5-9 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.4.2 AI NET 2 5-11 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5-11 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-12
5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-18 5.5.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-19 5.5.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-23
5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29
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P5GD2 user's manual - Page 9
... 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.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 12
...ports
ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo
4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0
1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 2 x IDE RAID connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 38
... cover.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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Chapter 2: Hardware...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 48
...], SATA4 [Black])
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations.
These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 63
... . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file ...ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 68
... 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...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 70
... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 71
... 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...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 104
Chapter summary
5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.4 Software information 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29
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P5GD2 user's manual - Page 105
...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...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 106
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QFE Update
Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. Install this update before you install the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. When installed...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 107
... and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See page 5-11 for details.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
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P5GD2 user's manual - Page 108
... an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
AI Booster
The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment.
Microsoft DirectX
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver.
Anti-virus application
The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader
Installs the...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 113
... 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...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 114
... enlarge by clicking on it.
8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the R a t i o box.
9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.
10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.
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Chapter 5: Software support
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 116
... and set up of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. The utility is automatically installed when you install the C-Media CMI9880 audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu."
Launching the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility
Launch the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility by double clicking the C-Media icon on the Windows®...
P5GD2 user's manual - Page 121
... on the Intel® Matrix Storage technology, visit http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details.
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P5GD2 user's manual - Page 133
... process. 6. Write-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 F6 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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