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ii Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kep...
Page 3 - iii; Contents; P5GC-VM specifications summary; Chapter 1: Product introduction
iii Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... viSafety information ..................................................................................... viiAbout this guide .................................................
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iv Contents 1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-261.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-27 Chapter 2: BI...
Page 5 - Chapter 3: Software support; Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
v Contents 2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-27 2.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 2-27 2.5.3 ACPI APIC...
Page 6 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vi 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 cau...
Page 7 - vii; Safety information; Electrical safety
vii 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 cab...
Page 8 - viii; About this guide; How this guide is organized; This manual contains the following parts:; description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.; Where to find more information; software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.; Optional documentation; part of the standard package.
viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technolo...
Page 9 - ix; Conventions used in this guide; CAUTION; Typography; Bold text
ix Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION : Information to prevent damage to the components...
Page 10 - CPU
x P5GC-VM specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory VGAExpansion slots Storage Audio LANUSB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Celeron ® D Processors Compatible with Intel ® 06 / 05B / 05A processors ...
Page 11 - ASUS Special features
xi *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P5GC-VM specifications summary ASUS Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement Form FactorSupport CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-FanWOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up2 x USB 2...
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Page 13 - This chapter describes the motherboard
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Page 14 - Package contents; Product highlights; Green ASUS
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S ® P 5 G C - V M m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!Before you start in...
Page 15 - The Intel; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-3 D u a l - C o r e C P U Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to satify the rising demand for more powerful prcessing capability. Intel ® 945GC chipset ...
Page 16 - PCI ExpressTM interface; interfaces and the Intel; High Definition Audio; headphone while playing multi-channel network games.; TPM support; hardware requirement for a more secure working environment.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in pack...
Page 17 - Innovative ASUS features; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2; need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details.; ASUS EZ Flash; system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.; ASUS MyLogoTM; your system with customizable boot logos. See details on page 2-32.
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-5 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ...
Page 18 - Onboard LED; shows the location of the onboard LED.; Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 m...
Page 19 - Motherboard overview; ensure that the motherboard fits into it.; motherboard components.; Placement direction; chassis as indicated in the image below.; Screw holes
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-7 1.5 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 dama...
Page 20 - Motherboard layout
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 22.7cm (8.95in) 24.4cm (9.6in ) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5GC-VM LAN1_USB12 AUDIO LGA775 Super I/O Intel ICH7 Intel ...
Page 21 - Installling the CPU; and Celeron
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Core™2 Duo/Pentium ® D/Pentium ® 4 and Celeron ® D processors. • Your boxed Intel ® Cor...
Page 24 - Installling the CPU heatsink and fan
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Core™2 Duo/Pentium ® D/Pentium ® 4 and Celeron ® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chass...
Page 25 - errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.; to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.; P5GC-VM CPU Fan Connector
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-13 • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the con...
Page 26 - Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 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 disenga...
Page 27 - The narrow end of the
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-15 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove
Page 28 - System memory; Overview; You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2; • When installing two or three DDR2 DIMM modules for single-channel
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIM...
Page 29 - DDR2 Qualified Vendors List; latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.; DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-17 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM suppor...
Page 30 - DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B C 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Kingston SS D6408TE8WL-27 • • • 1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G Kingston...
Page 31 - DS; one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-19 Side(s): SS - Single Sided DS - Double Sided DIMM Support:A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory config...
Page 33 - Expansion slots; describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.; Installing an expansion card; it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.; Configuring an; Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-21 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card:1. Before installing the expansion card, read the doc...
Page 34 - Interrupt assignments; Standard interrupt assignments; * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.; IRQ assignments for this motherboard
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Re-direct to IRQ#9 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 Floppy Disk Controller 7 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 System CMOS/R...
Page 35 - If you install a PCI graphics
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The...
Page 36 - Jumpers; This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in; default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!; Clear RTC RAM
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM d...
Page 37 - P5GC-VM USB Device Wake Up; • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-25 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM 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 ...
Page 38 - LAN port; LAN port LED indications; hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1...
Page 39 - available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.; using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.; Floppy Disk Drive Connector; FLOPPY
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-27 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 2-channel 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial B...
Page 40 - Drive jumper setting
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then ...
Page 41 - Serial ATA hard disk drive connection; P5GC-VM SATA Connectors; speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.; P5GC-VM Speaker Out Connector
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-29 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 c...
Page 42 - P5GC-VM Fan Connectors; P5GC-VM Digital Audio Connector
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. The S/PDIF out module is purchased sepa...
Page 44 - These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable; The USB module is purchased separately.; P5GC-VM Internal Audio Connector
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin ...
Page 45 - • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio; Front; Onboard Devices Configuration” for details.; P5GC-VM Front Panel Audio Connector; P5GC-VM Intrusion Connector; CHASSIS
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-33 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to thi...
Page 46 - of the system chassis.; TPM; • This motherboard only supports Sinosun TPM.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5GC-VM R P5GC-VM COM Port Connector PIN1 COM...
Page 47 - P5GC-VM System Panel Connector; HD LED RESET
ASUS P5GC-VM 1-35 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when yo...
Page 49 - BIOS setup; This chapter tells how to change
2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Page 50 - Managing and updating your BIOS; Creating a bootable floppy disk; format
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS i...
Page 51 - ASUS EZ Flash utility; drive. A “P5GCVM.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct; Computer
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-3 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ...
Page 52 - AFUDOS utility; corrupted during the updating process.; Copying the current BIOS; To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:; the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.; 024KB free space to save the file.
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
Page 53 - Updating the BIOS file; the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.; filename at the DOS prompt.; completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.; The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support ...
Page 54 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility; that contains the updated BIOS file.; updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.; Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk; floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.; cause system boot failure!
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy ...
Page 55 - Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the flop...
Page 56 - Installing ASUS Update; ASUS Update utility; Quit all Windows
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click I nstall ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update ...
Page 57 - Updating the BIOS through the Internet; Start
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS...
Page 58 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; The ASUS Update utility is; Open
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS ...
Page 59 - Load Setup Defaults; BIOS setup program; following procedures:; power button, reset button
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-11 • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item und...
Page 60 - Menu bar; Main; BIOS menu screen; Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.; Navigation keys
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Use [ENTER], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field. Use [+] or [-] toconfigure system time. 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Pow...
Page 62 - Main menu; you an overview of the basic system information.; items and how to navigate through them.
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ...
Page 63 - Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave; N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The BIOS automat...
Page 64 - Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.; such as Windows
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] ...
Page 65 - Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.; System Information; automatically detects the items in this menu.; AMI BIOS; Displays the auto-detected BIOS information; Processor; Displays the auto-detected CPU specification; System Memory; Displays the auto-detected system memory
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-17 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if...
Page 66 - Advanced menu; field values can cause the system to malfunction.; USB Configuration; item then press to display the configuration options.; The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The item...
Page 68 - CPU Configuration; automatically detects.
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14] 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...
Page 69 - Chipset
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-21 CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select...
Page 70 - Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active co...
Page 71 - Enables, disables or set to Auto of the link latency.
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-23 TV Connector [Auto] Sets the TV connector. Configuration options: [Auto] [Composite] [Component] [Composite & Component] [SCART Composite] [SCART Component] [SCART Compos & Compon] [SCART Compos & Compon RGB] [HDTV Serial] [HDTV Component] [HDTV Component RGB] [HDTV PnP...
Page 72 - Onboard Devices Configuration; Enables or disables the Azalia/AC’97 CODEC.
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard PCIEX 10/100/1000Mb LA[Enabled] LAN Opti...
Page 73 - PCI PnP
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-25 Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Cha...
Page 74 - Computing innovations.; motherboard only supports Sinosun TPM.
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]...
Page 75 - Power menu; Displays the TPM enable or disable status.
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-27 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you...
Page 76 - APM Configuration; causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.4 APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Enabled] RTC Alarm Date [15] RTC Alarm Hour [12] RTC Alarm...
Page 78 - Hardware Monitor; the onboard voltage regulators.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [56.5ºC/133.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [4560RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [3152RPM] VCORE Voltage [ 1.328V] 3.3...
Page 79 - Boot menu; Boot Device Priority; Hard Disk Drives
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-31 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Hark Disk D...
Page 80 - Boot Settings Configuration; Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [...
Page 81 - to erase the RTC RAM.; Security; an item then press to display the configuration options.; Change Supervisor Password
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-33 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interru...
Page 82 - change other security settings.; Change User Password; Select this item to clear the user password.
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limite...
Page 83 - Exit menu; BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
ASUS P5GC-VM 2-35 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. 2.7 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit t...
Page 84 - Exit & Discard Changes; Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.; Discard Changes; Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes T...
Page 85 - This chapter describes the contents
3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Page 86 - Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support CD information; Running the support CD; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Wind...
Page 87 - Drivers menu; ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard
ASUS P5GC-VM 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Up...
Page 88 - Utilities menu; ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities; Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.; ASUS PC Probe II; in healthy operating condition.; ASUS Update; Windows
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors ...
Page 89 - ASUS Contact information; this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
ASUS P5GC-VM 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
Page 91 - CPU features; The Appendix describes the CPU
A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
Page 92 - Appendix: CPU features; Using the EIST; Screen Saver; • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can; System requirements
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. 4. Pre...
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ASUS P5GC-VM A-3 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK . 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is ...
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A-4 Appendix: CPU features A.2 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hype...
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