Asus P4GD1 Specifications

MotherboardP4GD1

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-35-35-35-35-3The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for differentoperating syst

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-55-55-55-55-5The screen display and manuals option may not be the same fordifferent operating syst

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-75-75-75-75-7Technical support FormTechnical support FormTechnical support FormTechnical support F

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-95-95-95-95-99. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the originalBIOS to load

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-115-115-115-115-115.3.35.3.35.3.35.3.35.3.3Audio configurationsAudio configurationsAudio configura

xixixixixiP4GD1 specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUCPUCPUCPUCPUChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetFront Side BusFront Side BusFront

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-135-135-135-135-133D Audio DemoThe 3D Audio Demo3D Audio Demo3D Audio Demo3D Audio Demo3D Audio De

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-155-155-155-155-15Rear panel audio ports function variationRear panel audio ports function variati

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-175-175-175-175-175.4.15.4.15.4.15.4.15.4.1Installing hard disksInstalling hard disksInstalling ha

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-195-195-195-195-19RAID Mode... StripeUn-used Drive(s)...

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-215-215-215-215-213. Use the up or down arrow keys to select editable fields.4. Use the Space bar

xiixiixiixiixii*Specifications are subject to change without notice.P4GD1 specifications summaryBIOS featuresBIOS featuresBIOS featuresBIOS featuresBI

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-235-235-235-235-23Channel 0 Interrupt: B I/P Port: 0000AC00Channel 1 Interrupt: B I/P Port: 0000A8

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1ProductintroductionThis chapter describes the motherboardfeatures and the new technologiesit supports.

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1Chapter summary1.1 Welcome! ...

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD11-11-11-11-11-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buy

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD11-31-31-31-31-3RAID solutionRAID solutionRAID solutionRAID solutionRAID solutionOnboard RAID control

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2HardwareinformationThis chapter lists the hardware setupprocedures that you have to performwhen installing system components.It includes description

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1Chapter summary2.1 Before you proceed ...

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-12-12-12-12-1Onboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a s

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-32-32-32-32-32.2.32.2.32.2.32.2.32.2.3Motherboard layoutMotherboard layoutMotherboard layoutMother

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-52-52-52-52-5Internal connectorsInternal connectorsInternal connectorsInternal connectorsInternal

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-72-72-72-72-7To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on thisTo use the Hyper-Threading Technology on

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-92-92-92-92-92.3.32.3.32.3.32.3.32.3.3Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and f

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-112-112-112-112-114. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fancable to t

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-132-132-132-132-13Table 1Table 1Table 1Table 1Table 1Recommended memory configurationsRecommended

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-152-152-152-152-152.4.42.4.42.4.42.4.42.4.4Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMMRemoving a DIMMRemoving a

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-172-172-172-172-172.5.32.5.32.5.32.5.32.5.3Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignmentsInterrupt ass

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-192-192-192-192-192.6 Jumpers1.1.1.1.1.Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CL

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-212-212-212-212-213.3.3.3.3.Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)Keyboard power

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-232-232-232-232-2310.10.10.10.10.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-252-252-252-252-253.3.3.3.3.IDE RAID connectorsIDE RAID connectorsIDE RAID connectorsIDE RAID conn

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-272-272-272-272-275.5.5.5.5.CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectorsCPU, Chassis, and Power fan conn

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-292-292-292-292-298.8.8.8.8.ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,ATX power connectors (24-pin EATX

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD12-312-312-312-312-3111.11.11.11.11.Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)Chassis intrusion co

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3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence, the vocal POST messages,and ways of shutting down thesystem.

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1Chapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time ... 3

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD13-13-13-13-13-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the sy

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4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to changethe system settings through the BIOSSetup menus. Detailed descriptionsof the BIOS parameters are alsoprovid

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1Chapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 B

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-14-14-14-14-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and up

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4-24-24-24-24-2Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupd. From the Open field, typeD:

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-34-34-34-34-34.1.34.1.34.1.34.1.34.1.3AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utilityAFUD

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-54-54-54-54-54.1.44.1.44.1.44.1.44.1.4ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityAS

4-64-64-64-64-6Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupThe recovered BIOS may not be

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-74-74-74-74-7Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Upd

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-94-94-94-94-9Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating th

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-114-114-114-114-114.2.24.2.24.2.24.2.24.2.2Menu barMenu barMenu barMenu barMenu barThe menu bar on

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-134-134-134-134-134.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-154-154-154-154-15PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]Selec

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-174-174-174-174-174.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for th

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-194-194-194-194-19Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to becomeunstable! If t

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viiiviiiviiiviiiviiiSafety informationElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safety•To prevent electrical shoc

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-234-234-234-234-234.4.54.4.54.4.54.4.54.4.5ChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetThe Chipset menu all

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-254-254-254-254-254.4.64.4.64.4.64.4.64.4.6Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configurat

4-264-264-264-264-26Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupSerial Port2 Address [2F8

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-274-274-274-274-274.4.74.4.74.4.74.4.74.4.7PCI PnPPCI PnPPCI PnPPCI PnPPCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu ite

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-294-294-294-294-294.5.54.5.54.5.54.5.54.5.5APM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationAPM

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-314-314-314-314-314.5.64.5.64.5.64.5.64.5.6Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorHardware MonitorHardwar

ixixixixixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing andconfiguring the motherboard.How this guide is organized

4-324-324-324-324-32Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Fan Ratio [Auto]CPU F

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-334-334-334-334-334.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Se

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ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-354-354-354-354-35Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’

4-364-364-364-364-36Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supe

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD14-374-374-374-374-37The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your passwordsuccessfully

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5SoftwaresupportThis chapter describes the contentsof the support CD that comes withthe motherboard package.

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1Chapter summary5.1 Installing an operating system .... 5-15

ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD1ASUS P4GD15-15-15-15-15-1If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse th