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Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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 CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical 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 adapter 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 fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation 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 qualified
service technician or your retailer.
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC
400/333 MHz DDR memory modules
Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
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Intel
ICH6 Southbridge supports:
- 1 x Single-channel Ultra DMA 100/66/33
- 4 x Serial ATA
ITE® 8211F IDE controller supports:
- 1 x Single-channel Ultra DMA 133/100
High DefinitionHigh Definition
High Definition
High DefinitionHigh Definition
AudioAudio
Audio
AudioAudio
LANLAN
LAN
LANLAN
USBUSB
USB
USBUSB
Special featuresSpecial features
Special features
Special featuresSpecial features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories
AccessoriesAccessories
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Realtek
ALC861 8-channel CODEC
S/PDIF out interface support
Intel® 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN controller
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS MyLogo
4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,
WfM2.0
2 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x FDD cable
1 x I/O shield
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Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
8-channel audio ports
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
InternalInternal
Internal
InternalInternal
connectorsconnectors
connectors
connectorsconnectors
PowerPower
Power
PowerPower
requirementrequirement
requirement
requirementrequirement
Form factorForm factor
Form factor
Form factorForm factor
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents
contents
contentscontents
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x Primary IDE connector
1 x PCI IDE connector
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x Optical drive audio connector
1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Speaker Out connector
1 x Digital audio connector
1 x System panel connector
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Live Update Utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
introduction
Product
1
1.1Welcome!
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Thank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
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P5GD1-VM motherboard! P5GD1-VM motherboard!
P5GD1-VM motherboard!
P5GD1-VM motherboard! P5GD1-VM motherboard!
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 installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MotherboardMotherboard
MotherboardASUS P5GD1-VM motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
CablesCables
Cables2 x Serial ATA signal cables
CablesCables
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
Floppy disk drive cable
AccessoriesAccessories
AccessoriesI/O shield
AccessoriesAccessories
Application CDsApplication CDs
Application CDsASUS motherboard support CD
Application CDsApplication CDs
DocumentationDocumentation
DocumentationUser guide
DocumentationDocumentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land
package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with
800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel
04A processors. See page 1-8 for details.
Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlights
Product highlightsProduct highlights
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04B and
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IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
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EM64T EM64T
EM64T
EM64T EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel
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EM64T feature allows your
computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of
system memory for faster and more efficient computing. See the Appendix
for details.
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the
CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency
depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement.
See page 2-22 and the Appendix for details.
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IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
The Intel® 915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH6 I/O
controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The GMCH
features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics
engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH provides the
interface for a processor in the 775-land package with 533/800 MHz front
side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR at speeds of up to 400 MHz, and PCI
Express x16 interface for a graphics card.
The Intel
hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high
definition audio.
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915G 915G
915G
915G 915G
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ICH6 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller
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Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)
Technology (EIST)
Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)
Dual display technology support (optional)Dual display technology support (optional)
Dual display technology support (optional)
Dual display technology support (optional)Dual display technology support (optional)
The integrated graphics engine supports dual display technology and TV
out function through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. You can show
additional independent display on an LCD monitor, or stretch one type of
content on both VGA and LCD monitors for more workspace. See page
1-20 for details.
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 4 GB of system memory using DDR 400/333
DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400 MHz memory bus delivers the required
bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
See page 1-14 for details.
PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface 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 packets. This high speed interface is software compatible
with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-20 for details.
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner,
more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and
up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-27 for details.
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8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio
8-channel high definition audio
8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio
Onboard is the Realtek® ALC861 7.1-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is
fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit
audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you
can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce
crystal-clear digital audio. See page 1-24 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF
interface 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 page 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
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details.
1.3.21.3.2
1.3.2
1.3.21.3.2
CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2 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 2-7 for
details.
ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology
ASUS Q-Fan technology
ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page
2-29 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-5 for details.
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™
This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with
customizable boot logos. See page 2-32 for details.
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
•Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
•Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components 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, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
Onboard LED
Onboard LEDOnboard 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 motherboard
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard
LED.
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ON
Standby
Power
SB_PWR1
OFF
Powere
Off
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1.5.11.5.1
1.5.1
1.5.11.5.1
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
COM1
VGA1
F_USB12
LAN_USB34
Top:Rear Speaker Out
Center:
Side Speaker Out
Below:
Center/Subwoofer
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.
Placement directionPlacement direction
Placement direction
Placement directionPlacement direction
1.5.31.5.3
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1.5.31.5.3
Screw holesScrew holes
Screw holes
Screw holesScrew holes
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
Place this side towards
Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
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1.6Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
•Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the
retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match
the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
•
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is
on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/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 will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
•The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket
contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
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Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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P5GD1-VM Socket 775
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is on your left.
2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B)
until it is released from the retention tab.
Retention tabRetention tab
Retention tab
Retention tabRetention tab
A
PnP capPnP cap
PnP cap
Load leverLoad lever
Load lever
Load leverLoad lever
PnP capPnP cap
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3.Lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow to a 135º
angle.
4.Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a
100º angle (A), then push
the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
B
This side of theThis side of the
This side of the
This side of theThis side of the
socket box shouldsocket box should
socket box should
socket box shouldsocket box should
face you.face you.
face you.
face you.face you.
B
A
5.Position the CPU over
the socket, making
sure that the gold
triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of
the socket. The
socket alignment key
should fit into the
CPU notch.
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Load plateLoad plate
Load plate
Load plateLoad plate
Alignment keyAlignment key
Alignment key
Alignment keyAlignment key
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
Gold triangle mark
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
6.Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until
it snaps into the retention
tab.
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with
the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer
to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
Installing the CPU heatsink and fanInstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
Installing the CPU heatsink and fanInstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.
•
When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 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 you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan
assembly.
Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before
you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1.Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the four fasteners match the
holes on the motherboard.
Orient the heatsink and fan
assembly such that the CPU
fan cable is closest to the
CPU fan connector.
Narrow endNarrow end
Narrow end
Narrow endNarrow end
of the grooveof the groove
of the groove
of the grooveof the groove
Motherboard holeMotherboard hole
Motherboard hole
Motherboard holeMotherboard hole
FastenerFastener
Fastener
FastenerFastener
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove
pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
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2.Push down two fasteners at
1
a time in a diagonal
sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
B
A
B
A
A
B
B
A
3.Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard
labeled CPU_FAN1.
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
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Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual
Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
DIMM_A1
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ChannelChannel
Channel
ChannelChannel
SocketsSockets
Sockets
SocketsSockets
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
ColorColor
Color
ColorColor
Channel AChannel A
Channel A
Channel AChannel A
Channel BChannel B
Channel B
Channel BChannel B
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Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations
Memory Configurations
Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1
DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2
DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2
DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2
BlueBlue
Blue
BlueBlue
BlackBlack
Black
BlackBlack
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
•For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)
installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_B1 =
DIMM_A2 + DIMM_B2).
•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on
the next page for details.
•Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than
4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR memory
modules.
•This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of
128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage
to both the motherboard and the components.
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.
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
2
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
1
1
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
3.Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip
Locked Retaining Clip
Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip
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Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1.Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
2
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2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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1.8Expansion 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.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
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To install an expansion card:
1.Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2.Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
installed in 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.
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After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the
software settings.
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Installing an expansion card
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Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
1.Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 2 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.