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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii Typography ......................................................................................... ix P5GPL specifications summary ............................................................ x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2 Special features .................................................................... 1-3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.4 1.5 Product highlights ................................................... 1-3 ASUS Proactive features ........................................ 1-5 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-6 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-7 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 Placement direction ................................................ 1-7 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-7 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-8 Installling the CPU ................................................... 1-9 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................... 1-12 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 1-14 Overview ............................................................... 1-16 Memory Configurations ......................................... 1-16 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-19 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-19 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-20 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-20 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-21 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-22 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-22 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-22 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9 1.6.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-16 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-20 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 1.8.6 1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-23 iii Contents 1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.3.7 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12 Navigation keys .................................................... 2-12 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-13 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-13 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-13 General help .......................................................... 2-13 System Time ......................................................... 2-14 System Date ......................................................... 2-14 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-14 Language .............................................................. 2-14 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 2-15 IDE Configuration .................................................. 2-16 System Information .............................................. 2-17 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 2-18 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 2-21 USB Configuration ................................................. 2-22 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-23 Chipset ................................................................. 2-24 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-11 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-14 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-18 iv Contents 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 2.6 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-26 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-27 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-29 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-29 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-29 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-29 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-30 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-32 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-34 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-34 Security ................................................................ 2-36 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-29 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-33 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 3.2 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4 Manuals menu ......................................................... 3-5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6 v 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. 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 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. vi 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 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 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. vii 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 technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 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 3: 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 ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. 2. viii Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+) Example: Italics 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[filename] afudos /iP5GD1P.ROM ix P5GPL specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron® processor Compatible with the Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Northbridge: Intel® 915PL Southbridge: Intel® ICH6 800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB of unbufferred non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR DIMMs 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® ICH6 Southbridge supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 Realtek® ALC880 8-channel CODEC with Jack-sensing and Universal Audio Jack (UAJ®) technology S/PDIF out interface support Marvell® 88E8053 PCI ExpressTM Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage adjustable Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio with fixed PCI/PCI-Express frequencies Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogoTM 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking USB Special features BIOS features (continued on the next page) x P5GPL specifications summary Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Rear speaker out port 1 x Side speaker out port 1 x Line In port 1 x Line Out port 1 x Microphone port 1 x Center/Subwoofer port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector System panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi xii This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction 1 ASUS P5GPL 1-1 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 P L 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 installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS P5GPL motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA/100 cables Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs Documentation If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Latest processor technology 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), 1 MB L2 cache, and core speed of up to 3.6 GHz. The motherboard also supports the Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. See page 1-9 for details. Intel® 915PL The Intel® 915PL chipset provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package with 533/800MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR at speeds of up to 400MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for graphics card. The Intel® 915PL GMCH platform is compliant to the Direct Media Interface (DMI) and supports the sixth generation I/O Controller Hub (ICH6). Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-16 for details. PCI ExpressTM 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 1-22 for details. 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. ASUS P5GPL 1-3 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel High Definition Audio through the onboard ALC880 CODEC with 24-bit DAC and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also provides a Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. See pages 1-26 and 1-27 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and 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 pages 1-27 and 1-33 for details. 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, 1-27, 1-30 and 2-22 for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NOSTM (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking SystemTM (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 2-19. AI NET2 The AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages 1-26 and 2-21. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel® chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory. See page 2-25 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 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 details on page 2-6. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-32 for details. ASUS MyLogoTM This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-34. ASUS P5GPL 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 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 to 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, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. · · · 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 motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5GPL SB_PWR P5GPL Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction 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. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) 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 towards the rear of the chassis P5GPL ASUS P5GPL 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V SPDIF_O PARALLEL PORT LGA775 DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) COM1 LAN_USB34 USBPW12 USBPW34 Top: Back surround L/R Center: Side surround L/R Below:Bass Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In PWR_FAN CPU_FAN PCIEX1_1 Marvell 88E8053 PCIEX16 PCI1 PRI_IDE CD P5GPL PCI2 PCI3 SPDIF_OUT AAFP CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ICH6 ® SATA2 SATA4 ALC880 SATA1 SATA3 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 USBPW56 USBPW78 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR CLRTC CHA_FAN Intel FWH 4Mb CHASSIS PANEL 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 30.5cm (12.0in) Intel 915PL R EATXPWR FLOPPY F_USB12 DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) Super I/O