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  • Page 1 P5GC-TVM/S...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vi Safety information ................vii About this guide .................viii Typography ..................ix P5GC-TVM/S specifications summary ..........x Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed .............. 1-2 Motherboard overview ............1-3 1.2.1 Placement direction ..........1-3 1.2.2 Screw holes ............. 1-3 1.2.3...
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ............2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........2-7 BIOS setup program .............. 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........2-10 2.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents Power menu ................ 2-22 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ........... 2-22 5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ......2-22 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] .......... 2-22 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ........ 2-22 2.5.5 APM Configuration ..........2-23 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ..........

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    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.

  • Page 9: Typography

    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 when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 10: P5Gc-Tvm/S Specifications Summary

    1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel high-definition audio I/O ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS Update Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis...
  • Page 11 P5GC-TVM/S specifications summary Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS P5GC-TVM/S...

  • Page 14: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR1 Standby Powered P5GC-TVM/S Onboard LED Power Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Overview

    Screw holes Place six (6) 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 ASUS P5GC-TVM/S...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    1.2.3 Motherboard layout CPU_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 LGA775 COM2 Bottom: Top: USB1 19 USB2 ATX12V LAN_USB ® Intel GMCH 95GC AUDIO1 AUDIO CHA_FAN PCIEX1 CR202 V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 Intel FWH ® Intel ICH7 PCI1 SB_PWR1 PLED TSBAB22A...

  • Page 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
  • Page 18 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 19 CPU! The motherboard supports Intel Pentium D or Intel Pentium  LGA775 ® ® ® ® processors with the Intel Enhanced Memory  Technology (EMT), ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading ® Technology. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S...

  • Page 20: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Pentium  LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink ® ® and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly •...
  • Page 21 CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR P5GC-TVM/S CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S...

  • Page 22: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
  • Page 23 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 1-11...

  • Page 24: System Memory

    20-pin footprint compared to the 1-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5GC-TVM/S 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 25 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

  • Page 25: Ddr2 Qualified Vendors List

    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...

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    1.4.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots

    Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 1-15...

  • Page 28: Interrupt Assignments

    1.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor...

  • Page 29: Pci Slots

    1.5.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 1-17...

  • Page 30: Jumpers

    Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5GC-TVM/S Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

  • Page 31: Connectors

    Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 1-19...
  • Page 32 Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port 2-channel...

  • Page 33: Internal Connectors

    NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 P5GC-TVM/S Floppy disk drive connector Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for...
  • Page 34 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_TXP2 P5GC-TVM/S SATA connectors Install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service ® ® Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W...
  • Page 35 Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT P5GC-TVM/S Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 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.
  • Page 36 PSON# Ground Ground + Volts -12 Volts P5GC-TVM/S ATX power connectors + Volts + Volts Power LED connector (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 37 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. P5GC-TVM/S CD audio connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector.
  • Page 38 Azalia compliant definition Legacy AC 97 compliant definition P5GC-TVM/S Analog front panel connector It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
  • Page 39 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IE19_2 P5GC-TVM/S IEEE 1394 connector Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394 connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard !
  • Page 40 This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW F_PANEL1 IDE LED RESET Requires an ATX power supply. P5GC-TVM/S System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • Power/Soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button.

  • Page 41: Chapter 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. Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS P5GC-TVM/S...

  • Page 42: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)

  • Page 43: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    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 Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 44: Afudos Utility

    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 during the updating process.
  • Page 45 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5GCTVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..done Erasing flash ..done Writing flash ..0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> ASUS P5GC-TVM/S...

  • Page 46: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    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 disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 47: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility ® allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file •...
  • Page 48 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by ® clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 49: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the systembuilder website to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . ASUS P5GC-TVM/S...

  • Page 50: Bios Menu Screen

    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Thu 08/03/2006] select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time.

  • Page 51: Menu Items

    <Page Down> keys to display the other MPS Revision [1.4] Save and Exit Exit items on the screen. Pop-up window 2.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 2-11...

  • Page 52: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19]...

  • Page 53: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 2-13...

  • Page 54: Ide Configuration

    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] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 55: System Information

    Memory Channel A Slot 1 : 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM Memory Channel A Slot 2 : Not Installed 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-TVM/S 2-15...

  • Page 56: Advanced Menu

    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. Configure CPU. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...

  • Page 57: Cpu Configuration

    Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 2-17...

  • Page 58: Chipset

    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. Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type...

  • Page 59: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Onboard LAN BOOT ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option BOOT ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN Controller item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 2-19...
  • Page 60 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

  • Page 61: Pci Pnp

    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] ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 2-21...

  • Page 62: Power Menu

    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. Configure CPU. Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]...

  • Page 63: Apm Configuration

    Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 2-23...
  • Page 64 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system...

  • Page 65: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU FAN PROFILE MODE item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.
  • Page 66 Start PWM [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating at low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%] [50%] [40%] [30%] [20%] Start Tolerance [3ºC]...

  • Page 67: Boot Menu

    Bootup Num-Lock [On] system. PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait for ‘F1’ if Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 2-27...
  • Page 68 This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 69: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 2-29...
  • Page 70 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...

  • Page 71: Exit Menu

    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. ASUS P5GC-TVM/S 2-31...
  • Page 72 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.

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