Asus P5GDC Pro - Page 4

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Contents
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-22
2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-23
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-23
2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-23
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-24
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-27
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-27
2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-29
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:
Powering upPowering up
Powering upPowering up
Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4:Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:
BIOS setupBIOS setup
BIOS setupBIOS setup
BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-2
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-3
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-11
4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-12
4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-12
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12