Motherboard

PTGD1-LA
(Grouper-GL8E)

User Guide
 Contents
Checklist

PTGD1-LA specifications summary ..................................................... iii

1. Motherboard layout ................................................................. 1
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2
3. System memory ...................................................................... 4
4. Expansion slots ........................................................................ 6
5. Jumpers ................................................................................... 8
6. Connectors .............................................................................. 9
6.1 Rear panel connectors ............................................... 9
6.2 Internal connectors .................................................. 11

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PTGD1-LA specifications summary

CPU LGA775 socket for the Intel Pentium 4 processor

in the 775-land package

Chipset Intel i915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH)

Intel ICH6

Front Side Bus (FSB) 800MHz

Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB

non-ECC DDR SDRAM

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x16 graphics connector (PEG slot)

3 x PCI slots

Onboard I/O 1 x Parallel port (ECP, EPP)

1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x VGA port
1 x RJ-45 Fast Ethernet LAN port
1 x IEEE 1394 port
8 x USB 2.0 ports support hot-plug function
6 x audio ports support 8-channel audio configuration
1 x Floppy connector
1 x IDE connector
4 x SATA connectors

Storage Southbridge supports

- 1 x Ultra DMA 66/100
- 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) ports with hot-swap
function

Audio Southbridge supports 8-channel audio configuration

with Intel High Definition Audio CODEC
Realtek Audio CODEC ALC880

LAN Realtek RTL8101L 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet

LAN controller

IEEE 1394 VIA VT6307 supports two IEEE 1394 ports

PC health monitoring ASUS A8000 for CPU, system, and chassis fan
control, motherboard and CPU temperature

BIOS features 4Mb FWH EEPROM

HP BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI, Green, and PnP
Features Plus

Form factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in

* Specifications are subject to change without notice

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1. Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

PS/2KBMS 4Mbit
T: Mouse Flash
B: Keyboard ROM

CLPWD

ASUS
PARALLEL PORT

A8000

DDR DIMMA1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMMA2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMMB1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMMB2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
VGA

Bottom:
T:USB1 Top:
B:USB2 1394

FLOPPY

24.5cm (9.6in)
IDE
USB2.0
Top:
T: USB3 RJ-45
B: USB4
ATX12V
Intel
i915G

ATX Power Connector

GMCH
CPU_FAN

Top:
Subwoofer Speaker Out
SYS_FAN

AUDIO Center
Top:Line In Rear Speaker Out
Below
Center:Line Out Side Speaker Out
Below:Mic In

PCIEX16

PCI1
RTL8101L PTGD1-LA Intel
ICH6 BAT_H
PCI2
SATA3 SATA4
VT6307
IEEE SATA1 SATA2
PCI3 Controller
ALC880

FRONT_AUDIO FRONT_1394 FRONT_USB1 FRONT_USB2 BUZZ1

CLRTC

CD_IN F_LINE_IN FRONT_PANEL

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 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775-land package with 1MB L2
cache. The processor, built on the 90-nanometer manufacturing
technology, supports 800MHz front side bus (FSB), Intel Hyperthreading
Technology, and core speeds of up to 3.4GHz.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards
you and the load lever is on your left.

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the LGA775 socket on

the motherboard.
2. Press the load lever with your
thumb and move it to the left
until it is released from the
retention tab.

Retention tab
PnP This side of the
Load lever
Cap cam box should
face you.

Remove the cap only after the CPU is installed to prevent bending and
damaging the socket connectors.

3. Lift the load lever in the 4. Lift the load plate from the
direction of the arrow. corner with your thumb.

Load plate

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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.

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark

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. Use both thumbs to carefully 7. Close the load plate, then

push out the PnP cap from the push the load lever until it
load plate window. snaps into the retention tab.

You can also remove the PnP

cap by pushing out its top
corner.

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 3. System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system
memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC 2.6V DDR SDRAM.
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.

DIMM_B2
DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
PTGD1-LA

PTGD1-LA 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

Memory configurations
You can install 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR SDRAM DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

Important notes on memory configurations

Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations

may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations in Table 1.
Install only i d e n t i c a l (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs
using the recommended configurations.
Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB
(Front Side Bus). Refer to Table 2 on the next page.
This motherboard does not support double-sided 16-bit DDR DIMMs.
Do not create a three-DIMM configuration in dual-channel mode. The
third DIMM is ignored in the dual-channel operation.

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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations

Sockets
Mode DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
Single-channel (1) Installed
(2) Installed
(3) Installed
(4) Installed
Dual-channel* (1) Installed Installed
(2) Installed Installed
(3) Installed Installed Installed Installed

* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.

Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization

CPU FSB DDR DIMM Type Memory Frequency

800 MHz PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 400/333/266 MHz
533 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz

Installing a DIMM

Make sure to 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.

Follow these steps to install a DIMM. DDR DIMM notch

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.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the Unlocked
socket until the retaining clips retaining
snap back in place and the DIMM clip
is properly seated.

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 4. Expansion slots
The motherboard has one PCI Express and three PCI slots.
To install and configure an expansion card:

1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the
chassis.
2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below.
4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card
according to the card documentation.

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Standard Function

0 System Timer
1 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
2 Programmable Interrupt Controller
3 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
3 Intel 82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2660
3 Intel 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller-265B
3 Intel i915G Graphics Controller 0
5 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
5 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
5 Realtek TRL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
5 Intel 82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2662
5 Intel 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller-2658
5 Intel 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-265C
6 Standard Floppy Disk Controller
7 ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI Bus
10 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
10 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
10 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
10 Intel 82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2666
10 Intel 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers-2659
11 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
11 Intel 82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2664
11 Intel 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller-265A
12 Microsoft Port Mouse
13 Numeric Data Processor
14 Intel 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers-266F
14 Intel 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers-2652

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F
PCI slot 1 shared
PCI slot 2 shared
PCI slot 3 used
PCI slot 4 shared
PCI slot 5 shared
Onboard LAN used
Onboard 1394 controller used

PCI Express slot

This motherboard has one PCI Express
slot, which supports a 164-pin x16
interface graphics card.

PCI slots
There are three 32-bit PCI slots on
this motherboard. The slots support
PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI
card, USB card, and other cards that
comply with PCI specifications.

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 5. Jumpers
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (Normal) to pins 1-2 (Clear
CMOS). Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then
move the cap back to pins 2-3.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap from the
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

CLRTC

PTGD1-LA
1 2 2 3

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)
PTGD1-LA Clear RTC RAM

Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)

This jumper allows you to clear the password if you forgot your
password.

CLPWD
3
2 2
1
Clear Password Normal
(Default)

PTGD1-LA

PTGD1-LA Clear Password Setting

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6. Connectors
6.1 Rear panel connectors

5
6
1 2 3 4
7

10

16 15 14 13 12 11

1. P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t . This green 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,
or other devices.
3. I E E E 1 3 9 4 p o r t . This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or
portable devices.
4. R J - 4 5 p o r t . This port allows connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
5. S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t . This Side Speaker out (gray) port
connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.
6. R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t . This Rear Speaker (black) port connects
to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio
configuration.
7. C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r p o r t . This Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange)
port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers.
8. L i n e I n p o r t . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or
other audio sources.
9. L i n e O u t p o r t . This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel mode, the function of
this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
1 0 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

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 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Headset/
2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Yellow Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray - - - Side Speaker Out

1 1 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
1 2 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
1 3 . V i d e o G r a p h i c s A d a p t e r p o r t . This 15-pin port is for a VGA
monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
1 4 . S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port is the digital output interface for
external audio devices. It supports S/PDIF devices that provide 6- or
8-channel surround sound and 3D audio.
1 5 . S / P D I F I n p o r t . This port is the digital input interface for external
audio devices. It supports S/PDIF devices that provide 6- or 8-channel
surround sound and 3D audio.
1 6 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t . This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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6.2 Internal connectors
This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the
motherboard.
1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After
connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the
floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using
ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).

PIN 1

FLOPPY
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PTGD1-LA

PTGD1-LA Floppy Disk Drive Connector

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)

This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE hard disk
ribbon cable. Connect the cables blue connector to the IDE connector,
then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA100/66 slave device
(hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA100/66 master
device.

Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole

on the UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation
when you connect the cables.
The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA100/66 cable is
intentional.

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
IDE

PTGD1-LA

PIN 1
PTGD1-LA IDE Connector

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 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXP ATXPW WRR,, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from
the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.
In addition to the 24-pin ATXPWR connector, this motherboard
requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide
sufficient power to the CPU.

Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V
lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum
recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system.
The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty
powering up if the power supply is inadequate.

4. Se r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s
(7-pin SATA1, S ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
SATA2,
These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA
hard disks. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s
data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with
133 MB/s (Ultra ATA133).

SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
PTGD1-LA
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND

PTGD1-LA SATA Connectors

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5. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)
This connector is for a 10-to-6-pin 1394 serial connector cable that
connects to a 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin cable plug to this
connector, and the 6-pin cable plug to the 1394 module. You can also
connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.

TPB+
TPA+
+12V
GND
PTGD1-LA
1
FRONT_1394

GND
+12V
TPB-
GND
TPA-
PTGD1-LA FRONT_1394 Connector

6. USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)

If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB connectors
are available for additional USB ports. The USB headers comply with
USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection
speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB
1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and
simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. You can connect a
USB module to any of the USB connectors.

The USB module is purchased separately.

FRONT_USB1 FRONT_USB2
USB_P5+

USB_P5+
USB_P5-

USB_P5-
USB+5V

USB+5V
GND

GND

PTGD1-LA
NC
GND
USB_P6+
USB_P6-
USB+5V

NC
GND
USB_P6+
USB_P6-
USB+5V

PTGD1-LA USB 2.0 Connectors

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 7. DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,
DIMMB1, DIMMB2)
These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB system memory
using unbuffered ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs.

DIMM_B2
DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
PTGD1-LA

PTGD1-LA 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

8. Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W
max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the
fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure
that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.

Insufficient air flow within the system can damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the
fan connectors!

CPU_FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation
PWN

SYS_FAN
PTGD1-LA
GND
+12V
Rotation

PTGD1-LA Fan Connectors

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9. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

CD_IN (Black) F_LINE_IN (White)

Right Audio Channel

Ground
Ground
Left Audio Channel

Right Audio Channel

Ground
Ground
Left Audio Channel
PTGD1-LA

PTGD1-LA Internal Audio Connectors

1 0 . Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)

This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and control of audio devices.

Reset HDD LED

HDLED+
HDLED-
Ground
Reset
NC

FRONT_PANEL
GND
PWR
PLED-
PLED+

PTGD1-LA

Power Button Power LED

PTGD1-LA
Front Panel Audio Connector

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 11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel headphone port.

AUD_FPOUT_R
AUD_FPOUT_L
AUD_MIC_JD
AUD_MIC2
AUD_MIC1
1
FRONT_AUDIO
PTGD1-LA

AUD_RET_L
AUD_RET_R
AUD_VCC
AUD_GND
PTGD1-LA
Front HeadPhone & MIC-IN Header Connector

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