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... system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-5 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar...
... system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-5 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar...
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...parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC system. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC. This guide ...This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal ...
...parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC system. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC. This guide ...This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal ...
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System package contents Check your P1/P2-P5945GC system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Cables • Power cable and plug ... cable and signal cable • IDE cable (preinstalled) 4. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP) 5. ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2.
System package contents Check your P1/P2-P5945GC system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Cables • Power cable and plug ... cable and signal cable • IDE cable (preinstalled) 4. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP) 5. ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2.
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1.1 Welcome! The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Conroe® or Intel® Celeron® processor in the world of ...-667/533/400 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC! The ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.
1.1 Welcome! The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Conroe® or Intel® Celeron® processor in the world of ...-667/533/400 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC! The ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.
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... your reference. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. Front panel cover 3. DIMM sockets 7. ASUS motherboard 6. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Power supply unit 4. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 4 1 5 8 6 2 7 1. 5.25-inch...
... your reference. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. Front panel cover 3. DIMM sockets 7. ASUS motherboard 6. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Power supply unit 4. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 4 1 5 8 6 2 7 1. 5.25-inch...
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... indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any system component. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. The motherboard comes with the component. SB_PWR ON OFF R Standby Powered Power Off Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and...
... indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any system component. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. The motherboard comes with the component. SB_PWR ON OFF R Standby Powered Power Off Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and...
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...towards you and the load lever is on its side, then locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-... that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Removing the storage drive assembly 1. Contact your...
...towards you and the load lever is on its side, then locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-... that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Removing the storage drive assembly 1. Contact your...
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...R CPU_FAN Tachometer +12V GND CPU FAN Connector Do not forget to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 2. To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then reconnect ...replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. 2.4.4 Removing and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package ...
...R CPU_FAN Tachometer +12V GND CPU FAN Connector Do not forget to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 2. To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then reconnect ...replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. 2.4.4 Removing and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package ...
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... system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2- 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same...
... system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2- 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same...
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... into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out...
... into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out...
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Lift the PCI riser card assembly to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1. Failure to remove. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2-11 2.6 Expansion slots This motherboard provides two PCI expansion slots, which locate on the PCI raiser card that is connected to its slot on the system. 2.6.2 ...sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The length of the PCI card should be less than 150mm on the motherboard. 2.6.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, another cards that came with PCI ...
Lift the PCI riser card assembly to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1. Failure to remove. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2-11 2.6 Expansion slots This motherboard provides two PCI expansion slots, which locate on the PCI raiser card that is connected to its slot on the system. 2.6.2 ...sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The length of the PCI card should be less than 150mm on the motherboard. 2.6.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, another cards that came with PCI ...
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Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Secure the card with a screw. 4. Insert the card connector to use. 3. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation
Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Secure the card with a screw. 4. Insert the card connector to use. 3. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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...slot 2 - Onboard USB controller 2 - Onboard USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - Onboard HD audio - - - ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2-13 shared - - - - - shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the... holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared ...
...slot 2 - Onboard USB controller 2 - Onboard USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - Onboard HD audio - - - ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2-13 shared - - - - - shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the... holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared ...
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Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Press to your hardware. 3.1 Installing an operating system ... driver options may not be the same for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to change at any time without notice. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Always install the latest OS version and...
Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Press to your hardware. 3.1 Installing an operating system ... driver options may not be the same for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to change at any time without notice. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Always install the latest OS version and...
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Please install Win2000 Service Pack 4/WinXP Service Pack1 first. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the SoundMAX AD1988B audio driver. SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver Allows you to run the CD. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/... Accelerator Driver. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP...
Please install Win2000 Service Pack 4/WinXP Service Pack1 first. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the SoundMAX AD1988B audio driver. SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver Allows you to run the CD. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/... Accelerator Driver. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP...
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... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system...up 3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for details. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the...
... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system...up 3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for details. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the...
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ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
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This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 4Mb BIOS Super I/O SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZER PANEL Intel ICH7 VIA VT6308P RTS5111 PRI_IDE PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: ...-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) 33.0cm(13in) Cypress CY28551 SD_CON LGA775 ATX12V PWRSW IE1394_2 USB56 FP_AUDIO 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info MS_CON RSTCON USBPW78 CLRTC USB7 SATA1 CF_CON 26.4cm(10.4in) 4.1 Introduction The P1/P2-P5945GC barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 4Mb BIOS Super I/O SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZER PANEL Intel ICH7 VIA VT6308P RTS5111 PRI_IDE PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: ...-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) 33.0cm(13in) Cypress CY28551 SD_CON LGA775 ATX12V PWRSW IE1394_2 USB56 FP_AUDIO 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info MS_CON RSTCON USBPW78 CLRTC USB7 SATA1 CF_CON 26.4cm(10.4in) 4.1 Introduction The P1/P2-P5945GC barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
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... USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2.
... USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2.
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...IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor...8226; Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info 2 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue,...
...IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor...8226; Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info 2 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue,...