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...3: Getting started 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.2.5 Other information 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumper 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...
...3: Getting started 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.2.5 Other information 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumper 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...
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... communications. Use of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision, and is intended for help. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for...
... communications. Use of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision, and is intended for help. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for...
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... the ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system. viii Chapter 3: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge...
... the ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system. viii Chapter 3: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge...
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... so you for choosing the ASUS P3-P5G31! Close Open 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 Press here to open the front panel 5 cover 6 12 7 13 14 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS P3-P5G31 is designed for your desktop space. Thank you can maximize your computing and multimedia needs. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the front panel cover, connectors, power button, and LEDs. With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, P3-P5G31 is an all-in the...
... so you for choosing the ASUS P3-P5G31! Close Open 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 Press here to open the front panel 5 cover 6 12 7 13 14 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS P3-P5G31 is designed for your desktop space. Thank you can maximize your computing and multimedia needs. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the front panel cover, connectors, power button, and LEDs. With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, P3-P5G31 is an all-in the...
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... the hard disk drive. 7. Refer to open the front panel cover. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with it. USB 2.0 ports . ASUS P3-P5G31 1- This slot is being read from or written to turn the system on or off. 8. This LED lights up when data is for a CompactFlash® storage card. 5. Front panel cover. This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card. 10. This slot is for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card. 12. 1. Optical drive eject button...
... the hard disk drive. 7. Refer to open the front panel cover. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with it. USB 2.0 ports . ASUS P3-P5G31 1- This slot is being read from or written to turn the system on or off. 8. This LED lights up when data is for a CompactFlash® storage card. 5. Front panel cover. This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card. 10. This slot is for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card. 12. 1. Optical drive eject button...
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...4. Connects a VGA monitor. 13. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 mouse port . Secures the expansion slot/card metal brackets. 8. Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 6. VGA port . USB 2.0 ports . Secures the system cover. 2. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 11. Power connector. COM port . Cover screw. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that allow convenient connection of this switch. 9. This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to the voltage supply...
...4. Connects a VGA monitor. 13. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 mouse port . Secures the expansion slot/card metal brackets. 8. Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 6. VGA port . USB 2.0 ports . Secures the system cover. 2. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 11. Power connector. COM port . Cover screw. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that allow convenient connection of this switch. 9. This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to the voltage supply...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P3-P5G31 2- Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. R 3.
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P3-P5G31 2- Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. R 3.
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... may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you are available for the dual-channel configuration. If this motherboard can not use this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® 2003 Server Windows® Vista 64-bit Windows® XP x64 Edition Windows® 2003 Server x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition...
... may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you are available for the dual-channel configuration. If this motherboard can not use this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® 2003 Server Windows® Vista 64-bit Windows® XP x64 Edition Windows® 2003 Server x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition...
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...ASUS P3-P5G31 2-13 supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS - B - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List... Century Century Century Century KINGBOX KINGBOX Model M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52 M2GVD5G3H166I1C52 M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52 M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52 AL6E8E63B-... Hynix Hynix Nanya KINGBOX KINGBOX Side(s) Part No. SS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 SS VD29608A8A...
...ASUS P3-P5G31 2-13 supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS - B - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List... Century Century Century Century KINGBOX KINGBOX Model M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52 M2GVD5G3H166I1C52 M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52 M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52 AL6E8E63B-... Hynix Hynix Nanya KINGBOX KINGBOX Side(s) Part No. SS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 SS VD29608A8A...
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Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. If you intend to the chassis. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; ASUS P3-P5G31 2-17 otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. 2.
Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. If you intend to the chassis. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; ASUS P3-P5G31 2-17 otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. 2.
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...Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. ASUS P3-P5G31 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB...
...Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. ASUS P3-P5G31 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB...
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... to pins 2-3. ASUS P3-P5G31 4- Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery...
... to pins 2-3. ASUS P3-P5G31 4- Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery...
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... BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click File from the format options field, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2003 CD to continue. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. 5.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support...
... BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click File from the format options field, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2003 CD to continue. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. 5.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support...
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... the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5KPLVM.ROM. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery...
... the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5KPLVM.ROM. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery...
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ASUS P3-P5G31 5- The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an...
ASUS P3-P5G31 5- The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an...
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... reset from the operating system. For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. The Setup program is designed to "Run Setup." Even if you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard...
... reset from the operating system. For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. The Setup program is designed to "Run Setup." Even if you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard...
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... device occurs multiple sectors at a time. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Main Primary IDE Master BIOS SETUP UTILITY Device : Not Detected Select the type...
... device occurs multiple sectors at a time. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Main Primary IDE Master BIOS SETUP UTILITY Device : Not Detected Select the type...
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... onboard LAN controller. 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. This item allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows...
... onboard LAN controller. 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. This item allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows...
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... . 3. ASUS P3-P5G31 5-33 From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you forget your password. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to run Setup" during POST. To set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to disabled password. If you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password...
... . 3. ASUS P3-P5G31 5-33 From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you forget your password. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to run Setup" during POST. To set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to disabled password. If you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password...
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... you set a User Password: 1. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot 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] to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then...
... you set a User Password: 1. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot 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] to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then...
