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... chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal...
... chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal...
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... the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 1) 4. ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Support CD and Recover Pro CD • Support CD • Recover...
... the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 1) 4. ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Support CD and Recover Pro CD • Support CD • Recover...
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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. ASUS P3-P5G31 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. ASUS P3-P5G31 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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.... 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. The ASUS P3-P5G31 is designed for the sophisticated. The system's ergonomic design allows vertical or horizontal placement so you for your desktop space. With these and many more...
.... 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. The ASUS P3-P5G31 is designed for the sophisticated. The system's ergonomic design allows vertical or horizontal placement so you for your desktop space. With these and many more...
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... in -1 card reader and front panel I/O ports. Front panel cover. Press the indicated area to turn the system on or off. 8. SmartMedia® card slot* . ASUS P3-P5G31 1-
... in -1 card reader and front panel I/O ports. Front panel cover. Press the indicated area to turn the system on or off. 8. SmartMedia® card slot* . ASUS P3-P5G31 1-
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... fan. Power fan vent. Microphone port (pink). You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add memory and graphics capabilities to the system. 17. ASUS P3-P5G31 1- 15. Expansion slots.
... fan. Power fan vent. Microphone port (pink). You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add memory and graphics capabilities to the system. 17. ASUS P3-P5G31 1- 15. Expansion slots.
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ASUS P3-P5G31 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install components in the system.
ASUS P3-P5G31 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install components in the system.
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ASUS P3-P5G31 2- 2.3 Removing the covers 2.3.1 Removing the system cover To remove the cover and metal chassis support: 1. On the rear panel, locate the two thumb screws that ...
ASUS P3-P5G31 2- 2.3 Removing the covers 2.3.1 Removing the system cover To remove the cover and metal chassis support: 1. On the rear panel, locate the two thumb screws that ...
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...65W desktop processors. R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the motherboard. http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us. 2.4.1 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® LGA775 processor package should come with a ... the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your left. Refer to make sure that the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- Other Intel® processors higher than 65W may not provide optimum performance. This system is shipment/transit‑related. • The...
...65W desktop processors. R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the motherboard. http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us. 2.4.1 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® LGA775 processor package should come with a ... the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your left. Refer to make sure that the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- Other Intel® processors higher than 65W may not provide optimum performance. This system is shipment/transit‑related. • The...
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... motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- DO NOT force the CPU into Alignment key the CPU notch. The socket alignment key should fit into the socket to the Appendix for more...
... motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- DO NOT force the CPU into Alignment key the CPU notch. The socket alignment key should fit into the socket to the Appendix for more...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P3-P5G31 2- CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. R 3.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P3-P5G31 2- CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. R 3.
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... up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. The system maps the total size of installed memory will not cause any problem; ASUS P3-P5G31 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. If this excess memory space and the system will display less than...
... up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. The system maps the total size of installed memory will not cause any problem; ASUS P3-P5G31 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. If this excess memory space and the system will display less than...
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... 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. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-13 SS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 SS VD29608A8A-3EG20637 DS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 DS VD29608A8A-3EC20620 DS VD29608A8A-3EG20641 SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N SS NT5TU32M16AG-3C SS NT5TU64M8AE...
... 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. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-13 SS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 SS VD29608A8A-3EG20637 DS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 DS VD29608A8A-3EC20620 DS VD29608A8A-3EG20641 SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N SS NT5TU32M16AG-3C SS NT5TU64M8AE...
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... the socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-15 Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction.
... the socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-15 Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction.
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If you intend to the chassis. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. 2. otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-17 Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5.
If you intend to the chassis. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. 2. otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-17 Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5.
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Lay the system on the IDE interface. 6. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-19 Carefully pull the IDE and audio cables and plugs out from the drive base. 2 2 3. The IDE and audio plugs are long enough to connect ...
Lay the system on the IDE interface. 6. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-19 Carefully pull the IDE and audio cables and plugs out from the drive base. 2 2 3. The IDE and audio plugs are long enough to connect ...
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To uninstall the card reader: 1. Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly. 3. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-21 Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in -1 card reader. Disconnect the USB cable and plug from the card reader assembly, then set the card reader assembly aside. Press the card reader lock inwards(A), then slightly pull the card reader assembly outward (B) until the USB cable and plug is exposed. A B 4. 2.8 Removing the card reader In the future, you may have to remove or replace the 6-in "2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly". 2.
To uninstall the card reader: 1. Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly. 3. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-21 Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in -1 card reader. Disconnect the USB cable and plug from the card reader assembly, then set the card reader assembly aside. Press the card reader lock inwards(A), then slightly pull the card reader assembly outward (B) until the USB cable and plug is exposed. A B 4. 2.8 Removing the card reader In the future, you may have to remove or replace the 6-in "2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly". 2.
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... the drive is completely flushed on the tray. When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. Place the HDD on the bay. ASUS P3-P5G31 HDD screw lock 2-23 Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to indicate that the HDD screws are aligned with the screw rails...
... the drive is completely flushed on the tray. When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. Place the HDD on the bay. ASUS P3-P5G31 HDD screw lock 2-23 Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to indicate that the HDD screws are aligned with the screw rails...
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Hook the hinge-like tabs 2. Hinge-like tabs to the holes on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in place. Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. Swing the left edge of the chassis. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-25 2.10 Replacing the covers After you install all the necessary components on the right side of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in this section: 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front panel assembly: 1.
Hook the hinge-like tabs 2. Hinge-like tabs to the holes on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in place. Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. Swing the left edge of the chassis. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-25 2.10 Replacing the covers After you install all the necessary components on the right side of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in this section: 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front panel assembly: 1.
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Drive in a vertical desktop placement. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-27 Align the foot stand and chassis screw holes. 4. The photo on your desktop. Extend the left side of the surface to the chassis. 5. Lay ...
Drive in a vertical desktop placement. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-27 Align the foot stand and chassis screw holes. 4. The photo on your desktop. Extend the left side of the surface to the chassis. 5. Lay ...