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..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of the product is authorized in any...
..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of the product is authorized in any...
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1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that confoms with serial specification. 12. Secures the system cover. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port . Voltage selector. Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to a Local Area Network (LAN) ...
1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that confoms with serial specification. 12. Secures the system cover. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port . Voltage selector. Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to a Local Area Network (LAN) ...
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...Expansion slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. To install an expansion card: 1. Ask your retailer for the card. 2.6.2 Expansion card installation Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding ...or removing expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to do so may need to a 90º100º angle. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Lay the system on its ...
...Expansion slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. To install an expansion card: 1. Ask your retailer for the card. 2.6.2 Expansion card installation Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding ...or removing expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to do so may need to a 90º100º angle. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Lay the system on its ...
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3.2.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. ASUS P3-P5G31 3- Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
3.2.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. ASUS P3-P5G31 3- Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
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... Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Internal Audio Connector 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info 6. The USB module is purchased separately. 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module...
... Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Internal Audio Connector 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info 6. The USB module is purchased separately. 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module...
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...consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12... V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P3-P5G31 4-11 Find the...
...consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12... V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P3-P5G31 4-11 Find the...
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... item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Disabled] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not...
... item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Disabled] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not...
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... Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data...
... Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data...
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5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main AMIBIOS Version : 0108 Build Date : 11/20/07 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 503MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main AMIBIOS Version : 0108 Build Date : 11/20/07 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 503MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
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... 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC ...system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more...
... 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC ...system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more...
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... in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI Express card. Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter...
... in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI Express card. Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter...
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... floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to display the sub-menu. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically... voltage regulators. 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-31
... floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to display the sub-menu. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically... voltage regulators. 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-31