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... 2-27 2.12 Selecting the voltage 2-28 Chapter 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...
... 2-27 2.12 Selecting the voltage 2-28 Chapter 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...
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... the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. viii Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how...
... the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. viii Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how...
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...; AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 1) 4. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Accessories • Foot stand and screw (1 pair) for vertical placement • Rubber...
...; AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 1) 4. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Accessories • Foot stand and screw (1 pair) for vertical placement • Rubber...
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...The front panel includes the front panel cover, connectors, power button, and LEDs. With these and many more, the P3-P5G31 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology 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 ...package. 1.1 Welcome! 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. The system comes in a stylish book-size casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel®...
...The front panel includes the front panel cover, connectors, power button, and LEDs. With these and many more, the P3-P5G31 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology 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 ...package. 1.1 Welcome! 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. The system comes in a stylish book-size casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel®...
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... when you remove the top cover and the chassis support bracket. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Metal bracket lock 12. Hard disk drive bays 5. ASUS motherboard 11.
... when you remove the top cover and the chassis support bracket. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Metal bracket lock 12. Hard disk drive bays 5. ASUS motherboard 11.
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... you have all the components you plan to install 1. Onboard LED 2- R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Expansion card(s) 4. The system motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
... you have all the components you plan to install 1. Onboard LED 2- R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Expansion card(s) 4. The system motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
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... damage is on the motherboard. R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation or removal. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage...make sure that the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your motherboard to ASUS CPU support list for Intel® 65W desktop processors. This system is designed for more details. 2.4 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the ...
... damage is on the motherboard. R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation or removal. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage...make sure that the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your motherboard to ASUS CPU support list for Intel® 65W desktop processors. This system is designed for more details. 2.4 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the ...
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ASUS P3-P5G31 2- The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 5. Gold ...
ASUS P3-P5G31 2- The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 5. Gold ...
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...-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on B the motherboard. 2. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure the heatsink and fan...
...-pin design and requires no tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on B the motherboard. 2. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure the heatsink and fan...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- R 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- R 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
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2.5 Installing a DIMM The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ...
2.5 Installing a DIMM The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ...
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...support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-11 The excess over 3GB of 3GB system memory when using a Windows 31-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit ...listed below. If this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this configuration. 32-bit Windows...
...support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-11 The excess over 3GB of 3GB system memory when using a Windows 31-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit ...listed below. If this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this configuration. 32-bit Windows...
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... Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Model Brand Side(s) Part No. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/512 KVR667D2N5/512 KVR667D2N5/1G KVR667D2N5/1G KVR667D2N5/1G KRM378T6553CZ0-CE6 KRM378T6453FZ0...; • • 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard.
... Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Model Brand Side(s) Part No. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/512 KVR667D2N5/512 KVR667D2N5/1G KVR667D2N5/1G KVR667D2N5/1G KRM378T6553CZ0-CE6 KRM378T6453FZ0...; • • 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard.
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... system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Do not force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-15 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it...Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the...
... system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Do not force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-15 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it...Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the...
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...PCI Express x1 cards. You can only install low profile expansion cards on the PCI Express x16 slot. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that they support. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI ... the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. 2. 2.6 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. Ask your retailer for details. 2.6.1 Expansion slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...
...PCI Express x1 cards. You can only install low profile expansion cards on the PCI Express x16 slot. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that they support. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI ... the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. 2. 2.6 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. Ask your retailer for details. 2.6.1 Expansion slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...
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... 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 12 8 Numeric Data Processor 13 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI1 - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices.
... 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 12 8 Numeric Data Processor 13 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI1 - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices.
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... plan to the primary IDE and internal audio connectors on the motherboard. Refer to the 4‑pin connector at the back of the drive. Match the red stripe on the cable with a 5.25-inch drive bay for an optical drive. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-19 Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in a flat...
... plan to the primary IDE and internal audio connectors on the motherboard. Refer to the 4‑pin connector at the back of the drive. Match the red stripe on the cable with a 5.25-inch drive bay for an optical drive. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-19 Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in a flat...
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When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. ASUS P3-P5G31 HDD screw lock 2-23 Place the HDD on the bay. The HDD screw lock clicks to a SATA connector on the motherboard. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. 5. See...
When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. ASUS P3-P5G31 HDD screw lock 2-23 Place the HDD on the bay. The HDD screw lock clicks to a SATA connector on the motherboard. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. 5. See...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation...Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started Double-...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation...Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started Double-...
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... sure that you have an Internet connection so that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected ... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started
... sure that you have an Internet connection so that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected ... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started