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Table of contents 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 Drivers menu 3-3 Utilities menu 3-4 ASUS contact information 3-6 Other 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 setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items...
Table of contents 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 Drivers menu 3-3 Utilities menu 3-4 ASUS contact information 3-6 Other 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 setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items...
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...chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5945GC barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and... for this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-P5945GC. About this system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. ...
...chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5945GC barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and... for this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-P5945GC. About this system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. ...
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Support CD and Recovery Pro CD 4. Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Installation Manual 5. Item description 1. System package contents Check your T3-P5945GC system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS T3-P5945GC barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card • 7-in-1 storage card reader 2. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card
Support CD and Recovery Pro CD 4. Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Installation Manual 5. Item description 1. System package contents Check your T3-P5945GC system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS T3-P5945GC barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card • 7-in-1 storage card reader 2. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card
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... this door to the hard disk drive. 4. This LED lights up to 2 GB system memory. The ASUS T3-P5945GC is designed for the sophisticated. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in -one barebone system with 533/800/1066 MHz...
... this door to the hard disk drive. 4. This LED lights up to 2 GB system memory. The ASUS T3-P5945GC is designed for the sophisticated. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in -one barebone system with 533/800/1066 MHz...
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ASUS motherboard 2. PCI slot 7. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. PCI Express™ x16 slot for your reference. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The installed components are ...
ASUS motherboard 2. PCI slot 7. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. PCI Express™ x16 slot for your reference. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The installed components are ...
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... them . • Whenever you plan to install in the system. SB_PWR R P5L13L ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P5L13L Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components you uninstall any system...
... them . • Whenever you plan to install in the system. SB_PWR R P5L13L ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P5L13L Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components you uninstall any system...
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... only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. If the instructions in this section do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GC 2- 2.5 CPU installation...
... only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. If the instructions in this section do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GC 2- 2.5 CPU installation...
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...errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU_FAN R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Fan Connector ASUS T3-P5945GC CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND Do not forget to plug this connector. 2- Push down two fasteners at a time in a...; When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU ...
...errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU_FAN R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Fan Connector ASUS T3-P5945GC CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND Do not forget to plug this connector. 2- Push down two fasteners at a time in a...; When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU ...
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...to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: R P5L13L 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5L13L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.6.1 ...Memory configurations You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure...
...to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: R P5L13L 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5L13L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.6.1 ...Memory configurations You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure...
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Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. ASUS T3-P5945GC 2-11 Locate the four DIMM sockets on the socket. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2.
Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. ASUS T3-P5945GC 2-11 Locate the four DIMM sockets on the socket. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2.
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.... The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The chassis supports PCI Express x 16 cards with 192mm x 19mm or smaller dimensions only. 2-... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.1 Expansion slots PCI slot The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that ...
.... The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The chassis supports PCI Express x 16 cards with 192mm x 19mm or smaller dimensions only. 2-... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.1 Expansion slots PCI slot The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that ...
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... at the 3 3 back of the bay. 4. Onboard USB controller 1 -- -- -- -- Onboard USB controller 3 -- -- Onboard 1394 -- -- -- -- Secure the optical drive with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot shared shared shared shared -- -- -- -- IRQ assignments for an optical drive. shared -- -- -- Onboard LAN shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- When using a PCI card on the bay. 3. To...
... at the 3 3 back of the bay. 4. Onboard USB controller 1 -- -- -- -- Onboard USB controller 3 -- -- Onboard 1394 -- -- -- -- Secure the optical drive with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot shared shared shared shared -- -- -- -- IRQ assignments for an optical drive. shared -- -- -- Onboard LAN shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- When using a PCI card on the bay. 3. To...
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... the power supply unit. 2. Connect the SATA signal cable and the power plugs to the plug of the chassis) to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with four screws. 5. Connect the SATA signal cable to the tray, then secure it with the plastic coils. 2 1 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS T3-P5945GC 2-15
... the power supply unit. 2. Connect the SATA signal cable and the power plugs to the plug of the chassis) to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with four screws. 5. Connect the SATA signal cable to the tray, then secure it with the plastic coils. 2 1 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS T3-P5945GC 2-15
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... appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. If the voltage supply in your area. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation To replace the PSU: 1. Voltage selector...
... appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. If the voltage supply in your area. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation To replace the PSU: 1. Voltage selector...
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... down, restarts, or puts the system in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for other operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on...
... down, restarts, or puts the system in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for other operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on...
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...Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you... all bundled utilities for Utilities Allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Installation Wizard for this motherboard. ASUS InstAll - SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI AC`97 audio driver.
...Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you... all bundled utilities for Utilities Allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Installation Wizard for this motherboard. ASUS InstAll - SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI AC`97 audio driver.
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ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS T3-P5945GC 3- Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS T3-P5945GC 3- Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. Motherboard info This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. Motherboard info This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-P5945GC system.
This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-P5945GC system.
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R P5L13L KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these ...
R P5L13L KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these ...