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... 1-2 1.3 Front panel (internal 1-3 1.4 Rear panel 1-4 1.5 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover 2-3 2.4 Removing the power supply unit 2-4 2.5 CPU installation 2-5 2.5.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...... 2-7 2.6 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.6.1 Memory configurations 2-8 2.6.2 DIMM installation 2-11 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-13...
... 1-2 1.3 Front panel (internal 1-3 1.4 Rear panel 1-4 1.5 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover 2-3 2.4 Removing the power supply unit 2-4 2.5 CPU installation 2-5 2.5.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...... 2-7 2.6 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.6.1 Memory configurations 2-8 2.6.2 DIMM installation 2-11 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-13...
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Table of contents 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-19 5.4.3 Chipset 5-20 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCI PnP 5-22 5.5 Power menu 5-23 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-23 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-23 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 5-23 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-24 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-25 5.6 Boot menu 5-26 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-26 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-27 5.6.3 Security 5-28 5.7 Exit menu 5-30 Appendix Power supply specifications A-2
Table of contents 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-19 5.4.3 Chipset 5-20 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCI PnP 5-22 5.5 Power menu 5-23 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-23 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-23 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 5-23 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-24 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-25 5.6 Boot menu 5-26 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-26 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-27 5.6.3 Security 5-28 5.7 Exit menu 5-30 Appendix Power supply specifications A-2
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... have all the components you plan to install 1. SB_PWR R P5L13L ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P5L13L Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use...
... have all the components you plan to install 1. SB_PWR R P5L13L ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P5L13L Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use...
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Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to hold or support it firmly. Lay the system chassis on its side on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation When removing the PSU, make sure to the chassis. 3. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on a flat and stable surface. 2. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. To turn over the PSU: 1. 2.4 Power supply unit You need to a 90º angle.
Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to hold or support it firmly. Lay the system chassis on its side on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation When removing the PSU, make sure to the chassis. 3. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on a flat and stable surface. 2. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. To turn over the PSU: 1. 2.4 Power supply unit You need to a 90º angle.
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... with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with ... immediately if the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GC 2-
... with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with ... immediately if the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GC 2-
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... 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Alignment key A B 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window... to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab.
... 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Alignment key A B 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window... to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab.
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.... When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 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 secure the heatsink and fan... assembly in place. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ...
.... When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 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 secure the heatsink and fan... assembly in place. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ...
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... switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. If the voltage supply in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. If...
... switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. If the voltage supply in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. If...
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ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to easily install all bundled utilities for Utilities Allows you ... 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 InstAll - Installation Wizard for this motherboard.
ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to easily install all bundled utilities for Utilities Allows you ... 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 InstAll - Installation Wizard for this motherboard.
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... power mode). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to...
... power mode). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to...
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...pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. These are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the ...PWM mode DC mode (Default) P5L13L FAN device Wake up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS T3-P5945GC 4- Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector. Fan power (3-pin...
...pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. These are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the ...PWM mode DC mode (Default) P5L13L FAN device Wake up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS T3-P5945GC 4- Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector. Fan power (3-pin...
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... specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-17 AMIBIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/30/07 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80 GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Total : 512 MB Available : 504 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected...
... specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-17 AMIBIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/30/07 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80 GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Total : 512 MB Available : 504 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected...
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...which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-19 Use the or keys to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this item to adjust the values. VID CMOS Setting [62...adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Use the or keys to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configure ...
...which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-19 Use the or keys to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this item to adjust the values. VID CMOS Setting [62...adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Use the or keys to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configure ...
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In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Chipset Settings Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [... item then press to enable or disable the no execution on page protection technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to...
In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Chipset Settings Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [... item then press to enable or disable the no execution on page protection technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to...
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... system. Select Disabled if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [1155RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] VCORE Voltage [ 1.280V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.276V] 5V Voltage [ 5.120V] 12V Voltage...
... system. Select Disabled if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [1155RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] VCORE Voltage [ 1.280V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.276V] 5V Voltage [ 5.120V] 12V Voltage...
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CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to change the system boot options. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device ... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Select an item then press to [Enabled], the...
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to change the system boot options. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device ... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Select an item then press to [Enabled], the...