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... 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact 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...
... 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact 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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... provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS T3-P5945GCX. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. About this guide...
... provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS T3-P5945GCX. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. About this guide...
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...ASUS T3-P5945GCX 3- Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 update the motherboard BIOS... and drivers. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update ...
...ASUS T3-P5945GCX 3- Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 update the motherboard BIOS... and drivers. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update ...
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... motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T3-P5945GCX system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD AD1988A VIA VT6308P PCI1 PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 26.7cm (10.5in) CLRTC CPU_FAN Super I/O FANPWR1 SB_PWR 4MB BIOS BUZZER FRONT_CON IDT0631GQK Intel...
... motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T3-P5945GCX system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD AD1988A VIA VT6308P PCI1 PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 26.7cm (10.5in) CLRTC CPU_FAN Super I/O FANPWR1 SB_PWR 4MB BIOS BUZZER FRONT_CON IDT0631GQK Intel...
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... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R P5L13L-X CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P5L13L-X Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-P5945GCX 4- To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Re-install the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position..., then move the cap back to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 4.3 Jumpers 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Move the jumper cap...
... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R P5L13L-X CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P5L13L-X Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-P5945GCX 4- To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Re-install the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position..., then move the cap back to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 4.3 Jumpers 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Move the jumper cap...
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... to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
... to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Silver Bezel Black Bezel BIOS setup
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Silver Bezel Black Bezel BIOS setup
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... a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode. 3. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment. Refer to restore...
... a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode. 3. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment. Refer to restore...
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... Make sure that contains the BIOS file to P5L13LX.ROM. 2. 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5L13LX.ROM. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Completed. A "P5L13LX.ROM not found ! ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- Insert the floppy disk ...that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Floppy...
... Make sure that contains the BIOS file to P5L13LX.ROM. 2. 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5L13LX.ROM. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Completed. A "P5L13LX.ROM not found ! ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- Insert the floppy disk ...that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Floppy...
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...the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters ...where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the floppy disk.
...the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters ...where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the floppy disk.
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... .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check........ Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. ...BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS...
... .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check........ Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. ...BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS...
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... done Writing flash ..... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... done Please restart your computer A:\> 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. A:\>afudos /iP5L13LX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash ... Reboot the system from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on...
... done Writing flash ..... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... done Please restart your computer A:\> 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. A:\>afudos /iP5L13LX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash ... Reboot the system from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on...
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... the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5L13LX.ROM". The utility ...BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found! Completed. ASUS T3-P5945GCX...
... the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5L13LX.ROM". The utility ...BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found! Completed. ASUS T3-P5945GCX...
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...® environment. This utility is copied to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to...page 3-4 for this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a ...
...® environment. This utility is copied to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to...page 3-4 for this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a ...
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Click Next. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from 3.
Click Next. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from 3.
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... the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download...
... the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download...
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...system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this program. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-11 When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the navigation keys. ...Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. Otherwise, POST continues ...
...system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this program. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-11 When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the navigation keys. ...Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. Otherwise, POST continues ...
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Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE ...:35] [Sun 01/13/2002] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot...
Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE ...:35] [Sun 01/13/2002] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot...
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...[+] or [-] to configure the System time. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you... an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and...
...[+] or [-] to configure the System time. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you... an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and...
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... Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer Exit [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These...Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-15 When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the system.
... Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer Exit [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These...Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-15 When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the system.