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... operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software 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 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file...
... operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software 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 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file...
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... chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. viii This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information...
... chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. viii This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information...
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Item description 1. Cable • AC power cable 3. User guide 5. Support CD 4. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. System package contents Check your V-Series P5945G system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description 1. Cable • AC power cable 3. User guide 5. Support CD 4. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. System package contents Check your V-Series P5945G system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
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The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in -one barebone system with a versatile home ... via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945G! The ASUS V-Series P5945G is an all-in the 775-land package. 1.1 Welcome! The system supports up to 4 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel...
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in -one barebone system with a versatile home ... via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945G! The ASUS V-Series P5945G is an all-in the 775-land package. 1.1 Welcome! The system supports up to 4 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel...
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CPU socket 7. PCI slots 12. Power supply unit 6. ASUS motherboard 9. Hard disk drive bay 4. DIMM sockets 8. PCI Express x1 slot 11. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. PCI Express ...
CPU socket 7. PCI slots 12. Power supply unit 6. ASUS motherboard 9. Hard disk drive bay 4. DIMM sockets 8. PCI Express x1 slot 11. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. PCI Express ...
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Basic components to install in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components ...
Basic components to install in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components ...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ... the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. Retention tab A B Load lever 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Before installing the CPU,...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ... the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. Retention tab A B Load lever 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Before installing the CPU,...
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...1 1 B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2- If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that B the four ...fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR...
...1 1 B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2- If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that B the four ...fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR...
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...-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533. If this happen, contact your retailer for details. • Some odd version DDR2...) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533. If this happen, contact your retailer for details. • Some odd version DDR2...) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly...
... the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly...
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... card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 5 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. Keep the ...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-11 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you may ...
... card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 5 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. Keep the ...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-11 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you may ...
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... steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard...
... steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard...
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... slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-13 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
... slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-13 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
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Replace the front panel. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-15 7. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. Connect the other end of this connector. 8.
Replace the front panel. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-15 7. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. Connect the other end of this connector. 8.
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... 4-6 for the location of the drive. - ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-17 Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. If your Serial ATA HDD has...
... 4-6 for the location of the drive. - ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-17 Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. If your Serial ATA HDD has...
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... connector. Follow steps 1-4 of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on how to the HDD documentation on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk drive. 5. If you will...
... connector. Follow steps 1-4 of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on how to the HDD documentation on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk drive. 5. If you will...
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... the power connector at the back of the drive. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. 2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The Vintage2-PE2 system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the floppy disk drive connector...
... the power connector at the back of the drive. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. 2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The Vintage2-PE2 system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the floppy disk drive connector...
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LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED R P5L-VM 1394 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PWRSW F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. Ground Reset System Panel Connector HDLED RESET Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.10 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover.
LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED R P5L-VM 1394 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PWRSW F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. Ground Reset System Panel Connector HDLED RESET Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.10 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover.
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Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to turn ...
Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to turn ...
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..., this utility using the support CD, place the CD in your computer. ASUS V-Series P5945G 3- Installing the driver in your optical drive. User input is NOT enabled in silent or unattended preload modes. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to run the CD. Double-click the ASSETUP...
..., this utility using the support CD, place the CD in your computer. ASUS V-Series P5945G 3- Installing the driver in your optical drive. User input is NOT enabled in silent or unattended preload modes. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to run the CD. Double-click the ASSETUP...