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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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... personal computers. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945G. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and ...utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945G barebone system. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front ...
... personal computers. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945G. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and ...utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945G barebone system. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front ...
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Item description 1. User guide 5. Cable • AC power cable 3. Support CD 4. 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. ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)
Item description 1. User guide 5. Cable • AC power cable 3. Support CD 4. 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. ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Floppy disk drive bay 5. CPU socket 7. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Power supply unit 6. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express x16 slot 10. DIMM sockets 8. Hard disk drive bay 4. PCI slots 12. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional...
Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Floppy disk drive bay 5. CPU socket 7. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Power supply unit 6. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express x16 slot 10. DIMM sockets 8. Hard disk drive bay 4. PCI slots 12. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional...
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... Onboard LED 2- SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components you plan to avoid...
... Onboard LED 2- SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components you plan to avoid...
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... 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in this section do not remove the PnP cap unless you are not bent. 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. Press the load...
... 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in this section do not remove the PnP cap unless you are not bent. 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. Press the load...
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...connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place. 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. When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the ...
...connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place. 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. When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the ...
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... A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may downgrade to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs. •... 128 Mb chips. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 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.
... A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may downgrade to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs. •... 128 Mb chips. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 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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... these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM...
... these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM...
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...drivers for later use . 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards... that you intend to the card. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-11 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 5 for the card....
...drivers for later use . 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards... that you intend to the card. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-11 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 5 for the card....
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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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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. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ...The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN...
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. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ...The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN...
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Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-15 7. Replace the front panel. Connect the other end of this connector. 8. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard.
Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-15 7. Replace the front panel. Connect the other end of this connector. 8. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard.
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... 15-pin connectors at the back of the drive. - Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. DO NOT use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug OR the legacy 4‑pin power connector. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug... from becoming unstable. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-17 Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to keep the system from the power supply unit to the 15-pin power connector at...
... 15-pin connectors at the back of the drive. - Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. DO NOT use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug OR the legacy 4‑pin power connector. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug... from becoming unstable. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-17 Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to keep the system from the power supply unit to the 15-pin power connector at...
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... cable • If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk...
... cable • If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk...
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Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-19 Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with two screws on the bay. 3. Connect the ...
Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-19 Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with two screws on the bay. 3. Connect the ...
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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. You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED R P5L-VM 1394 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PWRSW F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED-
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. You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED R P5L-VM 1394 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PWRSW F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED-
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...OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to enter the OS. Visit the ASUS website for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without notice. Use the bundled floppy...From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for different operating system versions. • The contents of your...
...OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to enter the OS. Visit the ASUS website for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without notice. Use the bundled floppy...From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for different operating system versions. • The contents of your...
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... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in silent or unattended preload modes. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is not required when installing the driver in your computer, browse the contents of...CD to the target system, this utility using the support CD, place the CD in interactive mode requires user input during installation. ASUS V-Series P5945G 3- 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver...
... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in silent or unattended preload modes. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is not required when installing the driver in your computer, browse the contents of...CD to the target system, this utility using the support CD, place the CD in interactive mode requires user input during installation. ASUS V-Series P5945G 3- 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver...