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...introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii How this guide Audience This... guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS P1-P5945G/P2P5945G. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel,...
...introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii How this guide Audience This... guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS P1-P5945G/P2P5945G. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel,...
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Cables • Power cable and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable (preinstalled) 4. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide System package contents Check your P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD 5. ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2.
Cables • Power cable and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable (preinstalled) 4. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide System package contents Check your P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD 5. ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2.
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ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P1P5945G/P2-P5945G.
ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P1P5945G/P2-P5945G.
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... graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G! The ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G is an all-in the 775-land package. 1.1 Welcome! The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the... ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Conroe® or Intel® Celeron...
... graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G! The ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G is an all-in the 775-land package. 1.1 Welcome! The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the... ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Conroe® or Intel® Celeron...
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ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 1- This LED lights up when data is read from or written to open the front panel cover. 5. Microphone port (pink). Press to the hard disk ...
ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 1- This LED lights up when data is read from or written to open the front panel cover. 5. Microphone port (pink). Press to the hard disk ...
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... Mic In Mic In Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out • • Side Speaker Out • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 1- SPDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. DVI-D port 16. Serial port 17. PCI slot...
... Mic In Mic In Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out • • Side Speaker Out • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 1- SPDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. DVI-D port 16. Serial port 17. PCI slot...
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ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
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Remove the cover screws. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear 2 panel. 3 3. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- Lift the cover, then set it aside. Keep the screws for later use. 2. Lift the front panel cover hooks outward. 1 2 2. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set aside. 2.3 Removing the chassis cover and front panel assembly To remove the chassis cover: 1 1. To remove the front panel cover 1.
Remove the cover screws. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear 2 panel. 3 3. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- Lift the cover, then set it aside. Keep the screws for later use. 2. Lift the front panel cover hooks outward. 1 2 2. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set aside. 2.3 Removing the chassis cover and front panel assembly To remove the chassis cover: 1 1. To remove the front panel cover 1.
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... released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to the left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). Alignment key A B ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from...
... released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to the left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). Alignment key A B ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from...
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..., 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
..., 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... on the motherboard. 2.6.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, andother cards that came with PCI specifications. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-11
... on the motherboard. 2.6.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, andother cards that came with PCI specifications. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-11
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... PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-13 Onboard HD audio - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ...
... PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-13 Onboard HD audio - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ...
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... the SATA cable to the hard disk drive. Install the storage drive assembly to the chassis. 3 4. Secure the storage drive assembly with three screws. 4 ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-15 Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the drives. 1. Follow these steps to reinstall the storage drive assembly...
... the SATA cable to the hard disk drive. Install the storage drive assembly to the chassis. 3 4. Secure the storage drive assembly with three screws. 4 ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-15 Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the drives. 1. Follow these steps to reinstall the storage drive assembly...
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ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-17 2.9 Reinstalling the front panel cover To reinstall the front panel cover: 1. Insert the front panel cover tabs to the chassis tabs until the front panel cover fits in place. Insert the front panel 2 cover hooks to the holes 1 at the right side of the chassis, then close. 2.
ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-17 2.9 Reinstalling the front panel cover To reinstall the front panel cover: 1. Insert the front panel cover tabs to the chassis tabs until the front panel cover fits in place. Insert the front panel 2 cover hooks to the holes 1 at the right side of the chassis, then close. 2.
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Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
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ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver Allows you to run the CD. The ... (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the SoundMAX...
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver Allows you to run the CD. The ... (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the SoundMAX...
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3.3.3 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3.3.3 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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... deactivate. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3-
... deactivate. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3-
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... can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Small display Large display WMI...
... can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Small display Large display WMI...
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... threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3-11 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts...
... threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3-11 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts...