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... with the system. 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, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter...
... with the system. 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, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter...
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The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P1P5945G/P2-P5945G.
The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P1P5945G/P2-P5945G.
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... 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! Thank you ahead in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G is an all-in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive...
... 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! Thank you ahead in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G is an all-in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive...
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HDD LED. Reset button 8. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 1- MS/MS Pro card slot. 9. Open 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1. CompactFlashTM Card slot. 10. Press this button to open the front panel cover. 5. SD/...
HDD LED. Reset button 8. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 1- MS/MS Pro card slot. 9. Open 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1. CompactFlashTM Card slot. 10. Press this button to open the front panel cover. 5. SD/...
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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- Serial port 17.
... 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- Serial port 17.
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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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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. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up
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... RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver Allows you to run the CD. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- ASUS InstAll - Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs Intel (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your...
... RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver Allows you to run the CD. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- ASUS InstAll - Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs Intel (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your...
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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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When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens ...
When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens ...
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...® management information. Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner...
...® management information. Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner...
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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 Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors...
... 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 Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors...
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ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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... pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. 12 23 ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory...
... pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. 12 23 ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory...
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...; 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in the BIOS. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- Serial ATA connectors The connector is the Space Bar).
...; 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in the BIOS. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- Serial ATA connectors The connector is the Space Bar).
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The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to the fan connector on the fan connectors! 4. 3. Connect the fan cable ...
The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to the fan connector on the fan connectors! 4. 3. Connect the fan cable ...
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... Connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to avail of the system chassis. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4-
... Connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to avail of the system chassis. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4-
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...to the USB Flash. 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails...space to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. This utility also allows you to ...
...to the USB Flash. 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails...space to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. This utility also allows you to ...
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... CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your display monitor is an auto recovery tool that you to the PC. 3. 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is connected to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off and the system will... To recover the BIOS from a USB Flash: 1. If your system. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the USB Flash for ...
... CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your display monitor is an auto recovery tool that you to the PC. 3. 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is connected to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off and the system will... To recover the BIOS from a USB Flash: 1. If your system. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the USB Flash for ...
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...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the ...in the support CD that allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Place the support CD in Windows...
...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the ...in the support CD that allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Place the support CD in Windows...