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... 1-2 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover and front panel assembly 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Removing the storage drive assembly 2-4 2.4.3 Installing CPU 2-4 2.4.4 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly......... 2-6 2.5 Installing a DIMM 2-7 2.5.1 Memory configurations 2-7 2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM 2-10 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 2-10 2.6 Expansion slots 2-11 2.6.1 PCI...
... 1-2 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover and front panel assembly 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Removing the storage drive assembly 2-4 2.4.3 Installing CPU 2-4 2.4.4 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly......... 2-6 2.5 Installing a DIMM 2-7 2.5.1 Memory configurations 2-7 2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM 2-10 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 2-10 2.6 Expansion slots 2-11 2.6.1 PCI...
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... 5.3.2 System Date 5-13 5.3.3 Primary and Third IDE Master/Slave 5-14 5.3.4 IDE Configuration 5-15 5.3.5 System information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-18 5.4.1 JumperFree Condiguration 5-18 5.4.2 USB Configuration 5-19 5.4.3 CPU Configuration 5-21 5.4.4 Chipset 5-23 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-24 5.4.6 PCI PnP 5-26 5.5 Power menu 5-27 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-27 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 support 5-27 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 5-27 5.5.4 APM...
... 5.3.2 System Date 5-13 5.3.3 Primary and Third IDE Master/Slave 5-14 5.3.4 IDE Configuration 5-15 5.3.5 System information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-18 5.4.1 JumperFree Condiguration 5-18 5.4.2 USB Configuration 5-19 5.4.3 CPU Configuration 5-21 5.4.4 Chipset 5-23 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-24 5.4.6 PCI PnP 5-26 5.5 Power menu 5-27 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-27 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 support 5-27 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 5-27 5.5.4 APM...
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Cables • Power cable and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable (preinstalled) 4. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD 5. Quick Installation Guide ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2. Item description 1. 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.
Cables • Power cable and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable (preinstalled) 4. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD 5. Quick Installation Guide ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2. Item description 1. 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.
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Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 5. DIMM sockets 7. ASUS motherboard 6. Front panel cover 3. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the ... for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 4 1 5 8 6 2 7 1. 5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2. Power supply unit 4. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction PCI card riser bracket (connected to Chapter 2 for your reference.
Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 5. DIMM sockets 7. ASUS motherboard 6. Front panel cover 3. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the ... for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 4 1 5 8 6 2 7 1. 5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2. Power supply unit 4. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction PCI card riser bracket (connected to Chapter 2 for your reference.
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... card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. SB_PWR ON OFF R Standby Powered Power Off Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Optical drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use...
... card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. SB_PWR ON OFF R Standby Powered Power Off Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Optical drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use...
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...; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Removing the storage drive assembly 1. Locate the...
...; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Removing the storage drive assembly 1. Locate the...
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... arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. PnP cap Load plate 4B 3 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. Alignment key A B ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment...
... arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. PnP cap Load plate 4B 3 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. Alignment key A B ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment...
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... the motherboard. To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then reconnect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2.4.4 Removing and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to...
... the motherboard. To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then reconnect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2.4.4 Removing and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to...
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer...
... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer...
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PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this icon to close or restore ...online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you of any problem with the software for more information. ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. If Autorun is software-based, ... utility that monitors the computer's vital components and alerts you through the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change the...
PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this icon to close or restore ...online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you of any problem with the software for more information. ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. If Autorun is software-based, ... utility that monitors the computer's vital components and alerts you through the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change the...
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... Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the...
... Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the...
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... another position from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.
... another position from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.
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...disk drive to display available information. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled HyperThreading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the window represents the used... and available hard disk drive space. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Hard disk drive space ...
...disk drive to display available information. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled HyperThreading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the window represents the used... and available hard disk drive space. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Hard disk drive space ...
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Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW78) Set these jumpers ...to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info USBPW78 12 23 R USB Device Wake Up 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW12...
Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW78) Set these jumpers ...to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info USBPW78 12 23 R USB Device Wake Up 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW12...
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R CPU_FAN Tachometer +12V GND CPU FAN Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. USB7 GND USB LP7+ USB LP7- Connect the fan cable to ... Connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. CPU Fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of...
R CPU_FAN Tachometer +12V GND CPU FAN Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. USB7 GND USB LP7+ USB LP7- Connect the fan cable to ... Connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. CPU Fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of...
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5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0104 Build Date : 08/07/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz : 3800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0104 Build Date : 08/07/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz : 3800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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...System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Auto - Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. ... to malfunction. Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Overlock Profile - Standard - 5.4 ...
...System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Auto - Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. ... to malfunction. Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Overlock Profile - Standard - 5.4 ...
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...Disabled] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ESxeiltect Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5-21 Change Option F1 General Help... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Ratio CMOS Setting [ 19] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is...
...Disabled] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ESxeiltect Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5-21 Change Option F1 General Help... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Ratio CMOS Setting [ 19] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is...
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...-Threading Technology [Disabled] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Max CPUID Value... the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
...-Threading Technology [Disabled] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Max CPUID Value... the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
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... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF...
... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF...