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... 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 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-5 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-11 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-11 5.2.4 Menu items 5-12 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-12 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-12 5.2.7 Pop-up...
... 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 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-5 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-7 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-11 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-11 5.2.4 Menu items 5-12 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-12 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-12 5.2.7 Pop-up...
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... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. 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. This guide is organized...
... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. 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. This guide is organized...
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...Portable Document Format (PDF). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. Anti-Virus Utility Install Anti-virus utility. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ... 3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
...Portable Document Format (PDF). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. Anti-Virus Utility Install Anti-virus utility. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ... 3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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... RSTCON USBPW78 CLRTC USB7 SATA1 CF_CON 26.4cm(10.4in) 4.1 Introduction The Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 4Mb BIOS Super I/O SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZER PANEL Intel ICH7 VIA...
... RSTCON USBPW78 CLRTC USB7 SATA1 CF_CON 26.4cm(10.4in) 4.1 Introduction The Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 4Mb BIOS Super I/O SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZER PANEL Intel ICH7 VIA...
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... RTC RAM: 1. Remove the battery. 3. 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. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which includes the...
... RTC RAM: 1. Remove the battery. 3. 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. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which includes the...
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...at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 R GND SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA: • You must ...install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in the BIOS...
...at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 4- SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 R GND SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA: • You must ...install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in the BIOS...
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... LED lights up or flashes when data is color-coded for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin...
... LED lights up or flashes when data is color-coded for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin...
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup
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... details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of...
... details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of...
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...)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ok A:\> The utility returns to the USB Flash. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
...)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ok A:\> The utility returns to the USB Flash. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
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... ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable USB Flash. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iP5L8L.ROM 4. All rights... disk drive. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!!
... ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable USB Flash. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iP5L8L.ROM 4. All rights... disk drive. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!!
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... using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the USB Flash to P5L8L.ROM. Restart the system after the system restarts. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- You can cause system boot failure! 4. The system will beep once again while ...the display will beep once while the CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your system. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. Connect the USB Flash to the PC. 3. Checking for floppy... 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you ...
... using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the USB Flash to P5L8L.ROM. Restart the system after the system restarts. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- You can cause system boot failure! 4. The system will beep once again while ...the display will beep once while the CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your system. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. Connect the USB Flash to the PC. 3. Checking for floppy... 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you ...
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... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. ...Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "P5LVM139.ROM". Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup The utility automatically ...
... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. ...Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "P5LVM139.ROM". Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup The utility automatically ...
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... in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
... in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow...
... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow...
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... future. The Setup program is designed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM ... This requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, ...
... future. The Setup program is designed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM ... This requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, ...
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...the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5-11 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys... navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to another. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master IDE ...
...the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5-11 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys... navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to another. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master IDE ...
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... The other items on the screen. 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to...+- A configurable field is a brief description of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 5.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. 5.2.4 Menu...
... The other items on the screen. 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to...+- A configurable field is a brief description of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 5.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. 5.2.4 Menu...
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Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third ... the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5-13...
Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third ... the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 5-13...