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... 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 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 4-5 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...
... 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 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 4-5 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...
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.... 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 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. The chapter lists... up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3....
.... 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 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. The chapter lists... up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3....
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Quick Installation Guide Item description 1. 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. 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.
Quick Installation Guide Item description 1. 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. 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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... 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! Close 1 2 3 4 5 6 1- Chapter 1: System introduction 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...
... 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! Close 1 2 3 4 5 6 1- Chapter 1: System introduction 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...
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The installed components are labeled 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. ASUS motherboard 6. PCI card riser bracket (connected to Chapter 2 for your reference. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: ... components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 5.
The installed components are labeled 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. ASUS motherboard 6. PCI card riser bracket (connected to Chapter 2 for your reference. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: ... components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 5.
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.... Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components you plan to install 1. Hard disk drive 5. The motherboard comes with the component. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep...
.... Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components you plan to install 1. Hard disk drive 5. The motherboard comes with the component. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep...
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... is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Lay the system on the motherboard. Lift the storage drive assembly, then set aside. 2.4.3 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...
... is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Lay the system on the motherboard. Lift the storage drive assembly, then set aside. 2.4.3 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...
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... and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the...
... and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the...
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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. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
..., 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2- 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
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Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ...
Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ...
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... installation Make sure to remove. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-11 2.6 Expansion slots This mother board provides two PCI expansion slots, which locate on the PCI raiser card that is connected to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1. Failure to its slot on the motherboard. 2.6.1 PCI slots The PCI slots...
... installation Make sure to remove. ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-11 2.6 Expansion slots This mother board provides two PCI expansion slots, which locate on the PCI raiser card that is connected to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1. Failure to its slot on the motherboard. 2.6.1 PCI slots The PCI slots...
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2. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Insert the card connector to use. 3. Secure the card with a screw. 4.
2. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Insert the card connector to use. 3. Secure the card with a screw. 4.
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... - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 4 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-13 shared - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - ...holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - - Onboard IDE port ...
... - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 4 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 2-13 shared - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - ...holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - - Onboard IDE port ...
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... that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for different operating system versions. • The contents...any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Powering up Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the...
... that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for different operating system versions. • The contents...any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Powering up Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the...
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... Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver Allows you to run...
... Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G 3- SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver Allows you to run...
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...Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9....Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU ...
...Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9....Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU ...
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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. ASUS P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G
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... MS_CON 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 VT6308P...
... MS_CON 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 VT6308P...
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... device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set...
... device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set...
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..., and gray. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode Cable of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for... to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info
..., and gray. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode Cable of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for... to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info