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... guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction... This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS...
... guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction... This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS...
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CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP) 5. ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • 10/100M PCI LAN card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2. Cables • Power ... and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable (preinstalled) 4. Quick Installation Guide Item description 1. System package contents Check your P1/P2-P5945GCX 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 (only support 2000/XP) 5. ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • 10/100M PCI LAN card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2. Cables • Power ... and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable (preinstalled) 4. Quick Installation Guide Item description 1. System package contents Check your P1/P2-P5945GCX system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
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ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 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 P1/P2-P5945GCX.
ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 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 P1/P2-P5945GCX.
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The ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX is an all-in the 775-land package. 1.1 Welcome! Close 1 2 3 4 5 6 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system supports up to 4 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The ... graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX! 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...
The ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX is an all-in the 775-land package. 1.1 Welcome! Close 1 2 3 4 5 6 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system supports up to 4 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The ... graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX! 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...
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... available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 13. Headphone port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 1- Power button. Press to open the front panel cover. 5. Press to reset the system. 8. IEEE 1394 port. 12. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects a microphone. 14...
... available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 13. Headphone port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 1- Power button. Press to open the front panel cover. 5. Press to reset the system. 8. IEEE 1394 port. 12. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects a microphone. 14...
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... Speaker Out • 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange • • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 1- 11. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 12. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. VGA port. This...
... Speaker Out • 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange • • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 1- 11. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 12. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. VGA port. This...
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Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX
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Lift the cover, then set it aside. 2 R ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2- Lift the front panel cover hooks outward. 1 2. Keep the screws for later use. 2. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set aside. 3 2.4 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel cover 1. 2.3 Removing the chassis cover To remove the chassis cover: 1. Remove the cover screws. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel. 1 2 3.
Lift the cover, then set it aside. 2 R ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2- Lift the front panel cover hooks outward. 1 2. Keep the screws for later use. 2. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set aside. 3 2.4 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel cover 1. 2.3 Removing the chassis cover To remove the chassis cover: 1. Remove the cover screws. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel. 1 2 3.
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... window to the left corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Alignment key A B ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2- 2.
... window to the left corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Alignment key A B ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2- 2.
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... 256 MB, 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 P1/P2-P5945GCX 2- The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R 40-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 112 Pins 128 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 2.6.1 Memory configurations You...
... 256 MB, 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 P1/P2-P5945GCX 2- The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R 40-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 112 Pins 128 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 2.6.1 Memory configurations You...
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... DS 64M8CFEGQIB0900718 SS E5108AB-5C-E SS KKEA88B4IAK-37 SS E5116AB-5C-E SS E5108AE-5C-E SS AD29608A8A-37DG20719 DS AD20908A8A-37DG30721 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-
... DS 64M8CFEGQIB0900718 SS E5108AB-5C-E SS KKEA88B4IAK-37 SS E5116AB-5C-E SS E5108AE-5C-E SS AD29608A8A-37DG20719 DS AD20908A8A-37DG30721 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-
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Failure to remove. Lift the PCI riser card assembly to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-11 2.7 Expansion slots This motherboard provides two PCI expansion slots, which locate on the motherboard. 2.7.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN ...
Failure to remove. Lift the PCI riser card assembly to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-11 2.7 Expansion slots This motherboard provides two PCI expansion slots, which locate on the motherboard. 2.7.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN ...
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... audio - - - GH When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-13
... audio - - - GH When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-13
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..., connect the SATA cable to the hard disk drive. Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the drives. 1. R 4 ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-15 Connect the black plug of the IDE cable to the optical drive, then the gray plug to the SATA HD. 2. Secure the storage drive...
..., connect the SATA cable to the hard disk drive. Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the drives. 1. R 4 ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-15 Connect the black plug of the IDE cable to the optical drive, then the gray plug to the SATA HD. 2. Secure the storage drive...
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Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
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ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3- IntelChipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. IntelGraphics Accelerator Driver Installs Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. Realtek RTL8139D 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the Realtek® ...
ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3- IntelChipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. IntelGraphics Accelerator Driver Installs Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. Realtek RTL8139D 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the Realtek® ...
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3.3.3 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3-
3.3.3 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3-
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... also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3- Refer to activate or deactivate. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component...
... also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3- Refer to activate or deactivate. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component...
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... desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3- Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right...
... desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3- Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right...
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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/P2-P5945GCX 3-11 The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale...
... 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/P2-P5945GCX 3-11 The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale...