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... the cover screws on its side, then locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. 2. Keep the screws for motherboard details. Swing the front panel cover to the system User Guide for later use. 2. Lift the cover, then set.... Front panel cover 5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage Power supply unit PCI/PCIE card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot) ASUS motherboard* DIMM sockets CPU socket NOTE: *Refer to the right, remove it, and set aside. 2 1 1 1 Installation manual English Internal components 3 2 4 5 7 6 1. 2. 3....
... the cover screws on its side, then locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. 2. Keep the screws for motherboard details. Swing the front panel cover to the system User Guide for later use. 2. Lift the cover, then set.... Front panel cover 5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage Power supply unit PCI/PCIE card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot) ASUS motherboard* DIMM sockets CPU socket NOTE: *Refer to the right, remove it, and set aside. 2 1 1 1 Installation manual English Internal components 3 2 4 5 7 6 1. 2. 3....
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... lever 3. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. CAUTION! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in A place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and A B fan assembly in... push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Close the load plate (6A), then push the load lever (6B) until it is on the motherboard. 2. B 3. Locate the CPU socket on top of the socket. English Installing an Intel® CPU 1. Position the CPU over the socket,...
... lever 3. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. CAUTION! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in A place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and A B fan assembly in... push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Close the load plate (6A), then push the load lever (6B) until it is on the motherboard. 2. B 3. Locate the CPU socket on top of the socket. English Installing an Intel® CPU 1. Position the CPU over the socket,...
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... the socket lever to the CPU fan. 1 2. English Removing an AMD CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1. Remove the metal clips from the connector on the motherboard, then remove the fan and heatsink assembly. CAUTION: After you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Remove two screws securing the blower to a 90...
... the socket lever to the CPU fan. 1 2. English Removing an AMD CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1. Remove the metal clips from the connector on the motherboard, then remove the fan and heatsink assembly. CAUTION: After you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Remove two screws securing the blower to a 90...
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.../or components. • A DDR DIMM is keyed with a screw. 4. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that it fits in the motherboard. 2. Reinstall the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to remove. 2. Installing an expansion card 1. English ... Lift the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly to avoid damaging the DIMM. Make sure that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot. Installation manual Insert the card connector to the slot, then press the card firmly until the retaining clips snap inward. 4...
.../or components. • A DDR DIMM is keyed with a screw. 4. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that it fits in the motherboard. 2. Reinstall the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to remove. 2. Installing an expansion card 1. English ... Lift the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly to avoid damaging the DIMM. Make sure that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot. Installation manual Insert the card connector to the slot, then press the card firmly until the retaining clips snap inward. 4...
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... 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 ASUS PC Probe II 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 utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu...
... 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 ASUS PC Probe II 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 utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu...
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... This guide contains the following parts: 1. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components.... from the support CD. 4. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. viii Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX barebone system.
... This guide contains the following parts: 1. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components.... from the support CD. 4. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. viii Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX barebone system.
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... system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • 10/100M PCI LAN card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP) 5. System package contents Check your P1/P2-P5945GCX system package for...
... system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • 10/100M PCI LAN card • CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP) 5. System package contents Check your P1/P2-P5945GCX system package for...
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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 Intel® Celeron® processor...400 DIMMs, high-resolution 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! Thank you ahead in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and ...
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 Intel® Celeron® processor...400 DIMMs, high-resolution 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! Thank you ahead in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and ...
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1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. ASUS motherboard 6. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. Power supply unit 4. DIMM sockets 7. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system ... cage 2. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Front panel cover 3. PCI card riser bracket (connected to Chapter 2 for your reference. Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 5.
1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. ASUS motherboard 6. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. Power supply unit 4. DIMM sockets 7. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system ... cage 2. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Front panel cover 3. PCI card riser bracket (connected to Chapter 2 for your reference. Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 5.
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... powered OFF. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Basic components to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any system component. The motherboard comes with the component. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Optical drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before...
... powered OFF. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Basic components to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any system component. The motherboard comes with the component. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Optical drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before...
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... storage drive assembly, then set aside. 2 1 1 1 2.5.3 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts.../motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.2 Removing the storage drive assembly 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for ...
... storage drive assembly, then set aside. 2 1 1 1 2.5.3 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts.../motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.2 Removing the storage drive assembly 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for ...
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... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly screws with other models! Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with a screw... 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.
... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly screws with other models! Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with a screw... 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.
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... 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. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2- 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... 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. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2- 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on...
... clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on...
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ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-11 Lift the PCI riser card assembly to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The length of the PCI card should be less than 150mm on the system. 2.7.2 Expansion card installation Make sure to remove. 2.7 Expansion slots This motherboard provides two PCI ...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. 2.7.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, another cards ...
ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-11 Lift the PCI riser card assembly to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The length of the PCI card should be less than 150mm on the system. 2.7.2 Expansion card installation Make sure to remove. 2.7 Expansion slots This motherboard provides two PCI ...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. 2.7.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, another cards ...
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Secure the card with a screw. 4. Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. 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 2. Insert the card connector to use. 3.
Secure the card with a screw. 4. Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. 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 2. Insert the card connector to use. 3.
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... steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - shared - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - GH When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. PCI slot 2 - Onboard USB controller 2 - shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-13
... steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - shared - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - GH When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. PCI slot 2 - Onboard USB controller 2 - shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-13
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3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for different operating system versions. • The contents of your hardware. ... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to enter the OS. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ...
3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for different operating system versions. • The contents of your hardware. ... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to enter the OS. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ...
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...Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to install the SoundMAX ADI audio driver. ASUS InstAll - SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Allows you to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.3.1 Running the support... Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. Drivers Installation Wizard Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3- Realtek RTL8139D 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8139D 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. IntelGraphics...
...Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to install the SoundMAX ADI audio driver. ASUS InstAll - SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Allows you to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.3.1 Running the support... Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. Drivers Installation Wizard Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3- Realtek RTL8139D 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8139D 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. IntelGraphics...
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...shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF... Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. Anti-Virus Utility Installs Anti-virus utility. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for details. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system ...
...shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF... Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. Anti-Virus Utility Installs Anti-virus utility. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for details. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system ...