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.... Chapter 4: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the manufacturer's instructions. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5N9300/ P4-P5N9300 barebone system. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on...
.... Chapter 4: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the manufacturer's instructions. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5N9300/ P4-P5N9300 barebone system. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on...
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... • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. CD • Support CD 4. Remote control (for P4-P5N9300 only) 3. Optional items 1. ASUS VGA card 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in the system package.
... • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. CD • Support CD 4. Remote control (for P4-P5N9300 only) 3. Optional items 1. ASUS VGA card 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in the system package.
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ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5N9300/ P4-P5N9300.
ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5N9300/ P4-P5N9300.
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Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300! Front panel of the P2-P5N9300 and P4-P5N9300. The system supports up to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667MHz DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated... audio CODEC. 1.2 Front panel The illustrations below show the front panels of P2-P5N9300 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe...
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300! Front panel of the P2-P5N9300 and P4-P5N9300. The system supports up to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667MHz DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated... audio CODEC. 1.2 Front panel The illustrations below show the front panels of P2-P5N9300 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe...
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.... 7. Optical disk drive eject button. USB 2.0 ports 10 and 11. This 3-in -1 card reader. Microphone port (pink). Front panel cover. 4. Hard disk drive (HDD) LED. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 1-3 Power button. Front panel of P4-P5N9300 3 4 2 13 6 7 8 1 5 9 10 12 11 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1.
.... 7. Optical disk drive eject button. USB 2.0 ports 10 and 11. This 3-in -1 card reader. Microphone port (pink). Front panel cover. 4. Hard disk drive (HDD) LED. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 1-3 Power button. Front panel of P4-P5N9300 3 4 2 13 6 7 8 1 5 9 10 12 11 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1.
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This IR card supports a remote control. 1.3 Rear panel The illustration below shows the rear panel of the P2-P5N9300 and P4-P5N9300. 2 1 86 4 7 53 10 9 12 11 14 15 16 13 17 18 Rear panel 1. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to ...
This IR card supports a remote control. 1.3 Rear panel The illustration below shows the rear panel of the P2-P5N9300 and P4-P5N9300. 2 1 86 4 7 53 10 9 12 11 14 15 16 13 17 18 Rear panel 1. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to ...
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... Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 12. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 1-5 Refer to a PS/2 mouse. 10. LAN (RJ-45) port. 5. Line In port (light blue). Side Speaker Out port (grey). This port connects to the audio...
... Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 12. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 1-5 Refer to a PS/2 mouse. 10. LAN (RJ-45) port. 5. Line In port (light blue). Side Speaker Out port (grey). This port connects to the audio...
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...connects to a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 17. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 when you remove the chassis cover. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction This port connects to the motherboard PCIE slot) ...5. Front panel assembly 3. ASUS motherboard 6. VGA port. ASUS VGA card (optional). 18. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14...
...connects to a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 17. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 when you remove the chassis cover. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction This port connects to the motherboard PCIE slot) ...5. Front panel assembly 3. ASUS motherboard 6. VGA port. ASUS VGA card (optional). 18. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14...
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Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD.
Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD.
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Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. P2-P5N9300 P4-P5N9300 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Refer to power up 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features...
Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. P2-P5N9300 P4-P5N9300 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Refer to power up 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features...
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... computer. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-3 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support CD to locate the ASSETUP...
... computer. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-3 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support CD to locate the ASSETUP...
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... the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that...
... the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that...
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The manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF) format. 2.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-7 Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a manual. 2.3.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
The manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF) format. 2.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-7 Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a manual. 2.3.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
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Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the Support CD and a brief description of each item in text format. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-9
Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the Support CD and a brief description of each item in text format. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-9
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Click to close the Main menu AI Disk AI Disk allows you want to keep AI Manager in the taskbar. Click to easily clear the temporary IE files, IE URLs, IE cookies, IE history list, Recycle Bin, and recently opened files list. Click to clear, then click Apply. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-11 Click the small triangle to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar. Select the item that you to open or close the Main menu. Click to open /close AI Manager. 2.4.4 Main Launch AI Disk, AI Security, or AI Probe from the Main menu.
Click to close the Main menu AI Disk AI Disk allows you want to keep AI Manager in the taskbar. Click to easily clear the temporary IE files, IE URLs, IE cookies, IE history list, Recycle Bin, and recently opened files list. Click to clear, then click Apply. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-11 Click the small triangle to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar. Select the item that you to open or close the Main menu. Click to open /close AI Manager. 2.4.4 Main Launch AI Disk, AI Security, or AI Probe from the Main menu.
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Key in your password, then click OK. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-13 To unlock a device: 1. To change your password, then click OK. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. Deselect the device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. The device you locked, then click Apply. 2. 6. It also allows you to adjust these values manually.
Key in your password, then click OK. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-13 To unlock a device: 1. To change your password, then click OK. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. Deselect the device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. The device you locked, then click Apply. 2. 6. It also allows you to adjust these values manually.
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2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-15
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-15
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Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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3.1 Introduction The P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info
3.1 Introduction The P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info
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3.3 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-3 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enter the BIOS setup program, then reenter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM ...
3.3 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-3 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enter the BIOS setup program, then reenter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM ...