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... 2.12 Selecting the voltage 2-26 Chapter 3: Getting started 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumper 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
... 2.12 Selecting the voltage 2-26 Chapter 3: Getting started 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumper 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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... comes with hardware knowledge of the barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS P3-P5G33 barebone system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 3: Getting started This chapter helps you power...
... comes with hardware knowledge of the barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS P3-P5G33 barebone system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 3: Getting started This chapter helps you power...
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Support CD and Recover Pro CD 5. Installation manual Item description 1. ASUS P3-P5G33 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable ... 4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. System package contents Check your P3-P5G33 system package for horizontal placement • Hard disk drive screw (x 8) • Optical drive screw (x 2) • Rubber washer (x 8) 3.
Support CD and Recover Pro CD 5. Installation manual Item description 1. ASUS P3-P5G33 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable ... 4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. System package contents Check your P3-P5G33 system package for horizontal placement • Hard disk drive screw (x 8) • Optical drive screw (x 2) • Rubber washer (x 8) 3.
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... edge technology for the sophisticated. The system's ergonomic design allows vertical or horizontal placement so you for choosing the ASUS P3-P5G33! 1.1 Welcome! The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in -one barebone system with 800 MHz, 1066 MHz, and...
... edge technology for the sophisticated. The system's ergonomic design allows vertical or horizontal placement so you for choosing the ASUS P3-P5G33! 1.1 Welcome! The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in -one barebone system with 800 MHz, 1066 MHz, and...
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.... Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Front panel cover 3. Hard disk drive lock 6. PCI Express x4 slot 8. LGA775 socket 13. Chassis fan 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 11. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 14 12 1 13 10 9 8 11 7 3 2 4 6 5 1. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 2. Power...
.... Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Front panel cover 3. Hard disk drive lock 6. PCI Express x4 slot 8. LGA775 socket 13. Chassis fan 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 11. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 14 12 1 13 10 9 8 11 7 3 2 4 6 5 1. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 2. Power...
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.... Basic components to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. The system motherboard comes with the component.
.... Basic components to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. The system motherboard comes with the component.
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...To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your motherboard to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation or removal. ASUS P3-P5G33 2- Contact your retailer immediately if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. P5K-VM ® P5K-VM CPU Socket 775 Before ..., follow the latter. • Check your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.4 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the...
...To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your motherboard to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation or removal. ASUS P3-P5G33 2- Contact your retailer immediately if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. P5K-VM ® P5K-VM CPU Socket 775 Before ..., follow the latter. • Check your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.4 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the...
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... the socket. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The socket alignment key should fit into A the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P3-P5G33 2- Position the CPU...
... the socket. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The socket alignment key should fit into A the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P3-P5G33 2- Position the CPU...
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... tool to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on B the motherboard. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making...
... tool to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on B the motherboard. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making...
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P5K-VM ® 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5K-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P3-P5G33 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.
P5K-VM ® 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5K-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P3-P5G33 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.
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For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 MB chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation P5K-VM ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5K-VM ... MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ...
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 MB chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation P5K-VM ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5K-VM ... MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ...
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DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM Size Vendor Mode CL Side(s) Component A* B* C* 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 N/A 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 1024MB ...; •• SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C • •• SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K • •• DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K • •• ASUS P3-P5G33 2-11 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard.
DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM Size Vendor Mode CL Side(s) Component A* B* C* 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 N/A 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 1024MB ...; •• SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C • •• SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K • •• DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K • •• ASUS P3-P5G33 2-11 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard.
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... from the socket. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS P3-P5G33 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward... on the socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
... from the socket. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS P3-P5G33 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward... on the socket such that it flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
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...x16, and PCI Express x4 cards. You can only install low profile expansion cards on this system. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 2.6 Installing an expansion card In the future, you ...physical injury and damage the motherboard. The motherboard has two PCI, one PCI Express™ x4, and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following figure shows a graphics card...
...x16, and PCI Express x4 cards. You can only install low profile expansion cards on this system. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 2.6 Installing an expansion card In the future, you ...physical injury and damage the motherboard. The motherboard has two PCI, one PCI Express™ x4, and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following figure shows a graphics card...
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... 7 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 13 8 Numeric data processor 14 9 Primary IDE channel 15 10 Secondary IDE channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - USB controller 0 - - - - - - - shared - - - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - - - - shared - Azalia - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - - When using a PCI card on shared...
... 7 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 13 8 Numeric data processor 14 9 Primary IDE channel 15 10 Secondary IDE channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - USB controller 0 - - - - - - - shared - - - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - - - - shared - Azalia - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - - When using a PCI card on shared...
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2.7 Installing an optical drive The system comes with Pin 1 on the motherboard. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in a flat and stable surface. 4. Carefully pull the IDE and audio cables and plugs out from the ... connectors on the IDE interface. 6. The screw holes are long enough to connect to the 4‑pin connector at the back of the optical drive. ASUS P3-P5G33 2-17 Connect the optical drive audio cable to the drive. Lay the system on its side in section "2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly." 2. If you...
2.7 Installing an optical drive The system comes with Pin 1 on the motherboard. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in a flat and stable surface. 4. Carefully pull the IDE and audio cables and plugs out from the ... connectors on the IDE interface. 6. The screw holes are long enough to connect to the 4‑pin connector at the back of the optical drive. ASUS P3-P5G33 2-17 Connect the optical drive audio cable to the drive. Lay the system on its side in section "2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly." 2. If you...
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... connector on the motherboard. Make sure that the drive is completely flushed on the tray. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to indicate that the HDD screws are aligned with the screw rails, push the drive carefully until it is properly in place. ASUS P3-P5G33 HDD screw...
... connector on the motherboard. Make sure that the drive is completely flushed on the tray. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to indicate that the HDD screws are aligned with the screw rails, push the drive carefully until it is properly in place. ASUS P3-P5G33 HDD screw...
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... the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started Visit the... ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Double-click the ...
... the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started Visit the... ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Double-click the ...
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... ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. ASUS AI Gear2 Installs the ASUS AI Gear2 application. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS...
... ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. ASUS AI Gear2 Installs the ASUS AI Gear2 application. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS...
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Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P3-P5G33 3- Click an icon to display the specified information. 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P3-P5G33 3- Click an icon to display the specified information. 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.