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... an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up your system 2-2 2.3 Support CD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support CD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Make Disk menu 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu 2-7 2.3.6 ASUS Contact information 2-7 2.3.7 Other information 2-8 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-10 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-10 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-10 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-10 2.4.4 Main 2-11 2.4.5 My favorites 2-14 2.4.6 Support 2-15...
... an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up your system 2-2 2.3 Support CD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support CD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Make Disk menu 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu 2-7 2.3.6 ASUS Contact information 2-7 2.3.7 Other information 2-8 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-10 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-10 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-10 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-10 2.4.4 Main 2-11 2.4.5 My favorites 2-14 2.4.6 Support 2-15...
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... front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5N9300/ P4-P5N9300 barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is intended...
... front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5N9300/ P4-P5N9300 barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is intended...
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... signal cable 3. Quick Installation Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 system package for P4-P5N9300 only) 3. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in the system package. Remote control (for P4-P5N9300 only) Optional items are purchased separately. They are not included in -1 storage card reader • PCIE...
... signal cable 3. Quick Installation Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 system package for P4-P5N9300 only) 3. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in the system package. Remote control (for P4-P5N9300 only) Optional items are purchased separately. They are not included in -1 storage card reader • PCIE...
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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 graphics controller, Serial ATA, ...65533;i�t�h����r��ic�h� home entertainment features. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe, Wolfdale, and Yorkfield processors. 1.1 Welcome!
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 graphics controller, Serial ATA, ...65533;i�t�h����r��ic�h� home entertainment features. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe, Wolfdale, and Yorkfield processors. 1.1 Welcome!
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... (optional). 18. Front panel assembly 3. ASUS motherboard 6. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 when you remove the chassis cover. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to an external audio output device via an optical S/...Blu-Ray discs, and other serial devices. 17. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction This port connects to the motherboard PCIE slot) 5. This port connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 15. 13. Power supply unit 4.
... (optional). 18. Front panel assembly 3. ASUS motherboard 6. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 when you remove the chassis cover. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to an external audio output device via an optical S/...Blu-Ray discs, and other serial devices. 17. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction This port connects to the motherboard PCIE slot) 5. This port connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 15. 13. Power supply unit 4.
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P2-P5N9300 P4-P5N9300 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering up your system Press the power button ( ) to ... your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS).
P2-P5N9300 P4-P5N9300 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering up your system Press the power button ( ) to ... your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS).
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Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support CD to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to locate the ... menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to get all the system features. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-3 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can...
Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support CD to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to locate the ... menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to get all the system features. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-3 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-5 ASUS InstAll - 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. Acrobat Reader...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-5 ASUS InstAll - 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. Acrobat Reader...
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Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. 2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. 2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. 2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. 2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
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AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-13 To unlock a device: 1. To change your password, then click OK. 6. Key in your password, then click OK. Deselect the device you to adjust these values manually. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. It also allows you locked, then click Apply. 2. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password.
AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 2-13 To unlock a device: 1. To change your password, then click OK. 6. Key in your password, then click OK. Deselect the device you to adjust these values manually. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. It also allows you locked, then click Apply. 2. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password.
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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 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.
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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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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 3.1 Introduction The P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
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... to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). • The USB...
... to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). • The USB...
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...; When using the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. 2. 3.4 Connectors 1.
...; When using the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. 2. 3.4 Connectors 1.
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...‑definition audio capability. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-7 3. CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling...
...‑definition audio capability. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-7 3. CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling...
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... system will not boot. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info LED connector (6-1 pin LED_CON) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may...
... system will not boot. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info LED connector (6-1 pin LED_CON) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may...
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... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-9 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. 7.
... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 3-9 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. 7.
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... "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion...
... "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion...
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...disk drive. b. d. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in this chapter are USB floppy devices. • The BIOS screens in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk. 2. c. e. Click...Utility: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. • All the floppy devices mentioned in this chapter are for details on these utilities. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB ...
...disk drive. b. d. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in this chapter are USB floppy devices. • The BIOS screens in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk. 2. c. e. Click...Utility: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. • All the floppy devices mentioned in this chapter are for details on these utilities. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB ...