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...Drivers menu 3-4 Utilities menu 3-5 ASUS contact information 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 setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration...
...Drivers menu 3-4 Utilities menu 3-5 ASUS contact information 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 setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration...
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... slot when installing expansion card. 17. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for a PS/2 mouse. 22. This port connects to a high-definition six-channel speaker. 18. USB 2.0 ports 2.0. Use this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. 20. This port connects a VGA monitor. 21. PS/2 keyboard port . This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that conforms with serial specification...
... slot when installing expansion card. 17. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for a PS/2 mouse. 22. This port connects to a high-definition six-channel speaker. 18. USB 2.0 ports 2.0. Use this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. 20. This port connects a VGA monitor. 21. PS/2 keyboard port . This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that conforms with serial specification...
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.../subwoofer speakers. 29. Voltage selector. Power connector. Power switch. Chassis vent. Expansion card lock. Center & woofer speakers. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other PC devices. Line Out port . In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 31. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This switch allows you to the voltage supply in your PC on/off. 35. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This connector is for a power cable and plug. 34. ASUS T-P5G31...
.../subwoofer speakers. 29. Voltage selector. Power connector. Power switch. Chassis vent. Expansion card lock. Center & woofer speakers. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other PC devices. Line Out port . In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 31. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This switch allows you to the voltage supply in your PC on/off. 35. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This connector is for a power cable and plug. 34. ASUS T-P5G31...
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... operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS T-P5G31 3- 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place...
... operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS T-P5G31 3- 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place...
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...; graphics accelerator driver. Install the necessary drivers to easily install all necessary drivers for your system. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. The ITECIR Vista Driver item appears only in some models with IR feature*. (*optional). 3- Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS InstAll - Intel(R) Chipset INF Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. ITECIR Vista Driver Installs the ITECIR Vista driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver. 3.3.2 Drivers menu...
...; graphics accelerator driver. Install the necessary drivers to easily install all necessary drivers for your system. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. The ITECIR Vista Driver item appears only in some models with IR feature*. (*optional). 3- Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS InstAll - Intel(R) Chipset INF Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. ITECIR Vista Driver Installs the ITECIR Vista driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver. 3.3.2 Drivers menu...
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ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver. Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. See page 5-8 for this motherboard. Adobe Screen Saver Bring life to easily install all bundled utilities for details. ASUS T-P5G31 3- ASUS InstAll -
ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver. Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. See page 5-8 for this motherboard. Adobe Screen Saver Bring life to easily install all bundled utilities for details. ASUS T-P5G31 3- ASUS InstAll -
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. R P5K18L KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K18L Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info USBPW12 12 +5V (Default) R P5K18L P5K18L USB device Wake up USBPW34 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB 23 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature. Otherwise, the system...
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. R P5K18L KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K18L Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info USBPW12 12 +5V (Default) R P5K18L P5K18L USB device Wake up USBPW34 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB 23 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature. Otherwise, the system...
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... (Default) +CPUFANPWR P5K18L FAN device Wake up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN SEN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5K18L P5K18L CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard. 1. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS T-P5G31 4- 4. Fan power (3-pin...
... (Default) +CPUFANPWR P5K18L FAN device Wake up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN SEN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5K18L P5K18L CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard. 1. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS T-P5G31 4- 4. Fan power (3-pin...
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... using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click Start. 2. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities...
... using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click Start. 2. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities...
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... BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Ensure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to T-P5G31.ROM. The utility displays...
... BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Ensure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to T-P5G31.ROM. The utility displays...
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... you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
... you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
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... to display a list of options. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is not user-configurable. ASUS T-P5G31 5-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic...
... to display a list of options. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is not user-configurable. ASUS T-P5G31 5-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic...
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... type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T-P5G31 5-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~3 While entering Setup, the BIOS...
... type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T-P5G31 5-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~3 While entering Setup, the BIOS...
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... 5: BIOS setup IDE Configuration IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Allows you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to select the time out value for the IDE devices installed in this menu...
... 5: BIOS setup IDE Configuration IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Allows you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to select the time out value for the IDE devices installed in this menu...
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...OOppttiioonnss Auto MANUAL CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio adjustment item to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T-P5G31 5-19 Select [Manual] to set this...
...OOppttiioonnss Auto MANUAL CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio adjustment item to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T-P5G31 5-19 Select [Manual] to set this...
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... Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Video Function Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS T-P5G31 5-21 Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to select the amout of system memory used by SPD. Advanced Chipset...
... Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Video Function Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS T-P5G31 5-21 Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to select the amout of system memory used by SPD. Advanced Chipset...
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Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN_ Enabled/Disable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS T-P5G31 5-23
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN_ Enabled/Disable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS T-P5G31 5-23
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... enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of PCI/PnP devices. If no USB device is enabled. USB Function [8 USB Ports] Allows you to display the configuration options. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device...
... enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of PCI/PnP devices. If no USB device is enabled. USB Function [8 USB Ports] Allows you to display the configuration options. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device...
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... in the RSDT pointer list. Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to be used for Advanced Configuration as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where...
... in the RSDT pointer list. Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to be used for Advanced Configuration as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to trap Interrupt 19. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to display the configuration options. After you to disabled password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. ASUS...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to trap Interrupt 19. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to display the configuration options. After you to disabled password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. ASUS...