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... 1-2 1.3 Front panel (internal 1-3 1.4 Rear panel 1-4 1.5 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover 2-3 2.4 Removing the power supply unit 2-4 2.5 CPU installation 2-5 2.5.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...... 2-7 2.6 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.6.1 Memory configurations 2-8 2.6.2 DIMM installation 2-11 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-13...
... 1-2 1.3 Front panel (internal 1-3 1.4 Rear panel 1-4 1.5 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover 2-3 2.4 Removing the power supply unit 2-4 2.5 CPU installation 2-5 2.5.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...... 2-7 2.6 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.6.1 Memory configurations 2-8 2.6.2 DIMM installation 2-11 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-13...
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Table of contents 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-19 5.4.3 Chipset 5-20 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCI PnP 5-22 5.5 Power menu 5-23 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-23 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-23 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 5-23 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-24 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-25 5.6 Boot menu 5-26 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-26 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-27 5.6.3 Security 5-28 5.7 Exit menu 5-30 Appendix Power supply specifications A-2
Table of contents 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-19 5.4.3 Chipset 5-20 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-21 5.4.5 PCI PnP 5-22 5.5 Power menu 5-23 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-23 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-23 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 5-23 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-24 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-25 5.6 Boot menu 5-26 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-26 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-27 5.6.3 Security 5-28 5.7 Exit menu 5-30 Appendix Power supply specifications A-2
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Expansion card(s) 4. This LED lights up to indicate that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Hard disk drive 5. Optical ...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Expansion card(s) 4. This LED lights up to indicate that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Hard disk drive 5. Optical ...
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Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to hold or support it firmly. When removing the PSU, make sure to a 90º angle. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. To turn over the PSU: 1. 2.4 Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on a flat and stable surface. 2. Lay the system chassis on its side on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to the chassis. 3.
Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to hold or support it firmly. When removing the PSU, make sure to a 90º angle. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. To turn over the PSU: 1. 2.4 Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on a flat and stable surface. 2. Lay the system chassis on its side on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to the chassis. 3.
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... after installing the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GC 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do...
... after installing the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GC 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do...
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... the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Alignment key A B 2- Chapter 2: Basic...
... the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Alignment key A B 2- Chapter 2: Basic...
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... fan assembly, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. CPU_FAN R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Fan Connector ASUS T3-P5945GC CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND Do not forget to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two...
... fan assembly, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. CPU_FAN R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Fan Connector ASUS T3-P5945GC CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND Do not forget to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two...
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... it properly fits in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. If the voltage supply in your...
... it properly fits in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. If the voltage supply in your...
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Installation Wizard for this motherboard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to easily install all bundled utilities for Utilities Allows you ... Driver Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI AC`97 audio driver.
Installation Wizard for this motherboard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to easily install all bundled utilities for Utilities Allows you ... Driver Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI AC`97 audio driver.
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2. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the ... (Default) +5VSB R P5L13L P5L13L USB device Wake up USBPW34 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep...
2. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the ... (Default) +5VSB R P5L13L P5L13L USB device Wake up USBPW34 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep...
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... mode (Default) P5L13L FAN device Wake up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS T3-P5945GC 4- These are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Fan power (3-pin FAANWR1) Set this jumper to...if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to ...
... mode (Default) P5L13L FAN device Wake up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS T3-P5945GC 4- These are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Fan power (3-pin FAANWR1) Set this jumper to...if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to ...
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... AMIBIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/30/07 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80 GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Total : 512 MB Available : 504 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system...cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-17 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to...
... AMIBIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/30/07 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80 GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Total : 512 MB Available : 504 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system...cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-17 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to...
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... Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-19 Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3C.0E Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2800MHz FSB Speed : 800MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB :... Use the or keys to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. The defaault value of this item...
... Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-19 Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3C.0E Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2800MHz FSB Speed : 800MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB :... Use the or keys to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. The defaault value of this item...
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... Allows selection of the graphics controller to zero. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal ... press to enable the C1E support. Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the...
... Allows selection of the graphics controller to zero. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal ... press to enable the C1E support. Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the...
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...] 12V Voltage [12.038V] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. The computer cannot receive ...or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. If the fan is off causes an initialization string that turns the system on the system. ASUS T3-P5945GC...
...] 12V Voltage [12.038V] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. The computer cannot receive ...or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. If the fan is off causes an initialization string that turns the system on the system. ASUS T3-P5945GC...
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... fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Netac.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Boot Settings Boot...
... fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Netac.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Boot Settings Boot...