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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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... lights up to indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you plan to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Hard disk drive 5. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED...
... lights up to indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you plan to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Hard disk drive 5. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED...
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The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on a flat and stable surface. 2. 2.4 Power supply unit You need to a 90º angle. To turn over the PSU: 1. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to hold or support it firmly. When removing the PSU, make sure to the chassis. 3. 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
The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on a flat and stable surface. 2. 2.4 Power supply unit You need to a 90º angle. To turn over the PSU: 1. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to hold or support it firmly. When removing the PSU, make sure to the chassis. 3. 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
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... to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 2.5 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® Pentium®... cap is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GC 2- R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the...
... to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 2.5 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® Pentium®... cap is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GC 2- R P5L13L P5L13L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the...
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...thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap... Load plate 4A 5. 3. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Alignment key A B 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...
...thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap... Load plate 4A 5. 3. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Alignment key A B 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...
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...if you fail to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to plug...3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 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 connect the CPU fan connector! Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
...if you fail to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to plug...3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 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 connect the CPU fan connector! Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
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... IN 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to 230 V. Lift the PSU in the direction of the...
... IN 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to 230 V. Lift the PSU in the direction of the...
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ASUS InstAll - 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 ...
ASUS InstAll - 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 ...
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... up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature...
... up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature...
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... Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cable to 1-2 (Default) if you are not jumpers! These are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS T3-P5945GC 4- Fan power (3-pin FAANWR1) Set this jumper to the fan connector on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ...
... Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cable to 1-2 (Default) if you are not jumpers! These are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS T3-P5945GC 4- Fan power (3-pin FAANWR1) Set this jumper to the fan connector on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ...
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... specifications. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 5.3.5 System ...Information This menu gives you to malfunction. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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...
... specifications. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 5.3.5 System ...Information This menu gives you to malfunction. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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...
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...[Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Use the or keys to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-19 VID CMOS Setting [62] ... auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to eset the VID CMOS setting...
...[Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Use the or keys to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5945GC 5-19 VID CMOS Setting [62] ... auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to eset the VID CMOS setting...
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... to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] When set to [Auto],... the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to zero. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI...
... to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] When set to [Auto],... the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to zero. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI...
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...CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Thus, connection cannot be made on the system. ASUS T3-P5945GC... 5-25 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system on the system. CPU Fan Speed...
...CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Thus, connection cannot be made on the system. ASUS T3-P5945GC... 5-25 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system on the system. CPU Fan Speed...
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... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on the number of device items that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation... change the system boot options. The number of devices installed in the system. When this field is set to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu.
... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on the number of device items that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation... change the system boot options. The number of devices installed in the system. When this field is set to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu.