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... panel (external 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 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...
... panel (external 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 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 5.4.1 USB Configuration 5-18 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 5.4.1 USB Configuration 5-18 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. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a ...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a ...
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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 Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to hold or support it firmly. When removing the PSU, ensure to a 90º angle. To turn over the PSU: 1. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to the chassis. 3. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 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 Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to hold or support it firmly. When removing the PSU, ensure to a 90º angle. To turn over the PSU: 1. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to the chassis. 3. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 2.4 Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on a flat and stable surface. 2.
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... not cover damage to ensure that the socket box is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GCX 2- 2.5 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with your left (B) until it is released from incorrect...
... not cover damage to ensure that the socket box is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5945GCX 2- 2.5 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with your left (B) until it is released from incorrect...
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... to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. B 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 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. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into A the retention...
... to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. B 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 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. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into A the retention...
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... designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. •...CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. P5L13L-X CPU Fan Connector ASUS T3-P5945GCX...
... designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. •...CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. P5L13L-X CPU Fan Connector ASUS T3-P5945GCX...
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... V, set the switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to 230 V. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. C T R BASS...
... V, set the switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to 230 V. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. C T R BASS...
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...an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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 ...; software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. See page 5-8 for this motherboard. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 3- 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other ...
...an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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 ...; software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. See page 5-8 for this motherboard. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 3- 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other ...
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... wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. R P5L13L-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L-X Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: ...) +5VSB R P5L13L-X USBPW34 P5L13L-X USB device Wake up 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB...
... wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. R P5L13L-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L-X Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: ...) +5VSB R P5L13L-X USBPW34 P5L13L-X USB device Wake up 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB...
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... Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cable to 2-3 if you are not jumpers! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. These are using a 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 4- Set this jumper to the fan connector on the motherboard. 1. FANPWR1 12 23 R P5L13L-X +5V (...air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cable to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Fan power (3-pin FAANWR1) Set this jumper to the fan connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
... Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cable to 2-3 if you are not jumpers! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. These are using a 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 4- Set this jumper to the fan connector on the motherboard. 1. FANPWR1 12 23 R P5L13L-X +5V (...air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cable to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Fan power (3-pin FAANWR1) Set this jumper to the fan connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
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... PCIPnP Exit Configure the USB support ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/10/07 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80 GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Total : 512 MB Available : 512 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto...
... PCIPnP Exit Configure the USB support ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/10/07 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80 GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Total : 512 MB Available : 512 MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto...
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...Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to enable or disable the microcode updation. 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. VID CMOS Setting [62] Allows you to boot...Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Auto: The CPU Ratio would be default ratio. The defaault value of this item is to eset the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-19 Microcode ...
...Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to enable or disable the microcode updation. 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. VID CMOS Setting [62] Allows you to boot...Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Auto: The CPU Ratio would be default ratio. The defaault value of this item is to eset the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-19 Microcode ...
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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. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI...
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. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI...
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... monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] ...[Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [73.5ºC/164ºF] MB...
... monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] ...[Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [73.5ºC/164ºF] MB...
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... devices. When this field is set to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Netac.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear. The number... 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 devices installed in the system.
... devices. When this field is set to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Netac.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear. The number... 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 devices installed in the system.