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Table of contents 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 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...
Table of contents 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 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...
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...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS T3-P5945GCX barebone system. viii This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. This chapter includes... the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to...
...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS T3-P5945GCX barebone system. viii This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. This chapter includes... the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to...
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Support CD and Recovery Pro CD 4. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card Item description 1. ASUS T3-P5945GCX barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card • LAN card • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable ...
Support CD and Recovery Pro CD 4. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card Item description 1. ASUS T3-P5945GCX barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card • LAN card • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable ...
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... the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. With these and many more, T3-P5945GCX definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing ASUS T3-P5945GCX! Power button . The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in -one barebone system with 533...
... the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. With these and many more, T3-P5945GCX definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing ASUS T3-P5945GCX! Power button . The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in -one barebone system with 533...
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... the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. PCI slot with PnP cap 3. Serial ATA connectors 5. ASUS motherboard 2.
... the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. PCI slot with PnP cap 3. Serial ATA connectors 5. ASUS motherboard 2.
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DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into ...
DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into ...
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...damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP ... install a CPU: 1. R P5L13L-X P5L13L-X CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on 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 thumb (A), then move...
...damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP ... install a CPU: 1. R P5L13L-X P5L13L-X CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on 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 thumb (A), then move...
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... no tool to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to install. P5L13L-X CPU Fan Connector ASUS T3-P5945GCX 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. If you fail to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you purchased a separate CPU heatsink...
... no tool to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to install. P5L13L-X CPU Fan Connector ASUS T3-P5945GCX 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. If you fail to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you purchased a separate CPU heatsink...
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... DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. Use any of the sockets: R P5L13L-X 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5L13L-X 240...
... DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. Use any of the sockets: R P5L13L-X 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5L13L-X 240...
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2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 2-11 Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. 4. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2.
2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 2-11 Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. 4. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2.
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... installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.1 Expansion slots PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that they support. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...
... installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.1 Expansion slots PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that they support. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...
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... four screws on both sides of the drive. 3 3 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- Secure the optical drive with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard...
... four screws on both sides of the drive. 3 3 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- Secure the optical drive with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard...
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... chassis) to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with four screws. 5. Insert a hard disk drive (with the HDD PCB facing the top of the drive. 3. Connect the SATA signal cable to the tray, then secure it with the plastic coils. 2 1 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS T3-P5945GCX 2-15 2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive...
... chassis) to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with four screws. 5. Insert a hard disk drive (with the HDD PCB facing the top of the drive. 3. Connect the SATA signal cable to the tray, then secure it with the plastic coils. 2 1 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS T3-P5945GCX 2-15 2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive...
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Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Setting the switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. To replace the PSU: 1. If the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to 230 V. 2.10 Replacing the power supply... PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. If the voltage supply in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation ...
Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Setting the switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. To replace the PSU: 1. If the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to 230 V. 2.10 Replacing the power supply... PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. If the voltage supply in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation ...
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...® OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Refer to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up The system power...
...® OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Refer to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up The system power...
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... V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 3- ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you...
... V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 3- ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you...
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. Silver Bezel Black Bezel
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. Silver Bezel Black Bezel
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4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T3-P5945GCX system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD AD1988A VIA VT6308P PCI1 PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 26.7cm (10.5in) CLRTC CPU_FAN Super I/O FANPWR1 SB_PWR 4MB ... USB12 Intel GMCH G945GC R P5L13L-X ATX12V DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LGA775 22.4cm (8.8in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T3-P5945GCX system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD AD1988A VIA VT6308P PCI1 PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 26.7cm (10.5in) CLRTC CPU_FAN Super I/O FANPWR1 SB_PWR 4MB ... USB12 Intel GMCH G945GC R P5L13L-X ATX12V DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LGA775 22.4cm (8.8in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
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... jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. R P5L13L-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L-X Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under...
... jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. R P5L13L-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L-X Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under...
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...to 2-3 if you are not jumpers! These are using a 3-pin CPU fan. Fan power (3-pin FAANWR1) Set this jumper to the fan connector on the motherboard. 1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. CPU_FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L13L...not forget to connect the fan cable to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. 4. Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Set this jumper to the fan connector. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 4- DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
...to 2-3 if you are not jumpers! These are using a 3-pin CPU fan. Fan power (3-pin FAANWR1) Set this jumper to the fan connector on the motherboard. 1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. CPU_FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L13L...not forget to connect the fan cable to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. 4. Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Set this jumper to the fan connector. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 4- DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!