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Contents 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 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...
Contents 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 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...
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About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS T-P5G31. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. The ... and rear panel, and internal components. 2. viii This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS T-P5G31 barebone system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this...
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS T-P5G31. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. The ... and rear panel, and internal components. 2. viii This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS T-P5G31 barebone system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this...
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Support CD and Software CD 4. Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card • Remote control Installation Manual 5. Item description 1. System package contents Check your T-P5G31 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS T-P5G31 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2.
Support CD and Software CD 4. Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card • Remote control Installation Manual 5. Item description 1. System package contents Check your T-P5G31 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS T-P5G31 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2.
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...ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in -one barebone system with 800/1066/1333 MHz FSB and up to 4 GB system memory. With these and many more, the T-P5G31 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for buying an ASUS T-P5G31... an all-in the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS T-P5G31 is designed for the sophisticated. The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the frontpanel cover. 1.2.1 T3-P5G31 front panel External 1 2 Internal 9 6 10 7 11 3 8 12 13 4 14...
...ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in -one barebone system with 800/1066/1333 MHz FSB and up to 4 GB system memory. With these and many more, the T-P5G31 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for buying an ASUS T-P5G31... an all-in the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS T-P5G31 is designed for the sophisticated. The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the frontpanel cover. 1.2.1 T3-P5G31 front panel External 1 2 Internal 9 6 10 7 11 3 8 12 13 4 14...
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ASUS motherboard 2. Expansion card slot 8. PCI slot 7. Serial ATA connectors 5. Power supply unit ASUS T-P5G31 1- LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. DIMM sockets 4. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 6. 1.
ASUS motherboard 2. Expansion card slot 8. PCI slot 7. Serial ATA connectors 5. Power supply unit ASUS T-P5G31 1- LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. DIMM sockets 4. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 6. 1.
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... by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or...
... by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or...
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... B Load lever ASUS T-P5G31 2- Contact your thumb (A), then move it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return ...Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the ...
... B Load lever ASUS T-P5G31 2- Contact your thumb (A), then move it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return ...Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the ...
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...boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS T-P5G31 2- If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four B fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B A A B B A 1 1 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you ... the installed CPU, ensuring that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure ...
...boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS T-P5G31 2- If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four B fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B A A B B A 1 1 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you ... the installed CPU, ensuring that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure ...
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2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM_A1 Populated Sockets Dual-channel Populated DIMM_B1 Populated Populated 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The ... up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS...
2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM_A1 Populated Sockets Dual-channel Populated DIMM_B1 Populated Populated 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The ... up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS...
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ASUS T-P5G31 2-11 Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 / 667 MHz QVL. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM... such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. SS - Single-sided / DS - A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated.
ASUS T-P5G31 2-11 Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 / 667 MHz QVL. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM... such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. SS - Single-sided / DS - A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated.
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...the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. The figure shows a LAN PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that they support. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing... expansion cards. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you may cause you physical injury ...
...the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. The figure shows a LAN PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that they support. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing... expansion cards. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. 2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you may cause you physical injury ...
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... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.8 Installing an optical drive The barebone system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard A B C D E FG H PCI slot -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Place the chassis upright. 2. Onboard 1394 -- -- -- When using a PCI card on both sides of the drive. 3 3 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation To install...
... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.8 Installing an optical drive The barebone system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard A B C D E FG H PCI slot -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Place the chassis upright. 2. Onboard 1394 -- -- -- When using a PCI card on both sides of the drive. 3 3 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation To install...
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... HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with four screws. 5. Connect the SATA signal cable to the tray, then secure it with the plastic coils. 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS T-P5G31 2-15 2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard...
... HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with four screws. 5. Connect the SATA signal cable to the tray, then secure it with the plastic coils. 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS T-P5G31 2-15 2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard...
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... area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to 115 V. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Setting the switch to 115 V in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to 230 V. If necessary, connect the 4-pin... 12V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. 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: ...
... area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to 115 V. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Setting the switch to 115 V in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to 230 V. If necessary, connect the 4-pin... 12V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. 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: ...
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Press the system power button ( ) to enter the system OS T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31 In Windows® OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up The system power ... an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista Operating Systems (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on the front panel. Press to enter the OS.
Press the system power button ( ) to enter the system OS T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31 In Windows® OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up The system power ... an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista Operating Systems (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on the front panel. Press to enter the OS.
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Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Screen Saver Bring life to easily install all bundled utilities for details. 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. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - ASUS T-P5G31 3- See page 5-8 for this motherboard.
Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Screen Saver Bring life to easily install all bundled utilities for details. 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. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - ASUS T-P5G31 3- See page 5-8 for this motherboard.
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Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. Motherboard info T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. Motherboard info T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5G31 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD ALC888S VIA VT6308S PCI1 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ICH7 ICS 9LPRS552AGLF 26.7cm (10.5in) ... LAN1_USB34 RTL8111C Intel G31 R P5K18L 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 T-P5G31 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD ALC888S VIA VT6308S PCI1 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ICH7 ICS 9LPRS552AGLF 26.7cm (10.5in) ... LAN1_USB34 RTL8111C Intel G31 R P5K18L 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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... that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 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...
... that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 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...
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... a 4-pin CPU fan. Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. Fan power (3-pin PWR_FAN) Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS T-P5G31 4- R P5K18L PWR_FAN 12 23 +12V (Default) +CPUFANPWR P5K18L FAN device ...Wake up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ...
... a 4-pin CPU fan. Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. Fan power (3-pin PWR_FAN) Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS T-P5G31 4- R P5K18L PWR_FAN 12 23 +12V (Default) +CPUFANPWR P5K18L FAN device ...Wake up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ...