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Table of contents 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 Drivers menu 3-3 Utilities menu 3-4 ASUS contact information 3-6 Other 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 2 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 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items...
Table of contents 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 Drivers menu 3-3 Utilities menu 3-4 ASUS contact information 3-6 Other 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 2 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 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items...
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... guide is intended for this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T2-PH1. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5G965 barebone system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for experienced users and integrators...
... guide is intended for this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T2-PH1. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5G965 barebone system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for experienced users and integrators...
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... cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Optional items • Optical drive (CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) ASUS T3-P5G965 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Gigabit LAN port • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 1 x 5.25" drive bays • 2 x 3.5" hard disk...
... cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Optional items • Optical drive (CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) ASUS T3-P5G965 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Gigabit LAN port • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 1 x 5.25" drive bays • 2 x 3.5" hard disk...
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With these and many more, the T3-P5G965 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing the ASUS T3-P5G965! Drive door. Press this button to show the input/output ports. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Push down this door to 2 GB system memory. 1.1 ...from or written to the hard disk drive. 4. The ASUS T3-P5G965 is an all-in the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. HDD LED . Front panel I/O door. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
With these and many more, the T3-P5G965 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing the ASUS T3-P5G965! Drive door. Press this button to show the input/output ports. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Push down this door to 2 GB system memory. 1.1 ...from or written to the hard disk drive. 4. The ASUS T3-P5G965 is an all-in the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. HDD LED . Front panel I/O door. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...
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.... 2 1 3 6 5 4 8 7 1. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. PCI Express™ x16 slot for your reference. Serial ATA connectors 5. The installed components are labeled for discrete graphics card 6. ASUS motherboard 2. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. DIMM sockets 4. PCI slot 7. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction
.... 2 1 3 6 5 4 8 7 1. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. PCI Express™ x16 slot for your reference. Serial ATA connectors 5. The installed components are labeled for discrete graphics card 6. ASUS motherboard 2. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. DIMM sockets 4. PCI slot 7. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you ...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you ...
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ASUS T3-P5G965 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. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your motherboard to ...Before installing the CPU, remove the two rubbers (A and B) attached to the bottom of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the A cooler / fan. B To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU socket...
ASUS T3-P5G965 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. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your motherboard to ...Before installing the CPU, remove the two rubbers (A and B) attached to the bottom of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the A cooler / fan. B To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU socket...
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Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the retention tab. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the motherboard. 3. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T3-P5G965 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it A snaps into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan connector on top of the installed CPU. 2. B 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1.
Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the retention tab. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the motherboard. 3. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T3-P5G965 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it A snaps into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan connector on top of the installed CPU. 2. B 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1.
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...the next page. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMMs in DIMM_A1 or A2 first. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than the recommended configurations may install up of... Sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...the next page. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMMs in DIMM_A1 or A2 first. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than the recommended configurations may install up of... Sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the motherboard. 2. Locate the four DIMM sockets on the socket 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 socket. 4. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction.
Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the motherboard. 2. Locate the four DIMM sockets on the socket 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 socket. 4. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction.
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... expansion cards. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. ASUS T3-P5G965 2-13 The figure shows a LAN card installed...
... expansion cards. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. ASUS T3-P5G965 2-13 The figure shows a LAN card installed...
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shared -- -- -- -- -- Onboard AC' 97 Audio shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- To install an optical drive: 1. ASUS T3-P5G965 2-15 shared -- -- shared -- -- -- Onboard IDE port -- -- Onboard USB controller 2 -- shared -- -- -- -- Secure the optical drive with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot -- -- -- -- -- IRQ assignments for an optical drive. Onboard USB controller 4 -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
shared -- -- -- -- -- Onboard AC' 97 Audio shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- To install an optical drive: 1. ASUS T3-P5G965 2-15 shared -- -- shared -- -- -- Onboard IDE port -- -- Onboard USB controller 2 -- shared -- -- -- -- Secure the optical drive with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot -- -- -- -- -- IRQ assignments for an optical drive. Onboard USB controller 4 -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
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Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with the plastic coils. 2 1 4 4 4 4 4 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect the SATA signal cable to the plug of the drive. 3. 2.9 Installing a ...
Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with the plastic coils. 2 1 4 4 4 4 4 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect the SATA signal cable to the plug of the drive. 3. 2.9 Installing a ...
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Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. To reinstall the PSU: 1. Setting the switch to 115 V. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 2.10 Reinstalling the power .... If the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA ASUS T3-P5G965 2-17 If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to 230 V. Lift the PSU in the direction of the ...
Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. To reinstall the PSU: 1. Setting the switch to 115 V. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 2.10 Reinstalling the power .... If the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA ASUS T3-P5G965 2-17 If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to 230 V. Lift the PSU in the direction of the ...
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...drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Powering up Press the system power button ( ) to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing ...an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Press to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on the front panel. Always install the...
...drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Powering up Press the system power button ( ) to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing ...an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Press to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3) depending on the front panel. Always install the...
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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 ... problems. This utility helps you to easily install all bundled utilities for Utilities Allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS InstAll - Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...
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 ... problems. This utility helps you to easily install all bundled utilities for Utilities Allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS InstAll - Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...
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See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS T3-P5G965 3- ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS T3-P5G965 3- ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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Motherboard info 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 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.
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This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 26.7cm(10.5in) VT6308P PCI1 PCIEX16 CLRTC Super I/O CD CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO AD19888 Intel ICH 8 SATA3 SPDIF_OUT VGA_COM SATA1 ... bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) ATX12V ADP3198 CPU_FAN 22.4cm(8.8in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-P5G965 system.
This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 26.7cm(10.5in) VT6308P PCI1 PCIEX16 CLRTC Super I/O CD CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO AD19888 Intel ICH 8 SATA3 SPDIF_OUT VGA_COM SATA1 ... bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) ATX12V ADP3198 CPU_FAN 22.4cm(8.8in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-P5G965 system.
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... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. R Keyboard Power Setting KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the...
... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. R Keyboard Power Setting KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the...