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... 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 2-12 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-13 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-13 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-14 2.8 Installing an optical...
... 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 2-12 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-13 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-13 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-14 2.8 Installing an optical...
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...; AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Item description 1. 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 drive bay • 6 x USB 2.0 ports •...
...; AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Item description 1. 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 drive bay • 6 x USB 2.0 ports •...
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... you to adjust the system input voltage according to turn your audio system for the fan that conforms with serial specification. 34. Chassis vent. This switch allows you to the voltage supply in your area. 36. ASUS T3-P5G965 1- Line Out port . This connector is for 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 30...
... you to adjust the system input voltage according to turn your audio system for the fan that conforms with serial specification. 34. Chassis vent. This switch allows you to the voltage supply in your area. 36. ASUS T3-P5G965 1- Line Out port . This connector is for 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 30...
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...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the bottom of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU IMPORTANT! ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the .../incorrect removal of the A cooler / fan. B To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your motherboard to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS T3-P5G965 2- Contact your left. Locate the CPU...
...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the bottom of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU IMPORTANT! ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the .../incorrect removal of the A cooler / fan. B To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your motherboard to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS T3-P5G965 2- Contact your left. Locate the CPU...
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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. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T3-P5G965 2- Connect the CPU fan cable to the motherboard. 3. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the retention tab. B 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. 6.
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. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T3-P5G965 2- Connect the CPU fan cable to the motherboard. 3. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the retention tab. B 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. 6.
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... and reconnecting the cables. If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to 230 V. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. If the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Setting the... sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA ASUS T3-P5G965 2-17 Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it properly fits in a 230 V environment will seriously...
... and reconnecting the cables. If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to 230 V. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. If the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Setting the... sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA ASUS T3-P5G965 2-17 Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it properly fits in a 230 V environment will seriously...
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... - Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up 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...
... - Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up 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...
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...12V DC GND R ATX Power Connector +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts ASUS T3-P5G965 4- Connect the fan cable to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector...unit are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit. R CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN Do not forget to connect the fan cable to fit these connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot up....
...12V DC GND R ATX Power Connector +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts ASUS T3-P5G965 4- Connect the fan cable to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector...unit are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit. R CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN Do not forget to connect the fan cable to fit these connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot up....
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...Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.280V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.276V] 5V Voltage [ 5.120V] 12V Voltage [12.038V] Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxº...The onboard hardware 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 +5VSB lead. ASUS T3-P5G965 5-27 Turning an external modem off causes an initialization ...
...Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.280V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.276V] 5V Voltage [ 5.120V] 12V Voltage [12.038V] Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxº...The onboard hardware 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 +5VSB lead. ASUS T3-P5G965 5-27 Turning an external modem off causes an initialization ...
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...Disabled] 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select an item then press 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...
...Disabled] 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select an item then press 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...