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...the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. viii Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5G965A barebone system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 1:...provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-P5G965A. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. About this guide is intended for this system...
...the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. viii Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5G965A barebone system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 1:...provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-P5G965A. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. About this guide is intended for this system...
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System package contents Check your T3-P5G965A system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Support CD and Recovery Pro CD 4. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. ASUS T3-P5G965A barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card • 7-in-1 storage card reader 2. Item description 1. Installation Manual 5.
System package contents Check your T3-P5G965A system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Support CD and Recovery Pro CD 4. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. ASUS T3-P5G965A barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card • 7-in-1 storage card reader 2. Item description 1. Installation Manual 5.
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Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T3-P5G965A. System introduction The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T3-P5G965A. System introduction The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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... . Press this button to the hard disk drive. 4. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T3-P5G965A is being read from or written to turn the system on. 3. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS T3-P5G965A is an all-in the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. Thank you for your computing and...
... . Press this button to the hard disk drive. 4. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T3-P5G965A is being read from or written to turn the system on. 3. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS T3-P5G965A is an all-in the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. Thank you for your computing and...
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... are available for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. This slot is for a CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card. 6. ASUS T3-P5G965A 1- Open the front panel door by pushing it downwards. 5 8 6 9 7 10 11 12 5. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are located inside the front panel doors...
... are available for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. This slot is for a CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card. 6. ASUS T3-P5G965A 1- Open the front panel door by pushing it downwards. 5 8 6 9 7 10 11 12 5. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are located inside the front panel doors...
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... 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 27. Power connector. Chassis vent. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 30. ASUS T3-P5G965A 1- This port provides high-speed connectivity for details. 26. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker.
... 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 27. Power connector. Chassis vent. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 30. ASUS T3-P5G965A 1- This port provides high-speed connectivity for details. 26. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker.
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Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to remove the cover screws. Use a Phillips screw driver to the chassis. 1 REAR S P K SIDE S P K C T R BASS LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA 1 1 2. 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-
Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to remove the cover screws. Use a Phillips screw driver to the chassis. 1 REAR S P K SIDE S P K C T R BASS LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA 1 1 2. 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-
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...cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the left . 2. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- R P5B13L LGA775 CPU Socket Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on...: 1. Press the load lever with the cap on your thumb (A), then move it to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your left (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/...
...cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the left . 2. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- R P5B13L LGA775 CPU Socket Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on...: 1. Press the load lever with the cap on your thumb (A), then move it to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your left (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/...
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... CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. R P5B13L CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN Do not forget...
... CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. R P5B13L CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN Do not forget...
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The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-13 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that ...
The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-13 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that ...
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... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- -- Onboard USB 2.0 controller -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-15 Onboard USB controller 2 -- Onboard AC' 97 Audio shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Onboard USB controller 3 -- -- Onboard IDE port -- -- PCI Express x16 slot shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Insert the optical drive to...
... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- -- Onboard USB 2.0 controller -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-15 Onboard USB controller 2 -- Onboard AC' 97 Audio shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Onboard USB controller 3 -- -- Onboard IDE port -- -- PCI Express x16 slot shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Insert the optical drive to...
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... switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-17 If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. If necessary...
... switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-17 If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. If necessary...
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..., browse the contents of the support CD to easily install all necessary drivers for your optical drive. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Allows you to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS T3-P5G965A 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to activate the devices. Click an item to install Click an icon...
..., browse the contents of the support CD to easily install all necessary drivers for your optical drive. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Allows you to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS T3-P5G965A 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to activate the devices. Click an item to install Click an icon...
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See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS T3-P5G965A 3- 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.
See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS T3-P5G965A 3- 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.
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...) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) ATX12V ADP3198 CPU_FAN LGA775 22.4cm(8.8in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-P5G965A system.
...) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) ATX12V ADP3198 CPU_FAN LGA775 22.4cm(8.8in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-P5G965A system.
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... and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5B13L CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-P5G965A 4- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...
... and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5B13L CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-P5G965A 4- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...
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... Volts +3 Volts +12V DC GND R P5B13L 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-P5G965A 4- CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
... Volts +3 Volts +12V DC GND R P5B13L 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-P5G965A 4- CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
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... Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA device. right angle side ASUS T3-P5G965A 4- Refer to the SATA1/2 connector. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the recommended SATA...
... Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA device. right angle side ASUS T3-P5G965A 4- Refer to the SATA1/2 connector. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the recommended SATA...
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...file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS T3-P5G965A 5- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test...to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5B13L T3-P5G965A VER: 0203 DATE: 03/09/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
...file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS T3-P5G965A 5- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test...to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5B13L T3-P5G965A VER: 0203 DATE: 03/09/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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... - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. ASUS T3-P5G965A 5- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5B13LAT 4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do... latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc.
... - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. ASUS T3-P5G965A 5- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5B13LAT 4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do... latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc.