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Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5G965A barebone system. This guide is intended for this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power ... this system. viii About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-P5G965A.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5G965A barebone system. This guide is intended for this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power ... this system. viii About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-P5G965A.
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Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card 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. Support CD and Recovery Pro CD 4. 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. Installation Manual 5. Item description 1.
Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Optional items • Telephone Adapter card 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. Support CD and Recovery Pro CD 4. 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. Installation Manual 5. Item description 1.
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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T3-P5G965A. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T3-P5G965A. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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The ASUS T3-P5G965A is designed for the sophisticated. Drive door. This LED lights up to 4 GB system memory. Push down this button to show the input/output ports. 1- ... drive. 2. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T3-P5G965A is an all-in the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. HDD LED . Open this door to the hard disk drive. 4. With these and many more, the T3-P5G965A definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing the ASUS T3-P5G965A! 1.1 Welcome!
The ASUS T3-P5G965A is designed for the sophisticated. Drive door. This LED lights up to 4 GB system memory. Push down this button to show the input/output ports. 1- ... drive. 2. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T3-P5G965A is an all-in the 775-land package with a versatile home entertainment feature. HDD LED . Open this door to the hard disk drive. 4. With these and many more, the T3-P5G965A definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing the ASUS T3-P5G965A! 1.1 Welcome!
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...) The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are available for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. ASUS T3-P5G965A 1- Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 12. 4-pin IEEE...
...) The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are available for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. ASUS T3-P5G965A 1- Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 12. 4-pin IEEE...
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..., storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 24. This switch allows you to turn your area. 32. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other audio sources. ASUS T3-P5G965A 1- This port provides high-speed connectivity for 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 27. Chassis vent. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See page...
..., storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 24. This switch allows you to turn your area. 32. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other audio sources. ASUS T3-P5G965A 1- This port provides high-speed connectivity for 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 27. Chassis vent. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See page...
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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. Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to remove the cover screws. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1.
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. Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to remove the cover screws. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1.
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.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention ... PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your thumb (A), then move it ...
.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention ... PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your thumb (A), then move it ...
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... heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes...
... heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS T3-P5G965A 2- If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes...
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... slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. Make sure to install expansion cards. ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-13 The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16...
... slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. Make sure to install expansion cards. ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-13 The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16...
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... 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 F G H PCI slot -- -- -- -- -- ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-15 PCI Express x16 slot shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- shared -- -- Insert the optical drive to the connectors at the 3 3 back of the bay. 4. shared -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- To install...
... 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 F G H PCI slot -- -- -- -- -- ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-15 PCI Express x16 slot shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- shared -- -- Insert the optical drive to the connectors at the 3 3 back of the bay. 4. shared -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- To install...
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... located beside the power connector. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Setting the switch to 115 V. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-17 2.10 Replacing the power supply unit Replace the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. To replace the...
... located beside the power connector. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Setting the switch to 115 V. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA ASUS T3-P5G965A 2-17 2.10 Replacing the power supply unit Replace the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. To replace the...
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... your optical drive. Intel(R) Chipset INF Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. ASUS T3-P5G965A 3- Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS InstAll - 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your...
... your optical drive. Intel(R) Chipset INF Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. ASUS T3-P5G965A 3- Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS InstAll - 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your...
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Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. 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). ASUS T3-P5G965A 3- See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. 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). ASUS T3-P5G965A 3- See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-P5G965A 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 ...
4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-P5G965A 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 ...
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... CMOS. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R P5B13L CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-P5G965A 4- You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Remove the onboard battery. 3.
... CMOS. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R P5B13L CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-P5G965A 4- You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Remove the onboard battery. 3.
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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- Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components.
... 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- Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components.
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... Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA device. Refer to the SATA1/2 connector. right angle side ASUS T3-P5G965A 4- Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. Or...
... Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA device. Refer to the SATA1/2 connector. right angle side ASUS T3-P5G965A 4- Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. Or...
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...The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5B13L T3-P5G965A VER... • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS T3-P5G965A 5-
...The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5B13L T3-P5G965A VER... • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS T3-P5G965A 5-
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... BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. ASUS T3-P5G965A 5- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! A:\>afudos /iP5B13LAT 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Erasing flash .... All... rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the ...
... BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. ASUS T3-P5G965A 5- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! A:\>afudos /iP5B13LAT 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Erasing flash .... All... rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the ...