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... panel (external 1-2 1.3 Front panel (internal 1-3 1.4 Rear panel 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 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 2-11 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-13...
... panel (external 1-2 1.3 Front panel (internal 1-3 1.4 Rear panel 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 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 2-11 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-13...
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... 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 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 ..., and SATA3 5-15 5.3.4 IDE Configuration 5-16 5.3.5 System Information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-17 5.4.1 USB Configuration 5-18 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-19 5.4.3 Chipset 5-20 iv
... 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 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 ..., and SATA3 5-15 5.3.4 IDE Configuration 5-16 5.3.5 System Information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-17 5.4.1 USB Configuration 5-18 5.4.2 CPU Configuration 5-19 5.4.3 Chipset 5-20 iv
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. SB_PWR R P5L13L-X ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P5L13L-X Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to ...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. SB_PWR R P5L13L-X ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P5L13L-X Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to ...
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When removing the PSU, ensure to the chassis. 3. 2.4 Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on a flat and stable surface. 2. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to hold or support it firmly. To turn over the PSU: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to a 90º angle.
When removing the PSU, ensure to the chassis. 3. 2.4 Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on a flat and stable surface. 2. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to hold or support it firmly. To turn over the PSU: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to a 90º angle.
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... to ensure that the socket box is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T4-P5945GCX 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing...
... to ensure that the socket box is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever ASUS T4-P5945GCX 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing...
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CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. 3. B 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Lift the load plate with your thumb and... 135º angle. 4. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into A the retention tab. ...Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to ...
CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. 3. B 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Lift the load plate with your thumb and... 135º angle. 4. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into A the retention tab. ...Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to ...
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... Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. P5L13L-X CPU Fan Connector ASUS T4-P5945GCX 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
... Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. P5L13L-X CPU Fan Connector ASUS T4-P5945GCX 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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..., connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to 115 V in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to 230 V. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. To replace the PSU: 1. If the voltage...
..., connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to 115 V in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to 230 V. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. To replace the PSU: 1. If the voltage...
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...Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. 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 keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll - ASUS T4-P5945GCX 3- ...
...Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. 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 keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll - ASUS T4-P5945GCX 3- ...
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...(+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the ... Space Bar). Otherwise, the system would not power up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. R P5L13L-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L-X Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info...
...(+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the ... Space Bar). Otherwise, the system would not power up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. R P5L13L-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L-X Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info...
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...on the fan connectors! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard. 1. 4. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector. Insufficient air flow within the...motherboard components. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. CPU_FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L13L-X P5L13L-X CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cable to the fan connector...jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are not jumpers! These are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS T4-P5945GCX 4-
...on the fan connectors! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard. 1. 4. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector. Insufficient air flow within the...motherboard components. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. CPU_FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L13L-X P5L13L-X CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the fan cable to the fan connector...jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are not jumpers! These are using a 4-pin CPU fan. ASUS T4-P5945GCX 4-
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... you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/10...the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Exit Configure the USB support ASUS T4-P5945GCX 5-17 Take caution when changing the settings of the ...
... you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/10...the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Exit Configure the USB support ASUS T4-P5945GCX 5-17 Take caution when changing the settings of the ...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T4-P5945GCX 5-19 VID CMOS Setting [62] Allows you to run. The defaault value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended... Enable this item to eset the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2800MHz FSB Speed : 800MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 2048 KB ...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T4-P5945GCX 5-19 VID CMOS Setting [62] Allows you to run. The defaault value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended... Enable this item to eset the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2800MHz FSB Speed : 800MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 2048 KB ...
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.... Select an item then press to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.3 Chipset The Chipset...setup When enabled, the system forces the XD features flag to always return to use as primary boot device. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection...
.... Select an item then press to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.3 Chipset The Chipset...setup When enabled, the system forces the XD features flag to always return to use as primary boot device. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection...
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... system. Select Disabled if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS T4-P5945GCX 5-25 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], [N/A], or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). The computer cannot receive or transmit data until ...xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If the fan is off and then back on while the computer is not connected to display the detected temperatures....
... system. Select Disabled if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS T4-P5945GCX 5-25 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], [N/A], or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). The computer cannot receive or transmit data until ...xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If the fan is off and then back on while the computer is not connected to display the detected temperatures....
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CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to change the system boot options. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Exit 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot ... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you 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 fan speeds for more efficient system operation...
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to change the system boot options. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Exit 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot ... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you 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 fan speeds for more efficient system operation...