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... Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... intent to infringe. No part of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
... Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... intent to infringe. No part of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
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Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel (external 1-2 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-7 1.6 LED panel 1-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU 2-4 2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly......... 2-6 2.5 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.5.1 Memory configurations 2-8...
Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel (external 1-2 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-7 1.6 LED panel 1-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU 2-4 2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly......... 2-6 2.5 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.5.1 Memory configurations 2-8...
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... 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 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 5-9 5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-10 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 Legend bar...
... 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 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 5-9 5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-10 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 Legend bar...
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Table of contents 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-14 5.2.8 General help 5-14 5.3 Main menu 5-15 5.3.1 System Time 5-15 5.3.2 System Date 5-15 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 5-14 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave......... 5-16 5.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 5-16 5.3.6 First/Second SATA Master 5-18 5.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 5-19 5.3.8 Installed Memory 5-19 5.3.9 Usable Memory 5-19 5.4 Advanced menu 5-19 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-20 5.4.2 Chipset 5-21 5.4.3 PCIPnP 5-23 5.4.4 Onboard Device ...
Table of contents 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-14 5.2.8 General help 5-14 5.3 Main menu 5-15 5.3.1 System Time 5-15 5.3.2 System Date 5-15 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 5-14 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave......... 5-16 5.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 5-16 5.3.6 First/Second SATA Master 5-18 5.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 5-19 5.3.8 Installed Memory 5-19 5.3.9 Usable Memory 5-19 5.4 Advanced menu 5-19 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-20 5.4.2 Chipset 5-21 5.4.3 PCIPnP 5-23 5.4.4 Onboard Device ...
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WARNING! The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to assure compliance with FCC regulations. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to assure compliance with FCC regulations. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
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Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by the manufacturer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries ...
Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by the manufacturer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries ...
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... up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945G barebone system. viii Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. This guide is organized This... Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945G. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers.
... up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945G barebone system. viii Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. This guide is organized This... Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945G. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers.
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... and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ix These documents are not part of the standard package. CAUTION: Information to... prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to complete a task. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Conventions ...
... and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ix These documents are not part of the standard package. CAUTION: Information to... prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to complete a task. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Conventions ...
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Cable • AC power cable 3. ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. User guide 5. Item description 1. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) System package contents Check your V-Series P5945G system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Support CD 4.
Cable • AC power cable 3. ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. User guide 5. Item description 1. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) System package contents Check your V-Series P5945G system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Support CD 4.
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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P5945G. R 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 V-Series P5945G. R The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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..., and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1 R 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in -one barebone system with a versatile...graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945G! 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS V-Series P5945G is an all-in the 775-land package.
..., and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1 R 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in -one barebone system with a versatile...graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945G! 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS V-Series P5945G is an all-in the 775-land package.
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...as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. HDD LED. Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- Power button. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are for the front panel type you purchased. This V-series provide V2.../V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please refer to reboot the system without turning off the power. 5. Press ...
...as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. HDD LED. Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- Power button. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are for the front panel type you purchased. This V-series provide V2.../V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please refer to reboot the system without turning off the power. 5. Press ...
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1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 13 1394 8 14 9 10 11 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1- Power connector. IEEE 1394 port. See the section "Voltage selector" on page 1-6 before adjusting this switch. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. This purple 6-pin connector is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for the power cable and plug. This switch allows you to ...
1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 13 1394 8 14 9 10 11 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1- Power connector. IEEE 1394 port. See the section "Voltage selector" on page 1-6 before adjusting this switch. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. This purple 6-pin connector is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for the power cable and plug. This switch allows you to ...
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... Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- This port connects a VGA monitor. 8. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 7. This vent is for...
... Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- This port connects a VGA monitor. 8. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 7. This vent is for...
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Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set this switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115 V. If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. If the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set this switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area.
Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set this switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115 V. If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. If the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set this switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area.
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... 9. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Floppy disk drive bay 5. PCI Express x1 slot 11. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- CPU socket 7. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 2 6 ® 8 7 9 11 12 10 3 1 4 1. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the ...
... 9. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Floppy disk drive bay 5. PCI Express x1 slot 11. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- CPU socket 7. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 2 6 ® 8 7 9 11 12 10 3 1 4 1. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the ...
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R Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
R Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
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Expansion card(s) 4. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Hard disk drive 5. This LED lights up to indicate that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power ...
Expansion card(s) 4. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Hard disk drive 5. This LED lights up to indicate that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power ...
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2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside. 3. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS V-Series P5945G 2- Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4.
2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside. 3. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS V-Series P5945G 2- Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4.
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... your left (B) until it to make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your motherboard to the left... in this section do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention...
... your left (B) until it to make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your motherboard to the left... in this section do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention...