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... operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 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...
... operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 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...
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the ... Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. How this guide 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. This guide is organized This guide contains the following ...
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the ... Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. How this guide 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. This guide is organized This guide contains the following ...
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Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Cable • AC power cable 3. ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Support CD 4. User guide 5. 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. Item description 1.
Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Cable • AC power cable 3. ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Support CD 4. User guide 5. 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. Item description 1.
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..., Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945G! The ASUS V-Series P5945G is an all-in the 775-land package. 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...
..., Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945G! The ASUS V-Series P5945G is an all-in the 775-land package. 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...
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...; 8 7 9 11 12 10 3 1 4 1. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Hard disk drive bay 4. Floppy disk drive bay 5. DIMM sockets 8. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- CPU socket 7. PCI Express x16 slot 10. PCI Express x1 slot 11. PCI slots 12. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Power supply unit 6. 1.4 Internal...
...; 8 7 9 11 12 10 3 1 4 1. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Hard disk drive bay 4. Floppy disk drive bay 5. DIMM sockets 8. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- CPU socket 7. PCI Express x16 slot 10. PCI Express x1 slot 11. PCI slots 12. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Power supply unit 6. 1.4 Internal...
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..., place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to install 1. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component.
..., place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to install 1. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component.
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your left (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard... immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your left (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard... immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® ...
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If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2- Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect... the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU ...
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2- Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect... the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU ...
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..., it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system...
..., it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system...
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... DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation...
... DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation...
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... came with the screw you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings,... if any. Replace the system cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-11...
... came with the screw you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings,... if any. Replace the system cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-11...
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... steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard...
... steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard...
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ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-13 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI ... card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-13 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI ... card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
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Replace the front panel. 7. Connect the other end of this connector. 8. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-15 See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard.
Replace the front panel. 7. Connect the other end of this connector. 8. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-15 See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard.
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... and to the 15-pin power connector at the back of the drive. - OR - ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-17 See page 4-6 for the location of the drive, then connect the other end to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the 4-pin (male) power connector at...
... and to the 15-pin power connector at the back of the drive. - OR - ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-17 See page 4-6 for the location of the drive, then connect the other end to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the 4-pin (male) power connector at...
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... section. 2. Follow steps 1-4 of the drive(s). 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the HDD documentation on the motherboard. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to configure your hard disk drive as Slave. 3. Connect the gray interface of the IDE ribbon...
... section. 2. Follow steps 1-4 of the drive(s). 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the HDD documentation on the motherboard. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to configure your hard disk drive as Slave. 3. Connect the gray interface of the IDE ribbon...
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Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on .... 3. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. See page 4-6 for a floppy disk drive. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-19
Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on .... 3. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. See page 4-6 for a floppy disk drive. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-19
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You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. Ground Reset System Panel Connector HDLED RESET Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.10 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED R P5L-VM 1394 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PWRSW F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED-
You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. Ground Reset System Panel Connector HDLED RESET Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.10 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED R P5L-VM 1394 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PWRSW F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED-
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Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your OS documentation for ... not be the same for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without notice. Refer to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to change...
Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your OS documentation for ... not be the same for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without notice. Refer to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to change...
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... Wizard for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. Refer to run the CD. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. When installed to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS V-Series P5945G 3- Installing the driver in your optical drive. Realtek...
... Wizard for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. Refer to run the CD. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. When installed to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS V-Series P5945G 3- Installing the driver in your optical drive. Realtek...