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... is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
... is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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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 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 2.5.2 ...
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 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 2.5.2 ...
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... 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 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFDOS utility 5-4 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu...
... 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 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFDOS utility 5-4 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu...
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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 5-13 5.2.8 General help 5-13 5.3 Main menu 5-14 5.3.1 System Time 5-14 5.3.2 System Date 5-14 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 5-14 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave......... 5-15 5.3.5 IDE configuration 5-16 5.3.6 System Information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-18 5.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 5-18 5.4.2 USB configuration 5-19 5.4.3 CPU configuration 5-20 5.4.4 Chipset 5-21 5.4.5 Onboard Devices configuration 5-24 5.4.6 PCI PnP 5-26 5.5 Power menu 5-27 ...
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 5-13 5.2.8 General help 5-13 5.3 Main menu 5-14 5.3.1 System Time 5-14 5.3.2 System Date 5-14 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 5-14 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave......... 5-15 5.3.5 IDE configuration 5-16 5.3.6 System Information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-18 5.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 5-18 5.4.2 USB configuration 5-19 5.4.3 CPU configuration 5-20 5.4.4 Chipset 5-21 5.4.5 Onboard Devices configuration 5-24 5.4.6 PCI PnP 5-26 5.5 Power menu 5-27 ...
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may ...
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may ...
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. Dispose of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to the manufacturer's instructions. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT vii Replace only with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that came with the ...
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. Dispose of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to the manufacturer's instructions. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT vii Replace only with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that came with the ...
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... in the system. 3. 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 P5945GC. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives...
... in the system. 3. 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 P5945GC. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives...
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...: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Conventions used in completing a task. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by...
...: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Conventions used in completing a task. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by...
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Support CD 4. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Item description 1. Cable • AC power cable 3. ASUS V-Series P5945GC barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. System package contents Check your V-Series P5945GC system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. User guide 5.
Support CD 4. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Item description 1. Cable • AC power cable 3. ASUS V-Series P5945GC barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. System package contents Check your V-Series P5945GC system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. User guide 5.
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R 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 P5945GC.
R 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 P5945GC.
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...™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The ASUS V-Series P5945GC is an all-in the 775-land package. Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR2-667/533/400 DIMMs. High-resolution... 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 P5945GC! 1.1 Welcome! The system supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays,...
...™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The ASUS V-Series P5945GC is an all-in the 775-land package. Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR2-667/533/400 DIMMs. High-resolution... 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 P5945GC! 1.1 Welcome! The system supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays,...
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...USB 2.0) ports are for the front panel type you purchased. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Two empty 5.25-inch bays. Headphone port. Microphone port. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to your product ... This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. USB 2.0 ports. Press this button to turn the system on. 4. Power button. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please refer to the hard disk drive. 6. These bays are available for 3.5-inch floppy ...
...USB 2.0) ports are for the front panel type you purchased. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Two empty 5.25-inch bays. Headphone port. Microphone port. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to your product ... This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. USB 2.0 ports. Press this button to turn the system on. 4. Power button. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please refer to the hard disk drive. 6. These bays are available for 3.5-inch floppy ...
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Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. PS/2 keyboard port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 7. PS/2 mouse port. Serial port. This port connects a VGA monitor. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction This 9-pin COM port is for serial devices 6. VGA port. This connector is for the power cable and plug. 2. Parallel port. See the section "Voltage selector" on page 1-6 before adjusting this switch. 3. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 5. This green...
Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. PS/2 keyboard port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 7. PS/2 mouse port. Serial port. This port connects a VGA monitor. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction This 9-pin COM port is for serial devices 6. VGA port. This connector is for the power cable and plug. 2. Parallel port. See the section "Voltage selector" on page 1-6 before adjusting this switch. 3. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 5. This green...
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... Light Blue Lime Pink Line In Line Out Mic In Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- This port connects a microphone. 10. This vent is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This port allows 10/100 connection to the audio configuration table below for...
... Light Blue Lime Pink Line In Line Out Mic In Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- This port connects a microphone. 10. This vent is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This port allows 10/100 connection to the audio configuration table below for...
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Use this switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! 1- Chapter 1: System introduction If the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to 115 V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set this switch to the voltage supply in your area. Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector.
Use this switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! 1- Chapter 1: System introduction If the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to 115 V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set this switch to the voltage supply in your area. Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector.
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Power supply unit 6. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Floppy disk drive bay 4. CPU socket 7. DIMM sockets 8. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical ... components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 7 8 R 10 9 12 11 2 1 3 4 1. Hard disk drive bay 5. PCI Express x1 slot 11. PCI slots 12. ASUS motherboard 9.
Power supply unit 6. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Floppy disk drive bay 4. CPU socket 7. DIMM sockets 8. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical ... components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 7 8 R 10 9 12 11 2 1 3 4 1. Hard disk drive bay 5. PCI Express x1 slot 11. PCI slots 12. ASUS motherboard 9.
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Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. R R
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. R R
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Optical drive 6. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you plan to install in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. Basic components to install 1. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you ...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Optical drive 6. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you plan to install in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. Basic components to install 1. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you ...
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Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Set the side cover aside. 3. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-
Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Set the side cover aside. 3. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with the cap on the CPU socket and .../loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the left . 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. If...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with the cap on the CPU socket and .../loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the left . 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. If...