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... 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 bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12...
... 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 bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12...
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...This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945GC. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 2: Basic installation This... information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945GC barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. viii This guide is organized This...
...This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945GC. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 2: Basic installation This... information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945GC barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. viii This guide is organized This...
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... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-13 Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for later use . Secure the card to do so may ... Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with...
... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-13 Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for later use . Secure the card to do so may ... Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with...
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...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up 3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.... ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ...
...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up 3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.... ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ...
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.../2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V LGA5 DDR2 DIMM_B1(4 bit,240-pin module) SPEAKER F_PANEL EATXPWR R DDR2 DIMM_A1(4 bit,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT COM1 VGA1 4Mb BIOS USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO LAN RTM-0 Intel MCH 945GC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE CLRTC CHASSIS SATA4 CD ALC3 AAFP SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY SB_PWR Intel...
.../2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V LGA5 DDR2 DIMM_B1(4 bit,240-pin module) SPEAKER F_PANEL EATXPWR R DDR2 DIMM_A1(4 bit,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT COM1 VGA1 4Mb BIOS USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO LAN RTM-0 Intel MCH 945GC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE CLRTC CHASSIS SATA4 CD ALC3 AAFP SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY SB_PWR Intel...
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...Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4- Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. CLRTC R 12 23 Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need... due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 4.3 Jumpers 1. Re-install ... 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC...
...Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4- Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. CLRTC R 12 23 Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need... due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 4.3 Jumpers 1. Re-install ... 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC...
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... end of the motherboard's highdefinition audio capability. • By default, this connector when a chassis component is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. R R 11.... • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Intrusion Connector CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4-11 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 12.
... end of the motherboard's highdefinition audio capability. • By default, this connector when a chassis component is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. R R 11.... • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Intrusion Connector CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4-11 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 12.
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...+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system...
...+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system...
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. R R BIOS setup
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. R R BIOS setup
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... support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive. e. c. e. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable...
... support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive. e. c. e. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable...
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... disk in the floppy disk. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Floppy found in the drive. c. Click from ASUS website according to VP5945GC.ROM. Completed. d. error message appears if there is not found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-
... disk in the floppy disk. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Floppy found in the drive. c. Click from ASUS website according to VP5945GC.ROM. Completed. d. error message appears if there is not found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-
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... free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - This utility also allows you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,... Inc. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to file...... done Write to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not...
... free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - This utility also allows you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,... Inc. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to file...... done Write to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not...
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... rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from ASUS website according to your computer A:\> ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5- You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of your mother board. The utility returns...
... rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from ASUS website according to your computer A:\> ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5- You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of your mother board. The utility returns...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Reading file "VP5945GC.ROM". Completed. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Reading file "VP5945GC.ROM". Completed. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
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... floppy... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5- Checking for CD-ROM... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for version information. When no floppy disk is found ! Start...
... floppy... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5- Checking for CD-ROM... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for version information. When no floppy disk is found ! Start...
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...® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...
...® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...
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ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5- Click Next. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5- Click Next. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then...
... from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then...
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... utility. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. The Setup program is designed to ensure optimum performance. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-11 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1... you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. If you wish to reconfigure your system using this program. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. Do this motherboard apply for...
... utility. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. The Setup program is designed to ensure optimum performance. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-11 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1... you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. If you wish to reconfigure your system using this program. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. Do this motherboard apply for...
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... until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master... in the menu and change the settings. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
... until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master... in the menu and change the settings. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup