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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. The ... helps you power 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 P5945GC barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
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 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. The ... helps you power 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 P5945GC barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
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ASUS V-Series P5945GC barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. User guide 5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Item description 1. Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. 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.
ASUS V-Series P5945GC barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. User guide 5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Item description 1. Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. 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.
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... 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 home entertainment feature. The ASUS V-Series P5945GC is an all-in the 775-land package.... 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! Thank you ahead in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk...
... 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 home entertainment feature. The ASUS V-Series P5945GC is an all-in the 775-land package.... 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! Thank you ahead in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk...
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... bay 4. PCI slots 12. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. ASUS motherboard 9. DIMM sockets 8. Hard disk drive bay 5. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 7 8 R 10 9 12 11 2 1 3 4 1. PCI Express x1 slot 11. CPU socket 7. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- PCI Express x16 slot 10. Front panel cover 2. 5.25...
... bay 4. PCI slots 12. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. ASUS motherboard 9. DIMM sockets 8. Hard disk drive bay 5. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 7 8 R 10 9 12 11 2 1 3 4 1. PCI Express x1 slot 11. CPU socket 7. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- PCI Express x16 slot 10. Front panel cover 2. 5.25...
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2.1 Preparation Before you plan to install in the system. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Onboard LED 2- R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before ...
2.1 Preparation Before you plan to install in the system. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Onboard LED 2- R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before ...
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...in this section do not remove the PnP cap unless you are not bent. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with your thumb (A), then move it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only... sure that the socket box is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop processors (65W) and well verified. ...
...in this section do not remove the PnP cap unless you are not bent. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with your thumb (A), then move it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only... sure that the socket box is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop processors (65W) and well verified. ...
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...1 1 B A 3. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can ... installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R CPU Fan Connector...
...1 1 B A 3. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can ... installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R CPU Fan Connector...
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.... 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets...
.... 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets...
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... Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS E5116AB-5C-E 256MB Kingston ...AENEON AET760UD00-370B97S AENEON DS AET92R370B 0644 512MB REMAXEL RML1040EG38D6F-533 Elpida SS E5108AG-5C-E DIMM support A B (continued on the next page) ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. Visit the...
... Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS E5116AB-5C-E 256MB Kingston ...AENEON AET760UD00-370B97S AENEON DS AET92R370B 0644 512MB REMAXEL RML1040EG38D6F-533 Elpida SS E5108AG-5C-E DIMM support A B (continued on the next page) ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. Visit the...
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... other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch...
... other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch...
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...card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until ... before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to install expansion cards. The following sub‑...
...card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until ... before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to install expansion cards. The following sub‑...
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... IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary 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...
... IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary 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 P5945GC 2-15 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on ... figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 PCI specifications.
ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-15 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on ... figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 PCI specifications.
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Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. the lowest 3.5inch drive slot without the metal plate cover). 2. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-17 Carefully place the hard disk into the the lowest 3.5-inch drive slot (without the metal plate cover If you do not need to install ... install the HDD in the one end of the Serial ATA cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. Fasten the screws to secure the hard disk to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. 8. Connect one of the IDE ribbon cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then...
Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. the lowest 3.5inch drive slot without the metal plate cover). 2. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-17 Carefully place the hard disk into the the lowest 3.5-inch drive slot (without the metal plate cover If you do not need to install ... install the HDD in the one end of the Serial ATA cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. Fasten the screws to secure the hard disk to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. 8. Connect one of the IDE ribbon cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then...
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Connect a 5-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to the IDE connector on the motherboard. OR - Connect the blue interface of the drive. - Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from becoming unstable. Serial ATA power cable Serial ATA cable If your ...
Connect a 5-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to the IDE connector on the motherboard. OR - Connect the blue interface of the drive. - Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from becoming unstable. Serial ATA power cable Serial ATA cable If your ...
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Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. 2. To install the card reader module: 1. Carefully insert the card reader module into the 3.5-inch bay until the screw holes align with two screws on both sides. Connect the USB cable of the card reader to the USB connector on the bay. 3. Secure the card reader module with the holes on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation remove the metal plate cover and install the card reader module here 4.
Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. 2. To install the card reader module: 1. Carefully insert the card reader module into the 3.5-inch bay until the screw holes align with two screws on both sides. Connect the USB cable of the card reader to the USB connector on the bay. 3. Secure the card reader module with the holes on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation remove the metal plate cover and install the card reader module here 4.
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...metal plate cover. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the drive. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-21 Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. remove the metal... The system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. See page 4-6 for a floppy disk drive. Connect the other end of the floppy disk drive connector...
...metal plate cover. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the drive. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-21 Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. remove the metal... The system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. See page 4-6 for a floppy disk drive. Connect the other end of the floppy disk drive connector...
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LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED F_PANEL R PWR LED PWR BTN HDLED RESET System Panel Connector GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.11 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components.
LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED F_PANEL R PWR LED PWR BTN HDLED RESET System Panel Connector GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.11 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components.
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... drive. • From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up 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 enter...
... drive. • From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up 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 enter...