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... 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 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List 2-9 2.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM 2-12 2.5.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 2-12 2.6 Expansion slots...
... 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 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List 2-9 2.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM 2-12 2.5.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 2-12 2.6 Expansion slots...
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... 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 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-27 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-27 5.5.3 ACPI APIC support 5-27 5.5.5 Hardware...
... 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 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-27 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-27 5.5.3 ACPI APIC support 5-27 5.5.5 Hardware...
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... sockets 8. PCI Express x16 slot 10. 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. Hard disk drive bay 5. CPU socket 7. PCI slots 12. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Floppy disk drive bay 4. PCI Express x1 slot 11...
... sockets 8. PCI Express x16 slot 10. 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. Hard disk drive bay 5. CPU socket 7. PCI slots 12. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Floppy disk drive bay 4. PCI Express x1 slot 11...
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... proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive 6. This LED lights up to install 1. Onboard LED 2- R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic components...
... proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive 6. This LED lights up to install 1. Onboard LED 2- R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic components...
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... are installing a CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if 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. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your thumb (A), then move it...
... are installing a CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if 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. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your thumb (A), then move it...
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Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
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If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If it gets into the retention tab. B 2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan ... push-pin design and requires no tool to wash it A snaps into your eyes or touches your skin, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure to install. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. Close the load plate (A), then push the...
If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If it gets into the retention tab. B 2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan ... push-pin design and requires no tool to wash it A snaps into your eyes or touches your skin, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure to install. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. Close the load plate (A), then push the...
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ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place. Push down two fasteners at a ... secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. When ...
ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is in place. Push down two fasteners at a ... secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. When ...
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... to release the bay cover. 3. Push the side cover to the direction of the chassis. 2. Secure the cover with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly. 2 1 5 4 2 5 Air duct 3 2 Chassis tab holes 1 1 2 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-23 Press the locks outward to remove the 3.5" drive bay cover. To do this: 1. Insert the six side cover...
... to release the bay cover. 3. Push the side cover to the direction of the chassis. 2. Secure the cover with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly. 2 1 5 4 2 5 Air duct 3 2 Chassis tab holes 1 1 2 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-23 Press the locks outward to remove the 3.5" drive bay cover. To do this: 1. Insert the six side cover...
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps...
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PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your... PC Probe II on the main window right handle. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. ... the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. 3.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that came with these...
PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your... PC Probe II on the main window right handle. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. ... the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. 3.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that came with these...
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ASUS V-Series P5945GC 3- Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system...
ASUS V-Series P5945GC 3- Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system...
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... panels on your computer's desktop. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.
... panels on your computer's desktop. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.
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... in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled HyperThreading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Click to display the information on the ... Component Interconnect) browser. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the two logical processors.
... in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled HyperThreading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Click to display the information on the ... Component Interconnect) browser. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the two logical processors.
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... include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4- Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking...
... include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4- Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking...
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The USBPW56 jumper is for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW56) Set these jumpers ... The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info The USBPW12 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that...
The USBPW56 jumper is for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW56) Set these jumpers ... The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info The USBPW12 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that...
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...making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation Fan Connectors 5. R R +5V SPDIFOUT GND Digital Audio Connector SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF out module is for ...on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector. Connect one ...
...making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation Fan Connectors 5. R R +5V SPDIFOUT GND Digital Audio Connector SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF out module is for ...on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the connector. Connect one ...
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...; The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR (x 4) PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900 IDE hard disk drive (x 2) SATA hard disk drive CD...
...; The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR (x 4) PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900 IDE hard disk drive (x 2) SATA hard disk drive CD...
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AMIBIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 07/09/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz : 2801MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-17 5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 07/09/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz : 2801MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-17 5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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... of relevant parameters. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 5.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] ConAffjriuegsqutureeSnycCsyPt/Uev.moltage Select Screen Select...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings...
... of relevant parameters. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 5.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] ConAffjriuegsqutureeSnycCsyPt/Uev.moltage Select Screen Select...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings...