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... up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities Disk 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 Manuals menu 3-7 3.3.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.4 Software information 3-8 3.4.1 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 3-8 3.4.2 ASUS AI Gear 3-9 3.4.3 ASUS AI Nap 3-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
... up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities Disk 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 Manuals menu 3-7 3.3.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.4 Software information 3-8 3.4.1 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 3-8 3.4.2 ASUS AI Gear 3-9 3.4.3 ASUS AI Nap 3-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
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...chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ...guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5G965 barebone system. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS V-Series P5G965 barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter ...
...chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ...guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5G965 barebone system. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS V-Series P5G965 barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter ...
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User guide 5. Support CD 4. Item description 1. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Cable • AC power cable 3. System package contents Check your ASUS V-Series P5G965 barebone system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS V-Series P5G965 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2.
User guide 5. Support CD 4. Item description 1. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Cable • AC power cable 3. System package contents Check your ASUS V-Series P5G965 barebone system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS V-Series P5G965 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2.
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...and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in the world of system memory .../667/800 DIMMs. ATI integrated graphics, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5G965! The ASUS V-Series P5G965 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. 1.1 Welcome!
...and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in the world of system memory .../667/800 DIMMs. ATI integrated graphics, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5G965! The ASUS V-Series P5G965 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. 1.1 Welcome!
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... your reference. Hard disk drive bay 4. PCI slots 11. PCI Express x4 slot 12. DIMM sockets 8. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Power supply unit 6. CPU socket 7. Floppy disk drive bay 5. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5G965 1- 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the...
... your reference. Hard disk drive bay 4. PCI slots 11. PCI Express x4 slot 12. DIMM sockets 8. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Power supply unit 6. CPU socket 7. Floppy disk drive bay 5. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5G965 1- 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the...
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DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. Expansion card(s) 4. ...
DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. Expansion card(s) 4. ...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard... processors. • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with your motherboard to make sure that the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard... processors. • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with your motherboard to make sure that the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS V-Series P5G965 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R CPU Fan...
When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS V-Series P5G965 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R CPU Fan...
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The system maps the total size of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Any excess memory...3GB is reserved for other critical functions. For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. This limitation appears on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE...
The system maps the total size of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Any excess memory...3GB is reserved for other critical functions. For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. This limitation appears on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE...
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...DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS V-Series P5G965 2- You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. If you want to run at DDR2-533. Notes ...on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 ...
...DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS V-Series P5G965 2- You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. If you want to run at DDR2-533. Notes ...on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 ...
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... with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM...
... with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM...
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...Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS V-Series P5G965 2-13 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector ..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
...Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS V-Series P5G965 2-13 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector ..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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... mapped as primary), SMasterATA1 (Master), SATA3 (Secondary) IDEIRQ (legacy mode, combined mapped as secondary), SATA2 (Master), SATA4 (Secondary) * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX4_1 On-board ESATA, SATA_RAID On-board PRI_IDE On-board HD Audio (AD1988) On-board GbEthernet (RTL8111B) USB 2.0 EHCI#1 USB 2.0 EHCI...
... mapped as primary), SMasterATA1 (Master), SATA3 (Secondary) IDEIRQ (legacy mode, combined mapped as secondary), SATA2 (Master), SATA4 (Secondary) * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX4_1 On-board ESATA, SATA_RAID On-board PRI_IDE On-board HD Audio (AD1988) On-board GbEthernet (RTL8111B) USB 2.0 EHCI#1 USB 2.0 EHCI...
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... PCI Express specifications. See section "5.4.4 Chipset-> NorthBridge Configuration" for details. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS V-Series P5G965 2-15 2.6.3 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
... PCI Express specifications. See section "5.4.4 Chipset-> NorthBridge Configuration" for details. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS V-Series P5G965 2-15 2.6.3 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
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... cover. 3. Secure the optical drive with the holes on the bay as shown. 4. Follow these steps to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. Replace the front panel. See page 4-6 for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7 Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you...
... cover. 3. Secure the optical drive with the holes on the bay as shown. 4. Follow these steps to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. Replace the front panel. See page 4-6 for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7 Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you...
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... ATA HDD has both to prevent damage to components and to keep the system from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to the SATA connector at the back of the Serial ATA connectors. 6. OR - Connect one...
... ATA HDD has both to prevent damage to components and to keep the system from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to the SATA connector at the back of the Serial ATA connectors. 6. OR - Connect one...
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...the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the drive. 4. Refer to configure your hard disk drive as Slave. 3. ASUS V-Series P5G965 2-19 IDE ribbon cable Power cable • If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to... to set the drive as a Master device. • If you will install only one hard disk drive, make sure to the HDD documentation on the motherboard. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. See page 4-6 for the location of the drive(s). Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit...
...the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the drive. 4. Refer to configure your hard disk drive as Slave. 3. ASUS V-Series P5G965 2-19 IDE ribbon cable Power cable • If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to... to set the drive as a Master device. • If you will install only one hard disk drive, make sure to the HDD documentation on the motherboard. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. See page 4-6 for the location of the drive(s). Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit...
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... floppy disk drive. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the motherboard. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the power connector at the back of the drive. Connect the other end of the signal... cable to page 2-3 of section "2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly". 2. 2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The V-Series P5G965 Barebone system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the floppy disk drive connector. 6. For instructions on both sides. 3 3 2 4....
... floppy disk drive. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the motherboard. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the power connector at the back of the drive. Connect the other end of the signal... cable to page 2-3 of section "2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly". 2. 2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The V-Series P5G965 Barebone system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the floppy disk drive connector. 6. For instructions on both sides. 3 3 2 4....
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... power supply Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. See page 4-11 for the system panel descriptions. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B...
... power supply Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. See page 4-11 for the system panel descriptions. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B...
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... (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your OS documentation for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA...
... (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your OS documentation for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA...