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...this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V6-P5G31E. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. viii Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter... through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V6-P5G31E barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components....
...this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V6-P5G31E. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. viii Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter... through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V6-P5G31E barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components....
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ASUS V6-P5G31E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC power cable 3. Quick Installation Guide System package contents Check your V6-P5G31E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Support DVD 4. Item description 1.
ASUS V6-P5G31E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC power cable 3. Quick Installation Guide System package contents Check your V6-P5G31E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Support DVD 4. Item description 1.
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The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. R System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V6-P5G31E.
The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. R System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V6-P5G31E.
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The ASUS V6-P5G31E is an all-in the 775-land package. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® processors in -one barebone ... graphics via integrated 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 V6-P5G31E!
The ASUS V6-P5G31E is an all-in the 775-land package. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® processors in -one barebone ... graphics via integrated 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 V6-P5G31E!
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...-inch drive bays. MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot 4. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drives. 2. ASUS V6-P5G31E 1-3 1. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot 6. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 8. Press this button to turn the system on. Microphone port. USB 2.0 ports. These...
...-inch drive bays. MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot 4. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drives. 2. ASUS V6-P5G31E 1-3 1. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot 6. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 8. Press this button to turn the system on. Microphone port. USB 2.0 ports. These...
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... 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center ASUS V6-P5G31E 1-5 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Speed LED Description 10 Mbps...
... 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center ASUS V6-P5G31E 1-5 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Speed LED Description 10 Mbps...
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Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch drive bay 4. CPU socket 7. ASUS V6-P5G31E 1-7 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you disassemble or assemble the system. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Power supply unit 6. Metal bracket lock Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide...
Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch drive bay 4. CPU socket 7. ASUS V6-P5G31E 1-7 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you disassemble or assemble the system. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Power supply unit 6. Metal bracket lock Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide...
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... Intel® Graphics accerlerator driver. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Norton Internet Security 2009 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2009. ASUS V6-P5G31E 2-3 ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Ethernet Controller Installs...
... Intel® Graphics accerlerator driver. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Norton Internet Security 2009 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2009. ASUS V6-P5G31E 2-3 ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Ethernet Controller Installs...
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... PC power button into an overclocking button. Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS V6-P5G31E 2-5 Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so ...you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS Turbo Key allows you can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games - ASUS Turbo Key Installs ASUS Turbo Key. Most user manual files are in your computer.
... PC power button into an overclocking button. Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS V6-P5G31E 2-5 Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so ...you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS Turbo Key allows you can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games - ASUS Turbo Key Installs ASUS Turbo Key. Most user manual files are in your computer.
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P5KPL-AM EPU V-P5G41H Rav 1.xx American Megatrends Inc. 0407 10/10/2009 P5KPL-AM EPU Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUSTeK Computer INC. 2.3.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. V6-P5G31E P5KPLAME.ROM ASUS V6-P5G31E 2-7 Click an icon to display the specified information.
P5KPL-AM EPU V-P5G41H Rav 1.xx American Megatrends Inc. 0407 10/10/2009 P5KPL-AM EPU Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUSTeK Computer INC. 2.3.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. V6-P5G31E P5KPLAME.ROM ASUS V6-P5G31E 2-7 Click an icon to display the specified information.
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... to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 3.3 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS V6-P5G31E 3-3
... to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 3.3 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS V6-P5G31E 3-3
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... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS V6-P5G31E 3-5 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS V6-P5G31E 3-5 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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... not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS V6-P5G31E 3-7 4. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card...
... not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS V6-P5G31E 3-7 4. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card...
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... connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS V6-P5G31E 3-9 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. 8. Find the proper orientation and push...
... connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS V6-P5G31E 3-9 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. 8. Find the proper orientation and push...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-3 Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-3 Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select.
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To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to enable it. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-5 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Insert the USB ... update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in...
To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to enable it. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-5 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Insert the USB ... update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in...
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... BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If the system becomes...button to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Default ...
... BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If the system becomes...button to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Default ...
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-9 Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected...
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-9 Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected...
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... disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-11 Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously...
... disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-11 Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously...
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System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-13 4.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMIBIOS Version : 0407 Build Date : 10/10/09 Processor Type Speed : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 1015MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-13 4.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMIBIOS Version : 0407 Build Date : 10/10/09 Processor Type Speed : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 1015MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.