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    P1/P2-P5945GC ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User Guide
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    , transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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    guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System CPU 2-4 2.4.4 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly......... 2-6 2.5 Installing a DIMM 2-7 2.5.1 Memory configurations 2-7 2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM 2-10 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 2-10 2.6 Expansion slots 2-11 2.6.1 PCI slots
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    an operating system 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
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    System information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-18 5.4.1 JumperFree Condiguration 5-18 5.4.2 USB Configuration 5-19 5.4.3 CPU Configuration 5-21 5.4.4 Chipset 5-23 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
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    to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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    unplugged before the signal cables are connected. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package
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    This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter 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
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    provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard
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    contents Check your P1/P2-P5945GC system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card • CPU fan and
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    System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC
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    you for choosing the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC! The ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Conroe® or
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    front panel cover. 5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 6. Power LED. 7. Reset button 8. MS/MS Pro card slot. 9. CompactFlashTM Card slot. 10. SD/MMC card slot. 11. 4-pin IEEE . 14. Headphone port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 1-
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    system! 16 17 1. Power connector 2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a
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    a network hub. 12. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. SPDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. VGA port 15. DVI-D port 16. Serial port 17. PCI slot metal
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    to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 4 1 5 8 6 2 7 1. 5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2. Front panel cover 3. Power supply unit 4. PCI card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI slot) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. DIMM sockets
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    Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC
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    drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid
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    set aside. To remove the front panel cover 1. Lift the front panel cover hooks outward. 1 2 2. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set it aside. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2-
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    drive assembly 1. Lay the system on its side, then locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. 2. Lift the storage drive assembly, then set aside. 2.4.3 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket
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    cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). PnP cap Load plate 4B 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. Alignment key A B ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC
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    fan and heatsink assembly screws. 3. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then reconnect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Refer to the figure below for the
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    DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC
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    SS DS SS SS SS DS DS DS SS SS SS DS SS SS SS DS DS DS SS DS SS SS DIMM Support Component A B E2508AB-6E-E v v D3216TLSAKL3U v v HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 v v D6408TE8WL-27 v v E5108AGBG-6E-E v v D6408TE8WL-3 v v D6408TEBGGL3U v v E5108AGBG-6E-E v v K4T51083QC v v K4T56083QF-ZCE6
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    (s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided CL: CAS Latency DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2-
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    the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The
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    be less than 150mm on the system. 2.6.2 Expansion card installation Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1. Lift the PCI riser card assembly to remove. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2-11
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    intend to use. 3. Insert the card connector to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Secure the card with a screw. 4. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Make sure that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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    LAN shared - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2-13
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    2.7 Installing an optical drive and reinstalling the storage drive assembly Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive. Follow these steps to install an optical drive: 1. Turn the storage drive assembly upside
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    the storage drive assembly, connect the IDE/SATA and power plugs to the IDE/SATA and power connectors at the back of the drives. 1. Connect connect the SATA cable to the SATA HD. 2. Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the drives. 3. Install the storage drive assembly
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    2.8 Installing the foot stand To install the foot stand: 1. Match the foot stand hooks to the holes on the chassis. 2. Pull the foot stand to the direction of the arrow until the lock clicks in place. To remove the foot stand, lift the lock, then slightly push the foot stand to the direction of
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    right side of the chassis, then close. 2. Insert the front panel 2 cover hooks to the chassis tabs until the front panel cover fits in place. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 2-17
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    2.9 Reinstalling the cover To reinstall the cover: 1. Install the cover to the chassis. 1 Make sure the cover tabs fit the chassis rails. 2. Push the cover toward the 2 front panel until it fits in place. 3 3. Secure the cover with two screws. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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    Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC Starting up
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    3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures
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    . Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs Intel (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver. SoundMAX AD1988B Audio Driver Allows you to install the SoundMAX AD1988B audio driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 3-
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    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 you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows
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    3.3.3 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 3-
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    3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. The PC Probe II main
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    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 sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle
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    system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options the Config window. You
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    Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus
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    browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the
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    memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 3-11
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    Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC
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    ) 4.1 Introduction The P1/P2-P5945GC barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 4Mb BIOS Super I/O SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BUZZER PANEL
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    down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. CLRTC R Normal Clear RTC (Default) Clear RTC RAM Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. 12 23 ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 4-
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    up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info
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    Important notes on Serial ATA: • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 connector. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 4-
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    (s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). PRI_IDE PIN1 R IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually
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    connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB7 GND USB LP7+ USB LP7- R USBPW78 USB7 Connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 4-
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    unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 6. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM
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    motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
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    on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard info
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    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.  BIOS setup
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    by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from ASUS website (www.asus.com), or obtain it from the support CD. 2. Save the BIOS file to a USB Flash, then boot the system from the USB Flash. 3. Press
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    to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable USB Flash you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt
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    ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB Flash. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
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    support CD, or the USB Flash containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the USB Flash to P5L8LSE.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a USB Flash: 1. Turn on the system
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    reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file
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    a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows
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    utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click
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    ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 5-
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    password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When
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    system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For setting EZ Flash 2 and O.C. Profile. For selecting the exit options differ from one screen to another. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 5-11
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    may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window Scroll bar 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS
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    Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 5-13
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    items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS
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    [Enhanced Mode] Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 5-15
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    Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use device. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE
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    Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz : 3800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB 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 P1/P2-P5945GC 5-17
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    CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Overlock Profile - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard - loads the standard settings for the system. 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS
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    legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 5-19
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    EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. USB Mass Storage Device Allows you
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    [ 19] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 5-21
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    legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU
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    Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [4 Clock] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 5-23
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 5-25
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    O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to
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    you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC 5-27
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    Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys
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    ] Automatically optimize BIOS setting to Minimize CPU FAN speed according to system loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select
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    The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to :Generic 2.0Re] 3rd Device [USB:Generic 2.0Re] 1st ~ 4th Device [USB:Generic 2.0Re] Configuration options: [USB: Generic 2.0 Reader] [USB: Generic-Compact] [USB: Generic-SM/xD-Picture] [USB:
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    ] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto
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    . Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help Select this item to set or change BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GC
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    Save and Exit ESC Exit This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup Password Select this item to clear the user password. 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and exit. If you attempt to exit the
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    values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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P1/P2-P5945GC
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