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    P1/P2-P5945GCX ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User Guide
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    Table of contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel 1-2 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed
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    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 ASUS PC Probe II 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 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing
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    5-24 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-25 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 5-28 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-28 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-30 5.6 Boot menu 5-31 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-31 5.6.2 Boot
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
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    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the
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    Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional
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    P1/P2-P5945GCX 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 (preinstalled) 4. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP) 5. Quick Installation Guide 
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    System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX
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    1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX! The ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 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®
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    a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 13. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 14. Headphone port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 1-
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    1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 KB/MS Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115 environment will seriously damage the system! SPDIF-O 13 14 15
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    Mic In Rear Speaker Out • 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange • • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 1-
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    The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 4 5 6 1 2 8 7 1. PCI card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI slot) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. DIMM sockets 7. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and
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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-P5945GCX
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    Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical 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
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    panel assembly To remove the front panel cover 1. Lift the front panel cover hooks outward. 1 2. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set it aside. 2 R ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-
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    will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover
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    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-P5945GCX 2-
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    models! To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 2. Loosen the CPU fan and heatsink assembly screws with a screw driver. 3. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. 2 3 To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Locate the CPU fan and
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    system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) 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
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    -E AD29608A8A-3EG20648 AD29608A8A-3EG20718 AD29608A8A-3EG20645 VD29608A8A-3EC20615 VD29608A8A-3EG20627 VD29608A8A-3EG20637 VD29608A8A-3EG20627 VD29608A8A-3EC20620 VD29608A8A-3EG20641 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N NT5TU32M16AG-3C NT5TU64M8AE-3C DIMM support
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    • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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-P5945GCX 2-
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    Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Simultaneously press the 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 DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force
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    the motherboard. 2.7.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, another cards that comply with PCI specifications. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation components. 1. Lift the PCI riser card assembly to remove. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-11
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    2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you 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
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    IDE port - - shared - - - Onboard HD audio - - - shared - - Onboard LAN shared - - - - - GH 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
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    2.8 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 power connectors at the back of the drives. 3. Install the storage drive assembly to the chassis. 3 R 4. Secure the storage drive assembly with three screws. R 4 ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-15
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    . 2.10 Reinstalling the chassis cover To reinstall the front panel cover, refer to the section 2.3 Removing the chassis cover and follow the instructions in reverse. 2.11 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel cover, refer to the section 2.4 Removing the front panel
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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-P5945GCX Starting up
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    3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may
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    Accelerator Driver Installs Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Allows you to install the SoundMAX ADI audio driver. Realtek RTL8139D 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8139D 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3-
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    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® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider
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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-P5945GCX 3-
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    in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components and alerts you of any problem with
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    Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3-
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    Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a 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
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    DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3-
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    PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This 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-
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    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 has two ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3-11
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    3-12 Chapter 3: Starting up
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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-P5945GCX
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    4.1 Introduction The P1/P2-P5945GCX 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
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    pins 1-2. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold 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
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    2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in
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    and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. R Keyboard Power Setting KBPWR 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-P5945GCX
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    2 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable(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
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    3. CPU Fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB7 GND USB LP7+ USB LP7- R USBPW78
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    5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATXPWR +3
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    the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. R Digital Audio Connector +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 4-
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    9. System panel connector (6-1 pin PANEL) PANEL HD_LEDPLED- R HD_LED+ PLED+ System Panel Connector Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The
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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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    motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or
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    system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A "P5945GCX.ROM not found!" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5945GCX.ROM. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-
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    least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the
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    off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check........ Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-
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    that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5945GCX.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To
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    for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file "P5945GCX.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-
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    an Internet connection either through 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 ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu
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    Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-
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    the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility
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    the Exit Menu. See section "5.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-11
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    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 IDE select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-13
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    Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    BIOS of device connected to the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed . Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature.
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    [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode
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    you want to configure the item. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Select the time out value for 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-17
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    Support only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [S-ATA Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0201
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    frequency/voltage 5.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Spread Spectrum [Disabled] AI Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Standard - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX
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    the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the and [Auto] [100] [101] [102] [103] [104] [105] ~ [112] [113] [114] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS support. This is a workaround for operating systems without EHCI handoff support. The ECHI ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver. Configutation options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX
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    Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. VID CMOS Setting [62] Allows you to eset the VID CMOS setting at processor is to run. The defaault value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the or keys to adjust the values Microcode Updation [Enabled]
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    Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-23
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX] 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    ] 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-P5945GCX 5-25
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    to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system configure and Play operating system. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you
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    system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off. [Auto] - Detected by OS. 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-27
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    Allows 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 appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    string that turns the system on. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-29
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    motherboard, the field shows N/A.CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Netac.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-31
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    decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on
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    . To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "4.3 Jumpers" for information on how to erase
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    the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-35
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