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P3-P5G31 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Download the latest manual from the ASUS website: www.asus.com - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 2
OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF 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 ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 3
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 2-2 2.3 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 4
started 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.2.5 Other information 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumper - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 5
5-17 5.3.6 System Information 5-18 5.4 Advanced menu 5-19 5.4.1 AI NET2 5-19 5.4.2 USB Configuration 5-20 5.4.3 CPU Configuration 5-22 5.4.4 Chipset 5-24 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-26 5.4.6 PCI PnP 5-27 5.5 Power menu 5-28 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-28 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-28 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 6
received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 7
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 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 8
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS P3-P5G31 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 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 9
task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 10
. Item description 1. ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 1) 4. Support CD and Recover Pro CD • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support Windows 2000/XP) 5. Quick Installation Guide - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 11
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 12
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS P3-P5G31! The ASUS P3-P5G31 is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and flexible features. The system comes in a stylish book-size casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium® 4/ - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 13
CompactFlash® card slot* . This slot is for a CompactFlash® storage card. 5. Power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON. 6. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read and format a storage card according to the documentation that comes with it. ASUS P3-P5G31 1- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 14
for the system. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port . This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section 2.12 Selecting the voltage before adjusting this switch. 9. Power connector. Connects the power - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 15
Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 16. Expansion slots. You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add memory and graphics capabilities to the system. 17. Power fan vent. The fan vent allows air to be circulated by the power supply fan. ASUS P3-P5G31 1- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 16
panel cover 3. Optical drive lock 4. Hard disk drive bays 5. Hard disk drive lock 6. Power supply unit 7. PCI slots 8. PCI Express x16 slot 9. PCI Express x1 slot 10. ASUS motherboard 11. Metal bracket lock 12. LGA775 socket 13. DIMM sockets 14. Chassis fan 1- Chapter 1: System introduction - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 17
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 18
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 damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 19
until the cover hooks disengages from the chassis holes. 4. Lift the system cover, then set aside. 5. Lift the expansion card lock to a 90º-100º angle. 6. Lift the chassis support bracket to a 45º angle, then carefully pull to release. Set the chassis support bracket aside. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 20
2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Place the system vertically. 2. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 3. Pull the hooks outward to release the front panel assembly. 4. Swing the left edge of the front panel - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 21
contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation or removal. Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 22
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 23
the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 24
and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on B the motherboard. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A A B 1 1 B A 2- Chapter 2: Basic - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 25
heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P3-P5G31 2- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 26
DIMM The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 27
not cause any problem; however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-11 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 28
tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard the next page) DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 29
Sided DS - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-13 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 30
• • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Single Sided DS - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual‑channel - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 31
2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 32
expansion cards on this system. Ask your retailer for details. 2.6.1 Expansion slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 33
card is completely seated on the slot. 5. If you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-17 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 34
Disk Controller 6 13 Printer Port (LPT1) 7 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 8 4 IRQ holder for PCI usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI1 HD audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard LAN - shared - - - - - - 2-18 Chapter - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 35
device before installing it to the system. Refer to the optical drive documentation the front panel assembly following the instructions in section "2.3.2 Removing the front motherboard. If you disconnected these plugs, refer to page 4-6 and 4-8 for their respective locations. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-19 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 36
a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Uninstalling the optical drive In the future, you may have to upgrade or replace a defective optical drive. To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 37
the future, you may have to remove or replace the 6-in-1 card reader. To uninstall the card reader: 1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in "2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly". from the card reader assembly, then set the card reader assembly aside. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-21 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 38
2.9 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs) The system comes with two 3.5-inch drive bays (labeled 1 and 2) for installation of two Serial ATA hard disk drives or one IDE HDD (if you have installed - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 39
other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the SATA connectors. 4. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 5. indicate that the drive is properly in place. ASUS P3-P5G31 HDD screw lock 2-23 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 40
power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 4. Follow steps 5 to 6 of the previous section to complete installation. 2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive In the future, you may have to upgrade or replace instructions in the previous section. 2-24 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 41
install all the necessary components on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in this section: 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front panel assembly: 1. Hook the . Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-25 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 42
2.10.2 Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: 1. Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock. 2. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis. All eight - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 43
stable, and elevated surface, then locate two screw holes on the left side of the system. 2. Extend the left side of the system at least 3 cm from the edge of the surface to facilitate installation. 3. Align The photo on the right shows the system in a vertical desktop placement. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-27 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 44
2.12 Selecting the voltage The system's power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 45
Getting started Chapter 3 This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. ASUS P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 46
you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 47
the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS P3-P5G31 3- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 48
that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Athero Ethernet utility Installs the Athero Ethernet utility. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 49
3.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUS P3-P5G31 3- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 50
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 51
Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS P3-P5G31 3- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 52
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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 P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 54
EATXPWR PRI_IDE PS2_USBPW USB34 PWR_FAN LAN_USB12 AUDIO ICS 9L PRS552 Intel G31 R ATHEROS L1 USB78 CR2032 3V PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 ALC662 AAFP CD SPDIF_OUT PCI1 PCI2 8Mb BIOS Intel ICH7 SB_PWR SPEAKER CLRTC CHASSIS SATA2 F_PANEL USB56 SATA3 SATA4 Refer - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 55
reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS P3-P5G31 4- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 56
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 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 57
to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND R Digital Audio Connector SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ASUS P3-P5G31 4- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 58
cable. 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. Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 59
port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Right angle side 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER 1 Speaker Out Connector ASUS P3-P5G31 4- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 60
USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot 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. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND R USB+5V - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 61
motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! R Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. ASUS P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 62
a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default , set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section "5.4.4 Chipset" for details. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard info - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 63
power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 64
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. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard info - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 65
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS P3-P5G31 BIOS setup - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 66
System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 67
Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-VM P3-P5G31 VER: 0108 DATE: 11/20/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P3-P5G31 5- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 68
by pressing before the correct file is found. Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 69
. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done 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 P3-P5G31 5- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 70
the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5KPLVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 71
drive 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 "P5KPLVM.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... ASUS P3-P5G31 5- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 72
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. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 73
the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P3-P5G31 5- - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 74
through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 75
> ASUS > 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 P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 76
program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 77
menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P3-P5G31 5-13 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 78
specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 79
system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M, 5.25 in.] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 80
Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 81
installed in the system. Select an item then press if you wish to configure the item. Main IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-17 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 82
Date : 11/20/07 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 503MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 83
4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Attansic Controller 0 Attansic POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Attansic Check LAN cable during POST Attansic POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Attansic POST Check LAN cable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-19 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 84
to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-20 Chapter - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 85
be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boost as FDD drive to boot as FDD. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-21 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 86
CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting: [7] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in system - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 87
to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. PECI [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-23 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 88
Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration South Bridge /PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the Interanal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 89
Bridge chipset Configuration Audio Controller [Azalia] OptOipotnisons Azalia All Disabled Audio Controller [Azalia] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-25 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 90
GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 91
items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-27 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 92
wake-up device or event, the 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 P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 93
power on. 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] ASUS P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 94
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 in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 95
not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 96
will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 97
the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings BIOS SETUP BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "4.2 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P3-P5G31 - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 98
item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 5-34 Chapter - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 99
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-VM P3-P5G31 VER: 0108 DATE: 11/20/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown - Asus P3-P5G31 | User Manual - Page 100
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 program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes
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P3-P5G31
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
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