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    V-Series P5945GC ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Installation Manual R R
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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 1-7 1.6 LED panel 1-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2
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    3: Starting up 3.1 Installing 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
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    5-21 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 5-27 5.5.3 ACPI APIC support 5-27 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-30 5.6 Boot menu 5-31 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-30 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-32
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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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    Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945GC 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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    . If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS V-Series P5945GC barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC power cable 3. Support CD 4. User guide 5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) 
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    System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P5945GC. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. R R
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    1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945GC! The ASUS V-Series P5945GC is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo /
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    port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please refer to your product package for the front panel type you purchased
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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. 2 12 1 16 3 4 5 6 7 13 8 14 9 10 11 15 1. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug. 2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you
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    Light Blue Lime Pink Line In Line Out Mic In Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1-
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    Voltage selector The PSU 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 this switch to 115 V. If the
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    installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 7 8 R 10 9 Power supply unit 6. CPU socket 7. DIMM sockets 8. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express x16 slot 10. PCI Express x1 slot 11. PCI slots 12.
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    1- Chapter 1: System introduction
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    Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. R R
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    (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive 6. Floppy disk 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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    hinge-like tabs on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-
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    with a surface mount LGA775 socket supporting Intel® processors in the 775-land instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only
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    on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-
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    6. Apply Thermal Interface Material on the CPU before closing the load plate. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, make sure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever
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    PWM R 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 V-Series P5945GC 2-
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    , it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation
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    modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. Make sure to -533 Elpida SS E5108AG-5C-E DIMM support A B (continued on the next page) ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-
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    VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 MS18T51216-3.70711 MS18T51280-3.7 MS18T51280-3.7P0704D MS18T51280-3.7EA07100 MS18T51280-3.7EA0651D MS18T51280-3.7 MS18T51280-3.7P0645D DIMM support A B DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB 256MB 512MB
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    one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Make sure to
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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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    expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-13
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    - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - 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
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    PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS V-Series P5945GC
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    2.7 Installing an optical drive 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. Place the chassis upright. 2. Remove the
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    Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-17
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    4. Connect a 5-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to the 5-pin power connector at the back of the drive. - OR - Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to the 4-pin (male) power connector at the back of the drive. Serial ATA power cable Serial ATA cable If
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    the card reader into your system, follow the steps on the next page. Note: the card reader is optional and users need to purchase separately. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-19
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    To install the card reader module: 1. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. 2. Carefully insert the card reader module into the 3.5-inch bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 3. Secure the card reader module with two screws on both sides. remove the metal plate cover and
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    floppy disk drive connector. 6. Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-21
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    2.11 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing components. You must re-connect these cables before you replace the chassis cover. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED F_PANEL R PWR LED PWR BTN HDLED RESET System Panel Connector GND PWR
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    the bay cover. 3. Push the bay cover inward, then set it aside. 4. Follow the same instructions to remove the 3.5" drive bay cover. To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: 1. Insert accordingly. 2 1 5 4 2 5 Air duct 3 2 Chassis tab holes 1 1 2 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-23
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    Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. R R Starting up
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    barebone system supports Serial ATA hard drives without the necessary drivers. Use the bundled floppy disk when installing instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. R Press to turn ON the system 3.3 Support CD information The support
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    Update Program. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio driver. Attansic L2 Fast Ethernet Installs the Attansic L2 Fast Ethernet. ASUS V-Series P5945GC
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    Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS 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
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    9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a manual file. 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 V-Series P5945GC
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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 the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 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 V-Series P5945GC 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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    Q-Fan feature. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS V-Series P5945GC 3-11
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    Motherboard introduction Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. R R
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    4.1 Introduction The Vintage V-Series 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 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V LGA5
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    to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4-
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    3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW56) 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 slow
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    using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Floppy Disk Drive Connector R ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4-
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    2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. 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
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    the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with a long card in PCI2 slot. right angle side ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4-
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    4. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure
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    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_PUSB_P+ GND NC GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4-
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    rating of 350 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA
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    want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration" for . Intrusion Connector CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4-11
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    13. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL R PWR LED PWR BTN HDLED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED)
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    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. R R BIOS setup
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    support CD.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    > during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to VP5945GC.ROM. Make sure sure that you rename the BIOS file to VP5945GC.ROM. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-
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    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 system in disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All
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    DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system /iP5GCMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-
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    CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS
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    the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Make sure to choose the
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    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 Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system
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    > 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 V-Series P5945GC 5-
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    4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow 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
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the 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. Make sure to choose the
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    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information Sub-menu items [19:34:30] [Wed 05
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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, of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-13
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    5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A
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    Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device)
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    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use 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]
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    CPU @ 2.66GHz : 2801MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 8MB 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 V-Series P5945GC 5-17
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    relevant parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-19
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    Ratio would be default ratio. Disabled: The CPU Ratio would be user's manual. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and ] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [
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    Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-21
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    ] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    slot power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Selects the high priority port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-23
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    front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97][HD Audio] Onboard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN
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    [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-25
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    5.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of
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    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 V-Series P5945GC 5-27
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    5.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-29
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    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V
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    . The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-31
  • Asus V2-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 96
    AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode
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    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 V-Series P5945GC 5-33
  • Asus V2-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 98
    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User
  • Asus V2-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 99
    changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press to save the changes while exiting. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-35
  • Asus V2-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 100
    Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup 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 This option allows you to
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V-Series P5945GC
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
Installation Manual