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V-Series P5945GC ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Installation Manual R R - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 2
E3244 First Edition V1 May 2007 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 3
vi Safety information vii About this guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU 2-4 2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly......... 2-6 2.5 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.5.1 Memory - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 4
Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 5
System Information 5-17 5.4 Advanced menu 5-18 5.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 5-18 5.4.2 USB configuration 5-19 5.4.3 CPU configuration 5-20 5.4.4 Chipset 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 6
. 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 7
the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 8
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | 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 V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 10
. 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) - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 11
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 12
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 / - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 13
Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 4. Reset button. Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the power. 5. HDD LED. 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 14
9 10 11 15 1. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug. 2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section "Voltage selector" on page 1-6 before adjusting this switch. 3. PS/2 mouse - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 15
the power supply unit. 13. Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 14. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100 connection to a Local Area Network (LAN Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 16
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. - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 17
to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 7 8 R 10 9 12 11 2 1 3 4 1. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Floppy disk drive bay 4. Hard disk drive bay 5. Power supply unit 6. CPU socket 7. DIMM sockets 8. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 18
1- Chapter 1: System introduction - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 19
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. R R - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 20
Central Processing Unit (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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 21
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- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 22
Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket supporting Intel® processors in the 775-land package. This system is designed for Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop processors (65W) and well verified. Any other processor family higher than 65W may trigger the CPU throttle - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 23
window to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is 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- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 24
a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 25
assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN 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- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 26
Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 27
the memory 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 -533 Elpida SS E5108AG-5C-E DIMM support A B (continued on the next page) ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 28
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 29
‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Make sure to choose the right QVLs according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-11 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 30
adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 31
that they support. Make sure damage motherboard system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS V-Series P5945GC - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 32
are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 33
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 34
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 35
your system, you can install the HDD in the one of the 3.5-inch external bay (with the metal plate cover). 3. Connect one end of the 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 36
the 5-pin SATA power adapter plug OR the legacy 4‑pin power connector. DO NOT use both to prevent damage to components and to keep the system from becoming unstable. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1-2 of the previous section. 2. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 37
the card reader An optional card reader module (see the figure below) is available with the system. If you want to install 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 38
the metal plate cover and install the card reader module here 4. Connect the USB cable of the card reader to the USB connector on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 39
2.10 Installing a floppy disk drive The system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk cable 5. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of the floppy disk drive connector. 6. Connect a 4-pin power - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 40
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 PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 41
. 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 the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly. 2 1 5 4 2 5 Air duct 3 2 Chassis tab holes 1 1 2 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-23 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 42
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. R R Starting up - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 43
3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 44
.EXE to run the CD. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the method for configuring the - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 45
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. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 46
). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user 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 3- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 47
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 these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC Probe II is software-based - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 48
hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 3- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 49
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 from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 50
the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display the 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- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 51
provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 52
at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS V-Series P5945GC 3-11 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 53
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 54
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 DDR2 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 55
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due 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- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 56
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 the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 57
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- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 58
. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). R PRI_IDE IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 59
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- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 60
the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation Fan Connectors 5. Digital Audio connector - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 61
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_PUSB_P+ . Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 62
a minimum power 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 63
front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's highdefinition audio capability. • By default, this connector is 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 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 4-11 - Asus V3-P5945GC | 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 V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 65
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. R R BIOS setup - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 66
and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 67
system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A "VP5945GC.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 VP5945GC.ROM. ASUS V-Series P5945GC - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 68
space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 69
Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 70
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 file. • Prepare - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 71
NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 72
CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 73
> 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- - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 74
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 75
program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 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 V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 76
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 77
other items on the screen. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-13 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 78
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 Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 79
selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-15 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 80
the system. Select Mode Support On system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support these options and encounter problems, revert to the default - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 81
(TM)2 Duo 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 82
selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of 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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 83
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 84
Mode [Disabled] Enabled: The CPU Ratio would be default ratio. Disabled: The CPU Ratio would be user's manual. Select Screen Select Item +- boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [ - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 85
: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then Select [Enabled, 8MB] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Model] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Boot Display Device [Auto] TV Connector [Auto] HDTV ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-21 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 86
Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM Sets this item to enabled to reduce bottlenecks of memory bandwidth. Sets it to disabled for safe mode. DRAM Thermal Throttling to make your system more stable. Configuration options: [ BIOS setup - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 87
[DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Fixed MODE] [DVMT Mode] [Combo Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Configuration options: [64MB] [128MB] Selects the high priority port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-23 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 88
5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 89
[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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 90
for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 91
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 92
receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 93
/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V-Series P5945GC - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 94
is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] 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 operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 95
5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Boot 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 V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 96
Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Select Screen Select Item +- Change - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 97
Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS V-Series P5945GC - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 98
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 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 99
. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [ 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 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 5-35 - Asus V3-P5945GC | User Manual - Page 100
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 make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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V-Series P5945GC
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
Installation Manual