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    T-P5G31 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System introduction unit 2-4 2.5 CPU installation 2-5 2.5.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the
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    Contents 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 Drivers menu 3-4 Utilities menu 3-5 ASUS contact 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 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a
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    Suspend Mode 5-27 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-27 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 5-27 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-28 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-30 5.6 Boot menu 5-31 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-31 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-32 5.6.3 Security 5-33 5.7 Tools menu 5-35 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 5-35
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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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    any air inlet/outlet in the chassis. • The maximum environmental temperature is 35ºC. • 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
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    This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about
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    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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    T-P5G31 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Front I/O card • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Cables • AC power cord • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Support CD and Software CD 4. Installation Manual 5. Optional items • Telephone Adapter
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    Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5G31. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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    -tower casing, and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 800/1066/1333 MHz FSB and up to 4 GB system memory. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN
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    CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card. 7. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. 8. USB 2.0 ports 2.0. These provided is intended as a general guide for reference. Specifications are subject to the barebone system you purchased
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    1.2.2 T4-P5G31 front panel External Internal 1 7 4 10 8 11 2 9 12 13 3 5 14 6 1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive. 2. Front panel I/O cover. Open the front panel cover to show the input/output ports. 3. Time and IR LED display (optional) 4. Eject button . Press
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    CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card. 8. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. 9. USB 2.0 ports 2.0. These provided is intended as a general guide for reference. Specifications are subject to the barebone system you purchased
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    of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. 20. VGA port . This port connects a VGA monitor. 21. PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 22. a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 25. LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network
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    /off. 35. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. ASUS T-P5G31 1-
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    top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90o angle. 2 3 1 6 5 4 8 7 T3-P5G31 2 3 1 6 5 4 8 7 T4
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    1. ASUS motherboard 2. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. DIMM sockets 4. Serial ATA connectors 5. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 6. PCI slot 7. Expansion card slot 8. Power supply unit ASUS T-P5G31 1-
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    1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction
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    Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. Basic installation T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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    (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that
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    , locate the three screws that secure the cover to the 1 chassis. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 1 1 2. Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are
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    unit (PSU) section on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. To turn over the PSU: 1. Lay the system chassis on PSU, ensure to hold or support it firmly. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 2- Chapter
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    instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your motherboard the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
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    the PnP cap from the 4B load plate window to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. Close the load plate (A),
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    3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN R P5K18L P5K18L CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN SEN CPU FAN PWR GND Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to
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    the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM_A1 Populated Sockets Dual-channel
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    -25D AL6E8E63B8E1K AL7E8E63B-8E1K 8G-24IK2-EBT M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS T-P5G31 2-
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    -25JK5-EBT 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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    • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 / 667 MHz QVL. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock
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    card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot
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    PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14* Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS T-P5G31 2-13
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    IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E FG H PCI slot -- -- -- -- -- -- -- shared PCI Express x16 slot shared -- -- -- -- LAN -- shared -- -- -- -- -- -- Onboard 1394 -- -- -- shared -- -- -- -- When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Connect the secure it with four screws. 5. Connect the SATA signal cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with the plastic coils
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    to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it properly fits in place. 5. Secure the PSU with the screws you removed earlier. Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the CPU and/or chassis fans
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    as shown. 2 4. Push the cover slightly toward the 4 front panel until it fits in place. 5. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier. 5 ASUS T-P5G31 2-17
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    2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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    Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Starting up T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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    operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista 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
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    CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an item to install
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    the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver. ITECIR Vista Driver Installs the ITECIR Vista driver. The ITECIR Vista Driver item appears only in some
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    and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to easily install all bundled utilities for this motherboard. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an
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    3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up
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    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. Motherboard info T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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    4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5G31 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD ALC888S VIA VT6308S PCI1 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium
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    pins 1-2. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause
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    Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW12 12 +5V (Default) setting in the BIOS. R P5K18L KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K18L Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
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    up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. 1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the
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    3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is for an IDE 100/66 signal cable, a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard PRI_IDE R P5K18L P5K18L IDE Connector PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. • Pin 20 on the
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    may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS T-P5G31 4-
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    such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. R P5K18L CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5K18L Internal Audio Connector 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
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    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. 
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    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 CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Refer to the corresponding sections for
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    To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable
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    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 copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11
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    (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to
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    5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk
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    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 flash disk: 1. Insert the USB
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    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
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    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
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    clicking Start > Programs > 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
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    setup 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
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    the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner
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    [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 5.2.9 General
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    Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence ] Select the type of device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted
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    Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device device(s). Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Date : 02/21/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866MHz : 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-detected system memory
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    items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure
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    only when you set the CPU ratio adjustment item to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the - keys to adjust the BIOS. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to
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    Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. [Enabled] Allows want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PEG Forec x 1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS T-P5G31 5-21
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    Configuration Audio Controller [Azalia] Options Azalia All Disabled Audio Controller [Azalia] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS T-P5G31
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    Play operating system. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA
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    13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Function USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [8 USB Ports] [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] [Enabled is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS T-P5G31 5-25
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    Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to configure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-26 Chapter
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    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T-P5G31 5-27
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    the system 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] 5-28
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    to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T-P5G31 5-29
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    the CPU / MB temperature. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperature. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the
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    items that appears on the screen deFEp1Se0CndSEsaxovietn athned nExuimtber of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] ASUS T-P5G31 5-31
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    Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time
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    password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "4.3 Jumpers" for information on how
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    Select this 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
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    5.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 LED Poster Configuration Turn On/Off LED Timer Display LED Poster Blacklight [Enabled] [100%] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you
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    to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or
  • Asus P5G31D-M PRO | T-P5G31 user's manual - Page 89
    Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system. Appendix T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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    noise 50mV 70mV 50mV 70mV 150mV 150mV 150mV 150mV 200mV 200mV 50mV 70mV A.2 Dubug code table Code CPU CHIP ddr H A SIO CLUSb PS2 FAn OS Description CPU initiation Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: - Disable shadow RAM - Disable L2 cache - Program basic chipset
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    on/off the power of the screen and the speakers. Press to pause a playback. Press to stop playing a media file. (continued on the next page) ASUS T3-P5945GC A-
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    way navigation keys Press to scroll through on-screen display menus. 8. Windows® Media Center Press to launch the Media Center program. 9. Channel recorded TV programs.* 12. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Press to display the electronic program guide screen.* 13. Live TV button Press to watch
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T-P5G31
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
T3-P5G31
T4-P5G31*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.