Asus P1P5945GCBLK Software information, Asus PC Probe, Installing PC Probe, Launching PC Probe

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3.4Software information

Most of the applications 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 these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC Probe II is software-based, allowing you to start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.

Installing PC Probe II

To install PC Probe II on your computer:

1.Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.

If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.

2.Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II.

3.Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Launching PC Probe II

You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop.

To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. The PC Probe II main window appears.

After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Click this icon to

close or restore the application.

Using PC Probe II

Main window

The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your system and change the utility

configuration. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on

the main window right handle.Click to close the Preference panel

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Chapter 3: Starting up

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Contents P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G E2798 First Edition October Table of contents Chapter Bios Information Introduction Motherboard layout Jumpers ConnectorsChapter Starting up Motherboard InfoUSB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Ices Electrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide AudienceHow this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts System introductionWhere to find more information Conventions used in this guideSystem package contents System introduction Front panel WelcomeClose Open Power connector Rear panelAudio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Headset ChannelInternal components CPU fan and heatsink assemblyAsus motherboard Dimm sockets Basic installation Basic components to install PreparationBefore you proceed ToolRemoving the chassis cover and front panel assembly Removing the storage drive assembly Installing CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Central Processing Unit CPURetention tab Load lever Removing and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Installing a Dimm Memory configurationsQualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2-533 Size Vendor Model Sides ComponentDDR2-667 Removing a DDR2 Dimm Installing a DDR2 DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Expansion card installation Lift the PCI riser card assembly to removeExpansion slots PCI slotsPage Standard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPage Asus Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G Installing the foot stand Reinstalling the front panel cover Reinstalling the cover Starting up Installing an operating system Powering upPress the system power button to enter the OS Support CD informationRunning the support CD Utilities menu Asus Contact information Installing PC Probe Using PC ProbeSoftware information Asus PC ProbePreferences Sensor alertHardware monitor panels Changing the monitor panels positionWMI browser DMI browserPCI browser UsageConfiguring PC Probe Memory usageInfoMotherboard Introduction Motherboard layoutJumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcUSB Device Wake Up Connectors Sata ConnectorsIDE Connector CPU Fan connector 3-pin Cpufan CPU FAN ConnectorATX Power Connector Back audio connector 20-1 pin BackAudio Connector BackaudioSystem Panel Connector Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Asus EZ Flash 2 utilityTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosAfudos utility To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Updating the Bios fileUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Bios menu screen ConfigurationMenu bar Navigation keysConfiguration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up windowMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Allows you to set the system timeLBA/Large Mode Auto Primary and Third IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoIDE Configuration IDE Detect Time Out Processor System InformationSystem Memory Advanced menu JumperFree ConfigurationAI Overclocking Auto USB Configuration USB Function EnabledUSB 2.0 Controller Enabled Overlock Options Overlock 5%USB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Bios Ehci Hand -off EnabledUSB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec USB Mass Storage DeviceRatio Cmos Setting CPU ConfigurationMicrocode Updation Enabled Max Cpuid Value Limit Disabled Execute Disable Function DisabledHyper Threading Technology Disabled Enhanced C1 Control AutoConfigure Dram Timing by SPD Enabled ChipsetOnboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 PCI Latency Timer Palette Snooping DisabledPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoPower menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Acpi 2.0 Support NoPower Button Mode On/Off Restore on AC Power Loss Power OffPower On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By Pcie Devices DisabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled AI Quiet Disabled CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or IgnoredBoot menu Boot Device PriorityRemovable Drives 1st ~ 4th Device USBGeneric 2.0ReQuick Boot Enabled Full Screen Logo EnabledAdd On ROM Display Mode Force Bios Bootup Num-Lock OnChange Supervisor Password Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledSecurity User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password No Access prevents user access to the Setup utilityExit menu Password Check SetupExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsDiscard Changes Asus P1 -P5945G/P2 -P5945G