Asus P1P5945GCBLK manual Conventions used in this guide, Where to find more information

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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 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 worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Contents P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G E2798 First Edition October Table of contents Introduction Motherboard layout Jumpers Connectors Chapter Bios InformationChapter Starting up Motherboard InfoUSB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Ices Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Audience About this guideHow this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts System introductionConventions used in this guide Where to find more informationSystem package contents System introduction Welcome Front panelClose Open Rear panel Power connectorPort Headset Channel Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configurationCPU fan and heatsink assembly Internal componentsAsus motherboard Dimm sockets Basic installation Preparation Basic components to installBefore you proceed ToolRemoving the chassis cover and front panel assembly Installing CPU Removing the storage drive assemblyTo 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 Memory configurations Installing a DimmSize Vendor Model Sides Component Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2-533DDR2-667 Installing a DDR2 Dimm Removing a DDR2 DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Lift the PCI riser card assembly to remove Expansion card installationExpansion slots PCI slotsPage IRQ assignments for this motherboard Standard interrupt assignmentsPage Asus Pundit P1-P5945G/P2-P5945G Installing the foot stand Reinstalling the front panel cover Reinstalling the cover Starting up Powering up Installing an operating systemPress the system power button to enter the OS Support CD informationRunning the support CD Utilities menu Asus Contact information Using PC Probe Installing PC ProbeSoftware information Asus PC ProbeSensor alert PreferencesChanging the monitor panels position Hardware monitor panelsDMI browser WMI browserUsage PCI browserMemory usage Configuring PC ProbeInfoMotherboard Motherboard layout IntroductionClear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersUSB Device Wake Up Sata Connectors ConnectorsIDE Connector CPU FAN Connector CPU Fan connector 3-pin CpufanATX Power Connector Backaudio Back audio connector 20-1 pin BackAudio ConnectorSystem Panel Connector Bios setup Asus EZ Flash 2 utility Managing and updating your BiosCopying the current Bios To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utilityAfudos utility Updating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Installing Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Configuration Bios menu screenMenu bar Navigation keysMenu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Allows you to set the system timePrimary and Third IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoIDE Configuration IDE Detect Time Out System Information ProcessorSystem Memory JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAI Overclocking Auto USB Function Enabled USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Enabled Overlock Options Overlock 5%Bios Ehci Hand -off Enabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeedUSB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec USB Mass Storage DeviceCPU Configuration Ratio Cmos SettingMicrocode Updation Enabled Execute Disable Function Disabled Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledHyper Threading Technology Disabled Enhanced C1 Control AutoChipset Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledOnboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Palette Snooping Disabled PCI Latency TimerPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoSuspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi Apic Support Enabled Acpi 2.0 Support NoRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power Button Mode On/OffPower On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxF AI Quiet DisabledCPU Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or IgnoredBoot Device Priority Boot menuRemovable Drives 1st ~ 4th Device USBGeneric 2.0ReFull Screen Logo Enabled Quick Boot EnabledAdd On ROM Display Mode Force Bios Bootup Num-Lock OnInterrupt 19 Capture Disabled Change Supervisor PasswordSecurity Change User Password User Access Level Full AccessClear User Password No Access prevents user access to the Setup utilityPassword Check Setup Exit menuExit & Save Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes Asus P1 -P5945G/P2 -P5945G