P1/P2-P5945GCXASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)User Guide
xSystem package contentsCheck your P1/P2-P5945GCX system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retai
ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXChapter 1System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX. The chapter lists the system feat
1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX!The ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX is an all-in-one barebone system
1-3ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXOpen1. Optical drive eject button. Press to eject the optical drive.2. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or w
1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction1.3 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connec
1-5ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX11. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100M connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.12. USB 2.0 port
1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction1.4 Internal componentsThe illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. The
ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXChapter 2Basic installationThis chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 PreparationBefore you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system.Bas
2-3ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX2To remove the front panel cover1. Lift the front panel cover hooks outward.2.3 Removing the chassis coverTo remove the chassi
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2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed f
2-5ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXTo prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load lever with yo
2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.5.4 Removing and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyThe system package includes a proprietary CPU fan an
2-7ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX2.6 Installing a DIMMThe system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.T
2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)DDR2-667SizeVendor ModelSide(s) ComponentDIMM supportA* B*256MBKingstonKVR667D2N5/256 SS
2-9ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXDDR2-533Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedCL: CAS LatencyDIMM support:A - Supports one module inserted into either
2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Unlocked retaining clip1DDR2 DIMM notch12Locked Retaining ClipDDR2 DIMM notch1122.6.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMMFollow t
2-11ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX2.7 Expansion slotsThis motherboard provides two PCI expansion slots, which locate on the PCI raiser card that is connected to
2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use.3. Insert the card connector to the slot, then
2-13ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
iiiTable of contentsNotices ... viSafety informa
2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.8 Installing an optical drive and reinstalling the storage drive assemblyRefer to the instructions in this sec
2-15ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXBefore reinstalling the storage drive assembly, connect the IDE/SATA and power plugs to the IDE/SATA and power connectors at th
2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.9 Installing the foot standTo install the foot stand:1. Match the foot stand hooks to the holes on the chassis.
ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXChapter 3Starting upThis chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up3.1 Installing an operating systemThe barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the
3-3ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX3.3.1 Running the support CDTo begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays th
3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up3.3.2 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAl
3-5ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX3.3.3 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information
3-6 Chapter 3: Starting up2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II.3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.Launchi
3-7ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXButton FunctionOpens the Conguration windowOpens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens the Periph
ivTable of contents3.2 Powering up ... 3-23.3 Support CD information
3-8 Chapter 3: Starting upHardware monitor panelsThe hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU te
3-9ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to
3-10 Chapter 3: Starting upPCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the
3-11ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents
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ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXChapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the
4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info4.1 IntroductionThe P1/P2-P5945GCX barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical inf
4-3ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX4.3 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the C
4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
4-5ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pin
vTable of contents5.4 Advanced menu ... 5-195.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ...
4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info2 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable(s). There are t
4-7ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXNever connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!4. USB connector (5-1 pin USB7)This conn
4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard info5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from
4-9ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX7. Back audio connector (20-1 pin Back_Audio Connector)We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module
4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard info9. System panel connector (6-1 pin PANEL)Refer to the connector description below for details.• System power LED (2-
1Chapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5-25.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Out
5-3ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long proces
5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with
5-5ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk dr
5-7ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXRecovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk dri
5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download
5-9ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the
5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Window
5-11ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided
5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congur
5-13ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh
5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste
5-15ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a sep
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th
5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Co
5-17ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.3.5 IDE CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the
5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects
5-19ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution wh
5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupFSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFront Side Bus CPU External FrequencyFSB 1067266 MHzFSB 800200 MHzFSB 667 133 MHzD
5-21ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows N
5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.3 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Ratio CMO
5-23ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXExecute Disable Function [Disabled]Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhances protection o
5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setupGraphic Adapter Priority [PCI/Int-VGA]Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Conguratio
5-25ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.4.5 Onboard Devices CongurationCongure Win627EHG Super IO ChipsetHD Audio Controller [Enabled]Onboard 1394 Controller
viiiAbout this guideAudienceThis guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX barebone system. This guid
5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin
5-27ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select a
5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.4 APM CongurationAPM CongurationPower Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power
5-29ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCXThe computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be
5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setupCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays th
5-31ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to displ
5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationBoot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Bootup Num-Loc
5-33ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter>
5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access
5-35ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX5.7 Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10>
ixConventions used in this guideWARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent dam
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