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  • Page 1: User Guide

    P1/P2-P5945GCX ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User Guide...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii System package contents ................x Chapter 1: System Introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Front panel ................... 1-2 Rear panel ..................1-4 Internal components ..............1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Preparation ...................
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility ............5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ..............5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ............5-8 BIOS setup program ..............5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-12 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Advanced menu ................. 5-19 5.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ..........5-19 5.4.2 USB Configuration ............5-21 5.4.3 CPU Configuration ............5-22 5.4.4 Chipset ................5-24 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ........5-25 5.4.6 PCI PnP ................ 5-26 Power menu ................5-27 5.5.1 Suspend Mode .............

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 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 following parts: Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

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

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    Check your P1/P2-P5945GCX system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS book size barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 200W power supply unit • PCI riser card •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Thank you for choosing the ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX! The ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel Pentium...
  • Page 13 12. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 13. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 14. Headphone port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115 environment will seriously damage the system! Power connector Voltage selector.
  • Page 15 Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Gray • Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Black • • • Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange • • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 16: Internal Components

    The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 5.25-inch optical drive and ASUS motherboard 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage DIMM sockets Front panel cover...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5.

  • Page 19: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Lift the cover, then set aside. Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel cover Lift the front panel cover hooks Carefully remove the front panel outward. cover, then set it aside. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
  • Page 21 CPU Gold notch. triangle mark Alignment key Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 22: Removing And Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    2.5.4 Removing and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models! To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Disconnect the CPU fan cable.

  • Page 23: Installing A Dimm

    Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
  • Page 24 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 DIMM support Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 E2508AB-6E-E • • 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 D3216TLSAKL3U • • 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 D6408TE8WL-27 • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 E5108AGBG-6E-E •...

  • Page 25: Dimm Support

    Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided CL: CAS Latency DIMM support: Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 26: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    2.6.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR2 DIMM notch by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots

    Expansion card installation Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Lift the PCI riser card assembly to remove. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-11...
  • Page 28 Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. Insert the card connector to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Secure the card with a screw. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Make sure that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot.
  • Page 29 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the 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 unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-13...

  • Page 30: Installing An Optical Drive And Reinstalling The Storage Drive Assembly

    Installing an optical drive and reinstalling the storage drive assembly Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive. Follow these steps to install an optical drive: Turn the storage drive assembly upside down with the 3.5-inch bay on top of the 5.25-inch bay.
  • Page 31 If you have the SATA HDD, connect the SATA cable to the SATA HD. Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the drives. Install the storage drive assembly to the chassis. Secure the storage drive assembly with three screws. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 2-15...

  • Page 32: Installing The Foot Stand

    Installing the foot stand To install the foot stand: Match the foot stand hooks to the holes on the chassis. Pull the foot stand to the direction of the arrow until the lock clicks in place. To remove the foot stand, lift the lock, then slightly push the foot stand to the direction of the rear panel until it disengages from the chassis.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 34: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. Chapter 3: Starting up...

  • Page 35: Running The Support Cd

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. IntelChipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel Chipset Inf Update Program.

  • Page 36: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 37: Asus Contact Information

    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 P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 38: Software Information

    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.
  • Page 39 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 40: Hardware Monitor Panels

    Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a 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’s desktop.

  • Page 41: Dmi Browser

    You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging 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 P1/P2-P5945GCX...
  • Page 42 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 43 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature. Loads the default threshold values for Cancels or Loads your saved each sensor ignores your configuration changes Applies your Saves your changes configuration ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 3-11...
  • Page 44 3-12 Chapter 3: Starting up...
  • Page 45 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. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 46: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The P1/P2-P5945GCX barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout VGA_DVI USBPW34 PRI_IDE USBPW78 SATA1 USB7 CLRTC MS_CON CF_CON RSTCON 26.4cm(10.4in) Chapter 4: Motherboard info...

  • Page 47: Jumpers

    6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. CLRTC Normal Clear RTC (Default) Clear RTC RAM Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...
  • Page 48 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the 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, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 49: Connectors

    2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® ® Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) • hard disk drive to the SATA1 connector. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 50: Ide Connector

    IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable(s). 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). PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID...

  • Page 51: Cpu Fan Connector

    480 Mbps connection speed. USB7 USB LP7+ USB LP7- USBPW78 USB7 Connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...
  • Page 52 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATXPWR ATX12V ATX Power Connector...
  • Page 53 This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...
  • Page 54 System panel connector (6-1 pin PANEL) System Panel Connector Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 56: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.

  • Page 57: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 58: Afudos Utility

    5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

  • Page 59: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (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.

  • Page 60: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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.

  • Page 61: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file “P5945GCX.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 62: Asus Update Utility

    Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ®...
  • Page 63 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 64 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 65: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX...

  • Page 66: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or System Time [21:01:35] [SHIFT-TAB] to select System Date [Fri 11/09/2007] a field. Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] configure the System Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] time.

  • Page 67: Menu Items

    /<Page Down> keys to display the other Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping items on the screen. 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu Pop-up window screen is a brief description of the selected item. Scroll bar ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-13...

  • Page 68: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the 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. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or System Time [16:37:21]...

  • Page 69: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-15...

  • Page 70: Sata1

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 71: Ide Configuration

    Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows 2000/XP. ® Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-17...

  • Page 72: System Information

    Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device.

  • Page 73: Advanced Menu

    Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Standard - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-19...
  • Page 74 The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency.

  • Page 75: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the enhanced host controller interface (EHCI) hand-off support. This is a workaround for operating systems without EHCI hand- off support. The ECHI ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver. Configutation options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-21...

  • Page 76: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the Manufacturer: Intel FSB Frequency. Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz NOTE: If an invalid Frequency : 1866MHz...
  • Page 77 With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EIST [Enabled] Allows you to enable or diable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-23...

  • Page 78: Chipset

    5.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Enable or disable Configure DRAM Timing Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] by SPD DRAM Frequency [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority...

  • Page 79: Onboard Devices Configuration

    This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-25...

  • Page 80: Pci Pnp

    5.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 81: Power Menu

    [Auto] - Detected by OS. 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-27...

  • Page 82: Acpi Apic Support

    5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 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] 5.5.4 APM Configuration...
  • Page 83 When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse 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 P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-29...

  • Page 84: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear.

  • Page 85: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Netac.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-31...

  • Page 86: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 87: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-33...

  • Page 88: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Exit Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Not Installed disabled password. Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access]...

  • Page 89: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P1/P2-P5945GCX 5-35...
  • Page 90 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

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