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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.
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 (external) ... 1-2 Front panel (internal) ... 1-3 Rear panel ... 1-4 Internal components ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Preparation ...
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Motherboard layout ... 4-2 Jumpers ... 4-3 Connectors ... 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ... 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 ...
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Boot Device Priority ... 5-28 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ... 5-29 5.6.3 Security ... 5-30 Tools menu ... 5-32 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 5-32 5.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ... 5-33 Exit menu ... 5-34 Appendix Power supply specifications ... A-2...
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.
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.
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS T3-P5G965 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 the ASUS T2-PH1.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 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.
System package contents Check your T3-P5G965 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS T3-P5G965 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit •...
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Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS T3-P5G965. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
The ASUS T3-P5G965 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 package with 533/800/1066 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory.
14. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. ASUS T3-P5G965 . This slot is for a . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports . This slot is for a Secure .
Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 16. Expansion slots. Use these slots when installing expansion cards. 17.
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35. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. 36. Power switch. This switch allows you to turn your PC on/off.. ASUS T3-P5G965 . This port provides high-speed...
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 90 ASUS motherboard LGA775 socket with PnP cap DIMM sockets Serial ATA connectors PCI Express™...
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Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
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.
Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. Lift the cover, then set aside. ASUS T3-P5G965...
Removing the power supply unit You need to remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. To remove the PSU: Lay the system chassis on its side on a flat and stable surface.
CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
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Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º...
CPU. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. ASUS T3-P5G965...
Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs.
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EPD264082200-4KI0629 SS 1024MB Kingbox EPD264082200-4KI0629 DS Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the Qualified DDR2 533/667 vendors list on this page. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 Qualified Vendors List. ASUS T3-P5G965 SS/DS Component 78.01092.420...
2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: Locate the four DIMM sockets on the motherboard. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
Express™ x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. The chassis supports PCI Express x 16 cards with 192mm x 19mm or smaller dimensions only. ASUS T3-P5G965 2-13...
2.7.2 Expansion card installation To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Locate and remove one metal bracket lock screw. Remove the metal bracket lock. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly.
Secure the optical drive with four screws on both sides of the bay. Connect the IDE and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. ASUS T3-P5G965 –– –– –– –– shared ––...
Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: Connect the SATA power cable to the plug of the power supply unit. Connect the SATA signal cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive.
115 V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 230 V. Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! ASUS T3-P5G965 2-17...
2.11 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: Turn the chassis upright. Position the front edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown.
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Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 2000/XP operating systems ® OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the ®...
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Allows you to easily install all necessary drivers for your system. Intel(R) Chipset INF Update Program Installs the Intel Chipset INF Update Program.
Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications 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 PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems.
ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for details. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0...
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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.
Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-P5G965 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout AUDIO AD19888 SPDIF_OUT VGA_COM SATA1 PRI_RAID ESATA JMB363 KBMS KBPWR USBPW910 LAN_USB12 RTL8111B...
6. Hold down the <Del> 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 system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-P5G965 CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default)
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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW910) 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).
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard; otherwise, the system will not boot up. ATX Power Connector ASUS T3-P5G965 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM...
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RAID connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary RAID connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 RAID master device (hard disk drive).
Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. ASUS T3-P5G965 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 SATA1 Color Setting...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out cable to this connector, then connect to the S/PDIF module of the system chassis. Digital Audio Connector Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.)
5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...
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.
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.
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.
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 “P5BBN.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... ASUS T3-P5G965...
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 allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from...
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows clicking Start > 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.
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 T3-P5G965 5-11...
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 IDE Configuration System Information Sub-menu items 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced...
5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS T3-P5G965 System Time [16:37:21] System Date [Wed,10/20/2004] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]...
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. System Time System Date SATA 1...
When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T3-P5G965 [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP ASUS T3-P5G965 Configure the USB support 5-17...
5.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off...
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU internal thermal control function. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5G965 [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Technology [Automatic] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel to [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST.
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Allows you to select the size of graphic memory used by fixed mode. Configuration options: [0MB] [64MB] [128MB] DVMT Graphic Memory Size [128MB] Allows you to select the size of graphic memory used by DVMT mode. Configuration options: [0MB] [64MB] [128MB] [224MB] ASUS T3-P5G965 5-21...
South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Chipset Configuration HD Audio Controller CPU Throttling Duty HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Throttling Duty [Disable] Allows you to configure CPU Throttling Duty. Configuration options: [Disable] [25%] [50%] [70%] 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration...
IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to ASUS T3-P5G965 [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device]...
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Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device...
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5G965 [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled]...
5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], [N/A], 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 field shows N/A. ASUS T3-P5G965 CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] [41ºC/105.5ºF] [N/A] [ 1.280V]...
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. 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. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. ASUS T3-P5G965 <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. [Full Access]...
5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See page 5-2, section 5.1.2 for details.
5.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1...
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>...