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- Page 1 T3-P5945GCX2 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Silver Bezel Black Bezel...
- 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.
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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 (external) ..............1-2 Front panel (internal) ..............1-3 Rear panel ..................1-4 Internal components .............. - 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 5.4.1 USB Configuration ............5-18 5.4.2 CPU Configuration ............5-19 5.4.3 Chipset ................5-20 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ........5-21 5.4.5 PCI PnP ................ 5-22 Power menu ................5-23 5.5.1 Suspend Mode ............. 5-23 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ............5-23 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ............
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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 T3-P5945GCX2 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 T3-P5945GCX2. -
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
System package contents Check your T3-P5945GCX2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS T3-P5945GCX2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit •... - Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T3-P5945GCX2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. Silver Bezel Black Bezel...
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Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction
Thank you for choosing ASUS T3-P5945GCX2! ASUS T3-P5945GCX2 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 4 processor in the 775-land ®... -
Page 13: Front Panel (Internal)
. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 12. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- plug. 13. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. ASUS T3-P5945GCX2... -
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. 13. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 14. Expansion slots. Use these slots when installing expansion cards. 15. - Page 15 32. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 33. LAN (RJ-45) port . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS T3-P5945GCX2...
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Page 16: Internal Components
Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90 angle. ASUS motherboard LGA775 socket with PnP cap DIMM sockets Serial ATA connectors PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics... - Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. Silver Bezel Black Bezel...
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Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Preparation Before you proceed, ensure 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 Cover
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-P5945GCX2... -
Page 20: Power Supply Unit
Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. To turn over the PSU: Lay the system chassis on its side on a flat and stable surface. -
Page 21: Cpu Installation
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 22 Lift the load lever in the direction of PnP cap the arrow to a 135º angle. Load plate Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). Position the CPU over the socket, CPU notch making sure that the gold triangle...
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Page 23: Installing Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS T3-P5945GCX2... -
Page 24: Installing A Dimm
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: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins 112 Pins 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 4 GB system memory using 128MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. - Page 25 Super Talent Heat-Sink Package T6UA512C5 1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package T6UB1GC5 2048MB NANYA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C NANYA NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C 512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-3C NANYA NT512T64U88B0BY-3C 512MB A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N AL6E8E63B-6E1K 1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N AL7E8E63B-6E1K 512MB TwinMOS E5108AE-GE-E ELPIDA 8G-25JK5-EBT 512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C TwinMOS 8D-23JK5M2ETP ASUS T3-P5945GCX2...
- Page 26 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the Qualified DDR2 667 vendors list on this page. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 Qualified Vendors List. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.
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Page 27: Dimm Installation
DIMM is properly seated. A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! ASUS T3-P5945GCX2 2-11... -
Page 28: Installing An Expansion Card
Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. -
Page 29: Expansion Card Installation
System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS T3-P5945GCX2 2-13... -
Page 30: Installing An Optical Drive
IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot shared shared shared shared –– –– –– –– PCI Express x16 slot shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 1 –– –– –– –– shared –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 2 ––... -
Page 31: Installing A Serial Ata Disk Drive
HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the tray, then secure it with four screws. Connect the SATA signal cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with the plastic coils. ASUS T3-P5945GCX2 2-15... -
Page 32: Replacing The Power Supply Unit
2.10 Replacing the power supply unit Replace the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. To replace the PSU: If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. -
Page 33: 2.11 Replacing The Cover
Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier. ASUS T3-P5945GCX2 2-17... - Page 34 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation...
- Page 35 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Silver Bezel Black Bezel...
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Page 36: Chapter 3: Starting Up
Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). ® Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. -
Page 37: Support Cd Information
• The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. -
Page 38: Drivers Menu
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. -
Page 39: Utilities Menu
This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. 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. -
Page 40: Asus Contact Information
Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus utility. ASUS Screensaver Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. Chapter 3: Starting up... - Page 41 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. Silver Bezel Black Bezel...
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Page 42: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T3-P5945GCX2 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard Info... -
Page 43: Jumpers
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! CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS T3-P5945GCX2... - Page 44 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 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).
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Page 45: Connectors
Do not forget to connect the fan cable to the fan connector. Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ASUS T3-P5945GCX2... - Page 46 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
- Page 47 Data Disk right angle side 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-P5945GCX2...
- Page 48 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. Chapter 4: Motherboard Info...
- Page 49 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Silver Bezel Black Bezel...
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Page 50: Chapter 5: Bios Setup
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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 “P5L13LSE.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... ASUS T3-P5945GCX2... -
Page 56: 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 57 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 58 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.
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Page 59: 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 T3-P5945GCX2... -
Page 60: 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 [Sun 09/10/2007] a field. Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] configure the System Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] time. -
Page 61: 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 T3-P5945GCX2 5-13... -
Page 62: 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 63: Primary, Third, And Fourth 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 T3-P5945GCX2 5-15... -
Page 64: Ide Configuration
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 [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. -
Page 65: System Information
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Exit USB Configuration Configure the USB support CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP ASUS T3-P5945GCX2 5-17... -
Page 66: Usb Configuration
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 Enables USB host controllers. Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support... -
Page 67: Cpu Configuration
When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-P5945GCX2 5-19... -
Page 68: Chipset
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium 4 or later ® ® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ® Intel SpeedStep(tm) Technology [Enabled] ® Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. When set to ®... -
Page 69: Onboard Devices Configuration
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable onboard PCIEX GbE LAN Boot ROM. 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 T3-P5945GCX2 5-21... -
Page 70: Pci Pnp
5.4.5 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 71: Power Menu
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-P5945GCX2 5-23... -
Page 72: Apm Configuration
5.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] after AC power loss. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]... -
Page 73: Hardware Monitor
CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [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-P5945GCX2 5-25... -
Page 74: Boot Menu
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 options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... -
Page 75: 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 76: Security
5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. <Enter> to change Security Settings password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Not Installed disabled password. User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password... -
Page 77: Change User Password
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. 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-P5945GCX2 5-29... -
Page 78: Exit Menu
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 Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>... -
Page 79: Appendix
Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system. Silver Bezel Black Bezel... -
Page 80: Power Supply Specifications
Power supply specifications Output characteristics Output Load Regulation Ripple and noise voltage range Vpp & noise 0.3A -5% ~ +5% 50mV 70mV +3.3V 0.3A -5% ~ +5% 50mV 70mV +12V1 -5% ~ +5% 150mV 150mV +12V2 -5% ~ +5% 150mV 150mV -12V 0.3A...