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T-P5G31
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
E3630
First Edition
March 2008 ii
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Contents
Chapter 1:
System introduction
1.2.1 T3-P5G31 front panel ..................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 T4-P5G31 front panel ..................................................... 1-4
1.4 Internal components .................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2:
Basic installation
2.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Removing the cover ..................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Power supply unit ........................................................................ 2-4
2.5.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-5
2.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink assembly ...................... 2-7
2.6 Installing a DIMM .......................................................................... 2-8
2.6.1 Memory configurations .................................................... 2-8
2.6.2 DIMM installation ...........................................................2-11
2.7 Installing an expansion card ..................................................... 2-12
2.7.1 Expansion slots ............................................................. 2-12
2.7.2 Expansion card installation ........................................... 2-13
2.8 Installing an optical drive .......................................................... 2-14
2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive .............................................. 2-15
2.10 Replacing the power supply unit .............................................. 2-16
2.11 Replacing the cover ................................................................... 2-17
Chapter 3:
Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.3 Support CD information .............................................................. 3-3
3.3.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-3
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3.3.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 3-4
3.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-5
3.3.4 ASUS contact information ............................................... 3-6
Chapter 4:
Motherboard info
4.2 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
Chapter 5:
BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 5-4
5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-6
5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 5-8
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 5-11
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 5-12
5.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 5-12
5.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 5-12
5.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 5-13
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 5-13
5.2.6 Configuration fields ....................................................... 5-13
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 5-13
5.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 5-13
5.2.9 General help ................................................................. 5-13
5.3.1 System Time ................................................................ 5-14
5.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 5-14
5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~3 ............................ 5-15
5.3.4 IDE Configuration .......................................................... 5-16
5.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 5-17
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 5-19
5.4.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 5-21
Contents
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 5-23
5.4.4 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 5-24
5.4.5 USB Configuration ........................................................ 5-25
5.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 5-27
5.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 5-27
5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 5-27
5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 5-27
5.5.4 APM Configuration ........................................................ 5-28
5.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-30
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-31
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 5-32
5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-33
5.7.1
ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 5-35
5.7.2
Turn On/Off LED Timer Display .................................... 5-35
5.7.3
LED Poster Blacklight ................................................... 5-35
Appendix
A.1 Power supply specifications .......................................................A-2
A.2 Dubug code table .........................................................................A-2
A.3 Using the Remote Control (optional) .........................................A-3
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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.
• When using the product, do not block any air inlet/outlet in the chassis.
• The maximum environmental temperature is 35ºC.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS
T-P5G31 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:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5G31. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Appendix
The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.
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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System package contents
Check your T-P5G31 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1.
ASUS T-P5G31 barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• 250 W PFC power supply unit
• Front I/O card
• 6-in-1 storage card reader
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Cables
• AC power cord
• ATA cable
• Serial ATA cable
• Serial ATA power cable
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Support CD and Software CD
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Installation Manual
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Optional items
• Telephone Adapter card
• Remote control
Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5G31. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS T-P5G31!
ASUS T-P5G31 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 an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 800/1066/1333 MHz FSB and up to 4 GB system memory.
With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T-
P5G31 is designed for the sophisticated.
With these and many more, the T-P5G31 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs!
1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the system control button, system LEDs, and LED panel. The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the frontpanel cover.
1.2.1 T3-P5G31 front panel
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1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive.
2. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on/off.
3. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive. (for Black Bezel)
4. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive. (for Silver Bezel)
5. Front panel I/O cover. Open the front panel cover to show the input/output ports.
Open the front panel cover by pushing it downwards.
6. CompactFlash ® /Microdrive™ card slot . This slot is for a
CompactFlash ® /Microdrive™ storage card.
7. Memory Stick ®
Stick ®
/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory
/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.
8. USB 2.0 ports
2.0
. 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.
9. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot . This slot is for a Secure
Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.
10. W/R LED .This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the card reader.
11. Eject button . Press this button to eject the optical drive.
12. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
13. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug.
14. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for
IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other
PC devices.
The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference.
Specifications are subject to the barebone system you purchased.
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1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive.
2. Front panel I/O cover. Open the front panel cover to show the input/output ports.
3. Time and IR LED display (optional)
4. Eject button . Press this button to eject the optical drive.
5. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on/off.
6. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive.
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Open the front panel cover by pushing it.
7. CompactFlash ® /Microdrive™ card slot . This slot is for a
CompactFlash ® /Microdrive™ storage card.
8. Memory Stick ®
Stick ®
/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory
/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.
9. USB 2.0 ports
2.0
. 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.
10. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot . This slot is for a Secure
Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.
11. W/R LED .This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the card reader.
12. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
13. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug.
14. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for
IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other
PC devices.
The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference.
Specifications are subject to the barebone system you purchased.
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1.3 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.
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15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards.
16. Expansion slots. Use this slot when installing expansion card.
17. Rear surround speakers. This port connects to a high-definition six-channel speaker.
18. Side surround speakers. This port connects to a high-definition six-channel speaker.
19. Microphone port . This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone.
In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency
Enhanced Output/Center.
20. VGA port . This port connects a VGA monitor.
21. PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
22. COM port . This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conforms with serial specification.
23. PS/2 keyboard port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a
PS/2 keyboard.
24. USB 2.0 ports
2.0
. 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.
25. LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
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26. Chassis vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis.
27. Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See page 2-13 for details.
28. Center & woofer speakers. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.
29. Line In port . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Surround output.
30. Line Out port . This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
31. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PIF cable.
32. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
33. Power connector. This connector is for a power cable and plug.
34. Power switch. This switch allows you to turn your PC on/off.
35. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for
IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other
PC devices.
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1.4 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. 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 o angle.
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1. ASUS motherboard
2. LGA775 socket with PnP cap
3. DIMM sockets
4. Serial ATA connectors
5. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card
6. PCI slot
7. Expansion card slot
8. Power supply unit
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
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2.1 Preparation
Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system.
Basic components to install
Tool
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
Philips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.
SB_PWR
ON
Power
OFF
Off
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P5K18L Onboard LED
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2.3 Removing the cover
To remove the cover:
1. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis.
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2. Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use.
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4. Lift the cover, then set aside.
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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:
1. Lay the system chassis on its side on a flat and stable surface.
2. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to the chassis.
3. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to a 90º angle.
When removing the PSU, ensure to hold or support it firmly. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components.
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2.5 CPU installation
• Your boxed Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
• Check your motherboard to ensure that the PnP cap is on the 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.
• 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.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.5.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
P5K18L
P5K18L CPU Socket 775
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
2. 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.
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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. 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).
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5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
CPU notch
Gold triangle mark
6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
Alignment key
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2.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel ® includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel
Pentium
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-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.
CPU_FAN
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Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
P5K18L CPU Fan Connector
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2.6 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
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128 Pins 112 Pins
2.6.1 Memory configurations
You may install up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and
2 GB DDR2 DIMMs.
• Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in the table on the next page.
• Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory.
• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.
Recommended memory configurations
Mode Sockets
Single-channel
DIMM_A1
Populated
DIMM_B1
Dual-channel Populated
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DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
Size Vendor Chip No.
CL
Super Talent
NANYA
NANYA
NANYA
PSC
PSC
TwinMOS
Elixir
Crucial
Crucial
Apacer
Apacer
A-DATA
A-DATA
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
Super Talent
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Qimonda
Qimonda
Hynix
Hynix
MICRON
MICRON
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
Crucial
Crucial
Crucial
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512MB
1024MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
2048MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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4-4-4-12
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Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
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Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
NT5TU64M8BE-25C
NT5TU64M8BE-25C
NT5TU64M8CE-25D
A3R12E3HEF641B9A05
A3R12E3HEF641B9A05
E2508AB-GE-E
N2TU51280BE-25C
K4T51083QC
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
V59C1512804QBF25
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
HYB18T512800BF25F
HYB18T512800BF25F
HY5PS12821CFP-S5
HY5PS12821CFP-S5
D9GKX
D9GKX
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
N/A
NANYA
NANYA
NANYA
PSC
PSC
ELPIDA
Elixir
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hynix
SEC
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hynix
N/A
N/A
N/A
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
Part No.
BL12864AL804.16FD3
BL12864AA804.16FD3
AHU512E800C5K1C
AHU01GE800C5K1C
M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53
M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58
KLDC28F-A8KI5
KLDD48F-ABKI5
T800UA12C4
T800UB1GC4
NT512T64U880BY-25C
NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C
NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D
AL6E8E63B8E1K
AL7E8E63B-8E1K
8G-24IK2-EBT
M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C
KVR800D2N5/512
KHX6400D2LL/1G
KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN
KVR800D2N5/1G
KHX6400D2ULK2/1G
KHX6400D2ULK2/2G
HYS64T64000HU-25F-B
HYS64T128020HU-25F-B
HYMP564U64CP8-S5
HYMP512U64CP8-S5
MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4
MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4
CM2X512A-6400
CM2X1024-6400C4
BL6464AA804.8FD
BL6464AA804.8FD3
BL12864AA804.16FD
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
DIMM support
A* B*
•
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•
•
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DDR2 (667 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
2-10
Size Vendor Chip No.
CL
5
5
5
N/A
N/A
5
5
5
5
5
5
N/A
5
5
5
5
N/A
N/A
5-5-5
5-5-5
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
3
3
3
5
N/A
5
5
5
5
5
5
D6408TEBGGL3U
HYB18T256800AF3S
6SBI2D9DCG
E5108AGBG-6E-E
E1108AB-6E-E
HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC)
HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC)
HYB18T512800BF3S
HYB18T512800BF3S
K4T51163QE-ZCE6
K4T51083QE
K4T51083QE
HY5PS121621CFP-Y5
HY5PS12821CFP-Y5
MIII00605
64M8CFEG
64M8CFEG
E2508AB-6E-E
E5108AE-6E-E
AD29608A8A-3EG
AD29608A8A-3EG
NT5TU128M8BJ-3C
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
AM4B5708GQJS7E0628F
AM4B5708GQJS7E
N2TU51216AG-3C
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
NT5TU128M8BJ-3C
NT5TU64M8BE-3C
A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N
A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N
E5108AE-GE-E
TMM6208G8M30C
Qimonda
Qimonda
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Hynix
Hynix
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
A-DATA
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Qimonda
Qimonda
A-DATA
A-DATA crucial crucial crucial
NANYA
NANYA
PSC
PSC
TwinMOS
TwinMOS crucial
Apacer
Apacer
Kingmax
Kingmax
Kingmax
Super Talent
Super Talent
512MB
1024MB
512MB
256MB
1024MB
256MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
256MB
1024MB
2048MB
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
2048MB
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
2048MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
512MB
Chip
Brand
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
SS
N/A
N/A
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Hynix
Hynix
N/A
N/A
N/A
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
A-DATA
KINGSTON
N/A
MICRON
KINGSTON
ELPIDA
N/A
N/A
A-DATA
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
NANYA
NANYA
PSC
PSC
ELPIDA
TwinMOS
N/A
APACER
APACER
NANYA
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
N/A
N/A
SS/
DS
Part No.
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DIMM support
A* B*
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KVR667D2N5/512
KVR667D2N5/256
KVR667D2N5/256
KVR667D2N5/1G
KVR667D2N5/2G
HYS72T64000HU-3S-B
HYS72T128020HU-3S-B
HYS64T64000HU-3S-B
HYS64T128020HU-3S-B
M378T3354EZ3-CE6
M378T6553EZS-CE6
M378T2953EZ3-CE6
HYMP532U64CP6-Y5
HYMP512U64CP8-Y5
VS256MB667D2
VS512MB667D2
VS1GB667D2
EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E
EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E
M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52
M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52
M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z
BL6464AA663.8FD
BL12864AA663.16FD
BL12864AL664.16FD
BL12864AA663.16FD2
AU512E667C5KBGC
AU01GE667C5KBGC
KLCB68F-36KH5
KLCC28F-A8KB5
KLCD48F-A8KB5
T6UA512C5
T6UB1GC5
NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C
NT512T64U88B0BY-3C
AL6E8E63B-6E1K
AL7E8E63B-6E1K
8G-25JK5-EBT
8D-23JK5M2ETP
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SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided
DIMM support:
• A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
configuration.
• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as
one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 / 667 MHz QVL.
2.6.2 DIMM installation
To install a DDR2 DIMM:
1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.
2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the 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!
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2.7 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.
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard.
2.7.1 Expansion slots
PCI slot
The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN
PCI Express™ x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI 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 192 mm x 19 mm or smaller dimensions only.
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.7.2 Expansion card installation
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Locate and remove one metal bracket lock screw.
3. Remove the metal bracket lock.
4. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly.
5. Secure the card with one screw.
6. Replace the metal braket lock, then secure it with one screw.
1
4
5
2
6
3
Standard interrupt assignments
0 System Timer
1
2
Keyboard Controller
Programmable Interrupt
9*
10*
11*
12*
7*
8
4
6
13
14*
Communications Port (COM1)
Floppy Disk Controller
Printer Port (LPT1)
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.
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI slot
PCI Express x16 slot
Onboard USB controller 1
Onboard USB controller 2
Onboard USB controller 3
Onboard USB controller 4
Onboard USB 2.0 controller
Onboard AC’ 97 Audio
Onboard LAN
Onboard 1394
A
–– shared
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B
––
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C
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D
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E
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F
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G H
–– shared
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–– shared
––
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––
–– shared
–– ––
––
––
––
––
When using a PCI card 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.
2.8 Installing an optical drive
The barebone system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bays for an optical drive.
To install an optical drive:
1. Place the chassis upright.
2. Insert the optical drive to the upper
5.25 in drive bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.
2 2
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3. Secure the optical drive with four screws on both sides of the bay.
4. Connect the IDE and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive.
3 3
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2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive
The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive.
To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive:
1. Connect the SATA power cable to the plug of the power supply unit.
1
2. Connect the SATA signal cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive.
2
3. Locate the HDD tray.
4. Insert a hard disk drive (with the
HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the tray, then secure it with four screws.
4
4
4
4
4
5. Connect the SATA signal cable to the
SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with the plastic coils.
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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:
1. If necessary, connect the 4-pin
12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard.
2. If necessary, connect the 24-pin
ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard.
3. Connect the optical drive power connector.
4. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it properly fits in place.
5. Secure the PSU with the screws you removed earlier.
Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the CPU and/or chassis fans.
Voltage selector
The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 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!
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2.11 Replacing the cover
To replace the cover:
1. Turn the chassis upright.
2. 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.
3. Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown.
4. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place.
3
4
5. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier.
5
2
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
3-2
3.1 Installing an operating system
The barebone system supports Windows ® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP /
64-bit 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. Refer to your
OS documentation for more information.
3.2 Powering up
The system power button is located on the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
Press to enter the system OS
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31
In Windows ® OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting.
Chapter 3: Starting up
3.3 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features.
• 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.
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.
Click an item to install Click an icon to display other information
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.
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3.3.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
3-4
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.
Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installs the Intel ® graphics accelerator driver.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek audio driver.
Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver
Installs the Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver.
ITECIR Vista Driver
Installs the ITECIR Vista driver.
The ITECIR Vista Driver item appears only in some models with IR feature*.
(*optional).
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3.3.3 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 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 Screen Saver
Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver.
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3.3.4 ASUS contact information
The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
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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.
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
4-2
4.1 Introduction
The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5G31 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
4.2 Motherboard layout
PCI1
PCIEX16
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
26.7cm (10.5in)
CPU_FAN
CLRTC
Super I/O
PWR_FAN
CIRTX
BUZZER
SB_PWR
FRONT_CON
AUDIO
SPDIFO
CD
ALC888S
8Mb
BIOS
Intel ICH7
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
F_USB12
KBPWR
PRI_IDE
EATXPWR
LAN1_USB34
RTL8111C
Intel G31
P5K18L
R
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
ATX12V
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4.3 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
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!
1 2
CLRTC
Normal
(Default)
2 3
Clear CMOS
P5K18L
P5K18L Clear RTC RAM
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2. 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).
1 2
USBPW12
+5V
(Default)
P5K18L
P5K18L USB device Wake up
1 2
USBPW34
+5V
(Default)
2 3
+5VSB
2 3
+5VSB
• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide
500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up.
• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability
(+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
P5K18L
P5K18L Keyboard Power Setting
1 2
KBPWR
2 3
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
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4. Fan power (3-pin PWR_FAN)
Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan.
1 2
PWR_FAN
2 3
+12V
(Default)
+CPUFANPWR
P5K18L
P5K18L FAN device Wake up
4.4 Connectors
This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.
1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)
The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
CPU_FAN
P5K18L
P5K18L CPU Fan Connector
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!
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2. 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.
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.
EATXPWR ATX12V
Ground +5 V Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 V
P5K18L
P5K18L ATX Power Connector
3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
This connector is for an IDE 100/66 signal cable, a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard
PRI_IDE
PIN1
P5K18L
P5K18L IDE Connector
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.
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4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
P5K18L
SATA1
GND
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
RSATA_TXP1
GND
SATA2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
RSATA_TXP2
GND
SATA3
GND
RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP3
GND
RSATA_TXP3
GND P5K18L SATA Connectors
When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Connector Color Setting
SATA1/2
SATA3
Red
Black
Master
Slave 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.
Use
Boot disk
Data Disk
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5. 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.
P5K18L
P5K18L Internal Audio Connector
CD
(black)
Right Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
Left Audio Channel
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Chapter 5
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
1
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/
Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.
2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk,
USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.
4. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
• Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
• All the floppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB floppy devices.
5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.
Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows ® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy
Disk window appears.
e. Windows
Windows ®
® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start.
Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windows
1/2 Floppy dialog box .
® desktop, then select Computer.
c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.
e. Click Start.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
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5.1.2 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> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system.
3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.
(1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port.
Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06
FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80
Current ROM
BOARD: P5K18L T-P5G31
VER: 0201
DATE: 02/21/08
Update ROM
BOARD:
VER:
Unknown
Unknown
DATE: Unknown
PATH:
A:
A:\
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press <Enter> to enable it.
You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file is found. Then press <Enter>.
4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as USB flash disks, or floppy disks with FAT 32/16 format only.
• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
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5.1.3 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.
Copying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
• Ensure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Main filename Extension name
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
Write to file...... ok
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
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Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. 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.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iT-P5G31.ROM
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iT-P5G31.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iT-P5G31.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... done
Verifying flash .... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
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5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
• Ensure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to T-P5G31.ROM.
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted
BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “T-P5G31.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated 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 “T-P5G31.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk
To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port.
2. Turn on the system.
3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
• Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than
8GB.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
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5.1.5 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows to:
® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
•
•
•
•
•
Save the current BIOS file
Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the
Utilities screen menu.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from
the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download.
Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows main window appears.
® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
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3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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5.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.
The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility.
Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures:
• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the operating system.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the
Exit Menu. See section “5.8 Exit Menu.”
• 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.
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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help
System Time
System Date
Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
SATA1 : [Not Detected]
SATA2 : [Not Detected]
SATA3 : [Not Detected]
IDE Configuration
System Information
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Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
Sub-menu items Navigation keys
5.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
Advanced
Power
Boot
Tools
Exit
For changing the basic system configuration
For changing the advanced system settings
For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration
For changing the system boot configuration
For setting EZ Flash 2 and AI NET 2
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter 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 information.
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5.2.3 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
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Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
5.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
5.2.5 Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
5.2.6 Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”
5.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
5.2.8 Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page
Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.
Advanced Chipset settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
may cause system to malfunction.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]
DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]
DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]
Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]
Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]
MPS Revision [1.4]
Pop-up window
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
5.2.9 General help Scroll bar
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
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5.3 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
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
IDE Configuration
System Information
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: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [ST380011AS]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
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5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~3
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.
There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Primary IDE Master
Device : Not Detected
Type
LBA/Large Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
SMART Monitoring
32Bit Data Transfer
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
Select the type of device connected to the system
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show
N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a
CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto]
[CDROM] [ARMD]
This item does not appear when you select SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 devices.
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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]
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This features allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
5.3.4 IDE Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item.
IDE Configuration
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Options
Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced
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IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI device(s).
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
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5.3.5 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS
Version : 0201
Build Date : 02/21/08
Processor
Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Speed : 1866MHz
Count : 2
System Memory
Usable Size : 503MB
AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory
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5.4 Advanced menu
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.
Configure CPU.
CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCIPnP
USB Configuration
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5.4.1 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Configure advanced CPU settings
Module Version: 3D.0E
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Inter(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Frequency : 1.86GHz
FSB Speed : 1066MHz
Cache L1 : 64 KB
Cache L2 : 2048 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06)
Ratio Actual Value: 7
CPUID : 6F2
CPU Ratio Control
C1E Support
Max CPUID Value Limit:
Vanderpool Technology
CPU TM function:
Execute Disable Bit
PECI
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Core Multi-Processing
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Auto
MANUAL
CPU ratio adjustment [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. Select [Manual] to set Ratio
CMOS Setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU ratio adjustment item to
[Manual].
Ratio CMOS Setting [7]
Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the
<+> - <-> keys to adjust the BIOS.
C1E Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in system halt state. When enable, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to
[Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enabled] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel
Intel ®
® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by
Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitons. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
CPU TM Function [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel ® Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhance protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PECI [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PECI interface. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
The following item appears only when you install an Intel ®
E4000) series processor.
Core 2 Due (E6000,
Core Multi-Processing [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable one execuation core.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel
CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ®
® Pentium ® 4 or later
Technology (EIST).
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. [Enabled]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep ® Technology. When set 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.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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5.4.2 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 Setting
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
NorthBridge Configuration
Southbridge Configuration
Memory Options &
Information
North Bridge Configuration
North Bridge chipset Configuration
Memory Remap Feature
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]
PEG Port Configuration
PEG Force x1
Video Function Configuration
[Disabled]
ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory.
DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.
Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]
Allows you to select the amout of system memory used by the Interanal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]
PEG Port Configuration
PEG Force x1 [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PEG Forec x 1.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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Video Function Configuration
Video Function Configuration
DVMT Mode Select
DVMT/FIXED Memory
[DVMT Mode]
[256MB]
Fixed Mode
DVMT Mode
DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
Allows you to select the DVMT Mode. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode]
[DVMT Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]
Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED Memory.
Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB]
South Bridge Configuration
South Bridge chipset Configuration
Audio Controller [Azalia]
Options
Azalia
All Disabled
Audio Controller [Azalia]
Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled]
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5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration
Onboard Devices Configuration
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN
LAN Option ROM
Serial Port1 Address
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[2F8/IRQ3]
Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN_
Enabled/Disable.
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
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5.4.4 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.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
[No]
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
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
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.
Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a
Plug and Play operating system.
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 latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the palete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.
Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
5.4.5 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration
Module Version - 2.24.1-13.4
USB Devices Enabled:
1 Mouse
USB Function
USB 2.0 Controller
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
[8 USB Ports]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[HiSpeed]
[Enabled]
Options
Disabled
2 USB Ports
4 USB Ports
6 USB Ports
8 USB Ports
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
USB Function [8 USB Ports]
Allows you to select the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB
Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including
USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full
Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Allows you to configure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management
(APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Suspend Mode
ACPI 2.0 Support
ACPI APIC support
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Select the ACPI state used for System
Suspend.
5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only]
[Auto]
[S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time.
[S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.
[Auto] - Detected by OS.
5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]
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5.5.4 APM Configuration
APM Configuration
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
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
[Power Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Go into On/Off, or Suspend when
Power button is pressed.
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Allows you to set the power button mode.Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On]
[Last State]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a
PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a
PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least
1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard 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]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
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]
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5.5.5 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature
MB Temperature
CPU Fan Speed
CPU Q-Fan Control
VCORE Voltage
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
12V Voltage
[45ºC/113ºF]
[41ºC/105.5ºF]
[2824RPM]
[Enabled]
[ 1.232V]
[ 3.328V]
[ 4.915V]
[11.916V]
CPU Temperature
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / MB temperature. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperature.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] 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. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan control.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
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5.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Boot settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Specifies the Boot
Device Priority sequence.
A virtual floopy disk drive (Floppy Drive
B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
[Removable Dev.]
[SATA:3M-ST380011AS]
[CDROM:PS-PIONEER D]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev.]
Select Screen
Select Item
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: [Removable Dev.] [Hard
Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled]
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5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot
Full Screen Logo
AddOn ROM Display Mode
Bootup Num-Lock
PS/2 Mouse Support
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],
BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
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 MyLogo 2™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep
Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]
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Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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.
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Passward
<Enter> to change password.
<Enter> again to disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear 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.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
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Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check
[Full Access]
[Setup]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.
Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
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.
Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing
Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
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5.7 Tools menu
ASUS EZ Flash 2
LED Poster Configuration
Turn On/Off LED Timer Display [Enabled]
LED Poster Blacklight [100%]
Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS.
This utility doesn’t support:
1. NTFS format
5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Ok> to confirm your choice.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06
FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80
Current ROM
BOARD: P5K18L T-P5G31
VER: 0201
DATE: 02/21/08
Update ROM
BOARD:
VER:
Unknown
Unknown
DATE: Unknown
PATH:
A:
A:\
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
The following items appear only in some models with LED Display features.
5.7.2 Turn On / Off LED Timer Display [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the LED Timer Display feature.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
5.7.3 LED Poster Backlight [100%]
Allows you to set the LED poster backlight. Configuration options: [25%] [50%]
[75%] [100%]
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5.8 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
Exit system setup after saving the changes.
F10 key can be used for this operation.
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Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select
OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
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.
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Appendix
The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
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A.1 Power supply specifications
Output characteristics
Output voltage
+5V
+3.3V
+12V1
+12V2
-12V
+5VSB
Load range
Min Max
0.3A
18A
0.3A
16A
1A
1A
10A
14A
0A 0.3A
0.1A
2.5A
Surge
<10ms
12A
18A
Regulation
(%)
-5% ~ +5%
-5% ~ +5%
-5% ~ +5%
-5% ~ +5%
-10% ~ +10%
-5% ~ +5%
Ripple and noise
Vpp Vpp & noise
50mV
50mV
70mV
70mV
150mV
150mV
200mV
50mV
150mV
150mV
200mV
70mV
A.2 Dubug code table
Code
CPU
CHIP ddr
H A
SIO
CL-
USb
PS2
FAn
OS
Description
CPU initiation
Test CMOS R/W functionality
Early chipset initialization:
- Disable shadow RAM
- Disable L2 cache
- Program basic chipset registers
Detect memory:
- Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC
- Auto-detection of L2 cache
Initialize Hardware Monitor
1. Test special keyboard controller for Super I/O chips
2. Enable keyboard interface
Initialize clock generator
Initialize USB
Initialize PS/2 Mouse
Fan error
Boot attempt (INT 19h)
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A.3 Using the Remote Control (optional)
Use the remote control to launch the Media Center program to play media files such as music and movies. You can also install an external TV box to watch TV and record TV programs.
Refer to the table below to familiarize yourself with the functions of the remote control buttons.
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
No.
1.
Power
2. Pause
3.
Stop
Button Description
Press to turn on/off the power of the screen and the
speakers.
Press to pause a playback.
Press to stop playing a media file.
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No.
4.
5.
6.
Next track
Button
Fast-foward
Information
Description
Press to fast-forward a media file.
Press to go to the next track.
Press to display program information under Media
Center or other menu options.
7.
Four-way navigation keys Press to scroll through on-screen display menus.
8.
Windows® Media Center Press to launch the Media Center program.
9.
Channel up/down Press to change TV channels.*
10. Mute Press to disable audio output.
11. Recorded TV Press to display a list of your recorded TV programs.*
13. Live TV button
14. Shift
15. Teletext buttons
16. Volume up/down
17. OK
18. Return
19. Previous track
20. Rewind
21. Play
22. Record
Press to display the electronic program guide screen.*
Press to watch live TV programs. *
Toggles between numerical and alphabetical input.
Available on European models only.
Press to increase/decrease the volume.
Press to confirm an action.
Press to return to the previous page.
Press to go back to the previous track.
Press to rewind a media file.
Press to play a media file.
Press to start recording TV.
* The system does not come with built-in TV tuner. To use the TV function, purchase an external TV box
first.
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Key Features
- Mini-Tower Black
- 2 DIMM Maximum internal memory: 4 GB
- On-board graphics card Intel® GMA 3100