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... guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945GC. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945GC barebone system. viii The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS...
... guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945GC. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945GC barebone system. viii The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS...
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Item description 1. User guide 5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) ASUS V-Series P5945GC barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. System package contents Check your V-Series P5945GC system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description 1. User guide 5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) ASUS V-Series P5945GC barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. System package contents Check your V-Series P5945GC system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
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The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. R R System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P5945GC.
The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. R R System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P5945GC.
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The ASUS V-Series P5945GC is an all-in the 775-land package. 1.1 Welcome!... x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945GC! The system supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical...at the front panel. 1 R 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in...
The ASUS V-Series P5945GC is an all-in the 775-land package. 1.1 Welcome!... x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945GC! The system supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical...at the front panel. 1 R 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in...
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... In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. These bays are for the front panel type you purchased. USB 2.0 ports. Microphone port. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please refer to the hard disk drive. 6. These slots are for connecting USB 2.0 devices such...) port connects a microphone. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to your product package for 3.5-inch floppy or hard disk drives. 3. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Reset button.
... In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. These bays are for the front panel type you purchased. USB 2.0 ports. Microphone port. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please refer to the hard disk drive. 6. These slots are for connecting USB 2.0 devices such...) port connects a microphone. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to your product package for 3.5-inch floppy or hard disk drives. 3. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Reset button.
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... Light Blue Lime Pink Line In Line Out Mic In Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Power supply unit fan vent. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply...
... Light Blue Lime Pink Line In Line Out Mic In Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Power supply unit fan vent. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply...
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... components. 5 6 7 8 R 10 9 12 11 2 1 3 4 1. Floppy disk drive bay 4. DIMM sockets 8. PCI slots 12. CPU socket 7. Power supply unit 6. Hard disk drive bay 5. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. PCI Express x16 slot 10. PCI Express x1 slot 11. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view...
... components. 5 6 7 8 R 10 9 12 11 2 1 3 4 1. Floppy disk drive bay 4. DIMM sockets 8. PCI slots 12. CPU socket 7. Power supply unit 6. Hard disk drive bay 5. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945GC 1- Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. PCI Express x16 slot 10. PCI Express x1 slot 11. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view...
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Set the side cover aside. 3. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside.
Set the side cover aside. 3. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside.
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Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. 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 a 135º angle. 4. 3. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. 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 a 135º angle. 4. 3. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
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... motherboard. When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-
... motherboard. When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-
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Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida... 1G AENEON AET760UD00-370B97S AENEON DS AET92R370B 0644 512MB REMAXEL RML1040EG38D6F-533 Elpida SS E5108AG-5C-E DIMM support A B (continued on the next page) ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. 2.5.2 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory...
Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to your mother board. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida... 1G AENEON AET760UD00-370B97S AENEON DS AET92R370B 0644 512MB REMAXEL RML1040EG38D6F-533 Elpida SS E5108AG-5C-E DIMM support A B (continued on the next page) ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2- Refer to the version of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. 2.5.2 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory...
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... version information. Refer to the version of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-11 supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. supports one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor...
... version information. Refer to the version of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-11 supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. supports one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor...
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... card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-13
... card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-13
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... figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-15 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
... figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-15 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
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... of the 3.5-inch external bay (with the metal plate cover). 3. Fasten the screws to secure the hard disk to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. 8. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-17 Replace the front panel. 2.8 Installing a hard disk drive To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Connect the other end of the drive, then connect...
... of the 3.5-inch external bay (with the metal plate cover). 3. Fasten the screws to secure the hard disk to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. 8. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-17 Replace the front panel. 2.8 Installing a hard disk drive To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Connect the other end of the drive, then connect...
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... connector on how to set the drive as a Master device. • If you will install only one hard disk drive, make sure to purchase separately. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-19 • If you will install two IDE hard disk drives, configure the other device as Slave. 3. If you install two IDE hard disk drives...
... connector on how to set the drive as a Master device. • If you will install only one hard disk drive, make sure to purchase separately. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-19 • If you will install two IDE hard disk drives, configure the other device as Slave. 3. If you install two IDE hard disk drives...
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... drive connector. 6. Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the floppy disk drive connector on the bay. 3. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-21 2.10 Installing a floppy disk drive The system comes with two screws on both sides. 3 3 2 4. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. remove the metal...
... drive connector. 6. Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the floppy disk drive connector on the bay. 3. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-21 2.10 Installing a floppy disk drive The system comes with two screws on both sides. 3 3 2 4. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. remove the metal...
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... reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: 1. Secure the cover with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly. 2 1 5 4 2 5 Air duct 3 2 Chassis tab holes 1 1 2 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-23 Locate the bay cover locks. 2. To do this: 1. Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to the holes on the front panel assembly...
... reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: 1. Secure the cover with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly. 2 1 5 4 2 5 Air duct 3 2 Chassis tab holes 1 1 2 ASUS V-Series P5945GC 2-23 Locate the bay cover locks. 2. To do this: 1. Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to the holes on the front panel assembly...
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... Driver Installs the Realtek Audio driver. When installed to the target system, this utility using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 3- Attansic L2 Fast Ethernet Installs the Attansic L2 Fast Ethernet. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the...
... Driver Installs the Realtek Audio driver. When installed to the target system, this utility using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 3- Attansic L2 Fast Ethernet Installs the Attansic L2 Fast Ethernet. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the...
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... to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX® improves the multimedia features of this user guide. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 3- Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from viruses that destroys data. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. ...174; Reader that allows you can also find this information on the inside front cover of you computer so you to display the ASUS contact information. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. Corel Snapfire Plus SE ...
... to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX® improves the multimedia features of this user guide. ASUS V-Series P5945GC 3- Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from viruses that destroys data. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. ...174; Reader that allows you can also find this information on the inside front cover of you computer so you to display the ASUS contact information. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. Corel Snapfire Plus SE ...