Asus T-P5G31 User Manual

T-P5G31 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the T ime and IR LED display .
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iii Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................... viii System package contents ........................................................................... x Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Front panel ................................................................................... 1-2 1.2.1 T3-P5G31 front panel ..................................................... 1-2 1.2.2 T4-P5G31 front panel ..................................................... 1- 4 1.3 Rear panel ..................................................................................... 1-6 1.4 Internal components .................................................................... 1-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation ................................................................................... 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover ..................................................................... 2-3 2.4 Power supply unit ........................................................................ 2-4 2.5 CPU installation ............................................................................ 2-5 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 congurations .................................................... 2-8 2.6.2 DIMM installation ........................................................... 2-1 1 2.7 Installing an expansion card ..................................................... 2-12 2.7.1 Expansion slots ............................................................. 2-12 2.7.2 Expansion card installation ........................................... 2-1 3 2.8 Installing an optical drive .......................................................... 2-14 2.9 Installing a Serial A T A disk drive .............................................. 2-15 2.10 Replacing the power supply unit .............................................. 2-16 2.1 1 Replacing the cover ................................................................... 2-17 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2 3.2 Powering up .................................................................................. 3-2 3.3 Support CD information .............................................................. 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3- 3
iv Contents 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 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2 4.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-3 4.4 Connectors ................................................................................... 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy 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 .................................................................. 5-1 1 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 ................................................................... 5-1 3 5.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 5-1 3 5.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 5-1 3 5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 5-1 3 5.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 5-1 3 5.2.9 General help ................................................................. 5-1 3 5.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 5-14 5.3.1 System T ime ................................................................ 5-1 4 5.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 5-1 4 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SA T A1~3 ............................ 5-15 5.3.4 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 5- 16 5.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 5- 17 5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-18 5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-19 5.4.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 5-2 1
v Contents 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-23 5.4.4 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 5-2 4 5.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-25 5.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 5-27 5.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 5-2 7 5.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 5-2 7 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 5-2 7 5.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................ 5-28 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-3 0 5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-31 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-3 1 5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-32 5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-3 3 5.7 T ools menu ................................................................................. 5-35 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 5-35 5.7.2 T urn On/Off LED Timer Display .................................... 5-35 5.7.3 LED Poster Blacklight ................................................... 5-35 5.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-36 Appendix A.1 Powersupplyspecications ....................................................... A-2 A.2 Dubug code table ......................................................................... A-2 A.3 Using the Remote Control (optional) ......................................... A-3
vi 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. 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. Thi s cl ass B dig ital ap par atu s co mpl ies wit h C ana dian 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. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 . • T o 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 qualied service technician or your retailer . Lithium-Ion Battery W arning 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 T yp. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. LASER PRODUCT W ARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
viii 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 specication for this system.
ix Conventions used in this guide W ARNING: 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. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Wheretond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 Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package.
x 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 2. Cables • AC power cord • A T A cable • Serial A T A cable • Serial A T A power cable 3. Support CD and Software CD 4. Installation Manual 5. Optional items • T elephone Adapter card • Remote control
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* 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. * Only some of the T4 models have the T ime and IR LED display .
1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 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 denitely 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 2 1 3 4 12 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 1 1 Internal External 5
1-3 ASUS T -P5G31 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 ® /Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory Stick ® /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 . 1 1. 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 mini- plug. 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. Specications are subject to the barebone system you purchased.
1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction 1 1 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 1.2.2 T4-P5G31 front panel 2 1 6 4 5 External 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. Internal 3
1-5 ASUS T -P5G31 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 ® /Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory Stick ® /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. 1 1. 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 mini- plug. 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. Specications are subject to the barebone system you purchased.
1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 16. Expansion slots. Use this slot when installing expansion card. 17. Rear surround speakers. This port connects to a high-denition six-channel speaker . 18. Side surround speakers. This port connects to a high-denition 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 specication. 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. REAR S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN SIDE S P K C T R BASS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 15 T3-P5G31 / T4-P5G31
1-7 ASUS T -P5G31 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. V oltage 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/of f. 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.
1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 3 8 5 6 4 7 T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31
1-9 ASUS T -P5G31 1. ASUS motherboard 2. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. DIMM sockets 4. Serial A T A 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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T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. Basic installation * Only some of the T4 models have the T ime and IR LED display .
2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive T ool Philips (cross) screw driver 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. • 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. 2.2 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. R P5K18L P5K18L Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off
2-3 ASUS T -P5G31 3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover , then set aside. 2. Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 2.3 Removing the cover T o remove the cover: 1. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 1 1 REAR S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN SIDE S P K C T R BASS 4 3 3 2 2 2
2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.4 Power supply unit Y ou 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. T o turn over the PSU: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side on a at 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 rmly . The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components.
2-5 ASUS T -P5G31 2.5 CPU installation • Y our 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 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. A B Load lever Retention tab R P5K18L P5K18L CPU Socket 775
2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). Load plate PnP cap 4A 4B 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notch 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B
2-7 ASUS T -P5G31 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 ® Pentium ® 4 processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . If you buy a CPU separately , ensure that you use only Intel ® -certied multi-directional heatsink and fan. • Y our 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 . T o 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. A A B B 1 1 A B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . R P5K18L P5K18L CPU Fan Connector CPU_F A N GND CPU F AN PWR CPU F AN PWM C P U F A N S E N
2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following gure illustrates the location of the sockets: • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended congurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended congurations 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. 2.6.1 Memorycongurations Y ou may install up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. Recommendedmemorycongurations Mode Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Single-channel Populated Populated Dual-channel Populated Populated R P5K18L P5K18L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 128 Pins 1 12 Pins DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1
2-9 ASUS T -P5G31 DDR2(800MHz)QualiedV endorsList Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS KVR800D2N5/512 • • 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 N/A DS KHX6400D2LL/1G • 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 N/A SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN • • 1024MB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 N/A N/A DS KVR800D2N5/1G • • 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS KHX6400D2ULK2/1G • • 2048MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS KHX6400D2ULK2/2G • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F 5-5-5 N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-25F-B • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F 5-5-5 N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-25F-B • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5-5-5 Hynix SS HYMP564U64CP8-S5 • • 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5-5-5 Hynix DS HYMP512U64CP8-S5 • 512MB MICRON D9GKX N/A N/A SS MT8HTF6464A Y -80ED4 • • 1024MB MICRON D9GKX N/A N/A DS MT16HTF12864A Y -80ED4 • 512MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A SS CM2X512A-6400 • • 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS CM2X1024-6400C4 • 512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD • • 512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD3 • • 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS BL12864AA804.16FD • • 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS BL12864AL804.16FD3 • • 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS BL12864AA804.16FD3 • • 512MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A DS AHU512E800C5K1C • 1024MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A DS AHU01GE800C5K1C • • 512MB A-DA TA AD29608A8A-25EG N/A N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 • • 1024MB A-DA T A AD26908A8A-25EG N/A N/A DS M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 • • 512MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 • 1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 • • 512MB Super T alent Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS T800UA12C4 • • 1024MB Super T alent Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS T800UB1GC4 • • 512MB NANY A NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NANY A SS NT512T64U880BY -25C • • 1024MB NANY A NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NANY A DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY -25C • • 1024MB NANY A NT5TU64M8CE-25D N/A NANYA DS NT1GT64U8HCOBY -25D • • 512MB PSC A3 R12E3 HEF64 1B9A0 5 5 PSC SS AL6E8E63B8E1K • • 1024MB PSC A3R12 E3HEF 641B9 A05 5 PSC DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K • • 256MB T winMOS E2508AB-GE-E 5 ELPIDA SS 8G-24IK2-EBT • • 1024MB Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C N/A Elixir DS M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C • •
2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation DDR2(667MHz)QualiedV endorsList Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 5 N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • 256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG 5 MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • 1024MB KINGSTON E5108AGBG-6E-E N/A KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G • 2048MB KINGSTON E1 108AB-6E-E N/A ELPIDA DS KVR667D2N5/2G • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) 5-5-5 N/A SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-B • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) 5-5-5 N/A DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-B • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 5 N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 5 N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B • • 512MB SAMSUNG K4T51 163QE-ZCE6 5 SAMSUNG DS M378T3354EZ3-CE6 • • 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE 5 SAMSUNG SS M378T6553EZS-CE6 • • 1024MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE 5 SAMSUNG DS M378T2953EZ3-CE6 • • 256MB Hynix HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 5 Hynix SS HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 • • 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 Hynix DS HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 • • 256MB CORSAIR MIII00605 N/A N/A SS VS256MB667D2 • • 512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG N/A N/A SS VS512MB667D2 • • 1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG N/A N/A DS VS1GB667D2 • • 256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E 5 ELPIDA SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E • • 512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E 5 ELPIDA SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E • 512MB A-DA T A AD29608A8A-3EG 5 A-DA TA SS M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 • • 1024MB A-DAT A AD29608A8A-3EG 5 A-DA TA DS M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 • • 2048MB A-DAT A NT5TU128M8BJ-3C N/A N/A DS M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z • • 512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A SS BL6464AA663.8FD • • 1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A DS BL12864AA663.16FD • 1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A DS BL12864AL664.16FD • • 1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A DS BL12864AA663.16FD2 • • 512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0628F 5 APACER SS AU512E667C5KBGC • • 1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E 5 AP ACER DS AU01GE667C5KBGC • • 256MB Kingmax N2TU51216AG-3C 5 NANYA SS KLCB68F-36KH5 • • 512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 5 KINGMAX SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 • • 1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 5 KINGMAX DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 • • 512MB Super T alent Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A SS T6UA512C5 • • 1024MB Super T alent Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A DS T6UB1GC5 • • 2048MB NANYA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NANYA DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY -3C • • 512MB NANY A NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 NANY A SS NT512T64U88B0BY -3C • • 512MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 PSC SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K • • 1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 PSC DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K • • 512MB TwinMOS E5108AE-GE-E 5 ELPIDA SS 8G-25JK5-EBT • 512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 TwinMOS SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP • •
2-1 1 ASUS T -P5G31 SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 / 667 MHz QVL. 2.6.2 DIMM installation T o install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation 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. 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 specications. The gure shows a LAN 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. The chassis supports PCI Express x 16 cards with 192 mm x 19 mm or smaller dimensions only . PCI Express™ x16 slot Th is mot he rbo ard su ppor ts PCI Exp ress ™ x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI E x p r e s s ™ s p e c i f i c a t i o n s . T h e f i g u r e shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot.
2-13 ASUS T -P5G31 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 rmly . 5. Secure the card with one screw . 6. Replace the metal braket lock, then secure it with one screw . Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System T imer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt 4 Communications Port (COM1) 6 Floppy Disk Controller 7* Printer Port (LPT1) 8 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock 9* ACPI Mode when used 10* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 1 1* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14* Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 3 4 6 5 1 2
2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation 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, conicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. A B C D E F G H PCI slot –– –– –– –– –– –– –– shared PCI Express x16 slot shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 1 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– shared Onboard USB controller 2 –– –– –– shared –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 3 –– –– shared –– –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 4 shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard USB 2.0 controller –– –– –– –– –– –– –– shared Onboard AC’ 97 Audio shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard LAN –– shared –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard 1394 –– –– –– shared –– –– –– –– IRQ assignments for this motherboard 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 3 3 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.
2-15 ASUS T -P5G31 2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial A T A hard disk drive. T o install a Serial A T A hard disk drive: 1. Connect the SA T A power cable to the plug of the power supply unit. 1 2 4 4 4 4 4 2. Connect the SA T A signal cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. 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. 5. Co nne ct th e S A T A s ig nal c abl e t o the SA T A co nn ect or on th e mot her bo ard , an d t ig hte n a ll th e cab le s w ith t he pl ast ic co ils . 3. Locate the HDD tray .
2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.10 Replacing the power supply unit Replace the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. T o replace the PSU: 1. If necessary , connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to the A TX12V connector on the motherboard. 2. If necessary , connect the 24-pin A TX power plug to the A TXPWR connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect the optical drive power connector . 4. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it properly ts 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. V oltage selector The PSU has a 1 15 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 1 15 V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V , set the switch to 230 V . Setting the switch to 1 15 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! REAR S P K LINE IN FR ONT MIC IN SIDE S P K C T R B ASS
2-17 ASUS T -P5G31 2.11 Replacing the cover T o replace the cover: 1. T urn 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 ts in place. 5. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier . 2 3 4 5
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T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* Chapter 3 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. * Only some of the T4 models have the T ime and IR LED display .
3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows ® 32-bit XP / 32-bit V ista / 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. 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 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. In Windows ® OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting. T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31
3-3 ASUS T -P5G31 3.3.1 Running the support CD T o 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 . If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install Click an icon to display other information 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.
3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up 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. 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 RTL81 1 1B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL81 1 1B/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).
3-5 ASUS T -P5G31 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 .
3-6 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* Chapter 4 Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. * Only some of the T4 models have the T ime and IR LED display .
4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 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 reconguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 22.4cm (8.8in ) 26.7cm (10.5in ) R P5K18L LGA775 FRON T_CON 8 Mb B IO S BUZZER SB_PWR CPU_FAN Supe r I/ O ATX12V DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) Int el I CH7 Int el G 31 EA TXPWR PRI_IDE SAT A3 SAT A2 SAT A1 PCI1 PCIEX16 CLRTC KBPWR USBPW1 2 USBPW3 4 PWR_F AN LAN1 _USB 34 F_US B12 PS/2KBM S T : Mouse B: K eyboard AUDI O CD VGA COM1 SPDIFO ALC888S RTL81 11C CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ICS 9LPRS55 2AGLF CI RT X VIA VT6308S
4-3 ASUS T -P5G31 4.3 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou 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. T o erase the R TC 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 ca p 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 se tup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLR TC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5K18L P5K18L Clear RTC RAM CLR TC Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 2 3 1 2
4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 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). • 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 A TX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. R P5K18L P5K18L USB device W ake up 3 2 2 1 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW34 3 2 2 1 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW12 R P5K18L (Default) 5V 5VSB KBPWR 2 3 1 2 P5K18L Keyboard Power Setting
4-5 ASUS T -P5G31 4. Fan power (3-pin PWR_F AN) 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. 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. 1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_F AN) 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 . Do not forget to connect the fan cable to the fan connector . Insufcient air ow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! R P5K18L P5K18L F AN device W ake up 2 3 1 2 12V (Default) CPUF ANPWR PWR_F AN R P5K18L P5K18L CPU Fan Connector CPU_F A N GND CPU F AN PWR CPU F AN PWM C P U F A N S E N
4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 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 t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin A TX12V power plug to the A TX12V connector on the motherboard. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. 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 • 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. R P5K18L P5K18L A TX Power Connector EA TXPWR 3 V olts 3 V olts Ground 5 V olts 5 V olts Ground Ground Power OK 5V Standby 12 V olts -5 V olts 5 V olts 3 V olts -12 V olts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground 5 V olts 12 V olts 3 V olts 5 V olts Ground A TX12V GND 12V DC GND 12V DC R P5K18L P5K18L IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN1
4-7 ASUS T -P5G31 4. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. Wh en usi ng th e conn ect or s in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SA T A1/2 connector . Refer to the table below for the recommended SA T A hard disk drive connections. Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid mechanical conict with huge graphics cards. right angle side Serial A T A hard disk drive connection Connector Color Setting Use SA T A1/2 Red Master Boot disk SA T A3 Black Slave Data Disk R P5K18L P5K18L SA T A Connectors GN D RS A T A _T XP 3 RS A T A _T XN 3 GN D RS A T A _R XP 3 RS A T A _R XN 3 GN D SA T A3 GN D RS A T A _T XP 2 RS A T A _T XN 2 GN D RS A T A _R XP 2 RS A T A _R XN 2 GN D SA T A2 GN D RS A T A _T XP 1 RS A T A _T XN 1 GN D RS A T A _R XP 1 RS A T A _R XN 1 GN D SA T A1
4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 5. Optical drive audio co nne ct or (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. R P5K18L P5K18L Internal Audio Connector CD (black) Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground
1 T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. * Only some of the T4 models have the T ime and IR LED display .
5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-2 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 oppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST . 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk, USB ash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le 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 le to a bootable oppy 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 oppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB oppy devices. 5.1.1 Creatingabootableoppydisk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy 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 oppy disk to the oppy 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 ® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld, then click Start . Windows ® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windows ® desktop, then select Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start . 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.
5-3 ASUS T -P5G31 T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Sav e t he B IOS l e to a op py d isk or a USB as h d isk , th en res tart th e s yst em. 3. Y ou can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. 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 oppy 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-T est (POST). (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the T ools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press <Enter> to enable it. Y ou can switch between drives by pressing <T ab> before the correct le is found. Then press <Enter>. (1) Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the oppy disk drive or the USB port. Press <Alt> <F2> during POST to display the following. • This function can support devices such as USB ash disks, or oppy disks with F A T 32/16 format only . • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 PATH: A:\ BOARD: P5K18L T-P5G31 VER: 0201 DATE: 02/21/08 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown [Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS T o copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility: Mainlename Extension name 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[lename] where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom • Ensure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the le. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AM I F ir mwa re Up dat e Uti li ty - V er sio n 1.1 9(A SU S V 2. 29(03 .11 .2 4BB )) Cop yrig ht (C ) 2 00 2 A meric an Me gatr end s, In c. Al l rig hts res er ved . Reading ash ..... done Write to le...... ok A:\>
5-5 ASUS T -P5G31 UpdatingtheBIOSle T o update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk. 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 AM I F ir mwa re Up dat e Uti li ty - V er sio n 1.1 9(A SU S V 2. 07( 03. 11 .24 BB )) Cop yrig ht (C ) 2 00 2 A meric an Me gatr end s, In c. Al l rig hts res er ved . WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS Reading le ....... done Reading ash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing ash ...... done Writing ash ...... done Verifying ash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] wh ere [ le nam e] is t he la tes t o r the o rig ina l BIO S le on t he bo ota ble  opp y dis k. A:\>afudos /iT-P5G31.ROM Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper . Y ou need to type the exact BIOS lename at the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iT-P5G31.ROM AM I F ir mwa re Up dat e Uti li ty - V er sio n 1.1 9(A SU S V 2. 07( 03. 11 .24 BB )) Cop yrig ht (C ) 2 00 2 A meric an Me gatr end s, In c. Al l rig hts res er ved . WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS Reading le ....... done Reading ash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing ash ...... done Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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 le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD , the oppy disk or the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the oppy disk or the USB ash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility . • Ensure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy disk or the USB ash disk to T -P5G31.ROM . RecoveringtheBIOSfromaoppydisk T o recover the BIOS from a oppy disk: 1. T urn on the system. 2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to the oppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy found! Reading le “ T-P5G31.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing... 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.
5-7 ASUS T -P5G31 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD T o recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy 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 oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading le “ T-P5G31.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing... When no oppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS le. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS le. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... 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 le. • Only the USB ash disk with FA T 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! RecoveringtheBIOSfromtheUSBashdisk T o recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains BIOS le to the USB port. 2. T urn on the system. 3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update T o 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. 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 ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS le • Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • V iew 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). Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility .
5-9 ASUS T -P5G31 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o 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 .
5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup UpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSle T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 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ale option from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 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. 3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. T-P5G31 T-P5G31.ROM
5-1 1 ASUS T -P5G31 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware 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, reconguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure your system using this utility . Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the conguration 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 recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the rmware chip. The rmware 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-T est (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. • 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 le for this motherboard. 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.
5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen • 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. Navigation keys Sub-menu items General help Menu bar Congurationelds Menu items 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing the system boot conguration T ools For setting EZ Flash 2 and AI NET 2 Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings T o select an item on the menu bar , press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 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. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. Use [ ] or [-] to congure system time. System Time [04: 39 : 39] System Date [Wed 12/26/2007] Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] SATA1 : [Not Detected] SATA2 : [Not Detected] SATA3 : [Not Detected] IDE Conguration System Information
5-13 ASUS T -P5G31 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic 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. T o display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>. 5.2.6 Congurationelds These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. Y ou cannot select an item that is not user-congurable. A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. T o change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window .” 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another . 5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration 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 t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. Scroll bar Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 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
5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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. 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. System Time [04 : 49 : 02] System Date [Wed 12/26/2007] Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] SATA1 : [ST380011AS] SATA2 : [Not Detected] SATA3 : [Not Detected] IDE Conguration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. Use [ ] or [-] to congure system time.
5-15 ASUS T -P5G31 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SA T A1~3 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 [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. T ype [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (A T API Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP , LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] This item does not appear when you select SA T A1 / SA T A2 / SA T A3 devices.
5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Block (Multi-Sector T ransfer) 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T . (Self Monitoring and Reporting T echnology) 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. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.4 IDEConguration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to congure the item. IDE Conguration IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Allows you to select the time out value for detecting A T A/A T API device(s). Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
5-17 ASUS T -P5G31 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. 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 specication System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory
5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Conguration Chipset Onboard Devices Conguration PCIPnP USB Conguration Congure CPU.
5-19 ASUS T -P5G31 5.4.1 CPUConguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Congure 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 [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] PECI [Enabled] Options Auto MANUAL CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. Select [Manual] to set Ratio CMOS Setting. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] Options The following item appears only when you set the CPU ratio adjustment item to [Manual]. Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Enabled] 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 power- saving 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID V alue 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) Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep ® T echnology . When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. S et th is it em to [D isa bl ed] if you do not want to use the EIST . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST). V anderpool T echnology [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel ® Virtualization T echnology . Virtualization enhanced by Intel ® Virtualization T echnology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitons. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Conguration 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. Conguration 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 overow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PECI interface. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you install an Intel ® Core 2 Due (E6000, E4000) series processor . Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable one execuation core. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5-21 ASUS T -P5G31 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 Conguration Southbridge Conguration Memory Options & Information North Bridge chipset Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Conguration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Video Function Conguration NorthBridgeConguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CongureDRAMTimingbySPD[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable congurating DRAM T iming by SPD. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Conguration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PEG Forec x 1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory
5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup VideoFunctionConguration Video Function Conguration DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the DVMT Mode. Conguration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED Memory . Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB] Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode SouthBridgeConguration South Bridge chipset Conguration Audio Controller [Azalia] Options Audio Controller [Azalia] Allows you to set the audio controller . Conguration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] Azalia All Disabled Options
5-23 ASUS T -P5G31 5.4.3 OnboardDevicesConguration Onboard Devices Conguration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN_ Enabled/Disable.
5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld 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 [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Y es] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options: [No] [Y es] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register . Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Y es] When set to [Y es], 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. Conguration options: [No] [Y es] 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 . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] No: lets the BIOS congure all the devices in the system. Yes: lets the operating system congure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
5-25 ASUS T -P5G31 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] USB Function [8 USB Ports] Allows you to select the USB function. Conguration 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 . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB ash 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The Module V ersion and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 5.4.5 USBConguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. USB Conguration Module Version - 2.24.1-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Function [8 USB Ports] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Options Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports 8 USB Ports
5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to congure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5-27 ASUS T -P5G31 5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Conguration 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 Conguration as per ACPI 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Conguration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.4 APMConguration APM Conguration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows you to set the power button mode.Conguration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into of f 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. Conguration 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. Conguration 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. Conguration 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 rst try . T urning 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 A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Go into On/Off, or Suspend when Power button is pressed.
5-29 ASUS T -P5G31 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 A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conguration 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 A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [45ºC/113ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [2824RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] VCORE Voltage [ 1.232V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.328V] 5V Voltage [ 4.915V] 12V Voltage [11.916V] CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB T emperature [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 eld 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Temperature
5-31 ASUS T -P5G31 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. Species the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual oopy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the rst boot device. Boot settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Conguration Security Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.] 2nd Boot Device [SATA:3M-ST380011AS] 3rd Boot Device [CDROM:PS-PIONEER D] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev .] 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. Conguration options: [Removable Dev .] [Hard Drive] [A T API CD-ROM ] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6.2 BootSettingsConguration Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] W ait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5-33 ASUS T -P5G31 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 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 conguration options. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 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. T o 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. Conrm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. T o change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. T o clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration 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 eld. Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and T ime. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds 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. T o 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. Conrm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully . T o 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. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]
5-35 ASUS T -P5G31 5.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 LED Poster Conguration Turn On/Off LED Timer Display [Enabled] LED Poster Blacklight [100%] 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es] or [No], then press <Ok> to conrm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 PATH: A:\ BOARD: P5K18L T-P5G31 VER: 0201 DATE: 02/21/08 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn’t support: 1. NTFS format 5.7.2 T urn On / Off LED Timer Display [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LED T imer Display feature. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.7.3 LED Poster Backlight [100%] Allows you to set the LED poster backlight. Conguration options: [25%] [50%] [75%] [100%] The following items appear only in some models with LED Display features.
5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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 elds other than System Date, System T ime, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation 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 conrmation 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 conrmation 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. Exit & Save Changes Once you are nished 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 conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit. 5.8 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 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 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 system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specication for this system. * Only some of the T4 models have the T ime and IR LED display .
A-2 Appendix A.1 Powersupplyspecications Output characteristics Output voltage Load range Surge <10ms Regulation Ripple and noise Min Max (%) Vpp Vpp & noise 5V 0.3A 18A -5% ~ 5% 50mV 70mV 3.3V 0.3A 16A -5% ~ 5% 50mV 70mV 12V1 1A 10A 12A -5% ~ 5% 150mV 150mV 12V2 1A 14A 18A -5% ~ 5% 150mV 150mV -12V 0A 0.3A -10% ~ 10% 200mV 200mV 5VSB 0.1A 2.5A -5% ~ 5% 50mV 70mV A.2 Dubug code table Code Description CPU CPU initiation T est CMOS R/W functionality CHIP Early chipset initialization: - Disable shadow RAM - Disable L2 cache - Program basic chipset registers ddr Detect memory: - Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC - Auto-detection of L2 cache H A Initialize Hardware Monitor SIO 1. T est special keyboard controller for Super I/O chips 2. Enable keyboard interface CL- Initialize clock generator USb Initialize USB PS2 Initialize PS/2 Mouse F An Fan error OS Boot attempt (INT 19h)
A-3 ASUS T3-P5945GC A.3 Using the Remote Control (optional) Use the remote control to launch the Media Center program to play media les such as music and movies. Y ou 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. No. Button Description 1. Power Press to turn on/off the power of the screen and the speakers. 2. Pause Press to pause a playback. 3. Stop Press to stop playing a media le. (continued on the next page) 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 12 1 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
A-4 Appendix No. Button Description 4. Fast-foward Press to fast-forward a media le. 5. Next track Press to go to the next track. 6. Information 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. 1 1. Recorded TV Press to display a list of your recorded TV programs.* 12. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Press to display the electronic program guide screen.* 13. Live TV button Press to watch live TV programs. * 14. Shift T oggles between numerical and alphabetical input. 15. T eletext buttons Available on European models only . 16. V olume up/down Press to increase/decrease the volume. 17. OK Press to conrm an action. 18. Return Press to return to the previous page. 19. Previous track Press to go back to the previous track. 20. Rewind Press to rewind a media le. 21. Play Press to play a media le. 22. Record Press to start recording TV . * The system does not come with built-in TV tuner . T o use the TV function, purchase an external TV box rst.