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... 3-6 Other 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 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12...
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... of the ASUS T3-P5G965A. 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...
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...to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
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... 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 Tool Philips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply...
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... with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
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PnP cap Load plate
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5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the...
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Onboard IDE port
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Onboard AC' 97 Audio
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Onboard 1394
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When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
Starting up
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... barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
3.2 Powering up
The...
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... 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.
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... SoundMAX® ADI1988 AC`97 audio driver. Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® 10/100/1000M LAN Driver.
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 PC Probe II This smart...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for details.
Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screensaver Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver.
3.3.4 ASUS contact information
The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
ASUS T3-P5G965A...
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... installed in the ASUS T3-P5G965A system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
4.2 Motherboard layout
26.7cm(10.5in)
VT6308P
PCI1 PCIEX16
CLRTC
Super I/O
CD
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
AUDIO
AD19888
Intel ICH 8
SATA3
SPDIF_OUT
VGA_COM
SATA1
SATA2
RTM867N
SPI_J1
BUZZER
SB_PWR
FRONT_CON
ESATA...
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... (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.)
2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.)
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows®...
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... disk drive or the USB port.
Press + during POST to display the following.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: P5B13L T3-P5G965A VER: 0203 DATE: 03/09/07
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\
A:
Note [Enter] Select or Load
[Tab] Switch
[B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
(2) Enter BIOS setup program...
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... and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
Main filename Extension name
3. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after...
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...07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check........ Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
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... the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5B13LAT AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... Erasing flash ..... done Writing flash ..... done Verifying flash ... done...
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... with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the
Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your...
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
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... and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section "5.8 Exit Menu."
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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