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... menu 3-5 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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu...
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... description of ASUS T4-P5945GCX. 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
4A
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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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard AC' 97 Audio Onboard LAN Onboard 1394
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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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... operating system versions.
• The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.3.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install
Click...
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...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.
SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI audio driver.
Realtek RTL8139 10/100M LAN...
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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 Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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... installed in ASUS T4-P5945GCX system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
4.2 Motherboard layout
AUDIO
SPDIFO CD
AD1988A
VIA VT6308P
PCI1 PCIEX16
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power
26.7cm (10.5in)
CLRTC
CPU_FAN
Super I/O
FANPWR1
SB_PWR
4MB BIOS
BUZZER
FRONT_CON
IDT0631GQK
Intel ICH7
SATA1 SATA2 SATA3
VGA...
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.../Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, 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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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
• A "Floppy not found!" error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A "P5L13LX.ROM not found!" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5L13LX.ROM.
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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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...] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5L13LX.ROM
4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5L13LX.ROM 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...
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... the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5L13LX.ROM 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 "5.7 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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