T-P5G31 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................ viii System package contents............................................................................ x Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 System introduction Welcome!....
Contents 3.3.2 Drivers menu.................................................................... 3-4 3.3.4 ASUS contact information................................................ 3-6 3.3.3 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction................................................................................... 4-2 4.3 Jumpers......................................................................................... 4-3 4.2 4.4 Motherboard layout...............................................
Contents 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration..................................... 5-23 5.4.5 USB Configuration......................................................... 5-25 5.4.4 5.5 Power menu................................................................................. 5-27 5.5.1 Suspend Mode............................................................... 5-27 5.5.3 ACPI APIC Support........................................................ 5-27 5.5.2 5.5.4 5.6 5.5.5 APM Configuration........
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.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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: viii 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5G31.
Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
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 • ATA cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. Support CD and Software CD 4. Installation Manual 5.
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS T-P5G31. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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 TP5G31 is designed for the sophisticated.
1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive. 2. Power button 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. . Press this button to turn the system on/off. 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. 7. 8. 9.
1.2.2 T4-P5G31 front panel External 1 Internal 4 2 7 10 8 11 9 12 13 3 5 14 6 1. 2. 3. 1- Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive. Front panel I/O cover. Open the front panel cover to show the input/output ports. Time and IR LED display (optional) 4. Eject button . Press this button to eject the optical drive. 5. Power button 6. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive. .
Open the front panel cover by pushing it. 7. 8. 9. CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ card slot . This slot is for a CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. 2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are USB 2.0 ports available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 10. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.
1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 26 15 27 16 SIDE SPK 29 LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 19 CTR BASS 28 REAR SPK 17 18 20 30 31 21 32 22 33 34 23 35 24 25 T3-P5G31 / T4-P5G31 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.
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 .
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 90o angle.
1. ASUS motherboard 3. DIMM sockets 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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Chapter 2 T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
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) 3. Expansion card(s) 2. 4. Tool 5. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Hard disk drive Optical drive Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 SIDE SPK CTR BASS REAR SPK LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 1 2. Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 1 2 2 3. 4. 2 Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4 Lift the cover, then set aside.
2.4 Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. To turn over the PSU: 1. 2. 3. Lay the system chassis on its side on a flat and stable surface. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to the chassis. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to a 90º angle. When removing the PSU, ensure to hold or support it firmly.
2.5 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your motherboard to ensure that the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
3. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. PnP cap Load plate Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). 4B 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6.
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®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins 112 Pins R P5K18L P5K18L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs.
DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No.
DDR2 (667 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size 2-10 Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No.
SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 / 667 MHz QVL. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3.
2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.
2.7.2 Expansion card installation To install an expansion card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Locate and remove one metal bracket lock screw. Remove the metal bracket lock. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly. Secure the card with one screw. Replace the metal braket lock, then secure it with one screw.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot A B C D E F G H shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 1 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– shared Onboard USB controller 2 –– –– –– shared –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 3 –– –– shared –– –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 4 shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– PCI Express x16 slot Onboard USB 2.
2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Connect the SATA power cable to the plug of the power supply unit. 1 2. Connect the SATA signal cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. 3. Locate the HDD tray. 4. Insert a hard disk drive (with the HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the tray, then secure it with four screws. 2 4 4 4 4 4 5.
2.10 Replacing the power supply unit Replace the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. To replace the PSU: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. Connect the optical drive power connector. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it properly fits in place.
2.11 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the chassis upright. 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. Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. 3 4 2 Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier.
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Chapter 3 T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 3.
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. 3.3.1 • 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. Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive.
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.
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.
3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
Chapter 4 T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. 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.
4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5G31 system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout 26.7cm (10.5in) CPU_FAN PCI1 VIA VT6308S CLRTC Super I/O PWR_FAN CIRTX BUZZER SB_PWR PCIEX16 FRONT_CON CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ICS 9LPRS552AGLF AUDIO 8Mb BIOS ALC888S Intel ICH7 22.4cm (8.
4.3 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
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). USBPW12 1 2 +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB R P5K18L USBPW34 P5K18L USB device Wake up 3.
4. Fan power (3-pin PWR_FAN) Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Set this jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. PWR_FAN 1 2 +12V (Default) 2 3 +CPUFANPWR R P5K18L P5K18L FAN device Wake up 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. 1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan.
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. Otherwise, the system will not boot up.
4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 R P5K18L P5K18L SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector.
5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
Chapter 5 T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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. 2. 3. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
5.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 2. • Ensure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
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 file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • • • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS T-P5G31 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 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. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Menu items Configuration fields System Time System Date [04: 39 : 39] [Wed 12/26/2007] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 : : : : : [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. IDE Configuration System Information Sub-menu items 5.2.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 5.2.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 [04: 49 : 02] [Wed 12/26/2007] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. : : : : : Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~3 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0201 Build Date : 02/21/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration 5-18 Configure CPU.
5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3D.0E Options Options Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Inter(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Frequency : 1.
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitons. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function.
5.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Setting WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Video Function Configuration Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory Options Options [DVMT Mode] [256MB] Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the DVMT Mode. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED Memory.
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN_ Enabled/Disable. Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
5.4.4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 5.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.1-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Function USB 2.
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to configure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 5.5.
5.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Go into On/Off, or Suspend when Power button is pressed. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows you to set the power button mode.
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [45ºC/113ºF] [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control [2824RPM] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.232V] [ 3.328V] [ 4.915V] [11.916V] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / MB temperature. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperature.
5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot settings Boot Device Priority A virtual floopy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Boot Settings Configuration Security Enter F1 F10 ESC 5.6.
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
5.7 Tools menu Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn’t support: 1. NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 LED Poster Configuration Turn On/Off LED Timer Display LED Poster Blacklight 5.7.1 [Enabled] [100%] ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.
5.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.
Appendix T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.
A.1 Power supply specifications Output characteristics Output voltage Load range Min Max Surge <10ms Regulation 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.
A.3 Using the Remote Control (optional) Use the remote control to launch the Media Center program to play media files such as music and movies. You can also install an external TV box to watch TV and record TV programs. Refer to the table below to familiarize yourself with the functions of the remote control buttons. 1 2 22 3 21 20 4 19 5 18 6 7 17 8 16 9 10 15 No. 14 11 13 12 Button Description 1. Power Press to turn on/off the power of the screen and the speakers. 2.
No. Button Description 4. Fast-foward Press to fast-forward a media file. 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. 11.
