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  • Page 1 P3-P5G31 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Download the latest manual from the ASUS website: www.asus.com...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii System package contents ................x Chapter 1: System Introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Front panel ..................1-2 Rear panel ..................1-4 Internal components ..............1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Preparation ...................
  • Page 4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy 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 ............
  • Page 5 APM Configuration ............5-29 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor ............5-30 Boot menu .................. 5-31 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............5-31 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 5-32 5.6.3 Security ................. 5-33 Tools menu ................. 5-35 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ................. 5-35 Exit menu ..................5-36...

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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. •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS P3-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: Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not...

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your P3-P5G31 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS P3-P5G31 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS P3-P5G31! The ASUS P3-P5G31 is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and flexible features. The system comes in a stylish book-size casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel Core...
  • Page 13 . 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. * Use and format a storage card according to the documentation that comes with it. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 14 15 Cover screw. Secures the system cover. PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port .
  • Page 15 Bass/Center 16. Expansion slots. You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add memory and graphics capabilities to the system. 17. Power fan vent. The fan vent allows air to be circulated by the power supply fan. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 16: Internal Components

    5.25-inch empty optical drive bay PCI Express x16 slot Front panel cover PCI Express x1 slot Optical drive lock 10. ASUS motherboard Hard disk drive bays 11. Metal bracket lock Hard disk drive lock 12. LGA775 socket Power supply unit 13.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by- step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install Central processing unit (CPU) DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Expansion card(s) Hard disk drive Optical drive Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.

  • Page 19: Removing The Covers

    Lift the expansion card lock to a Lift the chassis support 90º-100º angle. bracket to a 45º angle, then carefully pull to release. Set the chassis support bracket aside. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 20: Removing The Front Panel Assembly

    2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: Place the system vertically. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. Pull the hooks outward to release the front panel assembly. Swing the left edge of the front panel assembly outward. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the chassis to detach.

  • Page 21: Installing A Cpu

    ® This system is designed for Intel 65W desktop processors. Other Intel ® ® processors higher than 65W may not provide optimum performance. Refer to ASUS CPU support list for more details. http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us. 2.4.1 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel LGA775 processor package should come with installation ®...
  • Page 22 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. PnP Cap Retention tab Load lever This side of the cam box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 23 CPU! The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced ® ® Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology ® (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan ® assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan ®...

  • Page 25: Cpu Fan Connector

    CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    Installing a DIMM The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

  • Page 27: Memory Configurations

    Vista x64 Edition ® ® • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel ® On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-11...

  • Page 28: Ddr2 Qualified Vendors List

    DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List...

  • Page 29: Dimm Support

    DS - Double Sided DIMM Support: supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-13...
  • Page 30 DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Part No. 512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 Samsung K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • • 512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 Promos V59C1512804QBF25S0054707PEBPA • • Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G Samsung K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • • Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G Kingston Heat-Sink Package • •...

  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out DDR2 DIMM notch with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-15...

  • Page 32: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has two PCI, one PCI Express™ x1, and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub- sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. The system supports low profile PCI, PCI Express x16, and PCI Express x1 cards.
  • Page 33 If you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-17...
  • Page 34 Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller — Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1) IRQ holder for PCI steering* Standard Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor...

  • Page 35: Installing An Optical Drive

    The IDE and audio plugs are pre-connected to the primary IDE and internal audio connectors on the motherboard. If you disconnected these plugs, refer to page 4-6 and 4-8 for their respective locations. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-19...

  • Page 36: Uninstalling The Optical Drive

    Carefully push the optical drive all the way into the bay until the optical drive lock clicks. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Uninstalling the optical drive In the future, you may have to upgrade or replace a defective optical drive.

  • Page 37: Removing The Card Reader

    Press the card reader lock inwards(A), then slightly pull the card reader assembly outward (B) until the USB cable and plug is exposed. Disconnect the USB cable and plug from the card reader assembly, then set the card reader assembly aside. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-21...

  • Page 38: Installing Hard Disk Drives (Hdds)

    Installing hard disk drives (HDDs) The system comes with two 3.5-inch drive bays (labeled 1 and 2) for installation of two Serial ATA hard disk drives or one IDE HDD (if you have installed an optical drive). 2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays Screw rails The drive bays incorporate a screw-less design that allows you to install and...
  • Page 39 When the HDD screws align with HDD screw lock the screw rails, push the drive carefully until it is completely flushed on the bay. The HDD screw lock clicks to indicate that the drive is properly in place. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-23...

  • Page 40: Ide Hard Disk Drive Installation

    2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation Set the IDE HDD as master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation for details. To install an IDE hard disk drive: Follow steps 1 to 2 of the previous section. Connect the IDE cable (gray connector) to the IDE interface at the back of the drive.

  • Page 41: 2.10 Replacing The Covers

    Hinge-like tabs Swing the left edge of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in place. Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-25...

  • Page 42: Replacing The System Cover

    2.10.2 Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis. All eight hooks (four hooks on both sides) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes.

  • Page 43: 2.11 Installing The Foot Stands

    Drive in a screw to secure the foot stand to the chassis. Follow the same procedures when installing the second foot stand. The photo on the right shows the system in a vertical desktop placement. ASUS P3-P5G31 2-27...

  • Page 44: 2.12 Selecting The Voltage

    2.12 Selecting the voltage The system’s power supply unit has a 115 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 115 V.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 46: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 47: 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 Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.

  • Page 48: Utilities Menu

    Installs the Athero Ethernet utility. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 49: Asus Contact Information

    3.2.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.
  • Page 50 Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Chapter 3: Getting started...
  • Page 51 Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS P3-P5G31...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3: Getting started...
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 54: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Motherboard layout 20.3cm (8in) CPU_FAN PS/2KBMS T : Mouse B: Keyboard CHA_FAN Super I/O ATX12V LGA775 USB34 PWR_FAN LAN_USB12 Intel G31 AUDIO ICS 9L PRS552 USB78 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell PCIEX1_1 CMOS Power ATHEROS PCIEX16 PCI1 Intel ICH7 SPEAKER CLRTC PCI2...

  • Page 55: Jumper

    • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS P3-P5G31...
  • Page 56 USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer from S1 mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB device. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 57: Connectors

    This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 58: Ide Connector

    IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.

  • Page 59: Serial Ata Connectors

    SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER Speaker Out Connector ASUS P3-P5G31...
  • Page 60 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

  • Page 61: Fan Connectors

    These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CHA_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR PWR_FAN Rotation +12V Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. ASUS P3-P5G31...
  • Page 62 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 63 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P3-P5G31 4-11...
  • Page 64 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL +HD LED RESET System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS P3-P5G31...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

  • Page 67: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    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 <Alt>...

  • Page 68: Afudos Utility

    (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press <Enter>. You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file is found. Then press <Enter>. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

  • Page 69: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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.

  • Page 70: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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.

  • Page 71: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file “P5KPLVM.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... ASUS P3-P5G31...
  • Page 72 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 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...

  • Page 73: Asus Update Utility

    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 ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 74 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 75 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 76: Bios Setup Program

    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. 5-12...

  • Page 77: Bios Menu Screen

    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. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P3-P5G31 5-13...

  • Page 78: Menu Items

    5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. System Time [11:10:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Thu 03/27/2003] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main Legacy Diskette B [Disabled] Use [+] or [-] to...

  • Page 79: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M, 5.25 in.] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-15...

  • Page 80: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Select the type...

  • Page 81: Ide Configuration

    SATA devices. [Enhanced] Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-17...

  • Page 82: System Information

    5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS Version : 0108 Build Date : 11/20/07 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz Count...

  • Page 83: Advanced Menu

    Pair Status Length cable during POST Attansic Controller 0 Attansic POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Attansic POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Attansic POST Check LAN cable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-19...

  • Page 84: Usb Configuration

    5.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Options USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.0-13.4 Disabled 2 USB Ports USB Devices Enabled: 4 USB Ports None...

  • Page 85: Usb Mass Storage Device Configuration

    Floppy and remaining as hard drive. Forced FDD option can be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boost as FDD drive to boot as FDD. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-21...

  • Page 86: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Options Options Module Version: 3C.0E Auto MANUAL Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300@ 1.86GHz Frequency : 1.86 MHz FSB Speed : 1066 MHz Cache L1...
  • Page 87 Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Core Multi-Processing Technology. ® Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled]. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep™ Technology. ® Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-23...

  • Page 88: Chipset

    5.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Configure North Bridge Advanced Chipset Settings features. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

  • Page 89: Video Function Configuration

    Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED Memory. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] South Bridge Configuration South Bridge chipset Configuration Options Options Azalia Audio Controller [Azalia] All Disabled Audio Controller [Azalia] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-25...

  • Page 90: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]...

  • Page 91: Pci Pnp

    Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-27...

  • Page 92: Power Menu

    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] Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM).

  • Page 93: Apm Configuration

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-29...

  • Page 94: Hardware Monitor

    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.

  • Page 95: Boot Menu

    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. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P3-P5G31 5-31...

  • Page 96: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 97: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.2 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P3-P5G31 5-33...

  • Page 98: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot <Enter> to change Security Settings password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Not Installed disabled password. User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level...

  • Page 99: Tools Menu

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See section 5.1.2 for details.

  • Page 100: Exit Menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit &...

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