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  • Page 1 V6-P5G31E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User’s Manual...
  • 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

    Introduction................... 3-2 3.2. Motherboard.layout............... 3-2 3.3. Jumpers..................3-3 3.4. Connectors..................3-5 Chapter.4:. BIOS.setup 4.1. Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ........... 4-6 4.2. BIOS.setup.program..............4-7...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar ................. 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys ............... 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items ..............4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............. 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields ............4-9 4.2.7 Pop-up window ............... 4-9 4.2.8 Scroll bar .................
  • Page 5 Table of contents 4.7. Tools.menu.................. 4-30 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-30 4.7.2 AI NET 2................ 4-30 4.8. Exit.menu..................4-31...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
  • Page 7 Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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 possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: About.this.guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V6-P5G31E 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...
  • Page 9 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 V6-P5G31E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item.description ASUS V6-P5G31E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis Cable •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V6-P5G31E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    The ASUS V6-P5G31E is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium ®...
  • Page 13 USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Microphone.port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Headphone.port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. Power button. Power.button. Press this button to turn the system on. ASUS V6-P5G31E...

  • 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. Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35 to prevent the system from overheating. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
  • Page 15 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset.2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center ASUS V6-P5G31E...

  • Page 16: Voltage Selector

    16.. Expansion.slot.covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. Voltage selector The PSU 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 this switch to 115 V.

  • Page 17: Internal.components

    11. PCI slots Power supply unit 12. Metal bracket lock CPU socket DIMM sockets Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system components and get assistance from professionals when you disassemble or assemble the system. ASUS V6-P5G31E...

  • Page 18: Qualified Vendors Lists (Qvl)

    1.5 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz.capability DIMM.support Size Vendor Model Brand SS/DS Component 512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512 Kingston Heat-Sink Package • • 512MB Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1GN Kingston Heat-Sink Package • • Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN Kingston Heat-Sink Package • • 512MB Apacer 78.9AG9S.9L5 Apacer Heat-Sink Package • •...
  • Page 19 ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 ADATA AD29608A8A-3EG20648 • • 512MB ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 ADATA AD29608A8A-3EG20718 • • ADATA M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 ADATA AD29608A8A-3EG20645 • • 512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EC20615 • • 512MB VDATA M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EG20627 • • continued on the next page ASUS V6-P5G31E...

  • Page 20: Dimm Support

    A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs. 1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Starting Up

    Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. Chapter 2: Starting up...

  • Page 23: Running The Support Dvd

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS.InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.

  • Page 24: Utilities Menu

    Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 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 you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 25: Manual Menu

    ASUS Turbo Key Installs ASUS Turbo Key. ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games - with just one touch! Microsoft DirectX 9.0c...

  • Page 26: Asus Contact Information

    Allows you to open the NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide. 2.3.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 2: Starting up...

  • Page 27: Other Information

    DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-AM EPU V-P5G41H Rav 1.xx American Megatrends Inc. 0407 10/10/2009 P5KPL-AM EPU Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. V6-P5G31E P5KPLAME.ROM ASUS V6-P5G31E...
  • Page 28 Technical.support.Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 2: Starting up...
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 30: Chapter 3: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The Vintage V6-P5G31E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout Chapter 3: Motherboard info...

  • Page 31: Jumpers

    You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS V6-P5G31E...
  • Page 32 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) 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 these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 33: Connectors

    These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS V6-P5G31E...
  • Page 34 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66 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. Drive.jumper.setting Mode of Cable.connector...
  • Page 35 These are not jumpers! DO.NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 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.
  • Page 36 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 37 The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements. 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. ASUS V6-P5G31E...
  • Page 38 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. •. System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. •.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 4.1.1. 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 ®...
  • Page 41 Updating.the.BIOS.through.the.Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start. ® >.Programs.>.ASUS.>.ASUSUpdate.>.ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update.BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop-down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
  • Page 42 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: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start. ® >.Programs.>.ASUS.>.ASUSUpdate.>.ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

  • Page 43: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.2. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2.utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. To.update.the.BIOS.using.EZ.Flash.2: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: •...

  • Page 44: Asus Crashfree Bios

    4.1.3. ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 45: 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. ASUS V6-P5G31E...

  • Page 46: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1. BIOS.menu.screen Menu.items Menu.bar Configuration fields General.help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [12:56:38] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Mon 11/16/2009 select a field. Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] configure system time.

  • Page 47: Menu Items

    Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9. General.help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS V6-P5G31E...

  • Page 48: Main.menu

    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 “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [12:56:38]...

  • Page 49: Primary Ide Master/Slave, Sata1~4

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-11...

  • Page 50: Storage Configuration

    PIO.Mode.[Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA.Mode.[Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART.Monitoring.[Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.4 Storage Configuration...

  • Page 51: System Information

    : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 1015MB AMI.BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System.Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-13...

  • Page 52: Advanced.menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power...
  • Page 53 • • 1333 • • • • • 1066 • • • • • • • Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-15...

  • Page 54: Cpu Configuration

    Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Voltage. Key in the value directly. Configuration Configuration options: [Auto] [Min = 1.85000V] [Max = 2.24375V] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the North Bridge voltage or set it to [Auto] mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40V] [1.45V] VTT_CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set FSB Termination Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode.
  • Page 55 Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhance ® protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-17...

  • Page 56: Chipset

    The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium 4 or later ® ® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ® Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Technology [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. When set to ® [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature.
  • Page 57 Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel is used, set this item to [HD Audio] mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-19...

  • Page 58: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Options Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Enabled LAN Option ROM [Disabled] 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] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller.

  • Page 59: Usb Configuration

    USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 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: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-21...

  • Page 60: Pci Pnp

    The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB.Mass.Storage.Reset.Delay.[20.Sec] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation.Type.[Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type.

  • Page 61: Power.menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-23...

  • Page 62: Apm Configuration

    4.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] after AC power loss. Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On By External Modems [Disabled] Resume On By PCI Device [Disabled] Resume On By PCIE Device [Disabled]...

  • Page 63: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-25...

  • Page 64: Boot.menu

    Configuration options: [Removable Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: •...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Security

    4.6.3. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Not Installed disabled password. User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password...
  • Page 67 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. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-29...

  • Page 68: Tools.menu

    4.7.1. 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 4.1.2 for details.

  • Page 69: Exit.menu

    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 confirmation 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. ASUS V6-P5G31E 4-31...
  • Page 70 Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised.representative.. ASUS Computer GmbH in.Europe: Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

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