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... Danger of used batteries according to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Replace only with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Dispose of explosion if battery is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. How this guide ... Austausch der Batterie. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT About this guide is incorrectly replaced. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system.
... Danger of used batteries according to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Replace only with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Dispose of explosion if battery is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. How this guide ... Austausch der Batterie. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT About this guide is incorrectly replaced. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system.
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System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. CD • Support CD 4. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. Quick Installation Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 system package for the following items. Standard items 1.
System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. CD • Support CD 4. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. Quick Installation Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 system package for the following items. Standard items 1.
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The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5G41/ P4-P5G41.
The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5G41/ P4-P5G41.
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... high-definition audio CODEC. 1.2 Front panel The illustrations below show the front panels of P2-P5G41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�1�/�P�4��-P��5�...;���h��o���m�e� entertainment features. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 1.1 Welcome!
... high-definition audio CODEC. 1.2 Front panel The illustrations below show the front panels of P2-P5G41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�1�/�P�4��-P��5�...;���h��o���m�e� entertainment features. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 1.1 Welcome!
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... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the hard disk drive. 2. Power button. Front panel cover. 4. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Front panel of P4-P5G41 3 4 2 6 1 5 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1. This port connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Microphone... 3-in -1 card reader. Hard disk drive (HDD) LED. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to a microphone. 10. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3
... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the hard disk drive. 2. Power button. Front panel cover. 4. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Front panel of P4-P5G41 3 4 2 6 1 5 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1. This port connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Microphone... 3-in -1 card reader. Hard disk drive (HDD) LED. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to a microphone. 10. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3
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... SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 12. VGA port. Serial port. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 8. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. Audio...
... SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 12. VGA port. Serial port. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 8. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. Audio...
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1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. DIMM slots 7. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Power supply unit 4. The installed components are labeled for your reference. 3 1 2 4 7 5 6 1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. Front panel assembly 3. ASUS motherboard 6.
1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. DIMM slots 7. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Power supply unit 4. The installed components are labeled for your reference. 3 1 2 4 7 5 6 1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. Front panel assembly 3. ASUS motherboard 6.
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ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD. Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up
ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD. Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up
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...hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering up your system Press the power button (...your OS documentation for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS).
...hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering up your system Press the power button (...your OS documentation for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS).
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... CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The contents of the Support CD to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. Click an icon to display...
... CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The contents of the Support CD to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. Click an icon to display...
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... utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-7 Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. 2.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-7 Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. 2.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
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... application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI...Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, or Information icon from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, ...
... application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI...Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, or Information icon from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, ...
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Select the device you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for the first time, key in your password. 3. AI Security AI Security allows you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. 5. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. To lock a device: 1. If you are using AI Security for your data.
Select the device you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for the first time, key in your password. 3. AI Security AI Security allows you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. 5. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. To lock a device: 1. If you are using AI Security for your data.
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Click Open. To add an application: 1. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to the My Favorites menu. 2. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. The application you want to add to open the corresponding application. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu. 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application.
Click Open. To add an application: 1. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to the My Favorites menu. 2. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. The application you want to add to open the corresponding application. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu. 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application.
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ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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3.1 Introduction The P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout DEBUGPORT CLRTC SATA1 eNOVA MX-128 CHASSIS SATA2 ...
3.1 Introduction The P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout DEBUGPORT CLRTC SATA1 eNOVA MX-128 CHASSIS SATA2 ...
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... boot process to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the...
... boot process to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the...
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Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 connector. 3.4 Connectors 1. P5Q8L P5Q8L COM Connector COM1 PIN 1 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-5 COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for Serial ATA drives. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA drives. ...
Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 connector. 3.4 Connectors 1. P5Q8L P5Q8L COM Connector COM1 PIN 1 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-5 COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for Serial ATA drives. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA drives. ...
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... Connectors • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in the system front panel. LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# P5Q8L PIN 1 P5Q8L LED Connector 6. 5. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-7 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your...
... Connectors • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in the system front panel. LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# P5Q8L PIN 1 P5Q8L LED Connector 6. 5. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-7 otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your...