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... 1-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up your system 2-2 2.3 Support CD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support CD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information 2-6 2.3.6 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-9 2.4.4 Main 2-10 2.4.5 My favorites 2-13 2.4.6 Support 2-14 2.4.7 Information 2-14 Chapter...
... 1-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up your system 2-2 2.3 Support CD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support CD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information 2-6 2.3.6 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-9 2.4.4 Main 2-10 2.4.5 My favorites 2-13 2.4.6 Support 2-14 2.4.7 Information 2-14 Chapter...
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... This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is organized...
... This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is organized...
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Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. 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. 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.
Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. 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. 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.
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... 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 Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�...;m�e� entertainment features. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe, Wolfdale, and Yorkfield processors. 1.1 Welcome!
... 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 Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�...;m�e� entertainment features. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe, Wolfdale, and Yorkfield processors. 1.1 Welcome!
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Power supply unit 4. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Front panel assembly 3. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. DIMM slots 7. 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.
Power supply unit 4. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Front panel assembly 3. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. DIMM slots 7. 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.
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... your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 ...button ( ) to maximize the features of your OS documentation for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system.
... your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 ...button ( ) to maximize the features of your OS documentation for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system.
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Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. ... CD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 The contents of the Support CD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Visit the...
Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. ... CD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 The contents of the Support CD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Visit the...
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... you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities...
... you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. 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. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-7
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. 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. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-7
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The device you to adjust these values manually. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up Key in your password, then click OK. Key in your password, then click OK. It also allows you selected cannot be accessed without the password. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. Deselect the device you locked, then click Apply. 2. To unlock a device: 1. To change your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. 6.
The device you to adjust these values manually. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up Key in your password, then click OK. Key in your password, then click OK. It also allows you selected cannot be accessed without the password. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. Deselect the device you locked, then click Apply. 2. To unlock a device: 1. To change your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. 6.
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2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up
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ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
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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 BUZZER KBMS KBPWR PCIEX1_1 EATXPWR PCIEX1_2 LAN1_USB12 USB34 USBPW1-4 COM1 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power ... LED_CON PWR_FAN Super I/O RTM 870T-954 VIA VT6325 CR_SOCKET CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX12V USBPW56 RSTSW PWRSW E1394 USB56 FRONT_ AUD VGA DVI 22.4cm(8.8in) 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 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 BUZZER KBMS KBPWR PCIEX1_1 EATXPWR PCIEX1_2 LAN1_USB12 USB34 USBPW1-4 COM1 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power ... LED_CON PWR_FAN Super I/O RTM 870T-954 VIA VT6325 CR_SOCKET CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX12V USBPW56 RSTSW PWRSW E1394 USB56 FRONT_ AUD VGA DVI 22.4cm(8.8in) 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
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... S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB P5Q8L (Default) P5Q8L Keyboard Power Setting 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device...
... S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB P5Q8L (Default) P5Q8L Keyboard Power Setting 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device...
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... that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to get the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR ...
... that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to get the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR ...
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... labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5Q8L P5Q8L Chassis Intrusion Connector 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Digital audio connectors (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, SPDIF_OUT1) These connectors are shorted with a jumper cap. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to...
... labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5Q8L P5Q8L Chassis Intrusion Connector 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Digital audio connectors (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, SPDIF_OUT1) These connectors are shorted with a jumper cap. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to...
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... floppy disk or USB flash disk during POST. 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Refer to the corresponding sections for reference only. Right-click the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon, then select ... Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. • All the floppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB floppy devices. • The BIOS screens in this chapter are for details on these utilities. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable ...
... floppy disk or USB flash disk during POST. 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Refer to the corresponding sections for reference only. Right-click the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon, then select ... Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. • All the floppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB floppy devices. • The BIOS screens in this chapter are for details on these utilities. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable ...
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... current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 4-3 Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk checkbox. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the...
... current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 4-3 Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk checkbox. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the...
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...filename] The [filename] is any user-assigned filename which consists of paper. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard Support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at...characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. Download the latest BIOS file from the motherboard Support CD to file...... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from ...
...filename] The [filename] is any user-assigned filename which consists of paper. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard Support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at...characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. Download the latest BIOS file from the motherboard Support CD to file...... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from ...