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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi Safety information vii P5G41-M EVO specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System... 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-18 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-18 Chapter 1: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi Safety information vii P5G41-M EVO specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System... 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-18 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-18 Chapter 1: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 iii
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...-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667MHz memory modules - P5G41-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Special features Rear panel ports LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o...controller VT1708S High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Multi-Streaming 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Fan 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel ...
...-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667MHz memory modules - P5G41-M EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Special features Rear panel ports LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o...controller VT1708S High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Multi-Streaming 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Fan 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel ...
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ix P5G41-M EVO specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 ....0a WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 1394 cable 1 x Printer port cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix P5G41-M EVO specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 ....0a WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 1394 cable 1 x Printer port cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5G41-M EVO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41-M EVO Onboard LED ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-1 The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or...
... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5G41-M EVO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41-M EVO Onboard LED ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-1 The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not ... before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. DDR2 DIMMs are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5G41-M EVO P5G41-M EVO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-3 This motherboard supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). 1.4 System...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not ... before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. DDR2 DIMMs are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5G41-M EVO P5G41-M EVO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-3 This motherboard supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). 1.4 System...
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... • • 5-5-5-15 2.0V • • 5 1.8V • • 6 1.8V • • 6 1.8V • • 6-6-6-12 •• 4-5- 2.0V • • 5-15 4-4-4-15 1.9 •• - 2.1 V ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-5 DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... • • 5-5-5-15 2.0V • • 5 1.8V • • 6 1.8V • • 6 1.8V • • 6-6-6-12 •• 4-5- 2.0V • • 5-15 4-4-4-15 1.9 •• - 2.1 V ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-5 DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... 1024MB Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 512MB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the card. 2. Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. Align the card connector...memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-7 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the chassis with the screw. 6. DDR2-667MHz ...
... 1024MB Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 512MB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the card. 2. Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. Align the card connector...memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-7 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the chassis with the screw. 6. DDR2-667MHz ...
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... battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up feature. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-9 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the ...supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41-M EVO 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M EVO USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM...
... battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up feature. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-9 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the ...supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41-M EVO 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M EVO USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM...
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... to the D-Sub port has display. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G41-M EVO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41-M EVO fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-11 Dual display output support • This table indicates that the black wire of each cable matches...
... to the D-Sub port has display. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G41-M EVO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41-M EVO fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-11 Dual display output support • This table indicates that the black wire of each cable matches...
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... 2.0 ports. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 5. COM1 PIN 1 P5G41-M EVO P5G41-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-13 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41-M EVO USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41-M EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 4. USB connectors...
... 2.0 ports. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 5. COM1 PIN 1 P5G41-M EVO P5G41-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-13 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41-M EVO USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41-M EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 4. USB connectors...
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... connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41-M EVO SPDIF_OUT P5G41-M EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-15 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from...
... connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41-M EVO SPDIF_OUT P5G41-M EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-15 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from...
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...(FDD) signal cable. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5G41-M EVO Floppy disk drive connector 14. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.... GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT P5G41-M EVO P5G41-M EVO Parallel Port Connector ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-17 Connect the IEEE1394a module cable to this connector, then connect the other end to a slot opening at the back of ...
...(FDD) signal cable. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5G41-M EVO Floppy disk drive connector 14. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.... GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT P5G41-M EVO P5G41-M EVO Parallel Port Connector ASUS P5G41-M EVO 1-17 Connect the IEEE1394a module cable to this connector, then connect the other end to a slot opening at the back of ...
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...need to complete the updating process. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the ...restore the BIOS in the future. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 3. From the ...
...need to complete the updating process. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the ...restore the BIOS in the future. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 3. From the ...
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... under the Exit menu. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the...devices for details. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. When found...
... under the Exit menu. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the...devices for details. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. When found...
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... system. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-5 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear if you select SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Select a device item then press to the device...
... system. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-5 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear if you select SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Select a device item then press to the device...
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... you to enable or disable C1E Support. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The...
... you to enable or disable C1E Support. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The...
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...] [ASK IR] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to select the Serial Port2 mode. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options...
...] [ASK IR] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to select the Serial Port2 mode. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options...
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... power loss. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to [Last State], the system goes into off . [Auto] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-11
... power loss. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to [Last State], the system goes into off . [Auto] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-11
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... Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on state for option ROM. Configuration options: [Off] [On] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-13 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to boot the ...
... Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on state for option ROM. Configuration options: [Off] [On] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-13 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to boot the ...
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...select and update BIOS. Please see section 2.1.2 for user password both , then press . 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-15 When set to configure options for user password when accessing the Setup utility. The message Password Installed appears after you to [Always...press to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. Select an item then press to clear the user password. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Confirm the password when prompted. To change the user password, follow the ...
...select and update BIOS. Please see section 2.1.2 for user password both , then press . 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-15 When set to configure options for user password when accessing the Setup utility. The message Password Installed appears after you to [Always...press to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. Select an item then press to clear the user password. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Confirm the password when prompted. To change the user password, follow the ...