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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... 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-18 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... 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-18 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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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 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ...1 x IEEE1394a connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a 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) ...
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 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ...1 x IEEE1394a connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a 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) ...
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.... Place the support DVD in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-1 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 support DVD that allows you need to complete the installation. Copy the...
.... Place the support DVD in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-1 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 support DVD that allows you need to complete the installation. Copy the...
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Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41-M-EVO VER: 0203 DATE: 07/10/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End...Info [ESC] Exit 2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not...
Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41-M-EVO VER: 0203 DATE: 07/10/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End...Info [ESC] Exit 2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not...
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...; The removable device that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
...; The removable device that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
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... select a field. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings.... If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009,...
... select a field. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings.... If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009,...
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...Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-15 Confirm the password when prompted. CD-DISC (read only) 3. Please see section 2.1.2 for ... This utility supports 1. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. The message Password Installed appears after you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select the Change User Password...
...Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M EVO 2-15 Confirm the password when prompted. CD-DISC (read only) 3. Please see section 2.1.2 for ... This utility supports 1. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. The message Password Installed appears after you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select the Change User Password...