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...1-32 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: 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 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-7 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1...
...1-32 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: 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 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-7 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1...
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... The onboard LAN controller is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the memory accesses. 6-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel RTL High Definition Audio CODEC enables highquality audio that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The interface of full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with an ACPI management function to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that automatically detects peripherals plugged into a 256-color boot...
... The onboard LAN controller is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the memory accesses. 6-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel RTL High Definition Audio CODEC enables highquality audio that contains the latest BIOS file. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The interface of full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with an ACPI management function to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that automatically detects peripherals plugged into a 256-color boot...
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... Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 7. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLTRC) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-4) 1-21 12. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-26 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-12 15. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) Page 1-21 10. 1-25 11. CPU socket 5. USB connectors (10-pin USB56 and USB78) 1-7 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin...
... Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 7. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLTRC) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-4) 1-21 12. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-26 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-12 15. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) Page 1-21 10. 1-25 11. CPU socket 5. USB connectors (10-pin USB56 and USB78) 1-7 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin...
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... chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS P5G41...
... chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS P5G41...
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... LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards...
... LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards...
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... enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM...
... enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM...
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... OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
... OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
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... the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
... the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
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...the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it . Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for USB Device... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5G41-M 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is found ! Turn on the system. 2. Reading file "P5G41M.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... • Enter...
...the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it . Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for USB Device... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5G41-M 2-3 When the correct BIOS file is found ! Turn on the system. 2. Reading file "P5G41M.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... • Enter...
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...changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5G41-M 2-5 For changing the advanced system settings. Select Screen Select Item +- • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
...changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5G41-M 2-5 For changing the advanced system settings. Select Screen Select Item +- • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
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... on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB...
... on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB...
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... SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of...
... SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of...
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... out value for the SATA devices installed in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. When set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration option: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA...
... out value for the SATA devices installed in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. When set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration option: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA...
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... CPU internal frequency. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration...
... CPU internal frequency. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by the IGD graphics device. Protect Audio Video Path Mode [Lite] This item is not user- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. configurable. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select an item then press to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is not user- Set this option only when you to decide which graphics controller...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by the IGD graphics device. Protect Audio Video Path Mode [Lite] This item is not user- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. configurable. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select an item then press to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is not user- Set this option only when you to decide which graphics controller...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set this menu allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. If no USB device is set the audio controller. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices...
...Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set this menu allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. If no USB device is set the audio controller. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices...
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...Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to set to initialize. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for PCI/PnP devices. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you install...
...Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to set to initialize. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for PCI/PnP devices. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you install...
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...] ASUS P5G41-M 2-15 Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to display the configuration options. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to enable or disable the over-voltage protection function. The system can be off . [Auto] - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti...
...] ASUS P5G41-M 2-15 Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to display the configuration options. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to enable or disable the over-voltage protection function. The system can be off . [Auto] - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti...
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...Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to display the sub-menu...
...Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to display the sub-menu...
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... then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M 2-19 When set to display the sub-menu. Use the left/right arrow key to select between...
... then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M 2-19 When set to display the sub-menu. Use the left/right arrow key to select between...
