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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5G41-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5G41-M specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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...8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P5G41-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Overclocking Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 ...; dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-...
...8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P5G41-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Overclocking Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 ...; dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-...
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... detects peripherals plugged into a 256-color boot logo for Microsoft DirectX10. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is HDCP compliant allowing playback of full 1080p high-definition video...It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology the significantly optimized the use of available memory bandwith and reduces the latency of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both HDMI and RGB. The interface of the memory accesses. 6-channel High Definition Audio The...
... detects peripherals plugged into a 256-color boot logo for Microsoft DirectX10. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is HDCP compliant allowing playback of full 1080p high-definition video...It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology the significantly optimized the use of available memory bandwith and reduces the latency of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both HDMI and RGB. The interface of the memory accesses. 6-channel High Definition Audio The...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41-M Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41-M 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41-M Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41-M 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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...174; OS, when you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS P5G41-M 1-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination ...-marked value. The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • This motherboard supports up of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may operate at a higher frequency, see section 2.4 ...
...174; OS, when you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS P5G41-M 1-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination ...-marked value. The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • This motherboard supports up of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may operate at a higher frequency, see section 2.4 ...
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.... • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Double - CL 1GB 1GB 2GB (2 x 1GB) 2GB (2 x 1GB) 4GB (2 x 2GB) 1GB Kingston Kingston OCZ KHX8500D2K2/2GN KVR1066D2N7/1G OCZ2N10662GK N/A N/A 5-5-5 OCZ ...; • • N/A DS 996616 • N/A DS TXDD2048M1066HC5-D • • Elixir SS M2TU1G800E-BD • • SS - DDR2 1066 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. ASUS P5G41-M 1-19
.... • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Double - CL 1GB 1GB 2GB (2 x 1GB) 2GB (2 x 1GB) 4GB (2 x 2GB) 1GB Kingston Kingston OCZ KHX8500D2K2/2GN KVR1066D2N7/1G OCZ2N10662GK N/A N/A 5-5-5 OCZ ...; • • N/A DS 996616 • N/A DS TXDD2048M1066HC5-D • • Elixir SS M2TU1G800E-BD • • SS - DDR2 1066 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. ASUS P5G41-M 1-19
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...jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. function. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41-M Normal (Default) P5G41-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing...8226; Due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
...jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. function. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41-M Normal (Default) P5G41-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing...8226; Due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Select either ...internal frequency. allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5G41-M 2-9 Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Auto ...
2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Select either ...internal frequency. allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5G41-M 2-9 Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Auto ...
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...function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M 2-11 Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable... then actual and set it to [Auto] mode. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in the value directly. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.125V] [1.175V] [1.225V] [1.275V] SB 1.5V ...
...function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M 2-11 Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable... then actual and set it to [Auto] mode. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in the value directly. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.125V] [1.175V] [1.225V] [1.275V] SB 1.5V ...
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...] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enabled or disable the remapping of system memory used by SPD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. configurable...feature. When set to [Enabled], you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is not user- Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD...
...] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enabled or disable the remapping of system memory used by SPD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. configurable...feature. When set to [Enabled], you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is not user- Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD...
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... [Auto] Allows you to initialize. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at...
... [Auto] Allows you to initialize. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at...