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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-26 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-26 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-26 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 2-7 2.3.2 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-26 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-26 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-26 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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P5G41T-M specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out ...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software...
P5G41T-M specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out ...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software...
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... when the system hangs due to USB drives only. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows®...). ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS P5G41T-M ...
... when the system hangs due to USB drives only. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows®...). ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS P5G41T-M ...
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Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
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... 2 and press to avail all its features. b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M VER: 0204 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 11/04/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [... Enter the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is found. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash ...
... 2 and press to avail all its features. b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M VER: 0204 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 11/04/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [... Enter the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is found. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash ...
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...utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5G41TM.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD... may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS P5G41T-M ...
...utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5G41TM.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD... may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS P5G41T-M ...
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...Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.... 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If the system becomes ...
...Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.... 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If the system becomes ...
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...information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information When you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [... 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 select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10...
...information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information When you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [... 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 select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10...