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... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LE motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard...
... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LE motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard...
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...8482; This feature allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the environment. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...with the European Union's Restriction on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key ...
...8482; This feature allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the environment. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...with the European Union's Restriction on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key ...
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... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it...
... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it...
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...the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. The motherboard supports Intel... with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the ...
...the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. The motherboard supports Intel... with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the ...
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...-applied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. B ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it gets into the A retention tab. If it snaps into your eyes or touches your...
...-applied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. B ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it gets into the A retention tab. If it snaps into your eyes or touches your...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
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...or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - P5G41T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if... Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7- • • Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • • SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 -- • • ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-13 Size SS/ DS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS Elpida...
...or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - P5G41T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if... Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7- • • Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • • SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 -- • • ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-13 Size SS/ DS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS Elpida...
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... retaining clip A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR3 DIMM notch ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to...
... retaining clip A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR3 DIMM notch ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-15 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to...
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... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-17 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on...
... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-17 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on...
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... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-19 This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect one end of the front panel audio...
... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-19 This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect one end of the front panel audio...
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... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-21 4. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you intend to the Recommended ...Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...
... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-21 4. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you intend to the Recommended ...Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...
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... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-23 There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device...
... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-23 There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device...
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... such as IEEE 1284, which is purchased separately. 10. LPT is standardized as a printer. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-25 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for...
... such as IEEE 1284, which is purchased separately. 10. LPT is standardized as a printer. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-25 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for...
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... that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in the future. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. b. Chapter...
... that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in the future. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. b. Chapter...
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.... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB... utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models.
.... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB... utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models.
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... the basic system configuration. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Select Screen Select Item +- Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar...
... the basic system configuration. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Select Screen Select Item +- Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar...
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... you to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. There is installed in the system. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx...
... you to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. There is installed in the system. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx...
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... Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-9 Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. loads...
... Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-9 Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. loads...
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...; If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set the VTT voltage. to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-11 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 0.6300V with a 0.02000V increment.
...; If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set the VTT voltage. to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-11 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 0.6300V with a 0.02000V increment.
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...: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-13 Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the...
...: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-13 Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the...