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... P5G41T-M LE 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 the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
... P5G41T-M LE 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 the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
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... x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with max. P5G41T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ...45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Northbridge: Intel® G41 ...
... x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with max. P5G41T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ...45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Northbridge: Intel® G41 ...
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...to provide efficient power management for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed...saving and retrieval. It especially includes Intel® Fast memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management...
...to provide efficient power management for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed...saving and retrieval. It especially includes Intel® Fast memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 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 3 (DDR3) 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 DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 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 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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...can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - P5G41T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket CL Voltage support...• Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7- • • Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • • SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 -- • • ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-13 For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some...
...can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - P5G41T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket CL Voltage support...• Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7- • • Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • • SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 -- • • ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-13 For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some...
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... - - 1.7V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - DDR3-1333(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D - - • • SS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into ... - - • • Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS - Single-sided / DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... - - 1.7V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - DDR3-1333(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D - - • • SS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into ... - - • • Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS - Single-sided / DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to...
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...ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-9 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - Overclock Profile - System Memory... Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of CPU ...
...ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-9 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - Overclock Profile - System Memory... Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of CPU ...
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...in the value directly or use +/- Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] VTT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU over voltage. to 0.6300V with a 0.0100V increment. The.... Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to select the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-11 Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set values may differ. • Key in ratio numbers directly. Key in the value directly or use +/- ...
...in the value directly or use +/- Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] VTT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU over voltage. to 0.6300V with a 0.0100V increment. The.... Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to select the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-11 Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set values may differ. • Key in ratio numbers directly. Key in the value directly or use +/- ...
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...CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Select an item then press to zero (0). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Virtualization enhanced by the Interanal graphics device. With virtualization, one ...display the sub-menu. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM...
...CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Select an item then press to zero (0). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Virtualization enhanced by the Interanal graphics device. With virtualization, one ...display the sub-menu. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM...
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...Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to [EPP]. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to Enabled. DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set the Parallel Port... South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-13 Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port ...
...Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to [EPP]. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to Enabled. DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set the Parallel Port... South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-13 Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port ...
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... allow you to add more tables for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-15 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Take caution when changing the...
... allow you to add more tables for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-15 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Take caution when changing the...