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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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... Flash 2 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. This is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. feature... it on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS P5G41T-M 1-3 It supports file downloading to USB drives only. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
... Flash 2 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. This is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. feature... it on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS P5G41T-M 1-3 It supports file downloading to USB drives only. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
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... to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you 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...
... to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you 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...
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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...
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... stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk...
... stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk...
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...Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not press...8226; Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its ...
...Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not press...8226; Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its ...
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... Gate feature. 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 select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the Internet browser and Skype. This is a ...unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the BIOS so that the system waits at the first screen of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent ...
... Gate feature. 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 select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the Internet browser and Skype. This is a ...unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the BIOS so that the system waits at the first screen of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent ...