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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 ...
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 ...
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Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be used simultaneously. *** Use DDR3 memory modules on the black slots and DDR2 memory modules on the next page) ix P5P41C specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion...
Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be used simultaneously. *** Use DDR3 memory modules on the black slots and DDR2 memory modules on the next page) ix P5P41C specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion...
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P5P41C 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-L 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
P5P41C 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-L 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
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... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5P41C 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before ...® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5P41C motherboard!
... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5P41C 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before ...® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5P41C motherboard!
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to...
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to...
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...their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. 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... This feature allows you to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the environment. ASUS P5P41C 1-3 It supports file downloading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. This...
...their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. 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... This feature allows you to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the environment. ASUS P5P41C 1-3 It supports file downloading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. This...
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...of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors...see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P5P41C 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the ...
...of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors...see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P5P41C 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the ...
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... is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. These are not jumpers! 6. P5P41C CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5P41C fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. ASUS P5P41C 1-27 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the...
... is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. These are not jumpers! 6. P5P41C CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5P41C fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. ASUS P5P41C 1-27 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the...
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...between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5P41C 2-...the SouthBridge chipset voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to set the memory voltage. to adjust the voltage. to boot even without support for CPUs with a 0.00625V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.59375V with a 0.0150V...
...between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5P41C 2-...the SouthBridge chipset voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to set the memory voltage. to adjust the voltage. to boot even without support for CPUs with a 0.00625V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.59375V with a 0.0150V...
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...Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, set the audio controller...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [...
...Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, set the audio controller...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [...