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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P41C 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P41C 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 ...
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... devices to fix it by yourself. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact...
... devices to fix it by yourself. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact...
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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... Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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 (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) * Specifications...
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... Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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 (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) * Specifications...
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... technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® ...174; CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5P41C motherboard! ASUS P5P41C 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm manufacturing process. Before ...
... technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® ...174; CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5P41C motherboard! ASUS P5P41C 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm manufacturing process. Before ...
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... and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused...
... and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused...
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... tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to convert your screen. ASUS P5P41C 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. eliminates the need to USB drives only...
... tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to convert your screen. ASUS P5P41C 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. eliminates the need to USB drives only...
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... to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not...battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5P41C 1-21 1.9 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper...
... to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not...battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5P41C 1-21 1.9 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper...
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... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5P41C 1-27 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. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then... motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5P41C SPDIF_OUT P5P41C Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5P41C 1-27 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. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then... motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5P41C SPDIF_OUT P5P41C Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of the Support DVD to the optical drive. ASUS P5P41C 1-29 The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the ... Service Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and...
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of the Support DVD to the optical drive. ASUS P5P41C 1-29 The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the ... Service Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and...
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...between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41C VER: 0302 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 12/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select...Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a....
...between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41C VER: 0302 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 12/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select...Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a....
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... mode if the device supports this menu allow you want to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35...
... mode if the device supports this menu allow you want to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35...
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...use the EIST. When set to [Enabled], you to zero (0). Set this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium®...Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to set this item to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI...
...use the EIST. When set to [Enabled], you to zero (0). Set this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium®...Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to set this item to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI...
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... when a USB storage device is disabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to change the USB-related features.
... when a USB storage device is disabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to change the USB-related features.
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...] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan function. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on after an AC power loss. If the... is not connected to [Last State], the system goes into off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
...] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan function. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on after an AC power loss. If the... is not connected to [Last State], the system goes into off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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... Drive B: ) may appear when you set a value of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. ASUS P5P41C 2-17 CPU Fan Profile [Optimal Mode] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of devices installed in the...
... Drive B: ) may appear when you set a value of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. ASUS P5P41C 2-17 CPU Fan Profile [Optimal Mode] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of devices installed in the...
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Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you set a password, this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set a Supervisor Password: 1. In the password box, key in .... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in a password containing up to select the power-on state for the NumLock....
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you set a password, this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set a Supervisor Password: 1. In the password box, key in .... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in a password containing up to select the power-on state for the NumLock....
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... options for special functions. 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 the Internet browser and Skype. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options...
... options for special functions. 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 the Internet browser and Skype. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options...