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...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of shipment with the complete machinereadable "...
...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of shipment with the complete machinereadable "...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41C specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core...processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Treading Technology Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * 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...
...memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41C specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core...processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Treading Technology Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * 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...
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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 ...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 are subject to change without notice.
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 ...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 are subject to change without notice.
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... the button. 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. It is designed to support... G41 Express Chipset is enhanced with minimal noise. After you 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 ...
... the button. 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. It is designed to support... G41 Express Chipset is enhanced with minimal noise. After you 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 ...
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... inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to the card. 3. The following sub‑sections ...
... inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to the card. 3. The following sub‑sections ...
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...may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS P5P41C 1-25 3. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are designed to install additional devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.... on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ...
...may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS P5P41C 1-25 3. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are designed to install additional devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.... on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ...
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... These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5P41C USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB...+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5P41C USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection...
... These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5P41C USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB...+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5P41C USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection...
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..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu.
..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu.
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... system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. ASUS P5P41C 2-7 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system....items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you are ...
... system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. ASUS P5P41C 2-7 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system....items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you are ...
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BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Select either one of the general system specifications. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset ...internal frequency. Auto - Overclock Profile - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5P41C 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for ...
BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Select either one of the general system specifications. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset ...internal frequency. Auto - Overclock Profile - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5P41C 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for ...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to malfunction. 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to...be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41C 2-15 Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the system. Main ...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to malfunction. 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to...be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41C 2-15 Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the system. Main ...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. When set to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. When set to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External...