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....2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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...
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...;te�s�a��m�e�n�u�o�r�a�n�it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. About this guide This user guide contains the information you perform... is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as...
...;te�s�a��m�e�n�u�o�r�a�n�it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. About this guide This user guide contains the information you perform... is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as...
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P5P41D specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O port 1 x Optical S/PDIF port 1 x ... ATX 12V Power connector 4 x SATA connectors 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor...
P5P41D specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O port 1 x Optical S/PDIF port 1 x ... ATX 12V Power connector 4 x SATA connectors 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5P41D... flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without entering the Windows OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable ...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5P41D... flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without entering the Windows OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable ...
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... to a USB flash disk in case 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 restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41D 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you need...
... to a USB flash disk in case 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 restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41D 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you need...
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... you to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41D VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
... you to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41D VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for CD-ROM... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P41D 2-3 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found , the utility reads the...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for CD-ROM... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P41D 2-3 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found , the utility reads the...
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...to always shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this program. If you are not prompted to configure your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial ...• Press the power button to "Run Setup." This requires you can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 4. Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single...
...to always shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this program. If you are not prompted to configure your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial ...• Press the power button to "Run Setup." This requires you can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 4. Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single...
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...OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. Please see section 2.1.2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to run the utility ... ASUS P5P41D 2-19 Select an item then press to the Internet browser and Skype. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to display the sub-menu. When you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The ASUS ...
...OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. Please see section 2.1.2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to run the utility ... ASUS P5P41D 2-19 Select an item then press to the Internet browser and Skype. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to display the sub-menu. When you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The ASUS ...