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... 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 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-4 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-5 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-5 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-5 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 Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
... 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 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-4 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-5 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-5 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-5 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 Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
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P5P41T LE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots ... Technology (EIST) * Refer to 8GB system memory * When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: ...board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-L ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may ...
P5P41T LE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots ... Technology (EIST) * Refer to 8GB system memory * When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: ...board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-L ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may ...
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...work in real-time. Five seconds after bootup, you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows OS. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to... 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 1-2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently moderating power ...
...work in real-time. Five seconds after bootup, you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows OS. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to... 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 1-2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently moderating power ...
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... Gold triangle mark Alignment key 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.
... Gold triangle mark Alignment key 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.
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...(Kit of 3 ) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CT25664BA1339.16SFD 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) DS Micron 8UD22D9JNM (continued on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than the...20 9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 7-7-7-24 9 Voltage 1.65-1.85V 1.65-1.85V 1.60V 1.5V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.65V DIMM Support A* B ASUS P5P41T LE 1-13 P5P41T LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from the...
...(Kit of 3 ) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CT25664BA1339.16SFD 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) DS Micron 8UD22D9JNM (continued on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than the...20 9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 7-7-7-24 9 Voltage 1.65-1.85V 1.65-1.85V 1.60V 1.5V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.65V DIMM Support A* B ASUS P5P41T LE 1-13 P5P41T LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from the...
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...RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5P41T LE SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5P41T LE SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ... recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-21 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3.
...RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5P41T LE SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5P41T LE SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ... recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-21 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3.
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... in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD ...Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-26 Chapter 1: ...
... in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD ...Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-26 Chapter 1: ...
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... appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to ... Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41T LE 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility.
... appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to ... Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41T LE 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility.
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...menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from... Current ROM BOARD: P5P41T LE VER: 0201 DATE: 07/22/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. The ASUS Update utility is found...
...menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from... Current ROM BOARD: P5P41T LE VER: 0201 DATE: 07/22/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. The ASUS Update utility is found...
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... of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the value of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of options. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-5 You cannot select an item that menu. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. To... display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for special functions. Use the navigation keys to 2.2.7 Pop-up window.
... of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the value of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of options. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-5 You cannot select an item that menu. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. To... display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for special functions. Use the navigation keys to 2.2.7 Pop-up window.
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Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools ... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there...
Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools ... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there...
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Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting... to select the power-on the number of device items that appears on the screen depends on state for option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-17
Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting... to select the power-on the number of device items that appears on the screen depends on state for option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-17
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...the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to confirm your choice. When set to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP...Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS P5P41T LE 2-19 FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to the Internet browser and Skype. The first ...
...the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to confirm your choice. When set to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP...Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS P5P41T LE 2-19 FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to the Internet browser and Skype. The first ...
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... to save the changes that you selected are saved to the non-volatile RAM. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option from the legend bar to save or discard your selections, choose this menu. An onboard backup battery... are finished making your changes to the Setup program. After selecting this option or if you select this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears.
... to save the changes that you selected are saved to the non-volatile RAM. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option from the legend bar to save or discard your selections, choose this menu. An onboard backup battery... are finished making your changes to the Setup program. After selecting this option or if you select this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears.