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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. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, ..., and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ii or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, ..., and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ii or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5P41T LE 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 viii P5P41T LE 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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Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® C��o�re�™�2��E��x�tr�e�m��e�/��C...Gb LAN ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC USB ASUS Special features 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-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 P5P41T LE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN...
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P5P41T LE 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 ... 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: 12 in x7.2 in (30.5 cm x 18.3cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P5P41T LE 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 ... 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: 12 in x7.2 in (30.5 cm x 18.3cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...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 Express Gate Express Gate is enhanced with minimal noise. It automatically ... entering the Windows OS. After you to provide efficient power management 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...
...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 Express Gate Express Gate is enhanced with minimal noise. It automatically ... entering the Windows OS. After you to provide efficient power management 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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... 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...PCI Express specifications. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-17 The...
... 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...PCI Express specifications. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-17 The...
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...P5P41T LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification... fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-21 SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 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...
...P5P41T LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification... fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-21 SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 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...
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...with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5P41T LE PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5P41T LE USB2.0 connectors ...Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5P41T LE...
...with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5P41T LE PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5P41T LE USB2.0 connectors ...Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5P41T LE...
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.... configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. To change the value of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of options. Tools... on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-5
.... configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. To change the value of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of options. Tools... on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-5
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... 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 04/21/2009] Use... Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. 2.3 Main menu When you...
... 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 04/21/2009] Use... Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. 2.3 Main menu When you...
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... frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ...frequency. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Auto - Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU...
... frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ...frequency. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Auto - Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU...
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... select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to its working state exactly where it was before the AC power loss. ...item is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The system can be off . [Auto] - Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-15 Main Advanced Power BIOS ...
... select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to its working state exactly where it was before the AC power loss. ...item is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The system can be off . [Auto] - Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-15 Main Advanced Power BIOS ...
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... the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI (E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxº...
... the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI (E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxº...