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Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. Quick Installation Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 system package for the following items. Standard items 1. CD • Support CD 4. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. Quick Installation Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 system package for the following items. Standard items 1. CD • Support CD 4. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
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The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5G41/ P4-P5G41.
The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5G41/ P4-P5G41.
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1.1 Welcome! Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�1�/�P�4��-P��5�G��4�1��is... that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe, Wolfdale, and Yorkfield processors. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! The system supports up to 8GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667MHz DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller, ...
1.1 Welcome! Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�1�/�P�4��-P��5�G��4�1��is... that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe, Wolfdale, and Yorkfield processors. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! The system supports up to 8GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667MHz DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller, ...
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...drive eject button. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a digital camrecorder. 8. Headphone port (lime). Front panel of P4-P5G41 3 4 2 6 1 5 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. This 3-in -1 ...Press this button to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 This port connects to eject an optical disk. 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects to a microphone. 10. Press ...
...drive eject button. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a digital camrecorder. 8. Headphone port (lime). Front panel of P4-P5G41 3 4 2 6 1 5 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. This 3-in -1 ...Press this button to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 This port connects to eject an optical disk. 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects to a microphone. 10. Press ...
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... 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Line In port (light blue). Power connector. 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 2 1 86 4 7 53 10 9 12 11 13 16 14 15 Rear panel 1. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources...
... 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Line In port (light blue). Power connector. 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 2 1 86 4 7 53 10 9 12 11 13 16 14 15 Rear panel 1. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources...
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... port. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. 8. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 This port allows Gigabit connection to a PS/2 mouse. 10. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link YELLOW Linked BLINKING Data...
... port. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. 8. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 This port allows Gigabit connection to a PS/2 mouse. 10. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link YELLOW Linked BLINKING Data...
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Front panel assembly 3. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. DIMM slots 7. Power supply unit 4. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. ASUS motherboard 6. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction The installed components are labeled for your reference. 3 1 2 4 7 5 6 1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2.
Front panel assembly 3. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. DIMM slots 7. Power supply unit 4. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. ASUS motherboard 6. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction The installed components are labeled for your reference. 3 1 2 4 7 5 6 1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage 2.
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ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD. Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up
ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD. Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up
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... the OS work properly, install the drivers included in this chapter for reference only. Refer to power up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary...
... the OS work properly, install the drivers included in this chapter for reference only. Refer to power up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary...
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... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard... information Click an item to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that...
... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard... information Click an item to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that...
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...; Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows... Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll - ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5
...; Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows... Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll - ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-7 2.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-7 2.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
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... after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. To launch AI Manager from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to launch AI...install AI Manager on your computer: 1. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to run the CD. 2. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your ...
... after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. To launch AI Manager from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to launch AI...install AI Manager on your computer: 1. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to run the CD. 2. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your ...
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AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your password. 3. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 Key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your data. If you to set passwords to lock, then click Apply. Click OK. 5. Select the device you want to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for the first time, key in your password hint (optional). 4. To lock a device: 1.
AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your password. 3. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 Key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your data. If you to set passwords to lock, then click Apply. Click OK. 5. Select the device you want to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for the first time, key in your password hint (optional). 4. To lock a device: 1.
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2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to open the corresponding application. Click Open. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to the My Favorites menu. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu. 2. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 To add an application: 1. The application you want to add to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application.
2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to open the corresponding application. Click Open. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to the My Favorites menu. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu. 2. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 To add an application: 1. The application you want to add to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application.
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
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3.1 Introduction The P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout DEBUGPORT CLRTC SATA1 eNOVA MX-128 CHASSIS SATA2 ...
3.1 Introduction The P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout DEBUGPORT CLRTC SATA1 eNOVA MX-128 CHASSIS SATA2 ...
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... seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap...
... seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap...
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... RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5Q8L SATA Connectors (ICH7®) 2. P5Q8L P5Q8L COM Connector COM1 PIN 1 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-5 3.4 Connectors 1. COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for Serial ATA drives. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial...
... RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5Q8L SATA Connectors (ICH7®) 2. P5Q8L P5Q8L COM Connector COM1 PIN 1 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-5 3.4 Connectors 1. COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for Serial ATA drives. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial...