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Dispose of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. This guide is incorrectly replaced. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent ...Austausch der Batterie. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of used batteries according to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and ...
Dispose of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. This guide is incorrectly replaced. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent ...Austausch der Batterie. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of used batteries according to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and ...
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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. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. CD • Support CD 4. 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. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. CD • Support CD 4. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
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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. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41
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Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�1�/�P�4��-P��5�G�... of P2-P5G41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe, Wolfdale, and Yorkfield processors. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41!
Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�1�/�P�4��-P��5�G�... of P2-P5G41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe, Wolfdale, and Yorkfield processors. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41!
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...data is read from or written to a headphone or speaker. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 This 3-in -1 card reader. This port connects to turn the system on. 6. 3-in -1 card reader supports the MultiMediaCard, Secure ...drive. 2. Power button. Press this button to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Front panel of P4-P5G41 3 4 2 6 1 5 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a digital camrecorder....
...data is read from or written to a headphone or speaker. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 This 3-in -1 card reader. This port connects to turn the system on. 6. 3-in -1 card reader supports the MultiMediaCard, Secure ...drive. 2. Power button. Press this button to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Front panel of P4-P5G41 3 4 2 6 1 5 7 8 10 9 Front panel (close) Front panel (open) 1. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a digital camrecorder....
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... for any DVI-D compatible device. 15. This port is for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 8. Serial port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. VGA port. Refer to the audio configuration table below for pointing devices...
... for any DVI-D compatible device. 15. This port is for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 8. Serial port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. VGA port. Refer to the audio configuration table below for pointing devices...
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Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. 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. DIMM slots 7.
Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. 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. DIMM slots 7.
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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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Refer to power up P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press ...
Refer to power up P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press ...
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... for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to ...
... for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD are subject to ...
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... the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and... Installs the FarStone utility. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities using the installation wizard. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the...
... the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and... Installs the FarStone utility. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities using the installation wizard. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the...
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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. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-7 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.
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. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-7 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.
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... the Main, My favorites, Support, or Information icon from the Windows® desktop. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 If Autorun is enabled on your computer: 1. To launch AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs... > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to show the corresponding menu. The AI Manager Quick Bar ...
... the Main, My favorites, Support, or Information icon from the Windows® desktop. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 If Autorun is enabled on your computer: 1. To launch AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs... > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to show the corresponding menu. The AI Manager Quick Bar ...
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If you to set passwords 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. Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. Click OK. 5. Select the device you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. To lock a device: 1. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11
If you to set passwords 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. Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. Click OK. 5. Select the device you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. To lock a device: 1. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11
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Click Open. The application you want to add to open the corresponding application. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to the My Favorites menu. 2. To add an application: 1. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu.
Click Open. The application you want to add to open the corresponding application. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to the My Favorites menu. 2. To add an application: 1. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu.
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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. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41
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... CMOS, reinstall the battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which includes system setup information...
... CMOS, reinstall the battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which includes system setup information...
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... ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. P5Q8L P5Q8L COM Connector COM1 PIN 1 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-5 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 connector. P5Q8L SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1...
... ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. P5Q8L P5Q8L COM Connector COM1 PIN 1 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-5 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 connector. P5Q8L SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1...
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..., the system will not boot. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 5. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-7 EATXPWR PIN 1 +3 Volts +3 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC PIN...
..., the system will not boot. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 5. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-7 EATXPWR PIN 1 +3 Volts +3 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC PIN...
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CD P5Q8L P5Q8L Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-9 Optical drive audio-in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 10.
CD P5Q8L P5Q8L Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-9 Optical drive audio-in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 10.