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... up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. Dispose of personal computers. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the...
... up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. Dispose of personal computers. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the...
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System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 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. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. 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. 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. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. 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.
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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5G41/ P4-P5G41. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components.
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5G41/ P4-P5G41. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components.
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...panel The illustrations below show the front panels 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 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�...65533; entertainment features. 1.1 Welcome! 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.
...panel The illustrations below show the front panels 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 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�...65533; entertainment features. 1.1 Welcome! 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.
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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. Press this button to USB 2.0 devices such as a digital camrecorder. 8. Power button. ... an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. This port connects to the hard disk drive. 2. Front panel cover. 4. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 This LED lights up when data is read from or written to a microphone. 10. This 3-in -1 card reader. Microphone port (pink). Hard disk drive (HDD...
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. Press this button to USB 2.0 devices such as a digital camrecorder. 8. Power button. ... an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. This port connects to the hard disk drive. 2. Front panel cover. 4. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 This LED lights up when data is read from or written to a microphone. 10. This 3-in -1 card reader. Microphone port (pink). Hard disk drive (HDD...
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... other VGA-compatible devices. 14. Refer to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 13. This port connects to a microphone. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link YELLOW Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE...
... other VGA-compatible devices. 14. Refer to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 13. This port connects to a microphone. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link YELLOW Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE...
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Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. 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. DIMM slots 7. 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. Power supply unit 4. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. 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. DIMM slots 7. 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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P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Refer to power up Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system ... your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in this chapter for reference only. 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.
P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Refer to power up Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system ... your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in this chapter for reference only. 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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... an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 The contents of the Support CD to change at www.asus.com 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. The CD automatically displays the...
... an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 The contents of the Support CD to change at www.asus.com 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. The CD automatically displays the...
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... to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 ASUS InstAll - FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you to update the motherboard BIOS in...
... to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 ASUS InstAll - FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you to update the motherboard BIOS in...
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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. 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
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...and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. To launch AI Manager from the Windows® ... AI Manager You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
...and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. To launch AI Manager from the Windows® ... AI Manager You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. Key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Click OK. 5. If you are using AI Security for your data. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 To lock a device: 1. AI Security AI Security allows 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.
Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. Key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Click OK. 5. If you are using AI Security for your data. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 To lock a device: 1. AI Security AI Security allows 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.
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Click Open. To add an application: 1. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 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. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to the My Favorites menu. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu. 2. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears.
Click Open. To add an application: 1. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 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. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to the My Favorites menu. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu. 2. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears.
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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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... RTC RAM data. 3.3 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the...
... RTC RAM data. 3.3 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the...
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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 COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for Serial ATA drives. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA...
... 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 COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for Serial ATA drives. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA...
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... GND -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts GND P5Q8L P5Q8L ATX Power Connectors • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in the system front panel. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-7 LED connector (6-1 pin LED_CON) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in only one orientation. LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# P5Q8L PIN 1 P5Q8L...
... GND -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts GND P5Q8L P5Q8L ATX Power Connectors • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in the system front panel. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-7 LED connector (6-1 pin LED_CON) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in only one orientation. LED_CON PLED+ HD_LED+ PLED_ PLED# P5Q8L PIN 1 P5Q8L...
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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. 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.