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... 1-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up your system 2-2 2.3 Support CD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support CD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information 2-6 2.3.6 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-9 2.4.4 Main 2-10 2.4.5 My favorites 2-13 2.4.6 Support 2-14 2.4.7 Information 2-14 Chapter...
... 1-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up your system 2-2 2.3 Support CD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support CD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information 2-6 2.3.6 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-9 2.4.4 Main 2-10 2.4.5 My favorites 2-13 2.4.6 Support 2-14 2.4.7 Information 2-14 Chapter...
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...denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. 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 personal computers. Chapter 2: Starting up This chapter helps... des Herstellers. Dispose of explosion if battery is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Replace only with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41.
...denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. 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 personal computers. Chapter 2: Starting up This chapter helps... des Herstellers. Dispose of explosion if battery is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Replace only with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41.
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Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. 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. 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.
Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. 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. 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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Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 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. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5...2.0, and eight-channel high-definition audio CODEC. 1.2 Front 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 1.1 Welcome!
Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 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. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5...2.0, and eight-channel high-definition audio CODEC. 1.2 Front 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 1.1 Welcome!
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ASUS motherboard 6. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. DIMM slots 7. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. 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.
ASUS motherboard 6. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. DIMM slots 7. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover. 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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P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for reference only. ... system Press the power button ( ) to your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to power up
P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for reference only. ... system Press the power button ( ) to your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to power up
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...Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 ...Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. The contents of the Support CD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support...
...Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 ...Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to get all the system features. The contents of the Support CD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support...
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...® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you...
...® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. 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. Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. 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
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The device you locked, then click Apply. 2. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. To unlock a device: 1. Deselect the device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. Key in your password, then click OK. To change your password, then click OK. It also allows you to adjust these values manually. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up 6. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
The device you locked, then click Apply. 2. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. To unlock a device: 1. Deselect the device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. Key in your password, then click OK. To change your password, then click OK. It also allows you to adjust these values manually. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up 6. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
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2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up
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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. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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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 BUZZER KBMS KBPWR PCIEX1_1 EATXPWR PCIEX1_2 LAN1_USB12 USB34 USBPW1-4 COM1 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power ... LED_CON PWR_FAN Super I/O RTM 870T-954 VIA VT6325 CR_SOCKET CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX12V USBPW56 RSTSW PWRSW E1394 USB56 FRONT_ AUD VGA DVI 22.4cm(8.8in) 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 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 BUZZER KBMS KBPWR PCIEX1_1 EATXPWR PCIEX1_2 LAN1_USB12 USB34 USBPW1-4 COM1 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power ... LED_CON PWR_FAN Super I/O RTM 870T-954 VIA VT6325 CR_SOCKET CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX12V USBPW56 RSTSW PWRSW E1394 USB56 FRONT_ AUD VGA DVI 22.4cm(8.8in) 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
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... sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB P5Q8L (Default) P5Q8L Keyboard Power Setting 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the...
... sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB P5Q8L (Default) P5Q8L Keyboard Power Setting 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the...
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Connect the fan cable to get the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to the fan connector on the CPU ...fan connector! 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of the connector. Back audio connector (20-1 pin Back_Audio ...
Connect the fan cable to get the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to the fan connector on the CPU ...fan connector! 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of the connector. Back audio connector (20-1 pin Back_Audio ...
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... the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5Q8L P5Q8L Chassis Intrusion Connector 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end...
... the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5Q8L P5Q8L Chassis Intrusion Connector 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end...
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...BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in this chapter are for details on these utilities. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to manage and update the... for reference only. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk checkbox. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB flash disk, or the motherboard Support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk. 2. b. Click Start...
...BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in this chapter are for details on these utilities. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to manage and update the... for reference only. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk checkbox. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB flash disk, or the motherboard Support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk. 2. b. Click Start...
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c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to save the file. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 4-3 Right-click Floppy Disk Drive, then click Format. Click Start. 2. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer...
c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to save the file. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 4-3 Right-click Floppy Disk Drive, then click Format. Click Start. 2. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer...
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... file to key in the exact BIOS filename at www.asus.com. A:\>afudos /iP5Q8L.ROM 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Download the latest BIOS file from the motherboard Support CD to eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename...To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the ASUS website at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard Support CD to file...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt key in the ...
... file to key in the exact BIOS filename at www.asus.com. A:\>afudos /iP5Q8L.ROM 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Download the latest BIOS file from the motherboard Support CD to eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename...To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the ASUS website at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard Support CD to file...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt key in the ...