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... This guide provides general information about the motherboard that comes with the system. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. Dispose of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the manufacturer's instructions. Chapter 2: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system...
... This guide provides general information about the motherboard that comes with the system. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. Dispose of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the manufacturer's instructions. Chapter 2: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system...
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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. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. CD • Support CD 4.
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. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. CD • Support CD 4.
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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. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5G41/ P4-P5G41. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41
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Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/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. The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G�...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 Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/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. The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G�...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 Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 1.1 Welcome!
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This port connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 This LED lights up when data is read from or written to a microphone. 10. Press this button to USB 2.0 devices... as a digital camrecorder. 8. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to eject an optical disk. 5. Front panel cover. 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. 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 a headphone or speaker...
This port connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 This LED lights up when data is read from or written to a microphone. 10. Press this button to USB 2.0 devices... as a digital camrecorder. 8. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to eject an optical disk. 5. Front panel cover. 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. 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 a headphone or speaker...
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.../2 keyboard port (purple). These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 16. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. DVI port. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center...
.../2 keyboard port (purple). These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 16. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. DVI port. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center...
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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. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. 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. ASUS motherboard 6. 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. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. 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. ASUS motherboard 6. DIMM slots 7.
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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 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD.
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... the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 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). Refer to power up Always install the latest OS version and...
... the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 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). Refer to power up Always install the latest OS version and...
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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 change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. 2.3 Support CD information ...can install to run the CD. The contents of the Support CD to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file...
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 change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. 2.3 Support CD information ...can install to run the CD. The contents of the Support CD to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file...
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...FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet ... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the ...
...FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet ... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the ...
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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. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD.
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. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD.
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...on your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, ... corresponding menu. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer: 1. ...
...on your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, ... corresponding menu. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer: 1. ...
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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 data. Click OK. 5. To lock a device: 1. Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. If you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 Select the device you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4.
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 data. Click OK. 5. To lock a device: 1. Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. If you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 Select the device you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4.
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To add an application: 1. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. The application you want to add to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu. 2. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 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.
To add an application: 1. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. The application you want to add to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. Double-click an icon to the My Favorites menu. 2. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 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.
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ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 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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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 3.3 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enter the BIOS setup program, then reenter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of ...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5Q8L P5Q8L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-3 3.3 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enter the BIOS setup program, then reenter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of ...
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... system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 connector. P5Q8L P5Q8L COM Connector COM1 PIN 1 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-5 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. 3.4 Connectors 1.
... system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 connector. P5Q8L P5Q8L COM Connector COM1 PIN 1 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 3-5 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. 3.4 Connectors 1.
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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 The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. 5. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit...
... 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 The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. 5. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit...