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...system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the manufacturer's instructions. This guide is intended for experienced... including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. How this guide Audience This guide provides general...
...system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the manufacturer's instructions. This guide is intended for experienced... including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. How this guide Audience This guide provides general...
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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. 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. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
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. 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. 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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...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 The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�1�/�P�4�...65533;o���m�e� entertainment features. Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 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,...
...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 The ASUS �P�2�-�P�5�G��4�1�/�P�4�...65533;o���m�e� entertainment features. Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 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,...
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... (open) 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. 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 Headphone port (lime). Front panel cover. 4. Press this button to eject an optical disk. 5. This port connects to the hard disk drive. 2. Hard disk drive...
... (open) 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. 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 Headphone port (lime). Front panel cover. 4. Press this button to eject an optical disk. 5. This port connects to the hard disk drive. 2. Hard disk drive...
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... for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. Expansion slot. This port is for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 13. This port allows Gigabit connection to a VGA monitor...
... for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. Expansion slot. This port is for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 13. This port allows Gigabit connection to a VGA monitor...
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Front panel assembly 3. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. DIMM slots 7. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Power supply unit 4. 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. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover.
Front panel assembly 3. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. DIMM slots 7. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Power supply unit 4. 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. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 when you remove the chassis cover.
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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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Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up the system. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 2.2 Powering up P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up your system Press the power button ( ) to maximize the features of your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, ... for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented 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).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to power up the system. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 2.2 Powering up P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up your system Press the power button ( ) to maximize the features of your hardware. • To ensure that the OS work properly, ... for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented 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).
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... 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 ...run the CD. The contents of the Support CD to get all the system features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to change at www.asus...
... 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 ...run the CD. The contents of the Support CD to get all the system features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to change at www.asus...
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... applications that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll - ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily.... wizard. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5
... applications that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll - ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily.... wizard. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5
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Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. 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.
Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. 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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..., browse the contents of the Support CD to show the corresponding menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to run the CD. 2. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager... the ASSETUP.EXE file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 If Autorun is enabled on your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
..., browse the contents of the Support CD to show the corresponding menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to run the CD. 2. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager... the ASSETUP.EXE file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Close Maximize/Resume Minimize Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-9 If Autorun is enabled on your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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Select the device you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. To lock a device: 1. 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. Click OK. 5. Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data.
Select the device you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. To lock a device: 1. 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. Click OK. 5. Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-11 AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data.
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To add an application: 1. Click Open. Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. The application you want to add to the My Favorites menu. 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. 2.
To add an application: 1. Click Open. Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you selected is added and its icon appears. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-13 Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. The application you want to add to the My Favorites menu. 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. 2.
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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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...-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.
...-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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... on CLRTC jumper default position. 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 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Plug the power...
... on CLRTC jumper default position. 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 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Plug the power...
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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
... 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
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... a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. 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...
... a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. 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...