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...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ... or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for...
...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ... or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for...
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... 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 3: Motherboard...
... 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 3: Motherboard...
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Table of contents Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-8 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-12 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-13 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-13 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-14 4.2.5 Submenu items 4-14 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-14 4.2.7 ...
Table of contents Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-8 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-12 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-13 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-13 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-14 4.2.5 Submenu items 4-14 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-14 4.2.7 ...
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... antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm.
... antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm.
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patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by yourself. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before you add or remove a device to or from the system. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Ensure that all the cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all the power ...
patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by yourself. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before you add or remove a device to or from the system. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Ensure that all the cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all the power ...
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...durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Chapter 2: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the...of used batteries according to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Dispose of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT About this guide is incorrectly replaced. The chapter lists the system features,...
...durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Chapter 2: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the...of used batteries according to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Dispose of ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT About this guide is incorrectly replaced. The chapter lists the system features,...
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... of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following symbols used in...
... of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following symbols used in...
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System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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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. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components.
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...;r�i�c��h����h��o���m�e� entertainment features. Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! The system supports up to 8GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667MHz DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated...
...;r�i�c��h����h��o���m�e� entertainment features. Front panel of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41! The system supports up to 8GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667MHz DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated...
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... card, and Memory Stick™/Memory Stick PRO™ card. 7. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 Press this button to eject an optical disk. 5. This 3-in -1 card reader. Microphone port (pink). This LED lights up when data...or written to a headphone or speaker. Optical disk drive eject button. This port connects to the hard disk drive. 2. Front panel cover. 4. 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 a microphone. 10. Power button. This...
... card, and Memory Stick™/Memory Stick PRO™ card. 7. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-3 Press this button to eject an optical disk. 5. This 3-in -1 card reader. Microphone port (pink). This LED lights up when data...or written to a headphone or speaker. Optical disk drive eject button. This port connects to the hard disk drive. 2. Front panel cover. 4. 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 a microphone. 10. Power button. This...
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... introduction This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 2 1 86 4 7 53 10 9 12 11 13 16 14 15 Rear panel 1. Side Speaker Out port (grey). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. If...
... introduction This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the P2-P5G41 and P4-P5G41. 2 1 86 4 7 53 10 9 12 11 13 16 14 15 Rear panel 1. Side Speaker Out port (grey). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. If...
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... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 9. DVI port. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. VGA...
... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 9. DVI port. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 1-5 8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. VGA...
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Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. 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. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. 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. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction
Front panel assembly 3. Power supply unit 4. 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. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCIe slot) 5. 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. LGA775 socket 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction
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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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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 corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the power button ( ) to your OS documentation for reference only. 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 corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the power button ( ) to your OS documentation for reference only. P2-P5G41 P4-P5G41 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up the system...
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... CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 The contents of the Support CD to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the...
... CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-3 The contents of the Support CD to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the...
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ASUS InstALL - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver. VIA Card Reader Driver Installs the VIA® card reader driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up Realtek ...
ASUS InstALL - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver. VIA Card Reader Driver Installs the VIA® card reader driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up Realtek ...
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.... Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities using the installation wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows®...
.... Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities using the installation wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows®...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a manual. 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up The manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF) format. 2.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a manual. 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up The manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF) format. 2.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.