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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-32 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-32 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main...
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...prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task.... and configuring the motherboard. Example: ++ viii Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this ...
...prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task.... and configuring the motherboard. Example: ++ viii Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this ...
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P5G41-M LE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-L ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ... 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Accessories 2 x Serial ATA cables 1...
P5G41-M LE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-L ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ... 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Accessories 2 x Serial ATA cables 1...
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...this motherboard supports dual VGA output of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that automatically detects peripherals plugged ... bus bandwidth for Microsoft DirectX10. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality...
...this motherboard supports dual VGA output of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that automatically detects peripherals plugged ... bus bandwidth for Microsoft DirectX10. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality...
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... up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-3 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to turn on the use of creating environment-friendly...
... up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-3 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to turn on the use of creating environment-friendly...
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...(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Atheros L1E Intel® G41 ICS 9LRS954 AUDIO 2 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR Super I/O PCIEX16 P5G41-M LE PCI1 RTL Audio codec SPEAKER SPDIF_OUT COM1 AAFP PCI2 LPT USB56 Intel® ICH7 8Mb BIOS F_PANEL CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USBPW5-8 SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 3 11...
...(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Atheros L1E Intel® G41 ICS 9LRS954 AUDIO 2 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR Super I/O PCIEX16 P5G41-M LE PCI1 RTL Audio codec SPEAKER SPDIF_OUT COM1 AAFP PCI2 LPT USB56 Intel® ICH7 8Mb BIOS F_PANEL CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USBPW5-8 SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 3 11...
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...1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-21 See Chapter 2 ...
...1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-21 See Chapter 2 ...
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move...to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41-M LE Normal (Default) P5G41-M LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move...to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41-M LE Normal (Default) P5G41-M LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ...
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...power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LE P5G41-M LE Keyboard Power Setting 3. ...Set to +5VSB to wake up feature. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LE USB Device Wake Up ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-23 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper ...
...power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LE P5G41-M LE Keyboard Power Setting 3. ...Set to +5VSB to wake up feature. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LE USB Device Wake Up ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-23 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper ...
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CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G41-M LE CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5G41-M LE fan connectors Do not forget to connect the CPU fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41-M LE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ... the fan cables to the fan connector. This is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G41-M LE CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5G41-M LE fan connectors Do not forget to connect the CPU fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41-M LE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ... the fan cables to the fan connector. This is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
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...reboot without turning off the system power. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN HD_LED RESET P5G41-M LE GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ PIN 1 P5G41-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted... reset button for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button...
...reboot without turning off the system power. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN HD_LED RESET P5G41-M LE GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ PIN 1 P5G41-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted... reset button for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Quit all...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Quit all...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Always update the utility to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41-M LE VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 02/24/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Always update the utility to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41-M LE VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 02/24/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
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... containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it . Starting BIOS recovery... USB Device found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Checking for CD-ROM... Press to enable it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-3 Turn...
... containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it . Starting BIOS recovery... USB Device found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Checking for CD-ROM... Press to enable it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-3 Turn...
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... program when you wish to always shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you are not prompted to reconfigure your BIOS." Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. This requires you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM ...of your data or system. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the available options using this utility. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (...
... program when you wish to always shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you are not prompted to reconfigure your BIOS." Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. This requires you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM ...of your data or system. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the available options using this utility. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (...
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...-TAB] to select a field. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General...
...-TAB] to select a field. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General...
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... You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of the field opposite the item. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 ...selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd...
... You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of the field opposite the item. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 ...selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd...
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...System Information Select Screen Select Item +- These items show N/A if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-7 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. Change... System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Select ARMD (ATAPI...
...System Information Select Screen Select Item +- These items show N/A if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-7 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. Change... System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Select ARMD (ATAPI...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration option: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration option: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting...
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.... Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System ... allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Auto - ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to adjust the system frequency/voltage.
.... Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System ... allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Auto - ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to adjust the system frequency/voltage.