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... P5G41-M LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
... P5G41-M LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
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... page) ix FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. P5G41-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Overclocking Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core...
... page) ix FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. P5G41-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Overclocking Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core...
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... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality of both DVI-D/HDMI and RGB. It provides digital home entertainment of the memory accesses. 6-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel RTL High ...optimized the use of available memory bandwith and reduces the latency of full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with an ACPI management function to convert your favorite photo into the audio I/O jacks. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature ...
... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality of both DVI-D/HDMI and RGB. It provides digital home entertainment of the memory accesses. 6-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel RTL High ...optimized the use of available memory bandwith and reduces the latency of full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with an ACPI management function to convert your favorite photo into the audio I/O jacks. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature ...
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Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41-M LE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41-M LE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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... to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. You may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be about 3GB or less. If you want to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-13 The system maps the total size ...of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the ...
... to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. You may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be about 3GB or less. If you want to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-13 The system maps the total size ...of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the ...
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... QVL. Single-sided / DS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as the single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Double - ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-19 DDR2 1066 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No.
... QVL. Single-sided / DS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as the single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Double - ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-19 DDR2 1066 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No.
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move .... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41-M LE Normal (Default) P5G41-M LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move .... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41-M LE Normal (Default) P5G41-M LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Main Advanced Power BIOS...and other system devices. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Select either one of the general system specifications. Overclock Profile - ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-9 allows you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto - 2.3.5...
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Main Advanced Power BIOS...and other system devices. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Select either one of the general system specifications. Overclock Profile - ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-9 allows you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto - 2.3.5...
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...;�s�e t�o��a�d�j�u�s��t�t�h�e��v�o��lt�a�g�e��. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min = 1.85000V] [Max = 2.24375V] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you... enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-11
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...PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. configurable. configurable. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech...Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Select an item then press to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] The [Maximum DVMT] option only appears when installing 1GB DDR2 DIMMs into the...
...PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. configurable. configurable. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech...Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Select an item then press to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] The [Maximum DVMT] option only appears when installing 1GB DDR2 DIMMs into the...
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... controller legacy mode is disabled. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled...
... controller legacy mode is disabled. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled...