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P5G41-M LE Motherboard
P5G41-M LE Motherboard
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii 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 ...
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... 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 ...;2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge...
... 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 ...;2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge...
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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) port 4 x USB ... 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 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User ...
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) port 4 x USB ... 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 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User ...
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...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host .../ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41-M LE motherboard! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the ...
...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host .../ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41-M LE motherboard! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the ...
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... faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system...system chassis and clear the RTC data. This is a utility that allows you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to turn on the environment. It detects the current computer loading and...
... faulty cable connections are reported back up to update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system...system chassis and clear the RTC data. This is a utility that allows you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to turn on the environment. It detects the current computer loading and...
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... following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5G41-M LE ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5G41-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep...
... following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5G41-M LE ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5G41-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep...
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... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41-M LE ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the...
... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41-M LE ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the...
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...) PRI_IDE LGA775 7 VGA USB34 USBPW1-4 24.4cm(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...
...) PRI_IDE LGA775 7 VGA USB34 USBPW1-4 24.4cm(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...
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...Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme... Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5G41-M LE P5G41-M LE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
...Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme... Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5G41-M LE P5G41-M LE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
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... spread the paste with your skin, ensure that it is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. B ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you...
... spread the paste with your skin, ensure that it is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. B ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you...
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... can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-11 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each...at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G41-M LE P5G41-M LE CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
... can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-11 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each...at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G41-M LE P5G41-M LE CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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. 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.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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. 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.
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... if you want to operate with the same CAS latency. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may...
... if you want to operate with the same CAS latency. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may...
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P5G41-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 512MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 512MB 512MB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 4GB (2 x 2GB) 2GB (2 x ...
P5G41-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 512MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 512MB 512MB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 4GB (2 x 2GB) 2GB (2 x ...
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...-2.5P0710 MS18T 51280-2.5P0716 U2S12D30TP-8E U2S24D30TP-8E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B •• •• •• ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-17 DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No.
...-2.5P0710 MS18T 51280-2.5P0716 U2S12D30TP-8E U2S24D30TP-8E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B •• •• •• ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-17 DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No.
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...; B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-19 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR2 1066 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. CL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 1GB OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK 5-5-5 Qimonda HYS64T128000EU...
...; B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-19 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR2 1066 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. CL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 1GB OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK 5-5-5 Qimonda HYS64T128000EU...
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... is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to use...
... is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to use...
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..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41-M LE Normal (Default) P5G41-M LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord...
..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41-M LE Normal (Default) P5G41-M LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord...
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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 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you ...
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 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you ...