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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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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... this equipment. Changes or modifications to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of Communications. The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that to operate ... product has been designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Notices ASUS REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference...
... this equipment. Changes or modifications to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of Communications. The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from that to operate ... product has been designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Notices ASUS REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference...
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... sure about the voltage of the battery in your area. Take it may not be used in your motherboard) and is an optional component (may or may become wet. This motherboard should only be included in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do... TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Operation safety • Before installing the...
... sure about the voltage of the battery in your area. Take it may not be used in your motherboard) and is an optional component (may or may become wet. This motherboard should only be included in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do... TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Operation safety • Before installing the...
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...of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Keys enclosed in this guide This user guide contains the information you must press two or more information Refer to emphasize... a word or a phrase. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a ...
...of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Keys enclosed in this guide This user guide contains the information you must press two or more information Refer to emphasize... a word or a phrase. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a ...
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.../ 800 MHz FSB. Before you for 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! ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm...
.../ 800 MHz FSB. Before you for 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! ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm...
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...your favorite photo into the audio I/O jacks. It also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality ...latency of full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with an ACPI management function to convert your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is enhanced with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media Acceleratior X4500. Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.1. 1.3.2...
...your favorite photo into the audio I/O jacks. It also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality ...latency of full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with an ACPI management function to convert your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is enhanced with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media Acceleratior X4500. Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.1. 1.3.2...
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... their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with just one touch! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EPU-L ASUS EPU (Engine Processing Unit)...meters at 1 meter accuracy. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
... their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with just one touch! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EPU-L ASUS EPU (Engine Processing Unit)...meters at 1 meter accuracy. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
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...ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. SB_PWR P5G41-M LE ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5G41-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any component...or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any...
...ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. SB_PWR P5G41-M LE ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5G41-M LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any component...or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any...
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... you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41-M LE ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you...
... you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41-M LE ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you...
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... 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 53 4 19.8cm(7.8in) 56 KBMS KBPWR ATX12V DVI CPU_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 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...
... 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 53 4 19.8cm(7.8in) 56 KBMS KBPWR ATX12V DVI CPU_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 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...
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... for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
... for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
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... and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is for... the CPU fan connector. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan ...
... and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is for... the CPU fan connector. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan ...
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... up two fasteners 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. 3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-11
... up two fasteners 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. 3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-11
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4. 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 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.
4. 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 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.
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...compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install a maximum of the following: - Use a maximum of... sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP...
...compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install a maximum of the following: - Use a maximum of... sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP...
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...; AET93R300B 0634 •• AET93R300B 0639 • • AENEON AET860UD0030DB08X 5 AENEON DS AET03F30DB 0730 • • (continued on the next page) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 1GB...
...; AET93R300B 0634 •• AET93R300B 0639 • • AENEON AET860UD0030DB08X 5 AENEON DS AET03F30DB 0730 • • (continued on the next page) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 1GB...
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... is keyed with extra force. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM...
... is keyed with extra force. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM...
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... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-21 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-21 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - PRI_IDE PIN1 P5G41-M LE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-26 ... PIN 1. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. P5G41-M LE IDE connector If any device jumper is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - PRI_IDE PIN1 P5G41-M LE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-26 ... PIN 1. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. P5G41-M LE IDE connector If any device jumper is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and...