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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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... max. FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page)...operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Supports up to www.asus.com 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...
... max. FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page)...operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Supports up to www.asus.com 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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...® Graphics Media Acceleratior X4500. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to support dual-channel DDR2 1066(overclocking)/800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and multi-core CPUs. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology the significantly optimized...
...® Graphics Media Acceleratior X4500. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to support dual-channel DDR2 1066(overclocking)/800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and multi-core CPUs. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology the significantly optimized...
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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. 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
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. 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
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... by default setting. For effective use of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to run at a higher frequency...
... by default setting. For effective use of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to run at a higher frequency...
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... - 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 - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-19
... - 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 - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5G41-M LE 1-19
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...re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter... is required before rebooting the system. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
...re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter... is required before rebooting the system. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
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Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Auto - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Overclock Profile - ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Auto - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Overclock Profile - ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
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...return to run multiple operating systems and applications in ratio numbers directly. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set the Memory Voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU ...overheating protection function. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-11 U��...
...return to run multiple operating systems and applications in ratio numbers directly. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set the Memory Voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU ...overheating protection function. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LE 2-11 U��...
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...] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® ...SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Select an item then press to select the amount of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB...
...] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® ...SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Select an item then press to select the amount of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB...
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... a USB storage device is plugged. 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 USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you...
... a USB storage device is plugged. 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 USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you...