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Before you for buying an ASUS® P5G41C-M motherboard! ASUS P5G41C-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in..., which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41C-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
Before you for buying an ASUS® P5G41C-M motherboard! ASUS P5G41C-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in..., which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41C-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
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...or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to...applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on your screen. It supports file downloading to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. eliminates the need to their default ...
...or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to...applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on your screen. It supports file downloading to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. eliminates the need to their default ...
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... chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P5G41C-M 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before...
... chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P5G41C-M 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before...
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ASUS P5G41C-M 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 ... is on the motherboard. Contact your left. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
ASUS P5G41C-M 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 ... is on the motherboard. Contact your left. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
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... thin layer. If it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you wash it gets into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5G41C-M 1-9
... thin layer. If it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you wash it gets into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5G41C-M 1-9
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3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41C-M 1-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41C-M 1-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M 1-13 P5G41C-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not...
... DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M 1-13 P5G41C-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not...
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... K4B1G0846E - N2CB1680AN-C6 - 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41C-M 1-15 Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - NANYA 8DD22D9JNM SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 - OCZ OCZ3P13334GK OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC PSC SAMSUNG OCZ3P1333LV4GK...
... K4B1G0846E - N2CB1680AN-C6 - 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41C-M 1-15 Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - NANYA 8DD22D9JNM SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 - OCZ OCZ3P13334GK OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC PSC SAMSUNG OCZ3P1333LV4GK...
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... 5 - • • Transced TQ243PCF8 5 - • • Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 - • • V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - - • • Samsung K4T51083QE - - • • Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M 1-17 Timing 5 Voltage - Size SS/ DS GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB...
... 5 - • • Transced TQ243PCF8 5 - • • Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 - • • V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - - • • Samsung K4T51083QE - - • • Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M 1-17 Timing 5 Voltage - Size SS/ DS GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB...
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Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41C-M 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch ...
Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41C-M 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch ...
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... system hangs due to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10...
... system hangs due to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10...
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...) connector, and is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This 15-pin port is set the item to this connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. HDMI port. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-23 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this...
...) connector, and is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This 15-pin port is set the item to this connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. HDMI port. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-23 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this...
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... higher power output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply...
... higher power output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply...
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... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-27 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting...
... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-27 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting...
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... connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 10. The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
... connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 10. The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
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... site nearest you to restore the BIOS in case you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS ... a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
... site nearest you to restore the BIOS in case you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS ... a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
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...or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-3 Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the... motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. ...
...or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-3 Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the... motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. ...
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... a field. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Tools For configuring options for special functions. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-5
... a field. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Tools For configuring options for special functions. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-5
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..., or MO drive. Select CDROM if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx...
..., or MO drive. Select CDROM if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx...
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... CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-9 loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Auto - loads the optimal settings for stability...
... CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. ASUS P5G41C-M 2-9 loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Auto - loads the optimal settings for stability...
