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...P5G41C-M 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 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...
...P5G41C-M 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 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...
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...8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix P5G41C-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core... 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution of 2048 x 1536 ...
...8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix P5G41C-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core... 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution of 2048 x 1536 ...
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... CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: ... DDR3 1333(O.C.)/1066/800MHz and DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667MHz memory providing great performance for high-speed data saving and retrieval. After you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts...
... CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: ... DDR3 1333(O.C.)/1066/800MHz and DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667MHz memory providing great performance for high-speed data saving and retrieval. After you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DDR3_A1 and DDR2_A1 DDR3_B1 and DDR2_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) and two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
The figure illustrates the location of the DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DDR3_A1 and DDR2_A1 DDR3_B1 and DDR2_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) and two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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...DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. Use a maximum of the lower-sized... channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P5G41C-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum ...
...DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. Use a maximum of the lower-sized... channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P5G41C-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum ...
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...Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the black slots or the blue slots as one ... OCZ2P10664GK 4096MB(kit of 2) DS PSC AL8E8G73F-AE1 2048MB DS Transcend TX1066QLU-2GK Transcend TX1066QLU-4GK 2048MB(kit of 2) SS 4096MB(kit of dual-channel memory configuration. Heat-Sink Package - GL2L128M88BA18BW GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB - Heat-Sink Package - - - - - 2.2V - - 5-5-5-15 2.2V - - 5-5-5-15 21.V -...
...Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the black slots or the blue slots as one ... OCZ2P10664GK 4096MB(kit of 2) DS PSC AL8E8G73F-AE1 2048MB DS Transcend TX1066QLU-2GK Transcend TX1066QLU-4GK 2048MB(kit of 2) SS 4096MB(kit of dual-channel memory configuration. Heat-Sink Package - GL2L128M88BA18BW GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB - Heat-Sink Package - - - - - 2.2V - - 5-5-5-15 2.2V - - 5-5-5-15 21.V -...
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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 CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap ... automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap ... automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. ASUS P5G41C-M 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the...
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... overclocking configuration options: Manual - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto - ASUS P5G41C-M 2-9 loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree ... the system to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. The BIOS automatically...
... overclocking configuration options: Manual - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto - ASUS P5G41C-M 2-9 loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree ... the system to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. The BIOS automatically...
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...] Allows you to adjust the voltage. to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to ... [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 0.6300V with a 0.0100V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M 2-11 The values range from 0.0100V to 1.59375V with extended CPUID functions. to set the CPU over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows...
...] Allows you to adjust the voltage. to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to ... [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 0.6300V with a 0.0100V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M 2-11 The values range from 0.0100V to 1.59375V with extended CPUID functions. to set the CPU over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows...
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...] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of system memory used by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in the operating system to enable or...installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows...
...] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of system memory used by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in the operating system to enable or...installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows...
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... 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Protected Audio-Video Path (PAVP) mode. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41C-M 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration... options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is set to [ECP]. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item ...
... 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Protected Audio-Video Path (PAVP) mode. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41C-M 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration... options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is set to [ECP]. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item ...
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... and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M 2-15 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for system suspend. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP...
... and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M 2-15 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for system suspend. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP...