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...P5G41T-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...
...P5G41T-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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.../s ports PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1920 x 1080 (@ 60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Northbridge: Intel® G41... 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - Integrated Intel® GMA X4500 GPU Supports HDMI with max. P5G41T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 ...
.../s ports PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1920 x 1080 (@ 60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Northbridge: Intel® G41... 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - Integrated Intel® GMA X4500 GPU Supports HDMI with max. P5G41T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 ...
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... of the memory accesses. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with minimal noise. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is designed to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows...controller. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to provide efficient power management for high-speed data saving and retrieval. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work or games...
... of the memory accesses. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with minimal noise. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is designed to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows...controller. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to provide efficient power management for high-speed data saving and retrieval. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work or games...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 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 3 (DDR3) 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 DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 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 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • • SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 -- • • ASUS P5G41T-M 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you do any of the following: - P5G41T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value...
... SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • • SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 -- • • ASUS P5G41T-M 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you do any of the following: - P5G41T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value...
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Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket CL Voltage support (Optional) A* B* A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB... 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - - 1.7V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D - - • • SS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel...
Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket CL Voltage support (Optional) A* B* A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB... 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - - - 1.7V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D - - • • SS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel...
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... the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41T-M 1-17 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the ... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
... the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41T-M 1-17 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the ... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. allows you an overview...system. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-9 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System ...
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. allows you an overview...system. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-9 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System ...
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Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.59375V with a 0.00625V increment. The values range from 1.21000V to 1.51875V with a 0.02000V increment. ...Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The values range from 1.20000V to set the memory voltage. The values range from 0.0100V to set values may differ. • Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating... the Auto PSI mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M 2-11
Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.59375V with a 0.00625V increment. The values range from 1.21000V to 1.51875V with a 0.02000V increment. ...Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The values range from 1.20000V to set the memory voltage. The values range from 0.0100V to set values may differ. • Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating... the Auto PSI mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M 2-11
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...you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD [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... CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you ...
...you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD [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... CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you ...
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...] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is set to [EPP]. configurable. If High... this item to [ECP]. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is not user- Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M 2-13
...] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is set to [EPP]. configurable. If High... this item to [ECP]. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is not user- Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M 2-13
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...enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M 2-15 Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to ... 2.0 specifications. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the ...
...enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M 2-15 Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to ... 2.0 specifications. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the ...