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... P5G41T-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...
... P5G41T-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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... Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2048 ... USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix P5G41T-M LE 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...
... Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2048 ... USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix P5G41T-M LE 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...
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...) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. It is designed 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 damage caused by detecting...
...) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. It is designed 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 damage caused by detecting...
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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. 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 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 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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... • Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7- • • Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • • SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 -- • • ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of... 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 the following: - P5G41T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size...
... • Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7- • • Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E - - • • SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 -- • • ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of... 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 the following: - P5G41T-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1333(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D - - • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: ...- - - 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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1333(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D - - • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: ...- - - 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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM...
... and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM...
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... parameters. allows you to malfunction. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
... parameters. allows you to malfunction. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VTT voltage. Key in the value directly or use +/- Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in the value directly or use +/- to set the memory voltage. Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-11 to boot even without support for CPUs with a 0.0100V increment.
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VTT voltage. Key in the value directly or use +/- Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in the value directly or use +/- to set the memory voltage. Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-11 to boot even without support for CPUs with a 0.0100V increment.
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...CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows ...you to enable or disable the remapping of system memory used by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a...
...CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows ...you to enable or disable the remapping of system memory used by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a...
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.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-13 DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to Enabled. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears... only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8...
.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-13 DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to Enabled. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears... only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8...
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...enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Enabled, the...-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows...
...enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LE 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Enabled, the...-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows...