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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5G41T-M/USB3 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 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5G41T-M/USB3 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 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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..., and Restriction of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. Operation is...
..., and Restriction of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. Operation is...
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...all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to ...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. If you are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the...
...all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to ...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. If you are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the...
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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 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! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800MHz FSB. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-1 This motherboard also supports Intel®...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 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! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800MHz FSB. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-1 This motherboard also supports Intel®...
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...for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. the latest connectivity standard. Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is also... capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus ...
...for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. the latest connectivity standard. Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is also... capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus ...
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...with minimal noise. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-3 It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to USB drives only. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering... the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your screen. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool ...
...with minimal noise. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-3 It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to USB drives only. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering... the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your screen. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool ...
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... failure. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2... reported back up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/...
... failure. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2... reported back up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/...
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... object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. SB_PWR P5G41T-M/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall ...
... object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. SB_PWR P5G41T-M/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall ...
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... side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5G41T-M/USB3 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5G41T-M/USB3 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-8 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS ATX12V HDMI 4 2 CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)... 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 RTL 8111E CHA_FAN SPDIF_O2 AUDIO ICS 954 A4 COM1 PCIEX1_1 Intel® G41 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O PCIEX16 P5G41T-M/USB3 PCI1 Intel® ICH7 EATXPWR SATA4 1 8Mb BIOS 6 7 SATA2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP LPT PCI2 CLRTC 8 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 PANEL SATA1...
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 1-8 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS ATX12V HDMI 4 2 CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)... 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 RTL 8111E CHA_FAN SPDIF_O2 AUDIO ICS 954 A4 COM1 PCIEX1_1 Intel® G41 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O PCIEX16 P5G41T-M/USB3 PCI1 Intel® ICH7 EATXPWR SATA4 1 8Mb BIOS 6 7 SATA2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP LPT PCI2 CLRTC 8 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 PANEL SATA1...
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... ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P5G41T-M/USB3 P5G41T-M/USB3...
... ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P5G41T-M/USB3 P5G41T-M/USB3...
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... and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and...the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-11 If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: ...
... and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and...the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-11 If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: ...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M/USB3 P5G41T-M/USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget 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 connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B B B A B A 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Connect the CPU...
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M/USB3 P5G41T-M/USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget 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 connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B B B A B A 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Connect the CPU...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M/USB3 P5G41T-M/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-13 4. 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.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M/USB3 P5G41T-M/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-13 4. 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.
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...DS SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4096MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is ... 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P5G41T-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be ...
...DS SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4096MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is ... 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P5G41T-M/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be ...
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... a socket in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into the socket VERTICALLY to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining...
... a socket in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into the socket VERTICALLY to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining...
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...Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do... cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical...
...Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do... cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical...
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... 3.0 devices. 9. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
... 3.0 devices. 9. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
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...the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M/USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41T-M/USB3 fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin ...motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41T-M/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P5G41T-M/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3...
...the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M/USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41T-M/USB3 fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin ...motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41T-M/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P5G41T-M/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3...