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... operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 ... Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-14 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
... operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 ... Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-14 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
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... only recognize less than 3GB. resolution of 1920 x 1080 (@ 60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2048 x 1536 (@ 75Hz) Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10 1 x PCIe x16...ATA 3Gb/s ports PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with max. P5G41T-M/USB3 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™2 Duo /...
... only recognize less than 3GB. resolution of 1920 x 1080 (@ 60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2048 x 1536 (@ 75Hz) Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10 1 x PCIe x16...ATA 3Gb/s ports PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with max. P5G41T-M/USB3 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™2 Duo /...
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P5G41T-M/USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out...
P5G41T-M/USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out...
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...management for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. It is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is enhanced with an ACPI management function to analog format... and reduces the latency of 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for advanced operating systems. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to support dual-channel DDR3 ...
...management for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. It is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is enhanced with an ACPI management function to analog format... and reduces the latency of 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for advanced operating systems. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to support dual-channel DDR3 ...
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... or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with minimal noise. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-3 ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users...
... or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with minimal noise. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-3 ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users...
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DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-22 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-26 1-13 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-21 1-23 14. 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...
DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-22 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-26 1-13 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-21 1-23 14. 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...
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...Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the...PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, ...
...Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the...PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, ...
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...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.... 6. This port connects to [HD Audio]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 ...
...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.... 6. This port connects to [HD Audio]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 ...
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...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7 USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 P5G41T-M/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps ...is purchased separately. 10. COM1 PIN 1 P5G41T-M/USB3 P5G41T-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. The serial port module is ...
...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7 USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 P5G41T-M/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps ...is purchased separately. 10. COM1 PIN 1 P5G41T-M/USB3 P5G41T-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. The serial port module is ...
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...utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. From the FTP... site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-1 b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating ...
...utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. From the FTP... site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-1 b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating ...
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... complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M-USB3 VER: 0306 (H:00 B:02...) DATE: 03/24/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB ...
... complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M-USB3 VER: 0306 (H:00 B:02...) DATE: 03/24/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB ...
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... BIOS file in the removable device into P5G41TMU.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the ... the devices for details. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Insert the ...
... BIOS file in the removable device into P5G41TMU.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the ... the devices for details. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Insert the ...
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...CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you to individually set ... the CPU and other system devices. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for PCI/PCIe slot. Overclock Profile - ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected...
...CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you to individually set ... the CPU and other system devices. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for PCI/PCIe slot. Overclock Profile - ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected...
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... 200 to adjust the CPU frequency. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. The value of this motherboard over 3%, USB 3.0 devices may cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. The following two items appear only when you to select the overclock options...
... 200 to adjust the CPU frequency. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. The value of this motherboard over 3%, USB 3.0 devices may cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. The following two items appear only when you to select the overclock options...
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... to display the configuration options. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to initialize. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you... Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows ...
... to display the configuration options. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to initialize. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you... Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows ...