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... 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 the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory...
... 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 the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory...
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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 / Pentium® dual-core / ...® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 (@ 75Hz) Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe...
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 / Pentium® dual-core / ...® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 (@ 75Hz) Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe...
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... Gb LAN controller. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to provide efficient power management for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is enhanced ...MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. the latest connectivity standard. It especially includes Intel® Fast memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for advanced operating systems. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-...
... Gb LAN controller. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to provide efficient power management for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is enhanced ...MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. the latest connectivity standard. It especially includes Intel® Fast memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for advanced operating systems. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-...
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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. 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
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... when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install 512MB, 1GB, 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) ...-1G1F1 2048MB DS SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4096MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from ...
... when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install 512MB, 1GB, 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) ...-1G1F1 2048MB DS SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4096MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from ...
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... for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-15 DIMM socket CL Voltage support (Optional) A* B* A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • A-Data ...• • 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: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single...
... for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-15 DIMM socket CL Voltage support (Optional) A* B* A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • A-Data ...• • 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: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single...
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... BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M/USB3 Normal (Default) P5G41T-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC...
... BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M/USB3 Normal (Default) P5G41T-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC...
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... 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 an overview of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the system. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-9 Overclock Profile - Take caution when changing the...
... 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 an overview of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the system. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-9 Overclock Profile - Take caution when changing the...
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...interval. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-11 Key in the value directly or�u�s��e t�o��a��d�j�u�s�t��th...[Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you ...
...interval. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-11 Key in the value directly or�u�s��e t�o��a��d�j�u�s�t��th...[Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you ...
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.... Select an item then press to run multiple operating systems and applications in the operating system to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS ...[PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you do not want to zero (0). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the ...
.... Select an item then press to run multiple operating systems and applications in the operating system to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS ...[PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you do not want to zero (0). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the ...
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...] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-13 configurable. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] Protect Audio Video Path Mode [Lite] Allows you to enable or disable the...only when the Parallel Port Mode is not user- Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is set to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD...
...] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-13 configurable. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] Protect Audio Video Path Mode [Lite] Allows you to enable or disable the...only when the Parallel Port Mode is not user- Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is set to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD...
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power ... tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 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 legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power ... tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-15