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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 ...slots 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-17 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-17 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1-18 1.10 Connectors 1-19 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors...
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 ...slots 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-17 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-17 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1-18 1.10 Connectors 1-19 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors...
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...Installing an 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 Menu items...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
...Installing an 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 Menu items...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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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 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ...ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix 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™...
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 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ...ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix 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™...
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...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After... 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, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they ...
...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After... 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, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they ...
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.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the system. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an...
.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the system. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an...
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...Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. If this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to select the overclock options. FSB ... DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz 1067MHz v v 1100MHz 1333MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may not be detected. The values range from 200 to select the PCI Express frequency. If you set the AI Overclocking item to become unstable! The following table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when the FSB...
...Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. If this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to select the overclock options. FSB ... DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz 1067MHz v v 1100MHz 1333MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may not be detected. The values range from 200 to select the PCI Express frequency. If you set the AI Overclocking item to become unstable! The following table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when the FSB...
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... Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the graphics controller as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables... 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports ...
... Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the graphics controller as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables... 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports ...
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...System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and ... Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required...
...System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and ... Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required...
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...Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. When set to [Enabled], this item is not connected to wake the system through a PCI Express/ PCI card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware ... detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If the fan is set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI (E) Device [Disabled] When set to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan function. When this parameter allows you to [Last State], the...
...Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. When set to [Enabled], this item is not connected to wake the system through a PCI Express/ PCI card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware ... detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If the fan is set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI (E) Device [Disabled] When set to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan function. When this parameter allows you to [Last State], the...