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ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT ...
ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5G41T-M 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5G41T-M 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 ...
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P5G41T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating ... (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 1920 x 1080 (@ 60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Integrated...
P5G41T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating ... (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 1920 x 1080 (@ 60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Integrated...
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P5G41T-M specifications summary ASUS unique 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 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x S/.../33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P5G41T-M specifications summary ASUS unique 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 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x S/.../33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... and mutli-core CPUs. 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 bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is ...a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work or games...
... and mutli-core CPUs. 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 bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is ...a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work or games...
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...and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments....Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Secure the card to do ...
...and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments....Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Secure the card to do ...
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...We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that you intend to use a PSU with a minimum ...8226; DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5G41T-M 1-21 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to install additional ...
...We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that you intend to use a PSU with a minimum ...8226; DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5G41T-M 1-21 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to install additional ...
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5. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. LPT is standardized as a printer. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 6. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The ...
5. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. LPT is standardized as a printer. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 6. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The ...
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... connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The serial port module is purchased separately. 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS P5G41T-M 1-25
... connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The serial port module is purchased separately. 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS P5G41T-M 1-25
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... Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that...
... Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that...
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... overview of IDE/SATA devices. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-7 There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system...
... overview of IDE/SATA devices. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. ASUS P5G41T-M 2-7 There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system...
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... values can cause the system to malfunction. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4...individually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Select either one of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options ...
... values can cause the system to malfunction. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4...individually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Select either one of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options ...
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...] [Enabled] 2.5.4 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection. When set...
...] [Enabled] 2.5.4 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection. When set...
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... you to enable or disable the CPU's Q-Fan function. If the fan is in rotations per minute (RPM). When this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When...
... you to enable or disable the CPU's Q-Fan function. If the fan is in rotations per minute (RPM). When this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When...