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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 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 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 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 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the ... retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power...
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the ... retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power...
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P5G41TD-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS 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 ASUS Stack Cool 3 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
P5G41TD-M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS 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 ASUS Stack Cool 3 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
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... using an OS-based utility. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings...
... using an OS-based utility. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings...
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...the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard ...intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
...the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard ...intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
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...Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to clear... the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds,...
...Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to clear... the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds,...
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... Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 6. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-23 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item...
... Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 6. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-23 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item...
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... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-25 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-25 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
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... a utility that comes with the motherboard package. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. b. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next.
... a utility that comes with the motherboard package. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. b. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next.
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... ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41TD-M-PRO VER...
... ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41TD-M-PRO VER...
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...; Before using this utility. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on ... port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to ...
...; Before using this utility. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on ... port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to ...
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... program to ensure optimum performance. If you see on . Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut ...section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to update the...
... program to ensure optimum performance. If you see on . Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut ...section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to update the...
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...on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American ... configuration. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Tools For configuring options for special functions. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Fri 01...
...on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American ... configuration. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Tools For configuring options for special functions. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Fri 01...
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... screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, ... the value of the field opposite the item. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use...
... screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, ... the value of the field opposite the item. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use...
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... items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. There is a separate sub-menu for.... 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear...
... items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. There is a separate sub-menu for.... 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear...
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... options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [S-ATA] [S-ATA+P-ATA] [P-ATA]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from and...
... options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [S-ATA] [S-ATA+P-ATA] [P-ATA]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from and...
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...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 malfunction. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-9 allows you to adjust... Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu...
...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 malfunction. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-9 allows you to adjust... Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu...
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CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. You can also type the desired ... is auto-detected by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 200 to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. FSB 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v Selecting a very high...
CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. You can also type the desired ... is auto-detected by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 200 to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. FSB 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v Selecting a very high...
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...voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with a 0.02000V ...values may differ. • Key in the value directly or use +/- Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] VTT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. The values range from 1....
...voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with a 0.02000V ...values may differ. • Key in the value directly or use +/- Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] VTT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. The values range from 1....
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... to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] [Enabled, 256MB] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced...
... to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] [Enabled, 256MB] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced...