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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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P5P41C 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-L 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x ...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus ...
P5P41C 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-L 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x ...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus ...
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...1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It supports file downloading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. ASUS P5P41C 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash ... file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. eliminates the need to USB drives only. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to the motherboard USB port...
...1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It supports file downloading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. ASUS P5P41C 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash ... file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. eliminates the need to USB drives only. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to the motherboard USB port...
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... that you to complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to download then click Next. ASUS P5P41C 2-1 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. Place the support DVD in the future...
... that you to complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to download then click Next. ASUS P5P41C 2-1 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. Place the support DVD in the future...
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...BOARD: P5P41C VER: 0302 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 12/29/2009 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. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is found . Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ...
...BOARD: P5P41C VER: 0302 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 12/29/2009 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. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is found . Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ...
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Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5P41C 2-3 Turn on again. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash...
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5P41C 2-3 Turn on again. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash...
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... for this option only if you see on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to turn the system off then back on ...do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. ...
... for this option only if you see on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to turn the system off then back on ...do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. ...
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... etc.). This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [...corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. When you enter the Express Gate. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No...
... etc.). This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [...corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. When you enter the Express Gate. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No...