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... the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; Copies of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. 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. You may contain copyrighted software that ...
... the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; Copies of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. 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. You may contain copyrighted software that ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P41C 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 P5P41C 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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... system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41C specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2... 3Gb/s connectors PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual channel memory architecture ...
... system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41C specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2... 3Gb/s connectors PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual channel memory architecture ...
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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 ...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 software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 ...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 software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...the memory accesses. 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 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard ...channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power ...
...the memory accesses. 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 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard ...channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power ...
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...it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable...BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot 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. Before installing the expansion card,...
...it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable...BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot 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. Before installing the expansion card,...
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...+3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5P41C ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum...the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS P5P41C 1-25 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug....
...+3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5P41C ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum...the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS P5P41C 1-25 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug....
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... the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The USB module cable is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). Connect the USB module cable... P5P41C SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND P5P41C SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification...
... the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The USB module cable is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). Connect the USB module cable... P5P41C SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND P5P41C SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification...
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..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to select items in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Refer to...
..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to select items in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Refer to...
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...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to... enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE drive. Refer to display the IDE/SATA device information. ASUS P5P41C 2-7
...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to... enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE drive. Refer to display the IDE/SATA device information. ASUS P5P41C 2-7
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...overview of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Auto - Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Processor ...other system devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. allows you to change the settings for the system. ASUS P5P41C 2-9 BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual...
...overview of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Auto - Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Processor ...other system devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. allows you to change the settings for the system. ASUS P5P41C 2-9 BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual...
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... for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for PCI/PnP devices... required for system suspend. When set to [Yes] and if you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41C 2-15 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled...
... for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for PCI/PnP devices... required for system suspend. When set to [Yes] and if you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41C 2-15 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI (E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI (E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply ...