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...1066/800 MHz FSB. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS P5P41C 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ... / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield...
...1066/800 MHz FSB. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS P5P41C 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ... / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield...
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... the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the use ...the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that ...with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you... The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European...ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS...to convert your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to ...
... the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the use ...the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that ...with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you... The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European...ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS...to convert your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to ...
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... before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5P41C ASUS P5P41C 1-5 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the...
... before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5P41C ASUS P5P41C 1-5 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the...
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... shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS P5P41C 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with a surface mount LGA775 ...• The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5P41C P5P41C CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. ...8226; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the...
... shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS P5P41C 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with a surface mount LGA775 ...• The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5P41C P5P41C CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. ...8226; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the...
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Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. B ASUS P5P41C 1-9 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that you wash it is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. ...
Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. B ASUS P5P41C 1-9 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that you wash it is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. ...
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...to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5P41C 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence...CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. P5P41C CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5P41C CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
...to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5P41C 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence...CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. P5P41C CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5P41C CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
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...a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5P41C Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size Crucial Crucial ... • • 7 - • • 7 - • • - - • • - - • • - - • • 7-7-7-20 - • • - - • • - - • • ASUS P5P41C 1-13 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking...
...a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5P41C Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size Crucial Crucial ... • • 7 - • • 7 - • • - - • • - - • • - - • • 7-7-7-20 - • • - - • • - - • • ASUS P5P41C 1-13 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking...
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... 1.60V - - - - - - - - N2CB1680AN-C6 - 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5P41C 1-15 OCZ OCZ3P13334GK OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC PSC SAMSUNG OCZ3P1333LV4GK OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) OCZ3G1333LV6GK OCZ3P1333LV6GK OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) AL7F8G73D-DG1 AL8F8G73D...
... 1.60V - - - - - - - - N2CB1680AN-C6 - 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5P41C 1-15 OCZ OCZ3P13334GK OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC PSC SAMSUNG OCZ3P1333LV4GK OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) OCZ3G1333LV6GK OCZ3P1333LV6GK OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) AL7F8G73D-DG1 AL8F8G73D...
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... 5 - • • Transced TQ243PCF8 5 - • • Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 - • • V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - - • • Samsung K4T51083QE - - • • Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK - - • • ASUS P5P41C 1-17 GEIL - Size SS/ DS GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB DS...
... 5 - • • Transced TQ243PCF8 5 - • • Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 - • • V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - - • • Samsung K4T51083QE - - • • Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK - - • • ASUS P5P41C 1-17 GEIL - Size SS/ DS GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB DS...
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DIMM notch ASUS P5P41C 1-19 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in a wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the ...
DIMM notch ASUS P5P41C 1-19 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in a wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the ...
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P5P41C CLRTC 12 23 P5P41C Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and ... cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS P5P41C 1-21
P5P41C CLRTC 12 23 P5P41C Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and ... cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS P5P41C 1-21
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...are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. ASUS P5P41C 1-23 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio .../2 Keyboard port (purple). 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P5P41C AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition...
...are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. ASUS P5P41C 1-23 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio .../2 Keyboard port (purple). 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P5P41C AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition...
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...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5P41C 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 400W... GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +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 a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you...
...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5P41C 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 400W... GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +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 a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you...
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... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. P5P41C CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5P41C fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring...Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. ASUS P5P41C 1-27 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU...
... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. P5P41C CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5P41C fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring...Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. ASUS P5P41C 1-27 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU...
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Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS P5P41C 1-29 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The contents of your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click ...
Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS P5P41C 1-29 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The contents of your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click ...
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... menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS P5P41C 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to manage, save, and...BIOS in the support DVD that allows you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need...
... menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS P5P41C 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to manage, save, and...BIOS in the support DVD that allows you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need...
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...completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS P5P41C 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu....menu for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5P41C.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Refer to the optical drive or the removable ...
...completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS P5P41C 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu....menu for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5P41C.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Refer to the optical drive or the removable ...
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Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5P41C 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing ...
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5P41C 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing ...
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.../SATA device. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. ASUS P5P41C 2-7 Refer to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or...
.../SATA device. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. ASUS P5P41C 2-7 Refer to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or...
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... overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5P41C 2-9 Auto - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Overclock Profile - AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...
... overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5P41C 2-9 Auto - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Overclock Profile - AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...