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... 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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...
... 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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...
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... install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connector PCIe Gb LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC USB ASUS Special features 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate (continued on page 1-13 for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge...
... install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connector PCIe Gb LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC USB ASUS Special features 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate (continued on page 1-13 for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge...
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... out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 4 x SATA connectors 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
... out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 4 x SATA connectors 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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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. ALC887 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 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, simply through pressing the button. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides...
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. ALC887 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 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, simply through pressing the button. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides...
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... on your favorite photo into the motherboard. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without entering the Windows OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to...
... on your favorite photo into the motherboard. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without entering the Windows OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to...
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... only supported by default setting. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to run at DDR2-667. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard...
... only supported by default setting. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to run at DDR2-667. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard...
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... the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. ASUS P5P41D 1-19 Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord...
... the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. ASUS P5P41D 1-19 Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord...
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... contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from...
... contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from...
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... update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41D 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS...
... update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41D 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS...
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...BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk for USB Device... Checking for USB Device... Checking for CD-ROM... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P41D 2-3 Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... USB Device found . 2. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB...
...BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk for USB Device... Checking for USB Device... Checking for CD-ROM... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P41D 2-3 Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... USB Device found . 2. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB...
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... the / arrow keys or / keys to select items in brackets, and is user- configurable, you can change the settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. 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 [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that...
... the / arrow keys or / keys to select items in brackets, and is user- configurable, you can change the settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. 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 [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that...
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...: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you set the ATA/IDE configuration. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The following item appears only when you want to [Enhanced]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible...
...: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you set the ATA/IDE configuration. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The following item appears only when you want to [Enhanced]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible...
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... CPU specification. 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 allow you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Auto - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency...
... CPU specification. 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 allow you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Auto - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency...
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... Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [1.2V] [1.3V] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the CPU over voltage. NB Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set Northbridge Chipset Voltage...
... Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [1.2V] [1.3V] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the CPU over voltage. NB Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set Northbridge Chipset Voltage...
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...as the primary boot device. Set this option only when you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you...
...as the primary boot device. Set this option only when you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you...
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...to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in this menu allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is detected, the item shows None. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set to [Enabled] or [Auto].
...to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in this menu allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is detected, the item shows None. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set to [Enabled] or [Auto].
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... USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to change the advanced settings for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to enable or disable support for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug...
... USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to change the advanced settings for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to enable or disable support for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug...
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...pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41D 2-15 When this item is included in the S1 state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select...
...pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41D 2-15 When this item is included in the S1 state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select...
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...self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you set to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. A virtual drive (Drive B:) may...
...self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you set to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. A virtual drive (Drive B:) may...
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..., cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS P5P41D 2-19 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to configure options for special functions. 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] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This is a unique instant-on...
..., cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS P5P41D 2-19 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to configure options for special functions. 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] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This is a unique instant-on...