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... P5P41D 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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...
... P5P41D 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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...
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P5P41D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o�re�™�2��E��x�tr�e�m...® 45nm multi-core CPU Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for details. *** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you can only use the DIMM slots under specific conditions. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows...
P5P41D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o�re�™�2��E��x�tr�e�m...® 45nm multi-core CPU Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for details. *** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you can only use the DIMM slots under specific conditions. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows...
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.... High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel ALC887 High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. ALC887 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset...you to work or games, simply through pressing the button. It is enhanced with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to turn the PC power...
.... High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel ALC887 High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. ALC887 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset...you to work or games, simply through pressing the button. It is enhanced with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to turn the PC power...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 +DIMM_B2 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 +DIMM_B2 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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For effective use the DIMM slots under specific conditions. ASUS P5P41D 1-13 Install a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS when you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. SS: Single-sided DIMM ** When using ...;IM��M��o��n�e��a�c�h��s�lo�t�. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) ...
For effective use the DIMM slots under specific conditions. ASUS P5P41D 1-13 Install a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS when you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. SS: Single-sided DIMM ** When using ...;IM��M��o��n�e��a�c�h��s�lo�t�. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) ...
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G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5P41D 1-17 Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue...
G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5P41D 1-17 Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue...
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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ...
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... the settings of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the...frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allow you to malfunction. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5P41D 2-9
... the settings of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the...frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allow you to malfunction. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5P41D 2-9
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... [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] [Test Mode] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2 operating frequency. The following item appears only when you to set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. The... options. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to adjust the PCI Express frequency. The following items appear only when you to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is auto-detected by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. If this item is...
... [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] [Test Mode] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2 operating frequency. The following item appears only when you to set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. The... options. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to adjust the PCI Express frequency. The following items appear only when you to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is auto-detected by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. If this item is...
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... [Enabled], you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to set HD Audio mode. Setting this item to [Disabled] if you to decide which graphics ...] [PEG/PCI] South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
... [Enabled], you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to set HD Audio mode. Setting this item to [Disabled] if you to decide which graphics ...] [PEG/PCI] South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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...] allows the system to malfunction. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support...
...] allows the system to malfunction. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support...