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... Reserved. 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. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS... their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
... Reserved. 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. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS... their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii 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 ...
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...install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o�re�...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...
...install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o�re�...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...
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P5P41D specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... 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 without notice.
P5P41D specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... 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 without notice.
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... button. 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... is enhanced with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently moderating power in...
... button. 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... is enhanced with minimal noise. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently moderating power in...
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... with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use the DIMM slots under specific conditions. Mode One DIMM DIMM_A1 DS/SS Two DIMMs Three DIMMs Four DIMMs DS/SS** DS/SS SS SS DS/SS SS DIMM_A2 DS/SS...SS DS/SS** DS/SS DS/SS SS SS SS DS/SS DS/SS** DS/SS DS/SS SS SS SS * DS: Double-sided DIMM; ASUS P5P41D 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of the following: U�s�e��a��m�a�x�i�m�u�m�...
... with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use the DIMM slots under specific conditions. Mode One DIMM DIMM_A1 DS/SS Two DIMMs Three DIMMs Four DIMMs DS/SS** DS/SS SS SS DS/SS SS DIMM_A2 DS/SS...SS DS/SS** DS/SS DS/SS SS SS SS DS/SS DS/SS** DS/SS DS/SS SS SS SS * DS: Double-sided DIMM; ASUS P5P41D 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of the following: U�s�e��a��m�a�x�i�m�u�m�...
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...Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P5P41D 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. ... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
...Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P5P41D 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. ... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
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ASUS P5P41D 1-23 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to install additional devices. Digital ... system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are...
ASUS P5P41D 1-23 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to install additional devices. Digital ... system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS P5P41D 1-27 8. The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS P5P41D 1-27 8. The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
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... for that menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend...
... for that menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend...
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... device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear if you are not user-configurable. ASUS P5P41D 2-7 Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE ... IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Select a device...
... device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear if you are not user-configurable. ASUS P5P41D 2-7 Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE ... IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Select a device...
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... field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Auto - ASUS P5P41D 2-9 loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration... Overclock Profile - AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. 2.3.5 System Information This ...
... field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Auto - ASUS P5P41D 2-9 loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration... Overclock Profile - AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. 2.3.5 System Information This ...
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... than in the RSDT pointer list. When set to [Last State], the system goes into off . [Auto] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41D 2-15 When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). When set to generate ...set to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in a low ...
... than in the RSDT pointer list. When set to [Last State], the system goes into off . [Auto] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41D 2-15 When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). When set to generate ...set to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in a low ...
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... power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected...
... power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected...