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... 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 bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
... 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 bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
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... the Enter or Return key. ++ If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Refer to complete a task. Typography Bold text In�d�ic...
... the Enter or Return key. ++ If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Refer to complete a task. Typography Bold text In�d�ic...
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P5P41D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots ...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 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-...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-...
P5P41D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots ...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 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-...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-...
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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 ... 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 ...
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 ... 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 ...
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...This feature allows you to update the BIOS without entering the Windows OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS P5P41D 1-3 Refer to open the system chassis... Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without using the bundled support DVD...
...This feature allows you to update the BIOS without entering the Windows OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS P5P41D 1-3 Refer to open the system chassis... Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without using the bundled support DVD...
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... E2108ABSE-8G-E MT16HTF25664AY-800G1 2048MB DS Micron 8ZG27 D9JWB OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package Timing Lable (BIOS) 4-4-4-12 6-6-6-12 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* C 4 •• 5 •• 4 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •...• 6 1.8V • • 6 1.8V • • 6-6-6-12 •• 4-5-5-15 2.0V • • 4-4-4-15 1.9 - 2.1 V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5P41D 1-15
... E2108ABSE-8G-E MT16HTF25664AY-800G1 2048MB DS Micron 8ZG27 D9JWB OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package Timing Lable (BIOS) 4-4-4-12 6-6-6-12 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* C 4 •• 5 •• 4 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •...• 6 1.8V • • 6 1.8V • • 6-6-6-12 •• 4-5-5-15 2.0V • • 4-4-4-15 1.9 - 2.1 V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5P41D 1-15
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DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable Voltage DIMM Support (BIOS) A* B* C* 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 •• 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C 5 •• • 512MB SS Apacer ...-8E-E 1024MB DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 1024MB DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 1024MB DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E Timing Lable (BIOS) 4-4-4-15 5-6-6-18 5-5-5-15 5-4-4-18 5-4-4-15 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 4 Voltage 2.1V 1.8V 1.8V 2.1V 2.1v 1.8V DIMM Support A* B* C* •• •• ...
DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Lable Voltage DIMM Support (BIOS) A* B* C* 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 •• 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C 5 •• • 512MB SS Apacer ...-8E-E 1024MB DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 1024MB DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 1024MB DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E Timing Lable (BIOS) 4-4-4-15 5-6-6-18 5-5-5-15 5-4-4-18 5-4-4-15 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 4 Voltage 2.1V 1.8V 1.8V 2.1V 2.1v 1.8V DIMM Support A* B* C* •• •• ...
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ASUS P5P41D 1-17 G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted ...-1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-6E-E Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8T0834 Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY Timing Lable Voltage DIMM Support (BIOS) A* B* C* 5-5-5-15 •• 3 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 1.8V • • • 1.8V • • • 5 1.8V • • 5 1.8V • • 5 ...
ASUS P5P41D 1-17 G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted ...-1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-6E-E Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8T0834 Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY Timing Lable Voltage DIMM Support (BIOS) A* B* C* 5-5-5-15 •• 3 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 1.8V • • • 1.8V • • • 5 1.8V • • 5 1.8V • • 5 ...
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... PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5P41D 1-19 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share... IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the card. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the ...
... PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P5P41D 1-19 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share... IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the card. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the ...
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... 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin ...
... 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin ...
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...-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Install the Windows®...
...-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Install the Windows®...
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... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... of the updating process: ASUS P5P41D 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
... of the updating process: ASUS P5P41D 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. b. Before you to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41D VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. b. Before you to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41D VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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...! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found . Starting BIOS recovery... Otherwise, the utility will not function. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS file. Completed. • Enter the BIOS setup program. CD-ROM not found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. When found ! Checking for USB Device... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P41D 2-3 Checking...
...! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found . Starting BIOS recovery... Otherwise, the utility will not function. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS file. Completed. • Enter the BIOS setup program. CD-ROM not found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. When found ! Checking for USB Device... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P41D 2-3 Checking...
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Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." We recommend to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Restart the...you are not prompted to enter the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you scroll through the various submenus and make it as easy to force reset from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (...
Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." We recommend to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Restart the...you are not prompted to enter the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you scroll through the various submenus and make it as easy to force reset from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (...
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...Exit Menu. Tools For configuring options for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5P41D 2-5 Boot For changing the system boot configuration. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select...reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for special functions. Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced For changing the advanced...
...Exit Menu. Tools For configuring options for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5P41D 2-5 Boot For changing the system boot configuration. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select...reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for special functions. Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced For changing the advanced...
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To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time... show the values for that do not fit on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- configurable, you can change the settings. 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...
To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time... show the values for that do not fit on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- configurable, you can change the settings. 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...
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...Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the basic system information. ASUS P5P41D 2-7 Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected...] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...
...Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the basic system information. ASUS P5P41D 2-7 Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected...] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...
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... device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you set the ATA...
... device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you set the ATA...