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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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Refer to the table on the next page) ix P5P41D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o�re�™�2��E��x�tr...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...
Refer to the table on the next page) ix P5P41D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o�re�™�2��E��x�tr...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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... 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. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work in real-time. After you to work or games...
... 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. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work in real-time. After you to work or games...
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4. 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. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
4. 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. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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...operate at DDR2-667 by DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Refer to operate with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5P41D 1-13 Install a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS when you ...want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you insert...
...operate at DDR2-667 by DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Refer to operate with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5P41D 1-13 Install a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS when you ...want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you insert...
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.... • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of 2) DS G.... 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• • SS - DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. Double - ASUS P5P41D 1-17 G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Single-sided / DS -
.... • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of 2) DS G.... 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• • SS - DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. Double - ASUS P5P41D 1-17 G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Single-sided / DS -
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... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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... stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. ASUS P5P41D 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects...
... stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. ASUS P5P41D 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects...
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... when the FSB value is 1600, 1333, 1066, and 800. The values range from 90 to the default setting. If this item is 0.01500V. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. The... desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The values range from 1.50000V to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is auto-detected by the clock generator to 800. The following item appears only when you to adjust the CPU...
... when the FSB value is 1600, 1333, 1066, and 800. The values range from 90 to the default setting. If this item is 0.01500V. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. The... desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The values range from 1.50000V to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is auto-detected by the clock generator to 800. The following item appears only when you to adjust the CPU...
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...disable configuring the DRAM Timing by SPD. Set this item to [Disabled] if you to set HD Audio mode. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] South Bridge ... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu 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] ...
...disable configuring the DRAM Timing by SPD. Set this item to [Disabled] if you to set HD Audio mode. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] South Bridge ... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu 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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... you to set to initialize. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to...
... you to set to initialize. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to...