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... 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...
... 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...
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... that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Italics ...65533;te�s�a��m�e�n�u�o�r�a�n�it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Conventions used in the less-than and greater...
... that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Italics ...65533;te�s�a��m�e�n�u�o�r�a�n�it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Conventions used in the less-than and greater...
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...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: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/...DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066* (O.C.)/800/667MHz memory modules - Refer to the table on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41D specifications ...
...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: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/...DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066* (O.C.)/800/667MHz memory modules - Refer to the table on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41D specifications ...
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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 ports 8-channel audio I/O port 1 x Optical S/PDIF port 1 x COM port 1 x Parallel port 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support... 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 ...
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 ports 8-channel audio I/O port 1 x Optical S/PDIF port 1 x COM port 1 x Parallel port 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support... 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 ...
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... it , check the items in your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41D motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of the above items is damaged or...
... it , check the items in your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41D motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of the above items is damaged or...
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... easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work in real-time. DDR2 1066 (O.C.)/800/667 support This motherboard supports DDR2 memory that automatically detects peripherals plugged into an overclocking button. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently...
... easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work in real-time. DDR2 1066 (O.C.)/800/667 support This motherboard supports DDR2 memory that automatically detects peripherals plugged into an overclocking button. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently...
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...the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS P5P41D 1-3 C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based ...file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to http://support.asus.com for a more colorful and vivid image on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to USB devices ...
...the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS P5P41D 1-3 C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based ...file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to http://support.asus.com for a more colorful and vivid image on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to USB devices ...
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... shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or... if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced ...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5P41D 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap.
... shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or... if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced ...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5P41D 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap.
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...to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667 by DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5P41D 1-13 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...dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when ...
...to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667 by DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5P41D 1-13 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...dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when ...
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... 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 •• 4 •• 5 ••...8226; 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 DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... 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 •• 4 •• 5 ••...8226; 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 DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... 78.A1G9O.9K4 VS 512MB667D2 VS1GB667D2 XMS2-5400 F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. Timing Lable Voltage DIMM Support (BIOS) A* B* C* 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 •• 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C 5 •• •...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* •• •• •• •• •• • • ••• •• •• •...
... 78.A1G9O.9K4 VS 512MB667D2 VS1GB667D2 XMS2-5400 F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. Timing Lable Voltage DIMM Support (BIOS) A* B* C* 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 •• 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C 5 •• •...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 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 or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration • C*: Supports...-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 ...
...ASUS P5P41D 1-17 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 or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration • C*: Supports...-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 ...
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... to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated...
... to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated...
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...shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5P41D 1-19 Secure the card to ...the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In ...
...shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5P41D 1-19 Secure the card to ...the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In ...
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... Mic in Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for...
... Mic in Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 ...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 ...
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.... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED.
.... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED.
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The USB module cable is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5P41D 1-27 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8.
The USB module cable is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5P41D 1-27 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8.
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...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you...
...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you...
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... utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41D 2-1
... utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you need to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41D 2-1