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... 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-26 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 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-4 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-5 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-5 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-5 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
... 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-26 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 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-4 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-5 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-5 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-5 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
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... of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41T LE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel.../33 connector PCIe Gb LAN ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-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-L ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) ix
... of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5P41T LE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel.../33 connector PCIe Gb LAN ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-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-L ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate (continued on the next page) ix
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...according to system load and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 1-2 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 ... real-time. Chapter 1: Product introduction Five seconds after bootup, you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows OS. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is designed to save power and money. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This...
...according to system load and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 1-2 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 ... real-time. Chapter 1: Product introduction Five seconds after bootup, you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows OS. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is designed to save power and money. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This...
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Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left (B) until it to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Lift the load plate with your thumb ...
Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left (B) until it to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Lift the load plate with your thumb ...
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... to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P5P41T LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz... next page) Timing DIMM (BIOS) 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9 9-9-9-24 9 9 6-6-6-20 9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 7-7-7-24 9 Voltage 1.65-1.85V 1.65-1.85V 1.60V 1.5V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.65V DIMM Support A* B ASUS P5P41T LE 1-13
... to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P5P41T LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz... next page) Timing DIMM (BIOS) 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9 9-9-9-24 9 9 6-6-6-20 9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 7-7-7-24 9 Voltage 1.65-1.85V 1.65-1.85V 1.60V 1.5V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.65V DIMM Support A* B ASUS P5P41T LE 1-13
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... version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-21 The power supply plugs are for the Serial ATA signal cables for ATX power supply plugs. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5P41T LE SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5P41T LE SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial...
... version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-21 The power supply plugs are for the Serial ATA signal cables for ATX power supply plugs. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5P41T LE SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5P41T LE SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial...
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...11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support... The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD....
...11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support... The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD....
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... available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select any of the original... to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41T LE 2-1
... available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select any of the original... to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41T LE 2-1
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... enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41T LE VER: 0201 DATE: 07/22/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ ...download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to the USB port, then launch EZ ...POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then...
... enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41T LE VER: 0201 DATE: 07/22/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ ...download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to the USB port, then launch EZ ...POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then...
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... one screen to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-5 Power For changing the...
... one screen to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-5 Power For changing the...
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... system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is...
... system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is...
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... device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-17 Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the...
... device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-17 Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device suring system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the...
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...is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-19 When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run again when you enter the Express Gate. When you to...to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for details...
...is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-19 When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run again when you enter the Express Gate. When you to...to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for details...
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... you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before saving the values to exit. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made and restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you made changes to discard the...
... you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before saving the values to exit. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made and restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you made changes to discard the...