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...for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41T LE 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and ...enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ...
...for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41T LE 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and ...enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ...
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... consumers' health while minimizing the impact on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for Express Gate source codes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with the OpenGL standard. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due... the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to convert your screen. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-3 It supports file downloading to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a utility that allows you to 100 meters...
... consumers' health while minimizing the impact on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for Express Gate source codes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with the OpenGL standard. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due... the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to convert your screen. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-3 It supports file downloading to USB devices only. • The actrual boot time is a utility that allows you to 100 meters...
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... towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5P41T LE ASUS P5P41T LE 1-5 Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
... towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5P41T LE ASUS P5P41T LE 1-5 Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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...the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5P41T LE P5P41T LE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are... after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of...
...the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5P41T LE P5P41T LE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are... after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of...
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.... To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with , ensuring that you wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. B ASUS P5P41T LE 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. 6. If it is spread in an even thin layer. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area...
.... To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with , ensuring that you wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. B ASUS P5P41T LE 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. 6. If it is spread in an even thin layer. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area...
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A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P41T LE 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5P41T LE P5P41T LE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and...
A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P41T LE 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5P41T LE P5P41T LE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and...
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... Detect (SPD), which is recommended that you want to install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5P41T LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from the... 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
... Detect (SPD), which is recommended that you want to install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5P41T LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from the... 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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... Heat-Sink Package PSD32G13332H 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package PDC34G1333ELK 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as ...8226; DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-15 Double - Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT ...
... Heat-Sink Package PSD32G13332H 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package PDC34G1333ELK 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as ...8226; DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-15 Double - Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT ...
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... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with it by adjusting the software...
... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with it by adjusting the software...
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... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. COM port. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-19
... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. COM port. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-19
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ASUS P5P41T LE 1-21 SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 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 ...a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5P41T LE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 ...
ASUS P5P41T LE 1-21 SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 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 ...a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5P41T LE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 ...
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...device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. P5P41T LE IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the ... (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-23 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray...
...device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. P5P41T LE IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the ... (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-23 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray...
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...any of the system chassis. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5P41T LE PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5P41T LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then...connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5P41T LE 1-25 The USB module cable is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ...
...any of the system chassis. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5P41T LE PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5P41T LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then...connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5P41T LE 1-25 The USB module cable is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ...
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.... 3. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41T LE 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 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...
.... 3. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5P41T LE 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 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...
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...the system. 2. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system ...checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. For motherboards without the ...
...the system. 2. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system ...checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. For motherboards without the ...
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... select an item that menu. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-5
... select an item that menu. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-5
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...] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Select a device item then press to select a field. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 04/21/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT...
...] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Select a device item then press to select a field. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 04/21/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT...
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allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-9 Overclock Profile - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/...
allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-9 Overclock Profile - Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/...
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... the CPU overheats. Press / to eanable or disable the Auto PSI mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-11 Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in...
... the CPU overheats. Press / to eanable or disable the Auto PSI mode. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-11 Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in...
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... change the USB-related features. This item appears only when the Onboard Gigabit LAN item is set to [Enabled] or [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-13 Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. Configuration...
... change the USB-related features. This item appears only when the Onboard Gigabit LAN item is set to [Enabled] or [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-13 Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. Configuration...