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Before you for buying an ASUS® P5P41T/USB3 motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41T/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield...
Before you for buying an ASUS® P5P41T/USB3 motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41T/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield...
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... load and temperature, enabling users to convert your screen. beginners can achieve an extreme yet stable overclocking results with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-3 It supports file downloading to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that automates overclocking to achieve... a total system level up to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space...
... load and temperature, enabling users to convert your screen. beginners can achieve an extreme yet stable overclocking results with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-3 It supports file downloading to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that automates overclocking to achieve... a total system level up to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space...
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... that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5P41T/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5P41T/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard component. Onboard LED...
... that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5P41T/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5P41T/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard component. Onboard LED...
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...LGA775 USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 Intel® G41 30.5cm(12.0in) AUDIO EATXPWR ICS 954 A4 CHA_FAN 1 AAFP PCIE Gb LAN PCIEX1_1 P5P41T/USB3 PCIEX16_1 2 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT PCI2 PCI3 12 11 Intel® ICH7 SATA1 ...CPU socket 1-7 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 USB56, USB78) 1-25 1-22 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~4) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin 1-21 SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 1-20 8....
...LGA775 USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 Intel® G41 30.5cm(12.0in) AUDIO EATXPWR ICS 954 A4 CHA_FAN 1 AAFP PCIE Gb LAN PCIEX1_1 P5P41T/USB3 PCIEX16_1 2 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT PCI2 PCI3 12 11 Intel® ICH7 SATA1 ...CPU socket 1-7 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 USB56, USB78) 1-25 1-22 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~4) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin 1-21 SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 1-20 8....
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...; angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-9 Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5.
...; angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-9 Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5.
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... heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU fan connector. 2. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-11 A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in...
... heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU fan connector. 2. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-11 A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in...
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... reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5P41T/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P5P41T/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-13 4.
... reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5P41T/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P5P41T/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-13 4.
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...; • - • • • - • • - • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - K4B1G0846E SS - - - ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-17 SS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - K4B1G0846E DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - DS Micron DS - 9GF27D9KPT - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 - K4B1G08460 SS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 - SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D...
...; • - • • • - • • - • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - K4B1G0846E SS - - - ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-17 SS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - K4B1G0846E DS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - DS Micron DS - 9GF27D9KPT - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 - K4B1G08460 SS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 - SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D...
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... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to the card. 3. Remove the system unit...
... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to the card. 3. Remove the system unit...
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... ports in the front panel to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-21 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF...
... ports in the front panel to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-21 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF...
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... complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5P41T/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P5P41T/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the ...8226; Do not forget to install additional devices. The power supply plugs are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-23 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the...
... complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5P41T/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P5P41T/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the ...8226; Do not forget to install additional devices. The power supply plugs are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-23 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the...
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Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-25 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same ... cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. P5P41T/USB3 IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5P41T/USB3 PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable...
Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-25 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same ... cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. P5P41T/USB3 IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5P41T/USB3 PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable...
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... at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-27 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5P41T/USB3 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 P5P41T/USB3 USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P7 USB_P7+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to the...
... at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-27 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5P41T/USB3 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 P5P41T/USB3 USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P7 USB_P7+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to the...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you wish to download then click Next. b. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click ...Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information ...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the support DVD that you wish to download then click Next. b. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click ...Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information ...
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...support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the... system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable...
...support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the... system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable...
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... following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration. For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-5 For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and...] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit General help Version 0306 System Time [01:36:33] System Date [Wed 02/06/2002] Use [ENTER], ...
... following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration. For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-5 For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and...] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit General help Version 0306 System Time [01:36:33] System Date [Wed 02/06/2002] Use [ENTER], ...
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...[+] or [-] to navigate through them. There is installed in Primary IDE Master/Slave. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Change Field Tab ...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to select a field. Main Advanced P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0306 System Time [01:36:33] System Date [Wed 02/06/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB...
...[+] or [-] to navigate through them. There is installed in Primary IDE Master/Slave. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Change Field Tab ...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to select a field. Main Advanced P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0306 System Time [01:36:33] System Date [Wed 02/06/2002] Use [ENTER], [TAB...
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... to support SATA 3 and SATA 4's combined modes. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Power P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Version 0306 Adjust system .... System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Compatible]. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-9 The following item appears only when ATA/IDE Configuration is set to change the settings for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices...
... to support SATA 3 and SATA 4's combined modes. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Power P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Version 0306 Adjust system .... System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Compatible]. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-9 The following item appears only when ATA/IDE Configuration is set to change the settings for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices...
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... options: [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. After auto tuning, C-State is 1333, 1066, and 800. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-11 Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is 10mV. Key in the value directly or use +/- Configuration...
... options: [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. After auto tuning, C-State is 1333, 1066, and 800. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-11 Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is 10mV. Key in the value directly or use +/- Configuration...
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... change the advanced chipset settings. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-13 Enable this option only when you to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you install 64-bit operating...
... change the advanced chipset settings. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-13 Enable this option only when you to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you install 64-bit operating...