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... contents Check your motherboard package 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 ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
... contents Check your motherboard package 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 ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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... tool that allows you to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-3 ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before turning...
... tool that allows you to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-3 ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before turning...
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... and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging 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 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The...
... and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging 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 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The...
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...21 SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 1-7 9. IDE connector (40-pin PRI_IDE) 1-12 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.1cm(8.3in) KBMS ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3... 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 SATA2...
...21 SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 12. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 1-7 9. IDE connector (40-pin PRI_IDE) 1-12 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.1cm(8.3in) KBMS ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3... 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 SATA2...
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... bottom‑left (B) until it to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-9 Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 2.
... bottom‑left (B) until it to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-9 Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 2.
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... to the CPU fan connector. 2. The illustration above is closest to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in place. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on...
... to the CPU fan connector. 2. The illustration above is closest to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in place. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on...
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... 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
... 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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...memory configuration. SS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - DS Micron DS - 9GF27D9KPT - Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 - K4B1G0846E DS Samsung ...SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB 2048MB Super Talent Transcend Transcend W1333X2GB8(XMP) TS256MLK64V3U TS256MLK64V3U 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB SS/ Chip DS Brand DS - - ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-17 DS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 - K4B1G0846E SS - - - SS SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 - Chip No. Timing 7-7-7-20...
...memory configuration. SS Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - DS Micron DS - 9GF27D9KPT - Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 - K4B1G0846E DS Samsung ...SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB 2048MB Super Talent Transcend Transcend W1333X2GB8(XMP) TS256MLK64V3U TS256MLK64V3U 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB SS/ Chip DS Brand DS - - ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-17 DS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 - K4B1G0846E SS - - - SS SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 - Chip No. Timing 7-7-7-20...
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... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
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... port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-21 Microphone port (pink). Parallel port. Line Out port (lime). LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF...
... port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-21 Microphone port (pink). Parallel port. Line Out port (lime). LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF...
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...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5P41T/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a power ...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 inadequate. 3. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power...
...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5P41T/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a power ...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 inadequate. 3. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power...
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P5P41T/USB3 IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable ...; Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. P5P41T/USB3 PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-25 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as...
P5P41T/USB3 IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable ...; Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. P5P41T/USB3 PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-25 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as...
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The USB module cable is purchased separately. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. These USB connectors comply with ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module...
The USB module cable is purchased separately. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. These USB connectors comply with ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module...
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... motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the...
... motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the...
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... during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition... file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-3
... during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with FAT 32/16 format and single partition... file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-3
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...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the advanced system settings. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-5 Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] �Pr�i�m�a�ry��I�D�E�S�l�...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...
...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the advanced system settings. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-5 Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] �Pr�i�m�a�ry��I�D�E�S�l�...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...
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... for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. Main Advanced P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0306 System Time [01:36:33] System Date [Wed 02/06/2002] Use [...Screen Select Item +- Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-7 Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] P�ri�m�a�r�y�I�D�E��Sl�a�v�e N��...
... for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. Main Advanced P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0306 System Time [01:36:33] System Date [Wed 02/06/2002] Use [...Screen Select Item +- Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-7 Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] P�ri�m�a�r�y�I�D�E��Sl�a�v�e N��...
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...Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the CPU and other system devices. 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 frequency... you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Compatible]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-9 Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you select...
...Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the CPU and other system devices. 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 frequency... you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Compatible]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-9 Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you select...
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... 0.0100V to set the VTT voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is 10mV. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to the default setting. Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to select the South Bridge...
... 0.0100V to set the VTT voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is 10mV. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to the default setting. Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.6V] Auto PSI [Enabled] Allows you to select the South Bridge...
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.... Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller...
.... Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller...