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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-26 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-26 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-26 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-26 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 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...
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... power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that ...your power supply is set to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer...
... power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that ...your power supply is set to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer...
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... latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of RAM at the back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine (continued on the next page) ix P5P41TD specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
... latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of RAM at the back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine (continued on the next page) ix P5P41TD specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
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P5P41TD specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.3 in (30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) * Specifications are subject to change...
P5P41TD specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.3 in (30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) * Specifications are subject to change...
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... USB drives. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to USB drives only. ASUS P5P41TD 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with at 1 meter accuracy. When...
... USB drives. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to USB drives only. ASUS P5P41TD 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with at 1 meter accuracy. When...
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..." or that you removed earlier. 6. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS P5P41TD 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots ...
..." or that you removed earlier. 6. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS P5P41TD 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots ...
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... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power ... 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. P5P41TD CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5P41TD Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the ...
... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power ... 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. P5P41TD CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5P41TD Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the ...
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...devices. 11. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker...set the item to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 13. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P5P41TD AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition...
...devices. 11. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker...set the item to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 13. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P5P41TD AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS P5P41TD 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then ...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS P5P41TD 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then ...
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... capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all... process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41TD VER: 0207 ...
... capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all... process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41TD VER: 0207 ...
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... or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5P41TD 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows...
... or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5P41TD 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows...
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... under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you failed to download the latest... BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and ...
... under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you failed to download the latest... BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and ...
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Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Tools For configuring options for special functions. ASUS P5P41TD 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Change Field Tab ...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Use...
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Tools For configuring options for special functions. ASUS P5P41TD 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Change Field Tab ...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Use...
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... window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled...
... window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled...
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...Auto allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. ASUS P5P41TD 2-7 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra... devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 [12:56:...
...Auto allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. ASUS P5P41TD 2-7 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra... devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 [12:56:...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA...
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... detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System... system frequency/voltage. allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5P41TD 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - System Memory Displays the auto-...
... detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System... system frequency/voltage. allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5P41TD 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - System Memory Displays the auto-...
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... items appear only when you to select the PCI Express frequency. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 333 MHz...
... items appear only when you to select the PCI Express frequency. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 333 MHz...
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to adjust the voltage. Key in the value directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41TD 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] SB 1.5V...adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock ...
to adjust the voltage. Key in the value directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41TD 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] SB 1.5V...adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock ...
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... item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting this item to [Disabled] if you to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you do not want to display...
... item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting this item to [Disabled] if you to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you do not want to display...