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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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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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 ... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, 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...
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 ... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, 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...
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... Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5P41TD 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This ...feature allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to update the BIOS...
... Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5P41TD 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This ...feature allows you to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to update the BIOS...
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.... ASUS P5P41TD 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. b. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility...
.... ASUS P5P41TD 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. b. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility...
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...ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41TD VER: 0207 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/01/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
...ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41TD VER: 0207 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 12/01/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
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... automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. ASUS P5P41TD 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the...
... automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. ASUS P5P41TD 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the...
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... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes ... system off then back on. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press...
... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes ... system off then back on. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press...
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... Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. The first... the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User...
... Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. The first... the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User...