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Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE..., AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE..., AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P41TD specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5P41TD specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - P5P41TD specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™...maximum of 3GB system memory if 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 Supports up to 8GB system memory * ...
... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - P5P41TD specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™...maximum of 3GB system memory if 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 Supports up to 8GB system memory * ...
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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 ... 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 without notice.
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 ... 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 without notice.
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.... Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently moderating...
.... Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently moderating...
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... the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P5P41TD 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to the card. 3. Replace the system...
... the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P5P41TD 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to the card. 3. Replace the system...
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...supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://...support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR P5P41TD +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5...
...supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://...support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR P5P41TD +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5...
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... is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND P5P41TD SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ...P5P41TD SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS P5P41TD...
... is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND P5P41TD SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ...P5P41TD SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS P5P41TD...
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... (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Use the navigation...
... (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Use the navigation...
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Select a device item then press to configure system time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select ... IDE/SATA devices. Setting to select a field. Refer to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5P41TD 2-7 Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Select CDROM if you an overview of IDE drive.
Select a device item then press to configure system time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select ... IDE/SATA devices. Setting to select a field. Refer to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5P41TD 2-7 Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Select CDROM if you an overview of IDE drive.
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... menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5P41TD 2-9 Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot... in this menu allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Overclock Profile - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview...
... menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5P41TD 2-9 Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot... in this menu allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Overclock Profile - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview...
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...Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system ...S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings...item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41TD 2-15
...Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system ...S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings...item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41TD 2-15