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User Manual - Page 2
... this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will...
User Manual - Page 3
... (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-18 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-18 1.8 Expansion slots 1-19 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-19 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-19 1.8.3 PCI slots...
User Manual - Page 4
... 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22
1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28
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 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar...
User Manual - Page 6
...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
User Manual - Page 7
...; DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact...
User Manual - Page 8
... it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware...
User Manual - Page 9
... memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS.
1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots
Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connector
PCIe Gb LAN
ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC
USB
ASUS Special features
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS...
User Manual - Page 10
...ports
1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x IDE connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
4 x SATA connectors
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a
WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up
1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual
Drivers ASUS Update
ASUS PC Probe II
Anti-virus software...
User Manual - Page 11
...! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard Cables
Accessories Application DVD Documentation
ASUS P5P41D motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User...
User Manual - Page 13
... Express Gate Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motherboard. Five seconds after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows OS.
• ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. It supports file downloading to USB devices only.
• The actrual boot time is subject to hardware configuration and product models.
•...
User Manual - Page 18
... cap unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
Retention tab A B
Load lever
PnP cap Load plate 4B
4A
3
5. Position...
User Manual - Page 23
...; DDR2 1066 memory modules are only supported by DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual...
User Manual - Page 29
...a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.
ASUS P5P41D
1-19
User Manual - Page 34
... (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.
5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front...
User Manual - Page 38
... without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT...
User Manual - Page 39
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
User Manual - Page 40
..., download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:
• Press + during POST to display the following:
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36
FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80
Current ROM
BOARD: P5P41D VER...
User Manual - Page 42
... the updating process.
• Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file...
User Manual - Page 55
... display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P5P41D...
User Manual - Page 57
...password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash...