Asus V7-P5G41E User Manual Page 1

V-series P5G41EASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)User’s ManualR

xSystem package contentsCheck your V-series P5G41E system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your reta

RSystem introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-series P5G41E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction

1-2 Chapter 1: System introductionR1235486791.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-series P5G41E!The ASUS V-series P5G41E is an all-in-one bar

1-3ASUS V-series P5G41E1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drives.2. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays. The

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drives.2. IEEE1394 port.IEEE1394

1-5ASUS V-series P5G41E1.3 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of dev

1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction4. Power Switch. This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit.5. Chassisfanvent.This vent is for t

1-7ASUS V-series P5G41EVoltageselectorThe PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select

1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction1.4 Internal componentsThe illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the side cover and

1-9ASUS V-series P5G41E1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)DDR3-1066MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO.Timing Dimm (Bios)VoltageDI

iiCopyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction

RThis chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.Chapter 2Starting up

2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up2.1 Installing an operating systemThe barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Always install t

2-3ASUS V-series P5G41E2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVDTo begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displa

2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.2 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAl

2-5ASUS V-series P5G41EMicrosoftDirectX9.0cInstalls the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that

2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.5 OtherinformationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and t

2-7ASUS V-series P5G41EFilelistDisplays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

2-8 Chapter 2: Starting upInstalling AI ManagerTo install AI Manager on your computer:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is ena

2-9ASUS V-series P5G41EAI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display sys

iiiTable of contentsNotices ... viAbout this gui

2-10 Chapter 2: Starting upAI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from

2-11ASUS V-series P5G41EAI BootingAI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. Tospecifythebootsequence: 1. Select a de

2-12 Chapter 2: Starting upMy FavoritesMy Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applicat

2-13ASUS V-series P5G41ESupportClick any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, o

2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up2.4.2 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Eight s

2-15ASUS V-series P5G41E5. Select the target drive where you want to install Express Gate. If you have multiple partitions installed

2-16 Chapter 2: Starting upExpress Gate Environment hot-keys:Key Function<Alt> + <Tab> Switch between softwares<Ctrl> + <Alt>

2-17ASUS V-series P5G41EThe smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are: Displays your Express Gate version. Launches the help le.

2-18 Chapter 2: Starting up• xDSL/Cabledial-up(PPPoE)settings: If you use a network cable connected directly to your DSL/cable modem, click Set

2-19ASUS V-series P5G41EUsing the Photo ManagerPhoto Manager allows you to view pictures saved on your hard drive or external storage devices. You can

ivTable of contentsChapter 4: BIOS setup4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-24.1.1 ASUS Update utilit

2-20 Chapter 2: Starting upConguringExpressGateinBIOSSetupTo enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then

RThis chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and co

3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.1 IntroductionThe Vintage V-series P5G41E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides tech

3-3ASUS V-series P5G41EP5G41T-M LX2/GBP5G41T-M LX2/GB Clear RTC RAM1 2 2 3Normal(Default)Clear RTCCLRTC3.3 Jumpers1. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC)This

3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info2. USBdevicewake-up(3-pinUSBPW1-4,USBPW5-8)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (C

3-5ASUS V-series P5G41EInstall the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.3.4 Connectors1. SerialATAconnectors(7-pin

3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info3. IDEconnector(40-1pinPRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. There are three

3-7ASUS V-series P5G41E• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2

3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info6. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,3-pinCHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the mo

3-9ASUS V-series P5G41E8. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that suppor

vTable of contents4.6 Boot menu ... 4-254.6.1 Boot Device Priority ..

3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard info• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable

RBIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.Chapter 4

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-33. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through t

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSleTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-5To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherbo

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it f

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update usi

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSystem Time [12:56:38] System Date [Mon 12/14/2009 Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave :[No

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSystem Time [12:56:38] System Date [Mon 12/14/2009 Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave :[N

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-114.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Co

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-134.3.5 SystemInformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-15• If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set values may differ. • Key in ratio numbers directly.C1E Support [En

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupIntel(R)SpeedStep(TM)Technology[Enabled]Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM Technology. When set to [Enable

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-17Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physica

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSouthBridgeCongurationOptionsSouthBridgechipsetConguration Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-194.4.3 OnboardDevicesCongurationOnboardDevicesCongurationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Parallel Port Address [378]Pa

viiOperationsafety• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.• Before us

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item show

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-21Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit4.5 Power menuThe Pow

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-234.5.4 APMCongurationAPMCongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Resume On By Ex

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [55.5ºC/131.5ºF]MB Temperature [37ºC/98.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed [2884RP

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-25 Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit4.6 Boot menuThe Bo

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 BootSettingsConguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-27If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumper” fo

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. UserAccess

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-294.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

viiiConventions used in this guideWARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent d

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a

ASUS V-series P5G41E 4-31Exit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this operation. Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go t

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupManufacturer:ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWANAuthorised representative in Euro

ixWheretondmoreinformationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS WebsitesThe ASU