MotherboardP5P41C
xP5P41C specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice.ASUS unique featuresASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan A
ASUS P5P41C 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P5P41C motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cableAcc
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® G41 ChipsetThe Intel® G41 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/
ASUS P5P41C 1-3ASUS Express GateExpress Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before enterin
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a
ASUS P5P41C 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layoutP5P41CPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2PCI1PCI3PCI2USB78USB56ATX12VEATXPWRCHA_FANCPU_FANLithium Cell
ASUS P5P41C 1-71.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Cor
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionTo prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load
ASUS P5P41C 1-96. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is
iiE5293First Edition V1 January 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f
ASUS P5P41C 1-113. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hard
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introductionP5P41CP5P41C 240-pin DIMM socketsDDR3_A1DDR2_A1DDR3_B1DDR2_B11.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard come
ASUS P5P41C 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMS into the black sockets or 512MB, 1GB
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333(O.C.) MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optio
ASUS P5P41C 1-15Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*OCZ OCZ3P13334GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS - -
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170
ASUS P5P41C 1-17Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL - 5 -
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introductionSS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-
ASUS P5P41C 1-191.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause
iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th
ASUS P5P41C 1-211.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CM
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors4 5368 7291101. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mou
ASUS P5P41C 1-237. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.8. USB 2.0 p
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There
ASUS P5P41C 1-253. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are des
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/
ASUS P5P41C 1-276. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensu
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System p
ASUS P5P41C 1-291.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Alwa
ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-291.11.1 Installing an operating system .
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ASUS P5P41C 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in th
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Befo
ASUS P5P41C 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOSThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or get
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens inclu
ASUS P5P41C 2-52.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration.Advanced
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58
ASUS P5P41C 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system informati
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationLBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports th
ASUS P5P41C 2-92.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when chang
vContents2.5.4 Anti Surge Support ... 2-152.5.5 APM Conguration ...
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationFSB / CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFront Side Bus CPU External FrequencyFSB 1333 333 MHzFSB 1066 266 MHzFSB 8
ASUS P5P41C 2-112.4.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Ratio CMOS Setting
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter
ASUS P5P41C 2-132.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationOnboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. Co
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item
ASUS P5P41C 2-152.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then pres
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.5 APM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state aft
ASUS P5P41C 2-172.6.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Curr
ASUS P5P41C 2-19After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User Access Level [Ful
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears.
ASUS P5P41C 2-212.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard you
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viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s
viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ixCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Support
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