Asus P5G41-M SI DVI User Manual

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    P5G41-M SI Motherboard
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    vii P5G41-M SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations
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    Mode 2-13 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-13 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-13 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-13 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-14 2.6 Boot menu 2-15 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-15 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-15 2.6.3 Security 2-16 2.7 Tools menu 2-17 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-17 2.7.2 AI
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in
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    BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. • 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
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    cables from the motherboard, ensure that all updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual
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    P5G41-M SI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Special features LGA775 Socket for Intel® C��o�re�™�2��E��x�tr�e�m��e�/��C���o��re��™�2�Q��u�a�d��/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports
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    P5G41-M SI specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x COM port
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    Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5G41-M SI motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact
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    8112L COM1 AUDIO ICS 9LRS954 PCIEX16 Intel® G41 Super I/O PCI1 P5G41-M SI PCI2 VIA VT1708S CD AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI3 FLOPPY LPT Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® ICH7 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 USB56 USBPW5-8 USB78 8Mb F_PANEL BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC PRI_IDE 3 8 2 9 10 11 19 18 17 16 15
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    CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. This motherboard supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
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    from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. ASUS P5G41-M SI 1-4
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    P5G41-M SI Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ 512MB SS Micron 7HD22 D9GMH Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* C* •• •• 4-4-4-12 1.9~2.1V • • •• 4 •• 5 •• 5 ••
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    DDR2 memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus 2. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5G41-M SI 1-6
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    can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41-M SI Normal (Default) P5G41-M SI Clear RTC RAM
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    corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M SI P5G41-M SI Keyboard Power Setting CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41-M SI 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M SI ASUS P5G41-M SI 1-8
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    or other serial devices. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 5. Line In port (light
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    the motherboard components. They are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5G41-M SI CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41-M SI fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. ASUS P5G41-M SI
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    RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5G41-M SI SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your devices
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    supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41-M SI P5G41-M SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard P5G41-M SI P5G41-M SI Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5G41-M SI 1-12
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    Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G41-M SI ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit support.asus.
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Ground Reset P5G41-M SI HD_LED RESET P5G41-M SI puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the
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    (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41-M SI SPDIF_OUT P5G41-M SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC
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    the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5G41-M SI Floppy disk drive connector 13. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT P5G41-M SI P5G41-M SI Parallel Port Connector ASUS P5G41-M SI 1-16
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    automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an
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    > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. ASUS P5G41-M SI 2-1
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    Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or
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    down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit Menu for details. ASUS P5G41-M SI 2-3
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    setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or
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    screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 07/14/2009] Legacy items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ASUS P5G41-M SI 2-5
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    change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware
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    press to display the IDE/SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M SI 2-7
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    ATA/IDE Configuration item to [Enhanced]. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S- BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory
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    -Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M SI 2-9
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    installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® Enabled, 128] DVMT Memory [256MB] Aloows you to set the DVMT memory. Configuration optioins: [ support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS
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    controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G41-M SI 2-11
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    Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [ resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the
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    Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [ support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M SI 2-13
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    displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Over Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V
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    ] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the 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] ASUS P5G41-M SI 2-15
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    Enter>. 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters, or numbers, or both, then press . 3. Confirm the then press twice. The message Password uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
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    On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters, or numbers, or both, then press . 3. and update BIOS. This utility supports 1. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. NTFS (read only) 3. CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M SI 2-17
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    the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After
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