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    P5P41T LE 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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    About this guide viii P5P41T LE 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
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    26 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-26 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-26 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 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen
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    Suspend Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-15 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-16 2.6 Boot menu 2-17 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-17 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-17 2.6.3 Security 2-18 2.7 Tools menu 2-19 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-19
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed
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    IS REPLACED 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
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    you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells
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    Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066
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    P5P41T LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 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 (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12
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    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5P41T LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of
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    the memory accesses. Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 (O.C.)/ the most appropriate power usage to save power and money. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking
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    http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. ASUS the system. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS P5P41T
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    that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5P41T LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5P41T LE Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5P41T LE ASUS P5P41T LE 1-5
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    1.5.3 Motherboard layout KBMS 12 3 18.3cm(7.2in) 24 CPU_FAN ATX12V COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB34 LGA775 PRI_IDE 5 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN Intel® G41 AUDIO ICS 9LRS954 1 EATXPWR ATHEROS AR8121 PCIEX1_1 P5P41T LE
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    /loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel motherboard. P5P41T LE P5P41T LE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS P5P41T
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    2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP 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
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    , DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5P41T LE 1-9
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    install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time
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    heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5P41T LE 1-11
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    when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5P41T LE Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1
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    stability, use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5P41T LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz 20 7-7-7-24 9 Voltage 1.65-1.85V 1.65-1.85V 1.60V 1.5V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.65V DIMM Support A* B ASUS P5P41T LE 1-13
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    6V 1.5V~1.6V 1.5V 1.3V(low voltage) 1.5V ± 0.075V 1.5V 1.8V 1.6V 1.7V 1.8V 1.85V 1.75V 1.65V 1.65V 1.60V DIMM Support A* B 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D SS ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 SS
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    DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into the two blue slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5P41T LE
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    system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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    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 P5P41T LE 1-17
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    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. P5P41T LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5P41T LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF
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    . 9. COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 10. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-19
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    may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5P41T LE CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5P41T LE fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 2. Digital
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    GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5P41T LE SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5P41T LE SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-21
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    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 P5P41T LE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard
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    . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of P5P41T LE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5P41T LE IDE connector If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5P41T
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    8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P5P41T LE F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Ground Reset HD_LED RESET P5P41T LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is
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    + GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5P41T LE PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5P41T LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. ASUS P5P41T LE 1-25
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    , and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 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. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically
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    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
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    click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5P41T LE VER: 0201 DATE: 07/22/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:
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    Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit Menu for details. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-3
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    its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu
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    is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-5
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    to display the other items on the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use
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    is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear if you select SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-7
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    data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options
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    one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-9
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    The following items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-
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    is from 1.20000V to 1.59375V. SB 1.5V Voltage [1.5V] Manually set Southbridge Chipset Voltage. Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.6V] and set values may differ. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-11
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    you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    disable or enable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-13
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    of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-15
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    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If 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 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Enables or disables the
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    display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T LE 2-17
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    Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to
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    the utility to select 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 Flash 2. When you press , a you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5P41T LE 2-19
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    making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK
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P5P41T LE