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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 and software

products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.

Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty ﬂyers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the

standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING:

Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION:

Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

complete a task.

NOTE

: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

IMPORTANT

: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key>

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,

disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are

Section	Page
Notices	5
Safety information	6
Safety information	7
P5G41-M SI specifications summary	8
Product introduction	10
1.1 Before you proceed	10
1.2 Motherboard overview	11
1.2.1 Motherboard layout	11
1.2.2 Layout contents	11
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	12
1.4 System memory	12
1.4.1 Overview	12
1.4.2 Memory configurations	13
1.5 Expansion slots	15
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card	15
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	16
1.5.3 PCI slots	16
1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot	16
1.6 Jumpers	16
1.7 Connectors	18
1.7.1 Rear panel ports	18
1.7.2 Internal connectors	19
1.8 Software support	26
1.8.1 Installing an operating system	26
1.8.2 Support DVD information	26
BIOS information	27
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	27
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	27
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	28
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS	29
2.2 BIOS setup program	30
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	31
2.2.2 Menu bar	31
2.2.3 Navigation keys	31
2.2.4 Menu items	31
2.2.5 Submenu items	32
2.2.6 Configuration fields	32
2.2.7 Pop-up window	32
2.2.8 Scroll bar	32
2.2.9 General help	32
2.3 Main menu	32
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	33
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	33
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	33
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4	33
2.3.5 Storage Configuration	34
2.3.6 System Information	34
2.4 Advanced menu	35
2.4.1 CPU Configuration	35
2.4.2 Chipset	36
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	37
2.4.4 USB Configuration	37
2.4.5 PCI PnP	38
2.5 Power menu	39
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	39
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	39
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	39
2.5.4 APM Configuration	39
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	40
2.6 Boot menu	41
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	41
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	41
2.6.3 Security	42
2.7 Tools menu	43
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	43
2.7.2 AI NET 2	43

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