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    P5P41D Motherboard
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    About this guide viii P5P41D 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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    Support DVD information 1-28 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 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3
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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, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This
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    motherboard service technician or your retailer. • included in your motherboard) and is INSTRUCTIONS. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • may become wet. This motherboard should only be used
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    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 how
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    Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066* (O.C.)/800/667MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8GB system memory * Only the blue
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    v2 0a WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 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 in x8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
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    P5P41D 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU
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    -channel DDR2 1066 (overclocking)/800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. It especially includes Intel® Fast memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. DDR2 1066 (O.C.)/800/667 support This motherboard supports DDR2 memory that
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    the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply
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    1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
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    part of the chassis 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 ASUS P5P41D 1-5
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    chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-22 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 3. Intel CPU socket 1-7 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20 4. DDR2 DIMM sockets 1-12 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-27 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24 11
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    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Connect the CPU fan cable to
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    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 load plate with your
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    6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5P41D 1-9
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    install the heatsink and fan assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To 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
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    the CPU 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 P5P41D
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    orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 +DIMM_B2
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    nd�o�w��s® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Due to chipset limitation, you can only use the DIMM slots under specific conditions. Refer to the table below for details. Mode
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    P5P41D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand (Kit of 2) DS N/A 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Chip No. Timing Lable (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 2.0~2.1V • • • VD29608A8A-25EG80813 •• Heat-
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    Timing Lable (BIOS) 4-4-4-12 6-6-6-12 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 Voltage DIMM Support A* B* C 4 •• 5 •• 4 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• • • 5 1.8V • • 6 1.8V • • 6 1.8V • • 6-6-6-12 •• 4-5-5-15 2.0V • • 4-4-4-15 1.9 - 2.1 V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5P41D 1-15
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    .9K4 VS 512MB667D2 VS1GB667D2 XMS2-5400 F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. Timing Lable Voltage DIMM Support (BIOS) A* B* C* 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 •• 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C 5 •• • 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F 5 •• 512MB SS Apacer
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    Timing Lable Voltage DIMM Support (BIOS) A* B* C* 5-5-5- memory configuration • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5P41D
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    DIMMs or other 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 outward to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the
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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 P5P41D 1-19
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    do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC
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    (pink). This port connects a microphone. 9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5P41D 1-21
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    USB 2.0 devices. 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 13. COM port. This 9-pin motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS
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    you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/ . ASUS P5P41D 1-23
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    hard disk drives. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This 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 end of the
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    Ultra DMA 100/66/33 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 device. Single device Two devices -Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5P41D 1-25
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    20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System ON or 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 system system beeps and warnings. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. ASUS P5P41D 1-27
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    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 displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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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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    instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS
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    system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash
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    support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS
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    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 items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS P5P41D 2-5
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    . 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu screen. 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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    BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values ] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM
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    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 devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    of the general system specifications. The 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 Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced
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    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-detected by the BIOS. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the
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    : [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41D 2-11
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the system
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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 P5P41D 2-13
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    USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] ] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). ASUS P5P41D 2-15
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed
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    the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests ( be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41D 2-17
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    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) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to
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    ENTER to run 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
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    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 make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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