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CPU

LGA775 Socket for Intel

®

Core�2 Extreme /Core�2 Quad /

Core�2 Extreme /Core�2 Quad /

Core�2 Quad /

Core�2 Duo / 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

Chipset

Northbridge: Intel

®

G41

Southbridge: Intel

®

ICH7

System bus

1333/1066/800MHz

Memory

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 slots support memory overclocking to 1066MHz

**

Due to the chipset llimitation, you can only use the DIMM

slots under specific conditions. Refer to the table on page

1-13 for details.

***

When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more,

Windows

®

32-bit operating system may only recognize less

than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system

memory if you are using a Windows

®

32-bit OS.

Expansion slots

1 x PCIe x16 slot

2 x PCIe x1 slots

3 x PCI slots

Storage

Southbridge Intel

®

ICH7 supports:

4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors

1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connector

LAN

PCIe Gb LAN

Audio

ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC

USB

8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back

panel)

ASUS Special

features

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash2

ASUS EPU-4 Engine

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS AI NET2

ASUS MyLogo 2

ASUS Turbo Key

ASUS Express Gate

P5P41D specifications summary

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Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P5P41D specifications summary	9
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	12
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	16
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	17
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	22
1.7.1 Overview	22
1.7.2 Memory configurations	23
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slots	29
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	29
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	32
1.11 Software support	38
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.11.2 Support DVD information	38
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	41
2.2 BIOS setup program	42
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	43
2.2.2 Menu bar	43
2.2.3 Navigation keys	44
2.2.4 Menu items	44
2.2.5 Submenu items	44
2.2.6 Configuration fields	44
2.2.7 Pop-up window	44
2.2.8 Scroll bar	44
2.2.9 General help	44
2.3 Main menu	45
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	45
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	45
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4	45
2.3.4 Storage Configuration	46
2.3.5 System Information	47
2.4 Advanced menu	47
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	47
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	49
2.4.3 Chipset	50
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	51
2.4.5 USB Configuration	51
2.4.6 PCI PnP	52
2.5 Power menu	53
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	53
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	53
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	53
2.5.4 APM Configuration	53
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	54
2.6 Boot menu	55
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	55
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	55
2.6.3 Security	56
2.7 Tools menu	57
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	57
2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]	57
2.7.3 AI NET 2	58

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