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... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). 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 OF...
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Contents
Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5G41-M 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 direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 ...
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...IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 2-7 2.3.4 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-13 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-14 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC...
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...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
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...; 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, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact...
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... it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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...
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P5G41-M LE specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Front Side Bus Memory
Graphics Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Overclocking Features
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors
Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU ...
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... 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
BIOS features
8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5
Support DVD Contents
Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Accessories
2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual...
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... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard Cables
Accessories Application DVD Documentation
ASUS P5G41-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual
If...
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... hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval.
DVI Interface
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output of both DVI-D/HDMI and RGB.
Innovative ASUS...
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... computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in real-time.
Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch!
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...
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... is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder 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.
SB_PWR
P5G41-M LE
ON
OFF
Standy Power Powered Off
P5G41-M LE Onboard LED
1-4
Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... ports goes to the rear 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
P5G41-M LE
ASUS P5G41-M LE...
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... 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 thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
Retention tab A B
Load lever
PnP cap Load plate 4B
4A
3
5. Position...
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... and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.
• Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.
ASUS P5G41-M LE
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...as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot
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 P5G41-M LE...
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... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, 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 displays the Drivers menu...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility 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 installation.
Quit all Windows...
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...at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:
• Press + during POST to display the following:
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36
FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80
Current ROM
BOARD: P5G41-M LE VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 02/24/2009
Update ROM BOARD...
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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 website at www.asus.com.
2.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable Serial...