Asus P5P41T LE driver and firmware
Related Asus P5P41T LE Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for Asus P5P41T LE and other Asus manuals at ManualOwl.com
User Manual - Page 2
... 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...
User Manual - Page 3
Contents
Notices...vi Safety information vii 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 direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 ...
User Manual - Page 4
...1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-20
1.11 Software support 1-26 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 2-4 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation...
User Manual - Page 6
...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 ...
User Manual - Page 7
...; 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 cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact...
User Manual - Page 8
... 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...
User Manual - Page 9
... memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS.
1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots
Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connector
PCIe Gb LAN
ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC
USB
ASUS Special features
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS...
User Manual - Page 10
...ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 4 x SATA connectors
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI 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...
User Manual - Page 13
... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.
ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS...
User Manual - Page 18
... 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...
User Manual - Page 23
...memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory... system 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 capability
Vendor...
User Manual - Page 27
...as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.8.4 PCI Express 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...
User Manual - Page 31
... disk drives.
SATA1
SATA2
GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 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...
User Manual - Page 36
... 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...
User Manual - Page 37
... 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...
User Manual - Page 38
... the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:
• Press + during POST.
• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: P5P41T LE...
User Manual - Page 39
...be the latest version. 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 flash disk before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the...
User Manual - Page 40
... only, and may not exactly match what you see on 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 items Menu bar Main Advanced Power
Configuration fields
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
General help
System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 06...
User Manual - Page 53
... display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P5P41T LE...
User Manual - Page 55
...password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash...