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User Manual - Page 2
.../or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc...
User Manual - Page 3
... (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-14 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-18 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-18 1.8 Expansion slots 1-19 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-19 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-19 1.8.3 PCI slots...
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...1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3
2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 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 8
...complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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...
User Manual - Page 9
... a Windows® 32-bit operating system.
1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots
Southbridge supports: 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports
PCIe Gigabit LAN
ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC
6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel)
ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS...
User Manual - Page 10
... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x IDE connector
8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5
WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up
1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual
Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version)
ATX form factor: 12 in...
User Manual - Page 13
... OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS.
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer.
• The actual boot time depends on...
User Manual - Page 19
... cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
Retention tab A B
Load lever
PnP cap Load plate 4B
4A
3
5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
CPU notch
Gold triangle mark
Alignment key
ASUS P5P41T/USB3
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User Manual - Page 24
... the following:
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Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
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Install a 64-bit Windows® 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.
P5P41T/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability...
User Manual - Page 29
... 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/USB3...
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... GND
P5P41T/USB3 SATA connectors
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 front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
AAFP
P5P41T/USB3
PIN...
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... 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 is enabled in your computer.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT...
User Manual - Page 39
... 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 40
... USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either 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 V3.44
FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80
Current ROM
BOARD: P5P41T/USB3...
User Manual - Page 41
... the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• The removable devices 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 42
... any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download...
User Manual - Page 56
... then press to display the sub-menu.
Main
Advanced
P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Version 0306
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual drive (Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~ xxth Boot Device
These items specify...
User Manual - Page 58
... 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
P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit
Version 0306
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate...
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...
Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit
Version 0306
Exit system setup after saving the cahnges.
F10 key can be used for this operation.
Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.
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