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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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... up 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-2
2.3.1 Running the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 ASUS Contact information 2-5 2.3.4 Other information 2-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumpers 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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... 4-14 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-14 4.4.2 Chipset 4-16 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-18 4.4.4 USB Configuration 4-19 4.4.5 PCI PnP 4-20
4.5 Power menu 4-21 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-21 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-21 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-21 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-22 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-23
4.6 Boot menu 4-24 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-24 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration...
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... 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.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with...
User Manual - Page 8
...guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P6-P5G41E. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 2: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD. 3. Chapter 3: Motherboard...
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...to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing 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 websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
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Chapter 2
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.
Starting up
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... Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive included in a RAID set.
• From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.
2.2 Powering up
Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
Press to turn ON the system
2.3 Support DVD information
The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software...
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To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE...
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... that the motherboard supports.
ASUS InstAll Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager.
Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe...
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... multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
2.3.3 ASUS Contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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... GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND
P5QPL10T SATA connectors (ICH7®)
Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.
2. CPU and chassis fan connectors. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector...
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... comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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 Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows®...
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...the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from the
3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
Internet option from the drop‑down
you to avoid network traffic, or
menu, then click Next.
click Auto Select. Click Next.
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
User Manual - Page 43
...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 44
... compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section 4.8 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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...).
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Technology [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM Technology. When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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...boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main
Advanced
Boot settings
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Power
Boot
Tools
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Exit
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to...
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... item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main
Advanced
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Power
Boot Tools
Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data
[Auto] [10 Seconds] [No]
Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation...