ASUS V6-P5G41H, V2-P5G41H User Manual

V-series P5G41H

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

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First Edition V1 April 2009

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Table of contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information

..................................................................................... vii

About this guide

....................................................................................... viii

System package contents

........................................................................... x

Chapter 1: System introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Front panel

................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.1 V2-P5G41H front panel .................................................

1-2

1.2.2 V6-P5G41H front panel ...................................................

1-3

1.3 Rear panel

..................................................................................... 1-5

Voltage selector .............................................................................. 1-7

1.4 Internal components

.................................................................... 1-8

1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

.................................................... 1-9

Chapter 2: Starting 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 Manual menu ..................................................................

2-6

2.3.4 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

2-7

2.3.5 Other information ............................................................

2-8

2.4 Software information

................................................................. 2-10

2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager .........................................................

2-10

2.4.2 ASUS Express Gate .....................................................

2-16

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

Table of contents

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-2

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

4-2

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................

4-5

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

4-6

4.2 BIOS setup program

.................................................................... 4-7

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

4-8

4.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................

4-8

4.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................

4-8

4.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................

4-9

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................

4-9

4.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................

4-9

4.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................

4-9

4.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................

4-9

4.2.9 General help ...................................................................

4-9

4.3 Main menu

.................................................................................. 4-10

4.3.1 System Time ................................................................

4-10

4.3.2 System Date ................................................................

4-10

4.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 .............................

4-11

4.3.4 Storage Conguration ...................................................

4-12

4.3.5 System Information .......................................................

4-13

4.4 Advanced menu

......................................................................... 4-14

4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................

4-14

4.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4-17

4.4.3 Chipset ..........................................................................

4-18

4.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

4-21

4.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................

4-22

4.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................

4-23

4.5 Power menu

................................................................................ 4-24

4.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................

4-24

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .........................................................

4-24

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ......................................................

4-24

4.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................

4-25

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

4-26

Table of contents

4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-27

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

4-27

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

4-28

4.6.3 Security .........................................................................

4-29

4.7 Tools menu

................................................................................. 4-31

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

4-31

4.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................

4-32

4.7.3 AI NET 2

........................................................................ 4-32

4.8 Exit menu

.................................................................................... 4-33

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation 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 your dealer immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 35ºC.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.

Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem

ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS1LASERPRODUCT

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About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V-series P5G41H barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-series P5G41H. 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 info

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying 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nd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 the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

System package contents

Check your V-series P5G41H system package for the following items.

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

Item description

1. ASUS V-series P5G41H barebone system with

• ASUS motherboatd

• Power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. Support DVD

4. Quick Installation Guide

5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)

System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-series P5G41H. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

Chapter 1

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-series P5G41H!

The ASUS V-series P5G41H is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.

The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® processors in the 775-land package.

The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using DDR2-1066/800/667 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you ahead in the world of power computing.

1.2 Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel.

1.2.1 V2-P5G41Hfrontpanel

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1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA

optical drives.

2. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays

. These bays are for 3.5-inch hard disk

drives.

3. Power button.

Press this button to turn the system on.

4. Reset button.

Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the

power.

5. HDDLED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard

disk drive.

6. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available

for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

7. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a

stereo mini-plug.

8. Microphone port.

This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

1.2.2 V6-P5G41Hfrontpanel

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10. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA

optical drives.

11. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays

. These bays are for 3.5-inch hard disk

drives.

12. Microphone port.

This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

13. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a

stereo mini-plug.

14. USB 2.0 ports.

These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

15. Power button.

Press this button to turn the system on.

This V-series provide V2/V6 two types of front panel for users to choose, please refer to your product package for the front panel type you purchased.

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1.3 Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.

1. Voltageselector.

This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section “Voltage selector” on page 1-7 before adjusting this switch.

2. Power connector.

This connector is for the power cable and plug.

3. Power supply unit fan vent.

This vent is for the PSU fan that provides

ventilation inside the power supply unit.

SPDIF OUT

HDMI

DVI

Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35

to prevent the system from overheating.

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4. Power Switch. This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit.

5. Chassis fan vent.

This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the

system chassis.

6. PS/2 mouse port.

This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

7. PS/2 keyboard port.

This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

8. Optical S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device

via an optical S/PDIF cable.

9. HDMI port.

This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.

10. DVI-DOutport.

This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.

11. VideoGraphicsAdapter(VGA)port.

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor

or other VGA-compatible devices.

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4.

These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13. LAN(RJ-45)port.

This port allows gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

 Activity/Link SpeedLED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

LANportLEDindications

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

LANport

14. RearSpeakerOutport(black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

15. SideSpeakerOutport(gray).

This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

16. Microphoneport(pink).

This port connects a microphone.

17. LineOutport(lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

18. Center/Subwooferport(orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

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Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Voltageselector

The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.

If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set this switch to 115 V.

If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V.

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system!

115V/230V

Voltageselector

19. LineInport(lightblue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

Audio2,4,6,or8-channelconguration

Port

Headset 2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

20. Expansion slot covers.

Remove these covers when installing expansion

cards.

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1.4 Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the side cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference.

1. Front panel cover

2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

3. 3.5-inch drive bay

4. Hard disk drive bay

5. Power supply unit

6. CPU socket

7. DIMM sockets

8. ASUS motherboard

9. PCI Express x16 slot

10. PCI Express x1 slot

11. PCI slots

12. Metal bracket lock

P5QPL-VM EPU

Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system components and get assistance from professionals when you disassemble or assemble the system.

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1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

DDR2-1066MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

A* B*

A-Data AD21066E002GU 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Apacer 78.0AG9S.9K4 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Apacer 78.AAGAL.9KZ 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package • •

Corsair CM2X2048-8500C5D 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink PackageSN:815130037562 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-4GBPI 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 •

GEIL GB22GB8500C5DC 1024MB SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 1024MB SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC 1024MB SS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC 1024MB SS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GB24GB8500C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GE24GB1066C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX24GB8500C5UDC 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1G 1024MB(2 x 512MB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1GN(EPP) 1024MB(2 x 512MB) SS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-18 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN(EPP) 1024MB DS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-18 • •

Kingston KVR1066D2N7/1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-1J-E 7 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2G 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/4G 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2N10662GK 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 •

OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2DK(Epp) 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS OCZ

Heat-Sink Package 004820806001601-2

5-5-5-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2GK(EPP) 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 •

OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

PSC AL8E8G73F-AE1 2048MB DS PSC

A3R1GE3FGF907MAT0FTAIWANG8E

5-5-5-12 • •

Qimonda HYS64T128000EU-1.9-C2 1024MB DS Qimonda HYB18T1G800C2F-1.9FSS25253 • •

Transcend TX1066QLU-2GK 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Transcend TX1066QLJ-2GK 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS Transcend Heat-Sink Package 5 •

Transcend TX1066QLU-4GK 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS Transcend Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

AENEON AXT860UD20-19E 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS AENEON Heat-Sink Package 6 • •

Elixir M2Y1G64TU88D5B-BD 1024MB SS Elixir M2TU1G800E-BD 5 • •

Mushkin 996612 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Mushkin 996619 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

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Vendor Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

A* B*

A-Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 512MB SS VDATA VD29608A8A-25EG20813 • •

A-Data AD2800E001GOU 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

A-Data M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 1024MB DS VDATA VD29608A8A-25EG80813 • •

A-Data AD2800E002GOU 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

Apacer 78.91G91.9K5 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C 5 • •

Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 1024MB SS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D 5 • •

Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 2048MB DS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E 5 • •

Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 2048MB DS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E0747D 5 • •

Corsair CM2X1024-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package • •

Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5DHX 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Crucial BL12864AL80A.8FE5(EPP) 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

Crucial BL25664AL80A.16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

Crucial BL25664AR80A.16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-1GBNQ 512MB SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036642 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK 1024MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK 2048MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ 2048MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL6Q-16GMQ 4096MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GB22GB6400C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 • •

GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 4 • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 • •

GEIL GE22GB800C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GE22GB800C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GE24GB800C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4 • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GB28GB6400C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4 • •

GEIL GB28GB6400C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GE24GB800C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GE24GB800C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GE28GB800C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400CUSC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400LX 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX24GB6400DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Kingmax KLDC28F-A8KI5 512MB SS Kingmax KKA8FF1XF-JFS-25A • •

Kingmax KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U 1024MB SS Kingmax KLDD48F-B8KB5 • •

kingmax KLDE88F-B8KB5 2048MB DS kingmax KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/ 512 512MB SS Elpida E5108AJBG-8E-E 6 • •

Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN 1024MB(2 x 512MB) SS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G(Low Prole) 1024MB SS Kingston D1288TEFCGL25U 5 • •

Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G 1024MB DS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

DDR2-800MHz capability

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Vendor Part No. Size

SS/ DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

A* B*

Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G 1024MB DS Kingston

D6408TR4CGL25USL36240 6PECXA

5 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/1G(Low Prole) 1024MB DS Elpida E510BAJBG-8E-E 6 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-8E-E 6 • •

Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G

2048MB (2 x 1024MB)

DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Kingston KHX6400D2/2G 2048MB DS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N5/2G(Low Prole) 2048MB DS Kingston D1288TPFCGL25U 5 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N5/2G 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/2G(Low Prole) 2048MB DS Elpida E8105ACBG-8E-E 6 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/2G 2048MB DS Qimonda HYB18T1G800C2F-2.5 6 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/4G 4096MB DS Elpida E2108ABSE-8G-E 6 • •

OCZ OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-5-5-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 5-6-6-18 • •

OCZ OCZ2SE8002GK

2048MB (2 x 1024MB)

DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2F8004GK(EPP) 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-4-4-18 • •

PSC AL7E8F73C-8E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 • •

PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 • •

PSC PL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC SHG772-AA3G 5 • •

PSC PL8E8G73E-8E1 2048MB DS PSC XCP271A3G-A 5 • •

Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-2.5-C2 2048MB DS Qimonda HY818T1G800C2F-2.5 5 • •

Samsung K4T51083QG-HCF7 512MB SS Qimonda M378T6553GZS-CF7 6 • •

Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 1024MB SS Qimonda M378T2863QZS-CF7 6 • •

Samsung K4T51083QG-HCF7 1024MB DS Samsung M378T2953GZ3-CF7 6 • •

Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 2048MB DS Samsung M37875663QZ3-CF7 6 • •

Samsung M378T5263AZ3-CF7 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCF7 • •

Super Talent T800UB1GC4 1024MB DS Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J 512MB SS Micron 7HD22 D9GMH 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLU-1G 1024MB SS Transced TQ1243PCF8 5 • •

Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 5 • •

Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J 1024MB DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8 5 • •

Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • •

AENEON AET760UD00-25DC08X 1024MB SS AENEON AET03R250C 0732 5 • •

AENEON AET860UD00-25DC08X 2048MB DS AENEON AET03R25DC 0732 5 • •

ASINT SLY2128M8-JGE 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-GE 8115 • •

ASINT SLZ2128M8-JGE 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208-GE 8115 • •

Elixir M2Y1G64TU88D5B-AC 0828.GS 1024MB SS Elixir N2TU16800E-AC • •

ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C 1024MB DS ELIXIR N2TU 51280BE-25C802006Z1DV 5 •

Elixir M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-AC 0826.SG 2048MB DS Elixir N2TUG80DE-AC • •

MDT MDT 512MB 512MB SS MDT 18D 51280D-2.50726F 5 •

MDT MDT 1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D 51280D-2.50726E 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-805EP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T 51280-2.5P0710 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T 51280-2.5P0716 5 • •

UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU 1024MB DS UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E • •

UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU 2048MB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-8E 5 • •

DDR2-800MHz capability

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DDR2-667MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

SS/ DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

A* B*

A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 • •

Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C 5 • •

Apacer AU 512E667C5KBGC 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F 5 • •

Apacer AU 512E667C5KBGC 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B 5 • •

Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 1024MB SS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS7E0751C 5 • •

Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 1024MB DS Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B • •

Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 1024MB DS Apacer AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B 5 • •

Apacer AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B 2048MB DS Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4 5 • •

Corsair VS 512MB667D2 512MB DS Corsair MIII0052532M8CEC • •

Corsair VS1GB667D2 1024MB DS Corsair MID095D62864M8CEC • •

Corsair XMS2-5400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

G.SKILL F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT

2048MB (2 x 1024MB)

DS G.SKILL D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ

4096MB (2 x 2048MB)

DS G.SKILL

Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036559

5-5-5-15 • •

GEIL GX21GB5300SX 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 3 • •

GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Kingmax KLCC28F-A8KB5 512MB SS Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •

Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5 1024MB DS Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/ 512(Low Prole) 512MB SS Kingston D6408TR7CGL25U 5 • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/ 512 512MB SS Kingston

SO1237650821 SBP D6408TR4CGL25 USL074905PECNB

5 • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G(Low Prole) 1024MB DS PSC E5108AJBG-8E-E 5 • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G(Low Prole) 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G 2048MB DS Micron 7RE22 D9HNL 5-5-5-15 • •

Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1 1024MB SS Micron D9HNL 7ZE17 5 • •

PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 5 • •

PSC AL7E8F73C-6E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J 5 • •

PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 1024MB DS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 5 • •

PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 • •

Samsung M378T5263AZ3-CE6 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCE6 • •

Super Talent

T667UB1GV 1024MB DS Super Talent PG 64M8-800 0750 5 • •

Transcend JM667QLU-1G 1024MB SS Transced TQ243PCF8T0838 5 • •

Transcend JM667QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-6E-E 5 • •

Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8T0834 5 • •

Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY 5 • •

AENEON AET860UD00-30DB08X 2048MB DS AENEON AET03F30DB 0730 5 • •

Asint SLX264M8-J6E 512MB SS Asint DDRII6408-6E • •

ASINT SLY2128M8-J6E 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-6E 8115 • •

Century CENTURY 512MB 512MB SS Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

Century CENTURY 512MB 512MB SS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

Century CENTURY 1G 1024MB DS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HA2B-3C 1024MB DS elixir M2TU 51280AE-3C717095R28F 5 • •

Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HBOB-3C 1024MB DS Elixir N2TU 51280BE-3C639009W1CF 5 • •

KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz 512MB SS KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 •

KINGBOX DDRII 1G 667MHz 1024MB DS KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 •

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DDR2 667MHz capability

SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support:

• A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots

as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs.

Vendor Part No. Size

SS/ DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

A* B*

Leadmax LRMP 512U64A8-Y5 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA 5 • •

MDT DDRII 512 PC667 512MB DS MDT 18D 51201D-30726E 4 • •

MDT MDT 1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D 51280D-30646E 4 • •

TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665AP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T 51280-3S0627D 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665QI 512MB SS takeMS MS18T 51280-3 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AE 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T 51280-3SEA07100 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T 51280-3SP0717A 5 •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665QI 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T 51280-3 5 • •

TEAM TVDD1.02M667C4 1024MB DS TEAM T2D648PT-6 • •

UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU 1024MB DS UMAX U2S12D30YP-6E • •

UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU 2048MB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-6E 5 • •

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This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.

Chapter 2

Starting up

2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system

The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can

maximize the features of your hardware.

2.3 Support DVD information

The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features.

2.2 Powering up

Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

•

Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions.

•

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.

• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID

set without the necessary drivers. Use a RAID driver disk when installing 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.

Press to turn ON the system

2-3ASUS V-series P5G41H

2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVD

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.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support

DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to display support

DVD/motherboard

information

ASUSInstAll-InstallationWizardforAnti-VirusandDriversUtility

Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

Norton Internet Security 2009

Installs the Norton Internet Security 2009.

Reaktek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek audio driver and application.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® Graphics accerlerator driver.

Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller

Installs the Atheros® AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller.

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2.3.2 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities

Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

Atheros Ethernet Utility

Installs the Atheros® Ethernet Utility.

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 PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer

in healthy operating condition.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 8

Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Express Gate Installer

Installs the ASUS Express Gate application.

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Ulead Burn. Now

Installs the Ulead Burn. Now application for Audio DVD,CD and data disc creation.

Corel MediaOne Starter

Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data.

Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE

Installs the Photolmpact image editing software.

ASUSTurboKey

Installs ASUS Turbo Key.

Click to display the next screen.

WinZip 11

Installs the Winzip utility for easy le-compression and protection.

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the 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.

FarStone Utility

Installs the FarStone Utility.

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