ASUS V7-P5G41E, V6-P5G41E User Manual

V-series P5G41E

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ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

E5262

First Edition V1
December 2009

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Table of contents

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

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 V6-P5G41E front panel ................................................. 1-2

1.2.3 V7-P5G41E 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 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 2-5

2.3.5 Other information ............................................................ 2-6

2.4 Softwareinformation ................................................................... 2-8

2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager ........................................................... 2-8

2.4.2 ASUS Express Gate ..................................................... 2-14

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

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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 .................................................. 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

4.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-14

4.4.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-16

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 4-19

4.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-20

4.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-21

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-22

4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................................... 4-22

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 4-22

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 4-22

4.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................ 4-23

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-24

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4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-25

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-25

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-26

4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-27

4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-29

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-29

4.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 4-30

4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-31

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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Consult 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 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.

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.

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 electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet

before relocating the system.

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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 possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.

• 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

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.

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Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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

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

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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

technician or your retailer.

DO NOT throw the system components 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.

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About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS Vintage V-series P5G41E 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 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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.

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.

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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.

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System package contents

Check your V-series P5G41E 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 P5G41E barebone system with

• ASUS motherboatd

• Power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. Support DVD

4. Quick Installation Guide

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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
V-series P5G41E. The chapter lists the
system features including introduction
on the front and rear panel, and
internal components.

System introduction

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-series P5G41E!

The ASUS V-series P5G41E 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 DDR3-1066/800 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.

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

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optical drives.

2. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays. These bays are for 3.5-inch hard disk

drives.

3. MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot

4. Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot

5. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot

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. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

8. Headphone port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone with a

stereo mini-plug.

9. Power button.Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

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

optical drives.

2. IEEE1394 port.IEEE1394 port. This port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video

devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices

3. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

4. 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.

5. Headphone port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone with a

stereo mini-plug.

6. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

7. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot

8. MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot

9. Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot

This V-series provide V6 and V7 two types of front panel for users to choose,
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.

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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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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 1-6 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.

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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.

8. COM port.

This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial

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

devices..

9. VideoGraphicsAdapter(VGA)port.

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor

or other VGA-compatible devices.

10. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other

devices.

11. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

12. 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.

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

ACT/LINK

LED

LANport

SPEED

LED

13. Microphoneport(pink).

14. LineOutport(lime).

This port connects a microphone.

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

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

Front Speaker Out.

15. LineInport(lightblue).

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

other audio sources.

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

Audio2,4,or6-channelconguration

Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel

Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center

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16. Expansion slot covers.

Remove these covers when installing expansion

cards.

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.

115V/230V

Voltageselector

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

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1.4 Internal components

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

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.

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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

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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8. ASUS motherboard

9. PCI Express x16 slot

10. PCI Express x1 slot

11. PCI slots

12. Metal bracket lock

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1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

DDR3-1066MHz capability

Voltage

DIMM

Support

A* B*

Vendor Part No. Size

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 • •

Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E • •

Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E • •

Elpida EBJ11UD8BAFA-AE-E 1024MB DS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 1.5V • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/2G 2048MB DS Kingston D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 1.5V • •

Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1024MB SS Micron 8ED22D9JNL • •

Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 • •

Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron 8LD22D9JNL • •

Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 • •

OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4096MB DS SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 • •

Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C • •

2048MB(Kit
of 2)

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO.

DS

DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-16 1.75V • •

Timing

Dimm

(Bios)

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 blue slots

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

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

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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

2.1 Installing an operating system

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The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can

maximize the features of your hardware.

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.

• 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.

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 and several
utility drivers that enhance the system features.

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

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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.

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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.

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

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

ASUS InstAll

Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

PC-cillin 2010

Installs the PC-cillin 2010 to protect your system from the latest threats.

Intel Graphics Driver

Installs the Intel® graphics driver.

VIAAudioDriver

Installs the VIA audio driver and application.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.

RealtekRTL8112LANDriver

Installs the Realtek® RTL8112 LAN driver.

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2.3.2 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software 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® 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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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.

2.3.3 ASUSContactinformation

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd

this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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2.3.5 Otherinformation

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the
motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the

specied information.

MotherboardInfo

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

BrowsethisDVD

Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.

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Filelist

Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text
format.

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2.4 Software information

Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently
guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came

with the software for more information.

2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager

ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently­used applications.

Installing AI Manager

To install AI Manager on your computer:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers

installation wizard appears.

If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup.exe le from the
ASUS AI Manager folder in the support CD. Double-click the setup.exe le to

start installation.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.

3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation.

LaunchingAIManager

To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs
> ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. The AI Manager quick bar appears

on the desktop.

After launching the application, the AI Manager icon
appears in the Windows® taskbar.

Right-click this icon to switch between quick
bar and main window, and to launch the
AI Manager either from the quick bar or
taskbar.

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AI Manager quick bar

The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch
the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My

Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents.

Close button
Maximize / restore button
Minimize button

Main

My Favorites

Support

Information

Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick
bar. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Click the

Close button to quit the AI Manager.

Main

The Main menu contains ve utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, AI Boosting, and AI
Probe. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the

main menu.

Click to display

Click to extend or restore

Click to display

itemsontheleft

AI Disk

AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE

history, or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display
the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply
when done.

items on the right

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AI Security

AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as

USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access.

To lock a device:

1. When using AI Security for the rst time, you are asked to set a

password. Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters.

2. Conrm the password.

3. Key in the password hint (recommended).

4. When done, click Ok.

5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply.

6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. The selected

device is locked and not accessible.

To unlock the selected device:

1. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply.

2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. The selected

device is unlocked.

To change password:

Click Change Password, then follow the on-screen instructions to change

password.

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AI Booting

AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence.

 Tospecifythebootsequence:

1. Select a device, then click on the left/right button to specify the boot
sequence.

2. When done, press Apply.

AI Probe

AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU
temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You can adjust the
values as you need.

Click the Temperature, Voltage, or Fan Speed tab, then select an item to

enable and change the value by dragging the bar.

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My Favorites

My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you

from searching for the applications throughout your computer.

To add an application:

1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites.

2. Click Open on the le location window. The application is added to My
Favorites list.

Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected
application. You can also double click to launch the selected application.

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Support

Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical
support website, download support website, or contact information.

Information

Click the tab on the Informationwindow to see the detailed information about your
system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.

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2.4.2 ASUS Express Gate

ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to
the Internet. Eight seconds after powering on your computer, you can instantly surf
the Internet, use Skype or other Express Gate applications without entering the
Windows® OS.

• The actual boot time depends on the system conguration.

• Download the latest Express Gate version from the ASUS website at www.
asus.com.

Installing ASUS Express Gate

• Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard Support DVD
before use.

• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs,

and ash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing ASUS
Express Gate on USB HDDs and ash drives, connect the drives to the

motherboard USB port before turning on the computer.

• ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only.

• ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard
chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA
ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. See section 1.2.1
Motherboard layout for the exact location of the onboard SATA ports.

• Ensure that your monitor supports the screen resolution of 1024 x 768

before using ASUS Express Gate; otherwise, it will not launch after you

power on your computer and your computer boots to the OS directly.

• We recommend that you install 1GB system memory or larger for a better
performance of ASUS Express Gate.

To install Express Gate on your computer:

1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears if
Autorun is enabled on your computer.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate.

3. Select your preferred language, then click OK.

4. The InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate appears. Click Next to continue.

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5. Select the target drive where you want to install Express Gate. If you have
multiple partitions installed on your computer, it is recommended to install
Express Gate in Drive C. Click Next to continue.

6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

The Splash Screen

The Express Gate’s splash screen appears eight seconds after you power on your

computer.

The actual boot time depends on the system conguration.

Click an application icon
to enter the Express Gate
environment and launch the
selected application

Turnoffthecomputer

Continue booting to the existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon

countsdowntozero(0);clicktoimmediatelyentertheexistingOS

• To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash
screen and then hold down <Del> during POST.

• Click in the Express Gate environment for the detailed software
instructions.

Splash screen hot-keys

Key Function

<PAUSE/BREAK> Power off

ESC Continue to boot OS

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Express Gate Environment hot-keys:

Key Function

<Alt> + <Tab> Switch between softwares

<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> Bring up Power-Off dialog box

<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Print Screen> Save screen snapshot as picture to le

When you are using ASUS Express Gate for the rst time, launch an application
from the splash screen, a rst-time wizard will appear and guide you through
basic Express Gate congurations including language, date, and time.

UsingtheLaunchBar

The LaunchBar allows you to launch applications and congure the Express Gate
settings. The LaunchBar can be congured to auto-hide and dock at the bottom or

top of the screen.

Launches the Web Browser for quick access to the Internet. You can

ASUS Express Gate supports le uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB
drives. It supports le downloading to USB drives only.

Launches the Online Games.

Launches the Photo Manager.

Launches the Chat instant messaging tool.

Launches the Skype application which allows you to chat with or call

other people on Skype.

The indicator under an application icon indicates that the application is running.
If an application stops responding, right-click its icon then select Close to force
it to close.

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The smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are:

Displays your Express Gate version.

Launches the help le.

Launches the CongurationPanel which allows you to specify network

settings and other settings.

Congures the network.

Adjusts the volume.

This icon appears only when a removable storage device / USB drive is

connected. Left-click this icon to launch the File Manager window. Right­click it to eject the removable storage device / USB drive.

Exits ASUS Express Gate. Click Yes to enter the operating system you

installed on the hard disk drive.

Powers off the computer.

Accessing the Internet

To congure the network settings:

1. Click CongurationPanel on

the LaunchBar.

2. Click Network.

3. Make the proper network

congurations. Each network interface

is enabled immediately after you tick
the Enable checkbox.

The number of the LAN ports vary with the motherboard.

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• LANsettings

If you connect your computer to a home router that is connected to your DSL/

cable modem, enable all the LAN ports. Express Gate automatically uses the
connected port.

If you plug the network cable into a different port while Express Gate is running
(e.g. move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2, restart Express Gate to activate the
new setting.

If your computer does not automatically get network settings from a DHCP

server, click Setup to congure the static IP settings manually. If your
computer automatically gets network settings from a DHCP server, skip this
step.

• WiFisettings(ifsupported)

If you want to connect to a wireless network, click Setup to congure the

WiFi options. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in
the network name of the wireless access point in the SSID eld. If Security
is enabled on the wireless access point, select the corresponding security
algorithm from the dropdown list such as WEP or WAP in the Encryption
Type eld, and key in the password. Click OK to enable WiFi and establish
the wireless connection.

• xDSL/Cabledial-up(PPPoE)settings:

If you use a network cable connected directly to your DSL/cable modem,

click Setup to congure the xDSL/cable dial-up settings. Choose whether

the DSL/cable modem is connected to your computer’s LAN port. Key in the

username and password for your account. Click OK to enable xDSL/cable
dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection. When PPPoE is enabled, the
port it uses will automatically be unchecked.

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Using the Online Games

Express Gate introduces a Splashtop Gaming portal site which provides
interesting games in different categories.

Enable the Internet connection to use the Online Games feature.

Using the Photo Manager

Photo Manager allows you to view pictures saved on your hard drive or external

storage devices. You can view pictures in thumbnail view, in an enlarged view

individually, in a lename/data list view, or play them in a slideshow. JPEG, GIF,

BMP, and PNG formats are supported. Refer to the online Help for details.

ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard
chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA
ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported.

Restoringtofactorysettings

To restore Express Gate to the factory settings:

1. Click CongurationPanel on the LaunchBar.

2. Click Environment Settings.

3. Click Restore from the General tab. A conrmation dialog box appears. Click

Yes to immediately restart Express Gate to nish clearing system settings. All

bookmarks, network settings, and other changes you made will be cleared.

The rst-time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate

environment after clearing its settings.

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ConguringExpressGateinBIOSSetup

To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen
and then hold down <Del> during POST. Go to the Tools menu to congure
Express Gate. Refer to 4.7.2 Express Gate for details.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Express Gate [Auto]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Reset User Data [No]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Press ENTER to run
the utility to select
and update BIOS.
This utility supports

1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w)

2.NTFS (read only)

3.CD-DISC (read only)

Repairing Express Gate

In case Express Gate does not start normally, reinstall the software or use the
repair utility to repair Express Gate.

To repair Express Gate:

Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair

thissoftware, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the repair.

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Chapter 3

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

Motherboardinfo

3.1 Introduction

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

PCIEX16

PCIEX1

PCI2

PCI1

PRI_IDE

USB56 USB78

F_PANEL

AAFP

ICS

9LPRS441

ATX12V

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN

Intel

®

G41

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

AUDIO

VIA

VT1705

RTL

8112L

KBMS

8Mb

BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

USBPW1-4

USBPW5-8

CHASSIS

KBPWR

19.1cm(7.5in)

24.4cm(9.6in)

LGA775

Intel

®

ICH7

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

LAN1_USB12

USB34

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

CHA_FAN

CD

VGA

LPT

COM1

The Vintage V-series P5G41E barebone system comes with an ASUS
motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard

for future upgrades or system reconguration.

3.2 Motherboard layout

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P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB Clear RTC RAM

1 2 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

3.3 Jumpers

1. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS,
reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU
Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then
the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

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2. USBdevicewake-up(3-pinUSBPW1-4,USBPW5-8)

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB USB Device Wake Up

21

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW5-8

21

2 3

+5V

+5VSB

(Default)

USBPW1-4

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB Keyboard Power Setting

21

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

KBPWR

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode
(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the
compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow
refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

3. Keyboardpower(3-pinKBPWR)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the
computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

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3.4 Connectors

SATA2

GND

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_RXP2

GND

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_TXP2

GND

SATA1

GND

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_RXP1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

SATA4

GND

RSATA_RXN4

RSATA_RXP4

GND

RSATA_TXN4

RSATA_TXP4

GND

SATA3

GND

RSATA_RXN3

RSATA_RXP3

GND

RSATA_TXN3

RSATA_TXP3

GND

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB SATA connectors

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB USB2.0 connectors

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB56

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

1. SerialATAconnectors(7-pinSATA1,SATA2,SATA3,SATA4)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.

Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.

2. USBconnectors(10-1pinUSB56,USB78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

The USB module is purchased separately.

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3. IDEconnector(40-1pinPRI_IDE)

PRI_IDE

NOTE:Orient the red markings
on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN1

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB IDE connector

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. There
are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and

gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then
select one of the following modes to congure your device.

Drive jumper setting Modeof

Cable connector

device(s)

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master Black

Slave Gray

Master Master Black or gray

Slave Slave

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you
connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” ensure that all other device
jumpers have the same setting.

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4. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,4-pinATX12V)

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

PIN 1

GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts

-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND

-12 Volts
+3 Volts

+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts

ATX12V

PIN 1

+12V DC

+12V DC

GND

GND

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB Internal audio connector

CD

Right Audio Channel

GND

GND

Left Audio Channel

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

•

For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system

may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to

support the motherboard power requirements.

5. Opticaldriveaudioconnector(4-pinCD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

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6. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,3-pinCHA_FAN)

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

Rotation

+12V
GND

CHA_FAN

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB fan connectors

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB Chassis intrusion connector

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

CHASSIS

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.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.

7. Chassisintrusionconnector(4-1pinCHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.

Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this
connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to
this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal
is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “GND” are shorted with

a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
chassis intrusion detection feature.

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8. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP)

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB Front panel audio connector

AAFP

PIN 1

GND

PRESENCE#

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGNDNCNC

NC

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

NC

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that

supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.

•

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio

module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio

capability.

• By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a

High Denition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front
Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section “4.4.2 Chipset” for

details.

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9. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinF_PANEL)

PIN 1

PWR BTN

PLED+

PLED-

PWR

GND

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

Ground

Reset

F_PANEL

PWR LED

HD LED RESET

P5G41T-M LX2/GB

P5G41T-M LX2/GB System panel connector

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pin+HDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The HD LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

• ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWRBTN)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power button.

• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for
system reboot without turning off the system power.

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Chapter 4

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

BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB ash

disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS le fails or gets

corrupted.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case

you need to restore the BIOS in the future.

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
to:

• Save the current BIOS le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support DVD that 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® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through 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

Internet option from the drop-down
menu, then click Next.

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc, or

click Auto Select. Click Next.

4. From the FTP site, select 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le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

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 a le

option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.

3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, then click Open.

4. Follow the screen instructions to

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complete the update process.

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4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go

through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based

utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS le to a USB ash disk, then restart the system.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

(1) Insert the USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the the USB port.

Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

Current ROM

BOARD: P5G41E
VER: 0201 (H:00 B:00)
DATE: 12/03/2009

PATH: A:\

A:

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2

and press <Enter> to enable it.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct le

is found. Then press <Enter>.

4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update

process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk with

format and single partition only.

• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!

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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a removable
device that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into

P5G41E.ROM.

• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download
the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

• The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with
motherboard models. For motherboards without the oppy connector,
prepare a USB ash 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 removable device that
contains the BIOS le to the USB port or to the oppy disk drive, if supported.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found,
the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.

4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn
on again.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to

section 4.8 Exit Menu for details.

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4.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip
that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing
and updating your BIOS”.

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the

conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the

security password feature or change the power management settings. This

requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the

SPI chip.

The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press
<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise,
POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the
following procedures:

• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>keys to
force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data
or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the
operating system.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
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 le for

this motherboard.

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Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar CongurationeldsMenu items

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [12:56:38]
System Date [Mon 12/14/2009

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
SATA 3 :[Not Detected]
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]

 StorageConguration

System Information

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General help

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

Navigation keysSub-menu items

4.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tools For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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4.2.4 Menu items

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays

the specic items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,
Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.

Main menu items

4.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

4.2.6 Congurationelds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

4.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press
<Enter> to display a pop-up

window with the conguration

options for that item.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACOU AOUC suport [Enabled]

 APMConguration

Hardware Monitor

4.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right
side of a menu screen when

there are items that do not t on

the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items
on the screen.

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Options

S1 (POS) only
S3 only

Auto

Pop-up window

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystem

Time.

Select Screen

←→

Select Item

↑↓

Change Field

+-

Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.2.9 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.

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Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.

System Time [12:56:38]
System Date [Mon 12/14/2009

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
SATA 3 :[Not Detected]
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]

 StorageConguration

System Information

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4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

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4.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device
item then press <Enter> to display the IDE/SATA device information.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Primary IDE Master

Device : Not Detected

Type [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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Select the type
of device connected
to the system

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,

Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show

N/A if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the

appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specically conguring a

CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device

is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto]

[CDROM] [ARMD]

This item appears only when you select the Primary IDE Master/Slave devices.

LBA/LargeMode[Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA

mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block(Multi-sectorTransfer)M[Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32BitDataTransfer[Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.4 StorageConguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to

congure the item.

StorageConguration

ATA/IDEConguration [Enhanced]

Enahnced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Options

Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced

ATA/IDEConguration[Enhanced]

Allows you to congure ATA/IDE. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible]

[Enhanced]

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

Allows you to set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA or both as native mode.

Conguration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

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4.3.5 SystemInformation

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

BIOS Information

Version : 0201
Build Date : 12/03/09

Processor

Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz
Speed : 2666MHz

System Memory

Installed Size: 1024MB
Usable Size : 990MB

BIOSInformation

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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4.4 Advanced menu

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

CPUConguration

Chipset

 OnboardDevicesConguration
 USBConguration

PCIPnP

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Adjust system
frequency/voltage

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.4.2 CPUConguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.

CongureadvancedCPUsettings

Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Intel(R)Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz
Frequency : 2.66GHz
FSB Speed : 1333MHz
Cache L1 : 64 KB
Cache L2 : 4096 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:08)
Ratio Actual Value: 8
CPUID : 6F9

Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]

C1E Support [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
CPU TM Function: [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Intel(R)SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]

Sets the ratio between
CPU Core Clock and the
FSB Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.

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Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency.

Conguration option: [Auto]

• If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set values may differ.

• Key in ratio numbers directly.

C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU
power-saving function in system halt state. When enable, the CPU core frequency
and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power

consumption. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

MaxCPUIDValueLimit[Disabled]

Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to

[Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enabled] for legacy

operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R)VirtualizationTech[Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by
Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems

and applications in independent partitions. With Virtualization, one computer
system can function as multiple virtual systems. Conguration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled]

CPU TM Function [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating
protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are

reduced when the CPU overheats. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhance
protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious

buffer overow attacks when working with its supporting software and system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later
CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).

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.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

4.4.2 Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Advanced Chipset Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.

NorthBridgeConguration

SouthBridgeConguration

NorthBridgeConguration

NorthBridgechipsetConguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

CongureDRAMTimingbySPD [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB]

GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB]

DVMT Memory [256MB]

Protect Audio Video Path Mode [Lite]

CongureNorthBridge
features.

ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.

DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory

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Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory above

the total physical memory. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CongureDRAMTimingbySPD[Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable conguring DRAM Timing by SPD.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.

Conguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]

IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB]

Allows you to select the amout of system memory used by the IGD graphics

device. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB]

[Enabled, 128MB]

DVMTMemory[256MB]

Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB]

[Maximum DVMT]

The [Maximum DVMT] option only appears when installing 1GB DDR2 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.

ProtectAudioVideoPathMode[Lite]

Allows you to set the Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP).

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Lite] [Paranoid]

To use the High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) function, set this
option to either [Lite] or [Paranoid]. If you select Paranoid Mode, the system
reserves 96MB for playing and storing the decrypted contents. The operation
system and other programs cannot use this reserved memory, and Vista Aero
(DWM) is disabled.

Feature PAVPLite PAVPParanoid

Compressed video buffer is encrypted Yes Yes

HW 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes

Protected memory (96MB reserved during boot) No Yes

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SouthBridgeConguration

SouthBridgechipsetConguration

Audio Controller [Enabled]

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Enabled
Disabled

Options

Audio Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to set the audio controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following item does not appear when the Audio Controller item is set to
[Disabled].

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Denition Audio

Front Panel is used, set this item to [HD Audio] mode.

Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

OnboardGigabitLAN[Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller.
This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.4.3 OnboardDevicesConguration

OnboardDevicesConguration

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Allows BIOS tto

select Serial Port1

Base Addresses.

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Conguration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP]

EPPVersion[1.9]
Appears on ly when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP].

This item allows you to set the Prallel Port EPP version. Conguration options: [1.9]

[1.7]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [ECP] or [EPP+ECP]. This

item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Conguration options: [DMA0]

[DMA1] [DMA3]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

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4.4.4 USBConguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

USBConguration

Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4

USB Devices Enabled:

None

USB Functions [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

Options

Options

Disabled
Enabled

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LegacyUSBSupport[Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB
devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no
USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full
Speed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

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Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged.

USBMassStorageDeviceConguration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage

device to initialize. Conguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]

Emulation Type [Auto]

Allows you to set the emulation type. Conguration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced

FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]

4.4.5 PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either

PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA

devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No]

Plug And Play O/S [No]

NO: lets the BIOS

congureallthe

devices in the system.
YES: lets the operating

systemcongurePlug

and Play (PnP) devices
not required for boot
if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to

[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system

congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

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4.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

conguration options.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APMConguration

Hardware Monitor

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.

4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only]

[Auto]

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set

to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5.4 APMConguration

APMConguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Resume On By External Modem [Disabled]
Resume On By PCI(E) Device [Disabled]
Resyne On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Resume On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled]

<Enter> to select
whether or not to
restart the system
after AC power loss.

RestoreonACPowerLoss[PowerOff]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
[Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On]
[Last State]

Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is
set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute,

and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Resume On By External Modem [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable external modem to generate a wake event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ResumeOnByPCI(E)Devices[Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a
PCI / PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at

least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PowerOnByPS/2Keboard[Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PS/2 mouse to generate a wake event. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5.5 Hardware Monitor

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [55.5ºC/131.5ºF]

MB Temperature [37ºC/98.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [2884RPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.344V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V]
5V Voltage [ 5.145V]
12V Voltage [11.932V]

CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled]
CPU Q-Fan Mode [Silent]

CPU Temperature

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the MB
temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.

CPUFanSpeed(RPM)[xxxxRPM]or[N/A]or[Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the

detected speed.

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed

in rotations per minute (RPM). If the chassis fan is not connected, the specic eld

shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

VCOREVoltage,3.3VVoltage,5VVoltage,12VVoltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators.

CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

CPU Q-Fan Function [Silent]

Allows you to select the CPU Q-Fan mode.

Conguration options: [Performance] [Optional] [Silent]

4.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot settings

Boot Device Priority

 BootSettingsConguration

Security

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.]

2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive]
3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

SpeciestheBoot

Device Priority
sequence.

Avirtualoppydisk
drive (Floppy Drive B:
) may appear when you
set the CD-ROM drive

astherstboot

device.

Speciestheboot
sequence from the
available devices.

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev.]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of

devices installed in the system. Conguration options: [Removable Device] [Hard

Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]

• To select the boot device suring system startup, press <F8> when ASUS
Logo appears.

• To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:

• Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.

• Press <F8> after POST.

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4.6.2 BootSettingsConguration

BootSettingsConguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while
booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],

BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

FullScreenLogo[Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS]
[Keep Current]

BootupNum-Lock[On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit‘DEL’MessageDisplay[Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”

during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.6.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Passward

<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or
numbers, or both, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter> twice. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumper” for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.

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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]

<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

UserAccessLevel[FullAccess]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.

Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this
item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or
numbers, or both, then press <Enter>. .

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup
utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing

Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

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4.7 Tools menu

Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Express Gate [Auto]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Reset User Data [No]

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see section 4.1.2 for details.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Press ENTER to run
the utility to
select and update
BIOS. This utility
doesn't support :

1.NTFS format

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

+-

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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4.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS
Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick

access to the Internet browser and Skype. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]

Allows you to set the countdown duration that the system waits at the Express

Gate’s rst screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt
User] to stay at the rst screen of Express Gate for user action.
Conguration options: [Prompt User] [1 Second] [3 Seconds] [5 Seconds] [10

Seconds] [15 Seconds] [20 Seconds] [30 Seconds]

Reset User Data [No]

Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data. Conguration options: [No] [Reset]

When setting this item to [Reset], the user data is cleared the next time you enter

the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate’s settings as well as any

personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks, cookies, or
browsing history. This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the
Express Gate environment from launching properly.

• The rst time wizard runs again when you enter the Express Gate
environment after clearing its settings.

• When changing any of the Express Gate settings, ensure to save the
settings to the BIOS.

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Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

4.8 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save
changes and exit.

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to

the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select

OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

LoadSetupDefaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation

window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes
or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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Manufacturer:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU,

TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN

Authorised representative
in Europe:

ASUS Computer GmbH

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880

RATINGEN, GERMANY

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