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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