ASUS V7-P5G41E, V6-P5G41E User Manual

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V-series P5G41E

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

E5262

First Edition V1

December 2009

Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of contents

Notices..........................................................................................................

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About this guide........................................................................................

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System package contents............................................................................

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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

Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL).....................................................

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

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1

Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................

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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

Configuration fields..........................................................

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 Configuration....................................................

4-12

 

4.3.5

System Information........................................................

4-13

4.4

Advanced menu..........................................................................

4-14

 

4.4.2

CPU Configuration.........................................................

4-14

 

4.4.2

Chipset..........................................................................

4-16

 

4.4.3

Onboard Devices Configuration....................................

4-19

 

4.4.4

USB Configuration.........................................................

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 Configuration........................................................

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 Configuration...........................................

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

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

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

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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 modifications 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.

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.

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

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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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

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.

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

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

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified 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 find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, 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

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

1.1Welcome!

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.

1.2Front panel

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

1.2.1V6-P5G41E front panel

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

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

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

1.2.3V7-P5G41E front panel

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

2.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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1.3Rear 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 35oC to prevent the system from overheating.

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

8.COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial 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 SPEED LED LED

LAN port

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

14.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel and 6-channel configuration, 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 configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration.

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

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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1.4Internal components

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

 

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P5G41T-M

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Front panel cover

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ASUS motherboard

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5.25-inch optical drive bays

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PCI Express x16 slot

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3.5-inch drive bay

10.

PCI Express x1 slot

4.

Hard disk drive bay

11.

PCI slots

5.

Power supply unit

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Metal bracket lock

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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1.5Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3-1066MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

 

 

Timing

 

DIMM

Vendor

Part No.

Size

Chip Brand

Chip NO.

Voltage

Support

Dimm

 

 

 

DS

 

 

(Bios)

 

A*

B*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

2048MB(Kit

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

7-7-7-16

1.75V

of 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.

B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration.

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

2.1Installing an operating system

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.

2.2Powering up

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

Press to turn ON the system

2.3Support DVD information

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

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

The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

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2.3.1Running 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 file 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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2.3.2Utilities 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.

2.3.3ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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