MotherboardP5G41TD-M PRO
xP5G41TD-M PRO specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice.ASUS unique features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/6
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® G41 ChipsetThe Intel® G41 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-3ASUS Express GateExpress Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboa
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-71.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extrem
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionTo prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-96. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring tha
iiE5153First Edition V1 November 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-113. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connecto
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modul
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• Alwa
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz (O.C.) capability(continued on the next page)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Volt
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-15DDR3-1333 MHz (O.C.) capabilitySS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into a
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-171.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and t
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-191.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Optical S/PDIF_OUT
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1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-212. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboar
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-236. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk a
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There a
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-258. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 1-271.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS
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ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIO
ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-271.11.1 Installing an operating system .
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Befo
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOSThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens inclu
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-52.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration.Ad
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system in
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationLBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports th
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-92.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution whe
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationFSB / CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFront Side Bus CPU External FrequencyFSB 1333 333 MHzFSB 1066 266 MHzFSB 8
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-112.4.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.CPU Ratio Se
vContents2.5.4 Anti Surge Support ... 2-152.5.5 APM Conguration ...
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-132.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationOnboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN control
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-152.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item th
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.5 APM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state aft
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-172.6.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devic
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Curr
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-19After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User Access Lev
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears.
ASUS P5G41TD-M PRO 2-212.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or disc
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
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viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s
viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ixP5G41TD-M PRO specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium®
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