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- Page 1 P5P41T/USB3...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-2 Before you proceed ..............1-5 Motherboard overview ..............1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction ............1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes ..............1-6 1.5.3... - Page 4 BIOS information Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..........2-3 BIOS setup program ..............2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............2-5 2.2.2...
- Page 5 Boot Device Priority ............2-18 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-18 2.6.3 Security ................. 2-19 Tools menu ................. 2-20 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-20 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] ............2-21 2.7.3 AI NET 2................ 2-21 Exit menu ..................2-21...
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Page 6: Notices
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. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. -
Page 7: Safety Information
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. -
Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 9: P5P41T/Usb3 Specifications Summary
To know the rank of the DIMM, refer to its part number. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows ®... - Page 10 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.3 in (30.5 cm x 21.1 cm)
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Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. -
Page 12: Innovative Asus Features
ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. -
Page 13: Asus Express Gate
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS AI NET 2... - Page 14 This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
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Page 15: Before You Proceed
ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5P41T/USB3 Standy Power Powered Off P5P41T/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS P5P41T/USB3... -
Page 16: Motherboard Overview
Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct... -
Page 17: Motherboard Layout
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLTRC) 1-18 DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12 USB connectors (10-1 USB56, USB78) 1-25 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~4) 1-22 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin 1-21 SPDIF_OUT) IDE connector (40-pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 ASUS P5P41T/USB3... -
Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. - Page 19 (4B). Position the CPU over the socket, CPU notch ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5P41T/USB3...
- Page 20 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material.
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Page 21: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. The illustration above is for reference only. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-11... -
Page 22: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR P5P41T/USB3 P5P41T/USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. -
Page 23: System Memory
DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P5P41T/USB3 P5P41T/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-13... -
Page 24: Memory Configurations
1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. - Page 25 • voltage) ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2048MB ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F 1.35V(low • • voltage) G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D- 1024MB G.SKILL • • 2GBPI(XMP) G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 1024MB G.SKILL • • • G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK 1024MB G.SKILL • • • continued on the next page ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-15...
- Page 26 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size Chip Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM support Brand G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3072MB 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • • (Kit of 3) G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-3GBNQ 3072MB 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • (Kit of 3) G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 1024MB G.SKILL •...
- Page 27 • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-17...
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Page 28: Installing A Dimm
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DIMM notch Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. -
Page 29: Expansion Slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-19... -
Page 30: Jumpers
Jumpers 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. -
Page 31: Connectors
Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) – – – Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-21... -
Page 32: Internal Connectors
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CHA_FAN P5P41T/USB3 +12V Rotation P5P41T/USB3 fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction... - Page 33 This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5P41T/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P5P41T/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-23...
- Page 34 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133).
- Page 35 • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE P5P41T/USB3 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5P41T/USB3 IDE connector If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-25...
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Page 36: System Panel Connector 20-8 Pin Panel
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 P5P41T/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5P41T/USB3 System panel connector • 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. - Page 37 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 P5P41T/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 P5P41T/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 1-27...
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Page 38: Software Support
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. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. -
Page 39: Chapter 2: Bios Information
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®... -
Page 40: Asus Ez Flash 2
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. -
Page 41: Asus Crashfree Bios 3
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. -
Page 42: Bios Setup Program
• The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS information... -
Page 43: Bios Menu Screen
For configuring 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. ASUS P5P41T/USB3... -
Page 44: Navigation Keys
2.2.3 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. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. -
Page 45: Main Menu
Selects the type of SATA drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P41T/USB3... -
Page 46: Storage Configuration
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. -
Page 47: System Information
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. P5P41T/USB3 BIOS Setup Version 0306 Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Adjust system JumperFree Configuration frequency/voltage. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP ASUS P5P41T/USB3... -
Page 48: Jumperfree Configuration
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the clock for the PCI or PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. -
Page 49: Start Auto Tuning
Allows you to enable or disable the Auto PSI mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Start auto tuning Press [Enter] to start auto tuning. It takes around five minutes and the system will reboot for several times. After auto tuning, C-State is disabled. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-11... -
Page 50: Cpu Configuration
2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Key in ratio numbers directly. If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then the actual and set values may differ. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State function. -
Page 51: Chipset
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-13... -
Page 52: Usb Configuration
Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. -
Page 53: Pci Pnp
[Auto] - Detected by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-15... -
Page 54: Acpi Apic Support [Enabled]
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]... -
Page 55: Hardware Monitor
CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Standard Mode] [Silent Mode] [Turbo Mode] CPU Over Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-17... -
Page 56: Boot Menu
Configuration options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: ®... -
Page 57: Security
[View Only] - allows access but does not allow change to any field. [Limited] - allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. [Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS P5P41T/USB3 2-19... -
Page 58: Tools Menu
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See section 2.1.2 for details. -
Page 59: Express Gate [Auto]
2.7.2 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen... -
Page 60: Discard Changes
Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished 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 confirmation window appears. -
Page 61: Asus Contact Information
+1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) +49-1805-010923*...