Asus P4-P5G41 User manual

P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
User Manual

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First Edition V1
May 2009

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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
System package contents........................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel.................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Internal components.................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Starting up
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2
2.2 Powering up your system ........................................................... 2-2
2.3 Support CD information .............................................................. 2-3
2.3.1 Running the Support CD................................................. 2-3
2.3.2 Drivers menu................................................................... 2-4
2.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-5
2.3.4 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-6
2.3.5 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 2-6
2.3.6 Other information ............................................................ 2-7
2.4 ASUS AI Manager ......................................................................... 2-9
2.4.1 Installing AI Manager ...................................................... 2-9
2.4.2 Launching AI Manager .................................................... 2-9
2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar..................................................... 2-9
2.4.4 Main .............................................................................. 2-10
2.4.5 My favorites................................................................... 2-13
2.4.6 Support ......................................................................... 2-14
2.4.7 Information .................................................................... 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 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 4-2
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-3
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-6
4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-8
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-9
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-12
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 4-13
4.2.2 Menu bar....................................................................... 4-13
4.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................. 4-13
4.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 4-14
4.2.5 Submenu items ............................................................. 4-14
4.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 4-14
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-14
4.2.8 Scroll bar....................................................................... 4-14
4.2.9 General help ................................................................. 4-14
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-15
4.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 4-15
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-15
4.3.3 SATA 1/2 ....................................................................... 4-16
4.3.4 Storage Conguration ................................................... 4-17
4.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 4-18
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-19
4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-19
4.4.2 Chipset.......................................................................... 4-21
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 4-23
4.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-24
4.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-25
4.4.6 Real-Time Disk Encryption Technology ........................ 4-25
4.5 Power menu................................................................................ 4-26
4.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 4-26
4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 4-26
4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 4-26
4.5.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 4-27
4.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-28

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4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-29
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-29
4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-30
4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-31
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-33
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-33
4.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-34

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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:
• 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.
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.
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.
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 any devices to or from the system, contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer. Ensure that all the power cables for
the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all the power cables from the existing system before you add or
remove a device to or from the system.
• 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
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that comes with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all the 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 at and stable
surface.
• Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for
this product.
• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient
temperature below 40˚C.
• If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information about the ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41
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 ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41. 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 CD.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information
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.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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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 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.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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System package contents
Check your P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Standard items
1. ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• 3-in-1 storage card reader
• PCIE raiser card
• 200W power supply unit
2. Cables
• Power cable
• Serial ATA power cable and signal cable
3. CD
• Support CD
4. Quick Installation Guide