Asus T5-P5G41E, User Manual

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Contents
Notices .......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ....................................................................................... v
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
System package contents ........................................................................ viii
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
1.5 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) .................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Starting up
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2
2.2 Powering up .................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 2-3
2.3.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 2- 3
2.3.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 2- 4
2.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2- 5
2.3.4 ASUS contact information ............................................... 2- 6
2.4 Software information ................................................................... 2-7
2.4.1 ASUS Express Gate ....................................................... 2- 7
2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager ......................................................... 2-1 3
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
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 ............................................................ 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