User manual ASUS P5G41C-M LX

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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Table of contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS V-Series P5G965 3-7 3. 4 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 3. 4. 1 SoundMAX ® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988A High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with AudioESPTM software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988A Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. · · You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. Make sure that one of these operating systems is installed before installing SoundMAX®. Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. · If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. 3-8 Chapter 3: Starting up Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. Enhanced Microphone Features Voice recording Enables Noise Filter function. Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming sudio stream while recording. You can enable it for a better recording quality. 3. 4. 2 ASUS AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ASUS V-Series P5G965 R 4-7 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2. 0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2. 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. R P5B-VM USB56 USB78 USB910 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB2. 0Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. The USB module is purchased separately. 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard info USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATX12V GND +12V DC P5B-VM GND +12V DC EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ATXPowerConnector · For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2. 0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. · · 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. R P5B-VM R InternalAudioConnector CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ASUS V-Series P5G965 4-9 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. [. . . ] Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. Select Screen Select Item +Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save password. [. . . ]