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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vii P5G41-M LX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 ... support 1-16 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 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 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-3 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vii P5G41-M LX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 ... support 1-16 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 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 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-3 iii
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...ECC 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P5G41-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage... LAN Audio USB ASUS special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core...
...ECC 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P5G41-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage... LAN Audio USB ASUS special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core...
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ix P5G41-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x ...-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24...
ix P5G41-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x ...-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41-M LX motherboard! This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ... components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you for the list of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5G41-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-1 Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41-M LX motherboard! This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ... components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you for the list of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5G41-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-1 Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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...-4 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 Intel® G41 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR AUDIO 2 RTL 8103EL PCIEX16 ICS 9LRS954 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® 8 ICH7 PCIEX1_2 P5G41-M LX SATA2 SATA4 CLRTC 8Mb 8 BIOS ALC PCI1 SATA1 SATA3 662-VC1 SB_PWR F_PANEL USBPW5-8 USB78 USB56 PRI_IDE AAFP SPEAKER 14 13 12 11 4 10 9 Place...
...-4 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 Intel® G41 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR AUDIO 2 RTL 8103EL PCIEX16 ICS 9LRS954 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® 8 ICH7 PCIEX1_2 P5G41-M LX SATA2 SATA4 CLRTC 8Mb 8 BIOS ALC PCI1 SATA1 SATA3 662-VC1 SB_PWR F_PANEL USBPW5-8 USB78 USB56 PRI_IDE AAFP SPEAKER 14 13 12 11 4 10 9 Place...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ...) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-3 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ...) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-3 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket...
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... SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • (continued on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 editions. This motherboard supports up of the following: - P5G41-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 2G 512MB 2G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB...
... SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • (continued on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 editions. This motherboard supports up of the following: - P5G41-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 2G 512MB 2G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB...
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...-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C72155700CP Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S Heat-Sink Package PG 64M8-800 0750 A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY K4T2G084QA-HCE6...
...-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C72155700CP Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S Heat-Sink Package PG 64M8-800 0750 A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY K4T2G084QA-HCE6...
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... N/A Kingmax Kingmax Kingston N/A N/A Micron N/A N/A PSC N/A Transcend Elixir N/A N/A N/A N/A DIMM Chip NO. Single-sided / DS - DDR2 1066(O.C.) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-7 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. SS/ DS 1024MB Apacer 1024MB Corsair 4096MB(kit of 2) Corsair 1024MB Crucial 2048MB Crucial 1024MB G.SKILL 2048MB(Kit...
... N/A Kingmax Kingmax Kingston N/A N/A Micron N/A N/A PSC N/A Transcend Elixir N/A N/A N/A N/A DIMM Chip NO. Single-sided / DS - DDR2 1066(O.C.) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-7 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. SS/ DS 1024MB Apacer 1024MB Corsair 4096MB(kit of 2) Corsair 1024MB Crucial 2048MB Crucial 1024MB G.SKILL 2048MB(Kit...
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... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot...
... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot...
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... KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar)s. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX Keyboard Power Setting 3. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12...
... KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar)s. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX Keyboard Power Setting 3. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12...
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... available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This port connects a microphone. COM port. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-11 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio...
... available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This port connects a microphone. COM port. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-11 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio...
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...EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the fan connectors. P5G41-M LX fan connectors 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with more power-consuming devices... or when you are for details. 2. P5G41-M LX CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.
...EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the fan connectors. P5G41-M LX fan connectors 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with more power-consuming devices... or when you are for details. 2. P5G41-M LX CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.
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... blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - PRI_IDE P5G41-M LX PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. The Serial ATA...P5G41-M LX IDE connector If any device jumper is for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. P5G41-M LX GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA1 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5G41-M LX SATA connectors ASUS P5G41-M LX...
... blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - PRI_IDE P5G41-M LX PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. The Serial ATA...P5G41-M LX IDE connector If any device jumper is for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. P5G41-M LX GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA1 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5G41-M LX SATA connectors ASUS P5G41-M LX...
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...[AC97]. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5G41-M LX USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5G41-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41-M LX Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...
...[AC97]. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5G41-M LX USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5G41-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41-M LX Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...
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... connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P5G41-M LX +HDLED RESET P5G41-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect ...read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. SPEAKER P5G41-M LX PIN 1 P5G41-M LX Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-15 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing ...
... connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P5G41-M LX +HDLED RESET P5G41-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect ...read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. SPEAKER P5G41-M LX PIN 1 P5G41-M LX Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-15 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing ...
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...; This utility is available in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy...ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS P5G41-M LX...
...; This utility is available in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy...ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS P5G41-M LX...
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... EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41-M-LX VER: 0307 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 07/21/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ... to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this...
... EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41-M-LX VER: 0307 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 07/21/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ... to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this...
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... floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. •...; The BIOS file in using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with its parameters. ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the ...
... floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. •...; The BIOS file in using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with its parameters. ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the ...