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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 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.5.1 Installing an...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 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.5.1 Installing an...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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...support maximum 8GB unbuffered non-ECC 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules * Refer to 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Turbo Key (continued on the next page) viii Intel... 10/100Mbps ALC662-VC1 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC - Supports RGB with max. 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...
...support maximum 8GB unbuffered non-ECC 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules * Refer to 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Turbo Key (continued on the next page) viii Intel... 10/100Mbps ALC662-VC1 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC - Supports RGB with max. 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...
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... 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 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2...
... 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 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2...
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... less. For effective use of the following: - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 editions. 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 1G 1G 1G 2G 2G 1G 512MB 1G 2G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you...
... less. For effective use of the following: - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 editions. 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 1G 1G 1G 2G 2G 1G 512MB 1G 2G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB Vendor Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you...
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...Vendor Part No. Double - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Single-sided / DS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one ...pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of 2) PATRIOT PDC24G8500ELKR2 DS Chip Brand N/A Corsair N/A N/A Micron N/A N/A N/A GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL 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. ASUS P5G41-M LX...
...Vendor Part No. Double - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Single-sided / DS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one ...pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of 2) PATRIOT PDC24G8500ELKR2 DS Chip Brand N/A Corsair N/A N/A Micron N/A N/A N/A GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL 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. ASUS P5G41-M LX...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
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... - Take caution when changing the settings of this menu. Select either one of the general system specifications. allows you set overclocking parameters. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the CPU frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit...
... - Take caution when changing the settings of this menu. Select either one of the general system specifications. allows you set overclocking parameters. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the CPU frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit...
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... directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Auto] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] [1067MHz] The following item appears only when you to set the memory voltage. to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-7 Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] [92]~[150] The following table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when the FSB value...
... directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Auto] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] [1067MHz] The following item appears only when you to set the memory voltage. to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-7 Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] [92]~[150] The following table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when the FSB value...
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...DRAM Timing by the Interanal graphics device. 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable the remapping of system memory used , set the audio controller. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used by SPD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled... to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-9 Select an item then press to...
...DRAM Timing by the Interanal graphics device. 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable the remapping of system memory used , set the audio controller. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used by SPD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled... to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-9 Select an item then press to...
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... all the devices in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-11 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI...
... all the devices in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-11 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI...