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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 ... Internal connectors 1-12 1.8 Software 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 ... Internal connectors 1-12 1.8 Software 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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...to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to... and software updates. 1. Where to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. Optional documentation Your...
...to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to... and software updates. 1. Where to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. Optional documentation Your...
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... capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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 /...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 We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total...
... capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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 /...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 We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total...
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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 LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel ...fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-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 ...
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 LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel ...fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-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 ...
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... 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 six screws into...
... 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 six screws into...
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...so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI ...Express x16 graphics card that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
...so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI ...Express x16 graphics card that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
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... to default values. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
... to default values. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
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...keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX Keyboard Power Setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USBPW1-4 12 23... +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 P5G41-M LX +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX USB Device Wake Up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 1-10 8 7 6 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keyboard ...
...keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX Keyboard Power Setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USBPW1-4 12 23... +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 P5G41-M LX +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX USB Device Wake Up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 1-10 8 7 6 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keyboard ...
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...default, this connector. 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 [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that ...• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction See ...
...default, this connector. 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 [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that ...• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction See ...
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.... The HD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 8. SPEAKER P5G41-M LX PIN 1 P5G41-M LX Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-15 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system... connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
.... The HD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 8. SPEAKER P5G41-M LX PIN 1 P5G41-M LX Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-15 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system... connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. c. ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to download then click Next. Place the support DVD in...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. c. ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to download then click Next. Place the support DVD in...
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... select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is found . Always update the utility to enable it. b. 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 Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press...
... select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is found . Always update the utility to enable it. b. 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 Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press...
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... using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the Power-On Self Test (POST). ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. The... utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you to the floppy disk drive, if supported....
... using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the Power-On Self Test (POST). ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. The... utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you to the floppy disk drive, if supported....
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... See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the system. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to set the system time. 2.3.2 System ...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only,...
... See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the system. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to set the system time. 2.3.2 System ...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only,...
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.... allows you to individually set the AI Overclocking item to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu...keypad. Auto - The following two items appear only when you to change the settings for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 ...
.... allows you to individually set the AI Overclocking item to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu...keypad. Auto - The following two items appear only when you to change the settings for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 ...
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...] if you do not want to use the EIST. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that the BIOS automatically detects. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-8 Chapter...
...] if you do not want to use the EIST. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that the BIOS automatically detects. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-8 Chapter...
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.../IRQ3] 2.4.5 USB Configuration The items in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features...to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0...
.../IRQ3] 2.4.5 USB Configuration The items in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features...to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0...
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...] and if you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-11 When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support...
...] and if you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-11 When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support...
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...] [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to wake the system through the onboard voltage regulators. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard...
...] [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to wake the system through the onboard voltage regulators. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard...
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...set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen.... AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-13
...set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen.... AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-13