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... an expansion card 1-6 1.5.3 PCI slots 1-6 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 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 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date...
... an expansion card 1-6 1.5.3 PCI slots 1-6 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 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 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date...
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... prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
... prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
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... only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 4500) Supports max. Supports up to www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual...slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot (optional) 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT: Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet PCIe controller P5G41T-M LX2: Realtek® RTL8103EL 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCIe controller VIA® VT1705 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC...
... only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 4500) Supports max. Supports up to www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual...slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot (optional) 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT: Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet PCIe controller P5G41T-M LX2: Realtek® RTL8103EL 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCIe controller VIA® VT1705 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC...
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... Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS unique features BIOS Manageability Support DVD 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 1 x LPT port (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) 6-channel audio ports 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel...
... Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS unique features BIOS Manageability Support DVD 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 1 x LPT port (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) 6-channel audio ports 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel...
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...® G41 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE 7 2 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR Super PCIEX16 I/O 17 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA4 SATA3 8Mb PCI1 Intel® SATA2 BIOS SATA1 ICH7 PCI2 8 VIA VT1705 CD FLOPPY SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56... • P5G41T-M LX2 integrates the Realtek® RTL8103EL Fast Ethernet controller. • P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT integrate the Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet controller. • The floppy disk drive connector, chassis intrusion connector, and LPT port are optional items for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Chapter 1: Product...
...® G41 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE 7 2 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR Super PCIEX16 I/O 17 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA4 SATA3 8Mb PCI1 Intel® SATA2 BIOS SATA1 ICH7 PCI2 8 VIA VT1705 CD FLOPPY SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56... • P5G41T-M LX2 integrates the Realtek® RTL8103EL Fast Ethernet controller. • P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT integrate the Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet controller. • The floppy disk drive connector, chassis intrusion connector, and LPT port are optional items for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Chapter 1: Product...
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... with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-10 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-12 16. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 9. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related...
... with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-10 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-12 16. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 9. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related...
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... for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...
... for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...
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1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This 25-pin port connects to the table below for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 3. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. The LPT port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.... In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series PS/2 mouse port (green). LPT port. Line Out port (lime). This port allows connection to the audio configuration table on the next page for a...
1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This 25-pin port connects to the table below for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 3. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. The LPT port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.... In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series PS/2 mouse port (green). LPT port. Line Out port (lime). This port allows connection to the audio configuration table on the next page for a...
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... or when you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line ...+5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT +5 Volts GND PSON# GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 or later ...
... or when you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line ...+5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT +5 Volts GND PSON# GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 or later ...
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... RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA2 SATA1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA connectors 1-11 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The data transfer rate of the connector. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are not jumpers! DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
... RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA2 SATA1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA connectors 1-11 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The data transfer rate of the connector. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are not jumpers! DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
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.... This prevents incorrect insertion when you to configure your device. CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to...
.... This prevents incorrect insertion when you to configure your device. CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to...
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...; The floppy disk drive signal cable is purchased separately. • The Floppy disk drive connector is purchased separately. 7. The USB 2.0 module is an optional item for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
...; The floppy disk drive signal cable is purchased separately. • The Floppy disk drive connector is purchased separately. 7. The USB 2.0 module is an optional item for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
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... PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either ...connector. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
... PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either ...connector. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
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Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT HD LED RESET P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up... drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity...
Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT HD LED RESET P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up... drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity...
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...). Do this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PG41TML2.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2) / PG41TMLG.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB) / PG41TMLP.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT). • The BIOS file in using this utility. Turn on . Refer to section 2.8 ...Exit menu for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. For motherboards without the floppy connector...
...). Do this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PG41TML2.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2) / PG41TMLG.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB) / PG41TMLP.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT). • The BIOS file in using this utility. Turn on . Refer to section 2.8 ...Exit menu for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. For motherboards without the floppy connector...