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Motherboard P5G41T-M LX2 Series • P5G41T-M LX2 • P5G41T-M LX2/GB • P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT
Motherboard P5G41T-M LX2 Series • P5G41T-M LX2 • P5G41T-M LX2/GB • P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT
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...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 Supports Multi-streaming technology Supports...Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.
...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 Supports Multi-streaming technology Supports...Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.
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... specifications summary 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...
... specifications summary 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...
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... . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it , check the items in soft-off mode. SB_PWR P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Onboard power LED 1-1 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Refer to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a ...hardware devices on it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! If any of the items is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to ...
... . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it , check the items in soft-off mode. SB_PWR P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Onboard power LED 1-1 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Refer to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a ...hardware devices on it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! If any of the items is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to ...
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...8112L ICS 9LPRS441 Intel® 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 USB78 CLRTC ...AAFP CHASSIS F_PANEL 16 15 14 4 13 12 11 10 9 • 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 ...
...8112L ICS 9LPRS441 Intel® 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 USB78 CLRTC ...AAFP CHASSIS F_PANEL 16 15 14 4 13 12 11 10 9 • 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 ...
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... socket. The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...
... socket. The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...
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... and move the cap back to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series For system failure due to overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
... and move the cap back to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series For system failure due to overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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... running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB Device Wake Up Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 When you set this jumper to wake up the computer from S3 ...by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in ...
... running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB Device Wake Up Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 When you set this jumper to wake up the computer from S3 ...by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in ...
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...ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series This port is an optional item for the LAN port LED indications. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port allows connection to the table below for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB... (Green) Status OFF GREEN Description No link 10Mbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED...
...ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series This port is an optional item for the LAN port LED indications. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port allows connection to the table below for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB... (Green) Status OFF GREEN Description No link 10Mbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED...
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... Volts +5V Standby +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 you use a power supply unit (PSU)...later version and provides a minimum power of 400W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. COM port. PS/2...
... Volts +5V Standby +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 you use a power supply unit (PSU)...later version and provides a minimum power of 400W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. COM port. PS/2...
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... Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT fan connectors 3. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the... 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. 2.
... Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT fan connectors 3. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the... 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. 2.
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...device(s) - If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 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 Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA ...allow you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. 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...
...device(s) - If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 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 Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA ...allow you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. 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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... USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 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...
... USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 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...
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...; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this 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 The signal is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R 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 HD Audio or legacy AC`97 ...
...; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this 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 The signal is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R 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 HD Audio or legacy AC`97 ...
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... HDD Activity LED. 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 chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The HD LED lights up when you turn...
... HDD Activity LED. 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 chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The HD LED lights up when you turn...
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... through the Internet. Updating from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD:P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT VER:0305 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 10/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...when done. b. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press 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 utility, download the latest BIOS ...
... through the Internet. Updating from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD:P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT VER:0305 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 10/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...when done. b. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press 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 utility, download the latest BIOS ...
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...support DVD to enter BIOS Setup using 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 the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file...the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Turn on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
...support DVD to enter BIOS Setup using 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 the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file...the optical drive or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Turn on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected... of floppy drive installed. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected... of floppy drive installed. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only.
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...] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel. Configuration options: [Normal] The following item is for Serial Port1. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP+ECP] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you...
...] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel. Configuration options: [Normal] The following item is for Serial Port1. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP+ECP] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you...