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... 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
... 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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... 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...only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 @75HZ - 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 ...
... 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...only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 @75HZ - 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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... PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface...174; Dual-Core / Celeron® Dual-Core/ Celeron® processors. • Upon purchase 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
... PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface...174; Dual-Core / Celeron® Dual-Core/ Celeron® processors. • Upon purchase 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
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...-6E1 5 AL7E8F73C-6E1 5 NT512T64U88A1BY-3C N/A Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. 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... 2G 2G 1G 512MB 1G 2G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB Vendor Part No. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for single-channel operation. •...
...-6E1 5 AL7E8F73C-6E1 5 NT512T64U88A1BY-3C N/A Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. 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... 2G 2G 1G 512MB 1G 2G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB Vendor Part No. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for single-channel operation. •...
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...8226; Heat-Sink Package •• SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - DDR2 1066(O.C.) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-7 SS/ DS 1024MB Apacer 1024MB Corsair 4096MB(kit of 2) Corsair 1024MB Crucial 2048MB Crucial 1024MB G.SKILL 2048MB(Kit of 2) G.SKILL...996612 DS 2048MB(Kit of 2) PATRIOT PDC22G8500ELK DS 4096MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. 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 ...
...8226; Heat-Sink Package •• SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - DDR2 1066(O.C.) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-7 SS/ DS 1024MB Apacer 1024MB Corsair 4096MB(kit of 2) Corsair 1024MB Crucial 2048MB Crucial 1024MB G.SKILL 2048MB(Kit of 2) G.SKILL...996612 DS 2048MB(Kit of 2) PATRIOT PDC22G8500ELK DS 4096MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. 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 ...
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... system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.6 Jumpers 1. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power...
... system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.6 Jumpers 1. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power...
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... the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can ...
... the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can ...
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...00625V increment. The values range from 1.85000V to select the PCI Express frequency. Key in the value directly or use +/- Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows...DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-7 Key in the value directly or use +/- Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to 1.49375V with a 0.00625V increment. Key in the ...
...00625V increment. The values range from 1.85000V to select the PCI Express frequency. Key in the value directly or use +/- Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows...DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-7 Key in the value directly or use +/- Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to 1.49375V with a 0.00625V increment. Key in the ...
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.../PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-9 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu.
.../PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-9 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu.
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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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-11 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes...
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-11 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes...