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... partners on your PC! Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After you to provide efficient power management for high-speed data saving and retrieval. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability...
... partners on your PC! Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After you to provide efficient power management for high-speed data saving and retrieval. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability...
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... allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in...
... allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in...
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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) Page 1-18 1-24 1-19 11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26 1-7 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26...
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) Page 1-18 1-24 1-19 11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26 1-7 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26...
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...; ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-13 For effective use a more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install...
...; ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-13 For effective use a more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install...
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... Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
... Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
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... sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can wake up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake...
... sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can wake up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake...
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... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is for updates. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series...
... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is for updates. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series...
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...c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you to...
...c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you to...
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.... The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX PLUS VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 09/17/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
.... The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX PLUS VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 09/17/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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... removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Turn on again. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery...
... removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Turn on again. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery...
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configurable, you can change the settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of a menu screen when there Select Screen Select Item +- You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. 2.2.8 Scroll bar...
configurable, you can change the settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of a menu screen when there Select Screen Select Item +- You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. 2.2.8 Scroll bar...
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Use [+] or [-] to Auto allows automatic selection of the basic system information. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the IDE/SATA device information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you an overview of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to configure system time. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items...
Use [+] or [-] to Auto allows automatic selection of the basic system information. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the IDE/SATA device information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you an overview of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to configure system time. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items...
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...] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Sets Serial ATA, Parallel ATA or both as native mode. IDE Detect Time Out...
...] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Sets Serial ATA, Parallel ATA or both as native mode. IDE Detect Time Out...
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... internal frequency. allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-9 Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration...
... internal frequency. allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-9 Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration...
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...Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by the Interanal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] [Enabled, 256MB] GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is not user- Set this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Select an item then press to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
...Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by the Interanal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] [Enabled, 256MB] GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is not user- Set this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Select an item then press to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to select the Protected Audio-Video Path (PAVP) mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item allows you to set to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio...
... Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to select the Protected Audio-Video Path (PAVP) mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item allows you to set to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio...
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... support for the USB storage device to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to select the emulation type. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard...
... support for the USB storage device to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to select the emulation type. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard...
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... settings for PCI/PnP devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to be used for system suspend. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu...
... settings for PCI/PnP devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to be used for system suspend. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu...
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... Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. The message Password uninstalled appears. The message Password Installed appears after you set or change the system security settings. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you can clear...
... Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. The message Password uninstalled appears. The message Password Installed appears after you set or change the system security settings. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you can clear...