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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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... This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing...fix it by yourself. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If you need when installing and configuring...
... This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing...fix it by yourself. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If you need when installing and configuring...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-L (continued on the next page) ix Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066 MHz DDR3 memory modules - P5G41T-M LX... Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA775 socket for Intel...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-L (continued on the next page) ix Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066 MHz DDR3 memory modules - P5G41T-M LX... Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA775 socket for Intel...
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... summary Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P5G41T-M LX PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x...
... summary Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P5G41T-M LX PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x...
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... switching power supply (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to convert your screen. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ErP ready The...
... switching power supply (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to convert your screen. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ErP ready The...
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... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. ...Express specifications. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing...
... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. ...Express specifications. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing...
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P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can clear the CMOS memory...
P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can clear the CMOS memory...
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...under normal condition or in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. otherwise, the system...would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the...supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19
...under normal condition or in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. otherwise, the system...would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the...supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19
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... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a chassis-mounted front... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio...By default, this connector. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. 7.
... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a chassis-mounted front... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio...By default, this connector. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. 7.
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... flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating...
... flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating...
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... then click Open. 3. Before you to enable it. Press to avail all its features. 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...updating itself through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ...
... then click Open. 3. Before you to enable it. Press to avail all its features. 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...updating itself through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ...
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...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 Insert the support DVD to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility ...completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support ...
...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 Insert the support DVD to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility ...completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support ...
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... Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset...
... Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset...
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...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Tools ...Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002...
...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Tools ...Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002...
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... display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select items in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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...
... display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select items in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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...
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.... Use [+] or [-] to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA... :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...
.... Use [+] or [-] to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA... :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...
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... at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you to...
... at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you to...
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... the settings for the system. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. Overclock Profile - BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items...
... the settings for the system. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. Overclock Profile - BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items...
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...800. If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to [MANUAL]. The following two items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to the table below for the correct ...Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. FSB 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency ...
...800. If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to [MANUAL]. The following two items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to the table below for the correct ...Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. FSB 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency ...
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...2.4600V with a 0.00625V increment. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-11 Key in CMOS then actual and set the VTT voltage. Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration option: [Auto] •... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. to run multiple operating systems and applications in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot ...
...2.4600V with a 0.00625V increment. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-11 Key in CMOS then actual and set the VTT voltage. Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration option: [Auto] •... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. to run multiple operating systems and applications in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot ...