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... not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . If however you give us a notification to...
... not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . If however you give us a notification to...
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... 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 ... Devices Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-14 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
... 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 ... Devices Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-14 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
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... power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
... power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 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 P5G41T-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front...
... system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 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 P5G41T-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front...
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... 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) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 ...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 7.9 in (24.4 cm x 20.1 cm) * Specifications are subject to change ...
... 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) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 ...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 7.9 in (24.4 cm x 20.1 cm) * Specifications are subject to change ...
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... processors, which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
... processors, which are excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
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...highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P5G41T-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors ... the PC power button into an overclocking button. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is enhanced with an ACPI management function to your PC! Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory...
...highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P5G41T-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors ... the PC power button into an overclocking button. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is enhanced with an ACPI management function to your PC! Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory...
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...and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on your screen. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard...100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to open the system chassis and clear ...
...and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on your screen. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard...100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to open the system chassis and clear ...
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... not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed...
... not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed...
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...BE 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install ... with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5G41T-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use...
...BE 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install ... with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5G41T-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use...
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... - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SS - Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB ... DS Micron 8DD22D9JNM - - Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - SILICON POWER SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-15
... - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2048MB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SS - Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB ... DS Micron 8DD22D9JNM - - Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - SILICON POWER SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-15
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... socket. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips.
... socket. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips.
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...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 ... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the card. ...the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17
...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 ... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the card. ...the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17
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... Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial...
... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial...
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... provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 400W power rating. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-23 P5G41T-M LX PLUS 3. Find...
... provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 400W power rating. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-23 P5G41T-M LX PLUS 3. Find...
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...so will damage the motherboard! Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. P5G41T-M LX PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. The USB module cable is backward...of the system chassis. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB ...
...so will damage the motherboard! Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. P5G41T-M LX PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. The USB module cable is backward...of the system chassis. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB ...
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... cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-25 These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
... cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-25 These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
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System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
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... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-27 Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the... Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject...
... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-27 Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the... Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject...