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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5G41T-M LX2/BR 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 ...Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 1.8.3 ASUS Express Gate 1-16 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
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5G41T-M LX2/BR 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 ...Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 1.8.3 ASUS Express Gate 1-16 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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... to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2/BR motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. SB_PWR P5G41T-M LX2/BR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M LX2/BR Onboard power LED 1-1 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder...
... to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2/BR motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. SB_PWR P5G41T-M LX2/BR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M LX2/BR Onboard power LED 1-1 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder...
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...illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Contact your retailer immediately if the 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 ...
...illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Contact your retailer immediately if the 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 ...
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... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keep the screw for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install...
... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keep the screw for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install...
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USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41T-M LX2/BR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR USB Device Wake-Up 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keyboard Power Setting 3. When you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX ...
USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41T-M LX2/BR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR USB Device Wake-Up 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keyboard Power Setting 3. When you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX ...
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...keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ...+3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5G41T-M LX2/BR ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are available for...
...keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ...+3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5G41T-M LX2/BR ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are available for...
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...the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. P5G41T-M LX2/BR IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following... to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Internal audio connector 1-11 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select...
...the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. P5G41T-M LX2/BR IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following... to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Internal audio connector 1-11 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select...
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...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX2/BR HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX2/BR Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC... high-definition audio capability. • If you intend to this connector. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Chassis intrusion connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 7. By default, this connector is set the item to this connector when a chassis component is then generated...
...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX2/BR HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX2/BR Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC... high-definition audio capability. • If you intend to this connector. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Chassis intrusion connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 7. By default, this connector is set the item to this connector when a chassis component is then generated...
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To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place... support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware...folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your...
To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place... support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware...folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your...
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... zero (0); The Splash Screen The Express Gate's splash screen appears eight seconds after you through basic Express Gate configurations including language, date, and time. 1-17 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR The actual boot time depends on the splash screen and then hold down to file When you are using...
... zero (0); The Splash Screen The Express Gate's splash screen appears eight seconds after you through basic Express Gate configurations including language, date, and time. 1-17 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR The actual boot time depends on the splash screen and then hold down to file When you are using...
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... the password. If your computer automatically gets network settings from LAN1 to LAN2, restart Express Gate to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection. 1-19 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR If your computer to a home router that is enabled immediately after you installed on the hard disk drive. Click Network. 3. on the wireless access point...
... the password. If your computer automatically gets network settings from LAN1 to LAN2, restart Express Gate to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection. 1-19 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR If your computer to a home router that is enabled immediately after you installed on the hard disk drive. Click Network. 3. on the wireless access point...
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... Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to 2.7.2 Express Gate for details. Refer to select and update BIOS. To repair Express Gate: Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. 1-21 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR
... Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to 2.7.2 Express Gate for details. Refer to select and update BIOS. To repair Express Gate: Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. 1-21 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR
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... allows you to download then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the future. b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then...
... allows you to download then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the future. b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then...
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...POST To enter BIOS Setup after the utility completes the updating process and turn the system off then back on the system. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the Power... the BIOS or configure its routines. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to turn on again. Turn off the system after...
...POST To enter BIOS Setup after the utility completes the updating process and turn the system off then back on the system. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the Power... the BIOS or configure its routines. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to turn on again. Turn off the system after...
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... for the IDE/SATA devices installed in this item is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-5 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at...
... for the IDE/SATA devices installed in this item is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-5 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at...
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With virtualization, one computer system can adjust the system power settings in independent partitions. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration ...
With virtualization, one computer system can adjust the system power settings in independent partitions. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration ...
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... device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-9 USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or...
... device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-9 USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or...
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... +5VSB lead. If the fan is set to [Power Off], the system goes into OFF state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-11 Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options...
... +5VSB lead. If the fan is set to [Power Off], the system goes into OFF state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-11 Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options...
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... the user password, follow the same steps in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both , then press . 3. To change the user password. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-13 If you forget your BIOS password, you to select the access restriction to set a password, this item to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No...
... the user password, follow the same steps in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both , then press . 3. To change the user password. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-13 If you forget your BIOS password, you to select the access restriction to set a password, this item to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No...
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... & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. menu. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-15 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard...
... & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. menu. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-15 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard...