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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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... cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2/BR motherboard! 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 Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install...
... cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2/BR motherboard! 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 Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install...
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...with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of repair only if the damage is on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual ...® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost 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
...with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of repair only if the damage is on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual ...® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost 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
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Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ...
Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ...
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2. 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 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a ...mode). USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keyboard Power Setting 3. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode...
2. 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 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a ...mode). USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keyboard Power Setting 3. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode...
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...the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for details. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR COM port. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G41T-M LX2/BR GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts... GND +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 you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with a higher...
...the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for details. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR COM port. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G41T-M LX2/BR GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts... GND +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 you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with a higher...
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...incorrect insertion when you to PIN 1. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5G41T-M LX2/BR IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the...," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 5. 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 PIN1 PRI_IDE P5G41T-M LX2/BR NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. 4. IDE connector...
...incorrect insertion when you to PIN 1. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5G41T-M LX2/BR IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the...," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 5. 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 PIN1 PRI_IDE P5G41T-M LX2/BR NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. 4. IDE connector...
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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...Audio]. See section 2.4.2 Chipset for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Chassis intrusion connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "GND" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the...
...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...Audio]. See section 2.4.2 Chipset for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Chassis intrusion connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "GND" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the...
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... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen...
... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen...
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... actual boot time depends on your computer. Splash screen hot keys Key Function Power off the computer Continue booting to file When you are using ASUS Express Gate for the detailed software instructions. The Splash Screen The Express Gate's splash screen appears eight seconds after you power on the system configuration... an application from the splash screen, a first-time wizard will appear and guide you through basic Express Gate configurations including language, date, and time. 1-17 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR
... actual boot time depends on your computer. Splash screen hot keys Key Function Power off the computer Continue booting to file When you are using ASUS Express Gate for the detailed software instructions. The Splash Screen The Express Gate's splash screen appears eight seconds after you power on the system configuration... an application from the splash screen, a first-time wizard will appear and guide you through basic Express Gate configurations including language, date, and time. 1-17 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR
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Right-click it to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection. 1-19 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Click Yes to enter the operating system you installed on the wireless access point, select the corresponding security algorithm from a DHCP server, skip this...proper network configurations. If your computer to activate the new setting. Click Network. 3. The number of the wireless access point in the password. Exits ASUS Express Gate. If Security is connected to your computer does not automatically get network settings from LAN1 to LAN2, restart Express Gate to a home ...
Right-click it to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection. 1-19 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Click Yes to enter the operating system you installed on the wireless access point, select the corresponding security algorithm from a DHCP server, skip this...proper network configurations. If your computer to activate the new setting. Click Network. 3. The number of the wireless access point in the password. Exits ASUS Express Gate. If Security is connected to your computer does not automatically get network settings from LAN1 to LAN2, restart Express Gate to a home ...
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... repair Express Gate. To repair Express Gate: Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. 1-21 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down during POST.... Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot 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 ...
... repair Express Gate. To repair Express Gate: Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. 1-21 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down during POST.... Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot 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 ...
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... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-1 b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-1 b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
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...default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after the utility completes...the BIOS file in the removable device into PG41TMLB.ROM. • The BIOS file in using the first two options. 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 enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Recovering the ...
...default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after the utility completes...the BIOS file in the removable device into PG41TMLB.ROM. • The BIOS file in using the first two options. 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 enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Recovering the ...
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... DMA mode. Select an item then press if you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-5 Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to configure the item. When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer...
... DMA mode. Select an item then press if you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-5 Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to configure the item. When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer...
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... to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Set this item to [Disabled] if you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-7 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you do not want to enable or disable C1E Support. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to boot...
... to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Set this item to [Disabled] if you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-7 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you do not want to enable or disable C1E Support. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to boot...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 controller. If no USB device is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 controller. If no USB device is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps...
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... [Last State], the system goes into either OFF or ON state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-11 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. If the fan is not connected to generate...
... [Last State], the system goes into either OFF or ON state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-11 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. If the fan is not connected to generate...
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.... Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. After you set a supervisor password, the other security settings. prevents user access to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-13 After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed.
.... Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. After you set a supervisor password, the other security settings. prevents user access to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-13 After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed.
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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...