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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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... following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 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 page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2/BR motherboard! Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you must...
... following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 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 page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2/BR motherboard! Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you must...
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... the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product ...dual-core / Celeron® processors. • Upon purchase 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 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.4 System ...
... the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product ...dual-core / Celeron® processors. • Upon purchase 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 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.4 System ...
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... comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove...
... comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove...
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...DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and... a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 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 feature.
...DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and... a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 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 feature.
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.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. 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... that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR This port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until...
.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. 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... that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR This port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until...
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4. 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 modes to configure your ...-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 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 Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card...
4. 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 modes to configure your ...-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 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 Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card...
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... set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup 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 If you intend to this connector is set the item to [AC97]. The signal is for a chassis-mounted...PIN 1 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio ...
... set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup 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 If you intend to this connector is set the item to [AC97]. The signal is for a chassis-mounted...PIN 1 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio ...
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...updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings...Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer, browse the ...
...updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings...Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer, browse the ...
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... + + + + + Function Switch between applications Bring the Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshots 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...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 Splash screen hot keys Key Function Power off the computer Continue booting to immediately enter the existing OS • To enter the ...
... + + + + + Function Switch between applications Bring the Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshots 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...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 Splash screen hot keys Key Function Power off the computer Continue booting to immediately enter the existing OS • To enter the ...
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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 2. on the hard disk drive. The number of the wireless access point in the ... is enabled on the wireless access point, select the corresponding security algorithm from LAN1 to LAN2, restart Express Gate to activate the new setting. Exits ASUS Express Gate. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in the password. Accessing the Internet To configure the network settings: 1. move...
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 2. on the hard disk drive. The number of the wireless access point in the ... is enabled on the wireless access point, select the corresponding security algorithm from LAN1 to LAN2, restart Express Gate to activate the new setting. Exits ASUS Express Gate. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in the password. Accessing the Internet To configure the network settings: 1. move...
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.... 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
.... 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
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... with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you need to download...
... with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you need to download...
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...the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you do not press , POST continues with motherboard models. If you to update the ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with its parameters. Insert the support DVD to ensure system compatibility and stability. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR ...
...the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that allows you do not press , POST continues with motherboard models. If you to update the ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with its parameters. Insert the support DVD to ensure system compatibility and stability. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR ...
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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 ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type...
... 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 ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type...
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...-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you can function as...
...-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you can function as...
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... the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables...
... the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables...
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... fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [Ignored] if you do not want the detected temperatures to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables the PS/2 keyboard to be displayed. If the fan is not...
... fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [Ignored] if you do not want the detected temperatures to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables the PS/2 keyboard to be displayed. If the fan is not...
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... Press DEL to six letters or numbers, or both , then press . 3. In the password box, key in setting a supervisor password. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-13
... Press DEL to six letters or numbers, or both , then press . 3. In the password box, key in setting a supervisor password. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-13
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Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR 2-15 F1F010kekyeycacnanbebeusuesded fofrorthtihsisopoepreartaitoino.n. menu. Pressing does not immediately menu or from the legend bar to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save ...