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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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...the next page) viii shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5G41T-M LX2/BR specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad... Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Northbridge: Intel...
...the next page) viii shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5G41T-M LX2/BR specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad... Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Northbridge: Intel...
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P5G41T-M LX2/BR specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS unique features BIOS Manageability Support DVD Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR by Ring...
P5G41T-M LX2/BR specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS unique features BIOS Manageability Support DVD Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR by Ring...
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... motherboard settings. • Unplug the power 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! Before you for the list of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove... power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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
... motherboard settings. • Unplug the power 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! Before you for the list of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove... power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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
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... CPU_FAN USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN1_USB12 RTL 8112L AUDIO ICS 9LPRS441 Intel® G41 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE 7 2 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR Super PCIEX16 I/O 16 P5G41T-M LX2/BR SATA4 SATA3 8Mb PCI1 Intel® SATA2 BIOS SATA1 ICH7 PCI2 8 VIA VT1705 CD SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 CLRTC AAFP CHASSIS F_PANEL 15 14 4 13...
... CPU_FAN USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN1_USB12 RTL 8112L AUDIO ICS 9LPRS441 Intel® G41 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE 7 2 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR Super PCIEX16 I/O 16 P5G41T-M LX2/BR SATA4 SATA3 8Mb PCI1 Intel® SATA2 BIOS SATA1 ICH7 PCI2 8 VIA VT1705 CD SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 CLRTC AAFP CHASSIS F_PANEL 15 14 4 13...
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...motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for better performance with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) ...8226; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as...
...motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for better performance with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) ...8226; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as...
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... 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P5G41T-M LX2/BR Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial Crucial Elpida Elpida Elpida Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG... install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into both slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration.
... 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P5G41T-M LX2/BR Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial Crucial Elpida Elpida Elpida Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG... install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into both slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration.
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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 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until...
... 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 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until...
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... re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX2/BR Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX2/BR Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear...
... re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX2/BR Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX2/BR Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear...
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... reduced power mode). Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keyboard Power Setting 3. 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 2.
... reduced power mode). Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Keyboard Power Setting 3. 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 2.
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...VGA) port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a...EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. 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...
...VGA) port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a...EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. 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...
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... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. P5G41T-M LX2/BR CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR fan connectors 3. 2. These are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR SATA2 SATA1 P5G41T-M LX2/BR SATA connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10
... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. P5G41T-M LX2/BR CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR fan connectors 3. 2. These are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR SATA2 SATA1 P5G41T-M LX2/BR SATA connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 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...IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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. If any device jumper ...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 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...IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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. If any device jumper ...
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... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41T-M LX2/BR USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 Connect the USB module cable...
... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41T-M LX2/BR USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 Connect the USB module cable...
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... 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 ...this connector, set the item to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Chassis intrusion connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector to avail of the...
... 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 ...this connector, set the item to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/BR P5G41T-M LX2/BR Chassis intrusion connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector to avail of the...
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... this connector. Ground Reset 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/BR HD LED RESET P5G41T-M LX2/BR System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning...
... this connector. Ground Reset 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/BR HD LED RESET P5G41T-M LX2/BR System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning...
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...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. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of... the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the ... The following screen is for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR
...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. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of... the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the ... The following screen is for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR
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... Express Gate environment hot keys Key + + + + + 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. click to immediately enter the existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on... 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 The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.
... Express Gate environment hot keys Key + + + + + 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. click to immediately enter the existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on... 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 The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.
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...enter the operating system you installed on the hard disk drive. Click Yes to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection. 1-19 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Click Configuration Panel LaunchBar. Express Gate automatically uses the connected port. If you connect your computer automatically gets network settings from LAN1 ...Express Gate to configure the WiFi options. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in the password. Exits ASUS Express Gate. Powers off the computer. If your DSL/cable modem, enable all the LAN ports. If Security is enabled immediately ...
...enter the operating system you installed on the hard disk drive. Click Yes to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection. 1-19 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2/BR Click Configuration Panel LaunchBar. Express Gate automatically uses the connected port. If you connect your computer automatically gets network settings from LAN1 ...Express Gate to configure the WiFi options. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in the password. Exits ASUS Express Gate. Powers off the computer. If your DSL/cable modem, enable all the LAN ports. If Security is enabled immediately ...