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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-25 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-25 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 fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-25 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-25 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 fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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...features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and...damage to the components when trying to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word ...
...features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and...damage to the components when trying to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word ...
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P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-L 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port ...12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ...
P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-L 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port ...12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ...
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...convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature automatically restores... is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP...
...convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature automatically restores... is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP...
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... CHA_FAN Intel® G41 ICS AUDIO 9LRS954 2 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR ATHEROS 8151 Super I/O PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Intel® ICH7 SATA3 SATA4 PCI1 ALC887 SPEAKER SB_PWR USB56 USB78 F_PANEL SATA1 SATA2 8Mb BIOS 7 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC AAFP USBPW5-8 14 13 12 11 3 10 9 8 7 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Digital audio...
... CHA_FAN Intel® G41 ICS AUDIO 9LRS954 2 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR ATHEROS 8151 Super I/O PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Intel® ICH7 SATA3 SATA4 PCI1 ALC887 SPEAKER SB_PWR USB56 USB78 F_PANEL SATA1 SATA2 8Mb BIOS 7 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC AAFP USBPW5-8 14 13 12 11 3 10 9 8 7 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Digital audio...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ...Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ...Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slots...
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...the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-17
...the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-17
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... 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power...
... 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power...
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See...-compatible devices. 9. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. VGA port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). By default, this connector is for a chassis...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See...-compatible devices. 9. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. VGA port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). By default, this connector is for a chassis...
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... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter...
... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter...
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... to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system... in any of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS VER: 0204 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/30/2010 ...
... to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system... in any of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS VER: 0204 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/30/2010 ...
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.... The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the ...
.... The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the ...
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... from a running operating system can cause damage to guide you see on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •...; Press the reset button on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to ...
... from a running operating system can cause damage to guide you see on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •...; Press the reset button on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to ...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-5 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items ...Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 12/07/2010...
... American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-5 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items ...Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 12/07/2010...
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... the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the Pop-up window screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] ... screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then...
... the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the Pop-up window screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] ... screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then...
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...device information. There is installed in the system. Select a device item then press to configure system time. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 [12:56:...American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you an overview of SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO ... disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-7 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode.
...device information. There is installed in the system. Select a device item then press to configure system time. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 [12:56:...American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you an overview of SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO ... disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-7 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. ...
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...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select either one of the general system specifications. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS... profiles with optimal parameters for the system. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - The...
...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select either one of the general system specifications. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS... profiles with optimal parameters for the system. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - The...
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... and CPU External Frequency settings. If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. Refer to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [800 MHz] [1067MHz] [1333 MHz] The following table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when... following two items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to set the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20...
... and CPU External Frequency settings. If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. Refer to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [800 MHz] [1067MHz] [1333 MHz] The following table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when... following two items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to set the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20...
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... Intel® Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to 1.59375V with a 0.02000V increment. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Vcore [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto] ...
... Intel® Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to 1.59375V with a 0.02000V increment. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Vcore [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto] ...