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...® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX3 motherboard! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
...® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX3 motherboard! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
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... energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-3 This is in regards to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.
... energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-3 This is in regards to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.
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... the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5G41T-M LX3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the...
... the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5G41T-M LX3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the...
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.... The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-7 Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing ...the motherboard. P5G41T-M LX3 P5G41T-M LX3 CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU...
.... The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-7 Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing ...the motherboard. P5G41T-M LX3 P5G41T-M LX3 CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU...
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... heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that you wash it is spread in an even thin layer. If it gets into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied...
... heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that you wash it is spread in an even thin layer. If it gets into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX3 P5G41T-M LX3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each ... motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-11 3.
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX3 P5G41T-M LX3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each ... motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-11 3.
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...bit Windows® OS when you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5G41T-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more efficient ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-13 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same...
...bit Windows® OS when you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5G41T-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more efficient ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-13 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same...
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... that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before...
... that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before...
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... RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help...
... RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help...
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This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-19 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a ...
This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-19 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a ...
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...unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-21 2. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G41T-M LX3 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 P5G41T-M LX3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you ...
...unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-21 2. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G41T-M LX3 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 P5G41T-M LX3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you ...
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... the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41T-M LX3 SPDIF_OUT P5G41T-M LX3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-23 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 5....
... the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41T-M LX3 SPDIF_OUT P5G41T-M LX3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-23 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 5....
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...BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-25 The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that...Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard ...
...BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-25 The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that...Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard ...
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... in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a... utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-1
... in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a... utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-1
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...Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system ...the BIOS file in the removable device into P5G4TML3.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets...
...Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system ...the BIOS file in the removable device into P5G4TML3.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Tools For configuring options for special functions. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-5 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. To select an item on the menu...
... Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Tools For configuring options for special functions. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-5 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. To select an item on the menu...
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.... 2.3.3 SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving...
.... 2.3.3 SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving...
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... menu items allow you an overview of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-9 Auto - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking...
... menu items allow you an overview of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-9 Auto - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking...
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... the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-11
... the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-11
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-13 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-13 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 ...