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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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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P5G41T-M LX3 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 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... 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) uATX form...
P5G41T-M LX3 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 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... 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) uATX form...
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... when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. This is.... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ...
... when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. This is.... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ...
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.... b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the future. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from...
.... b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the future. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from...
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... to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX3 VER: 0204 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11...
... to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX3 VER: 0204 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11...
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Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5G4TML3.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version...
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P5G4TML3.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version...
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... the first two options. Do this option only if you failed to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select... 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or ...
... the first two options. Do this option only if you failed to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select... 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or ...
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... UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for special functions. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run the utility to...
... UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for special functions. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run the utility to...