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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vii P5G41-M LX 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 contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 ... support 1-16 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 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 vii P5G41-M LX 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 contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 ... support 1-16 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 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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...High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC - Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming technologies Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. P5G41-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB... ASUS special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® ...
...High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC - Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming technologies Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. P5G41-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB... ASUS special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® ...
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P5G41-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD contents 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 ...-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24...
P5G41-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD contents 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 ...-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24...
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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® P5G41-M LX motherboard! Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you for the list of the following precautions before removing or plugging in... of the onboard LED. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR P5G41-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-1
... 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® P5G41-M LX motherboard! Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you for the list of the following precautions before removing or plugging in... of the onboard LED. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR P5G41-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41-M LX Onboard LED ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-1
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...-4 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 Intel® G41 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR AUDIO 2 RTL 8103EL PCIEX16 ICS 9LRS954 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® 8 ICH7 PCIEX1_2 P5G41-M LX SATA2 SATA4 CLRTC 8Mb 8 BIOS ALC PCI1 SATA1 SATA3 662-VC1 SB_PWR F_PANEL USBPW5-8 USB78 USB56 PRI_IDE AAFP SPEAKER 14 13 12 11 4 10 9 Place...
...-4 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 Intel® G41 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR AUDIO 2 RTL 8103EL PCIEX16 ICS 9LRS954 7 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® 8 ICH7 PCIEX1_2 P5G41-M LX SATA2 SATA4 CLRTC 8Mb 8 BIOS ALC PCI1 SATA1 SATA3 662-VC1 SB_PWR F_PANEL USBPW5-8 USB78 USB56 PRI_IDE AAFP SPEAKER 14 13 12 11 4 10 9 Place...
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.../removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-3 The figure illustrates the location of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket...
.../removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-3 The figure illustrates the location of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket...
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..., 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. P5G41-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 2G 512MB 2G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB...
..., 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. P5G41-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 2G 512MB 2G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB...
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...-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-5
...-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-5
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Double - Single-sided / DS - DDR2 1066(O.C.) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-7 support A* B* Heat-Sink Package •• Heat-Sink Package •• Heat-Sink Package •• Heat-Sink Package •• 9CE12 D9JKH •• ...
Double - Single-sided / DS - DDR2 1066(O.C.) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-7 support A* B* Heat-Sink Package •• Heat-Sink Package •• Heat-Sink Package •• Heat-Sink Package •• 9CE12 D9JKH •• ...
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.... You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings...
.... You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-9 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings...
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KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX Keyboard Power Setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 P5G41-M LX +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX USB Device Wake Up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 1-10 8 7 6 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction Set to +5VSB to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least ...
KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX P5G41-M LX Keyboard Power Setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 P5G41-M LX +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41-M LX USB Device Wake Up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 1-10 8 7 6 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction Set to +5VSB to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least ...
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... configuration. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 4. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-11 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Microphone port (pink). 1. This port is for the function of this port...
... configuration. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 4. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-11 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Microphone port (pink). 1. This port is for the function of this port...
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... (PSU) that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to... system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. P5G41-M LX fan connectors 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ...
... (PSU) that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to... system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard components. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. P5G41-M LX fan connectors 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ...
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...Serial ATA 3Gb/s is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 4. P5G41-M LX IDE connector If any device jumper is backward compatible with the Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. There are for the ... configure your device. P5G41-M LX GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA1 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5G41-M LX SATA connectors ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-13 The data...
...Serial ATA 3Gb/s is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 4. P5G41-M LX IDE connector If any device jumper is backward compatible with the Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. There are for the ... configure your device. P5G41-M LX GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA1 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5G41-M LX SATA connectors ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-13 The data...
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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 P5G41-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41-M LX Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...[AC97]. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5G41-M LX USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5G41-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect one end ...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41-M LX Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...[AC97]. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5G41-M LX USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5G41-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect one end ...
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... chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. SPEAKER P5G41-M LX PIN 1 P5G41-M LX Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-15 PLED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P5G41-M LX +HDLED RESET P5G41-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or...
... chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. SPEAKER P5G41-M LX PIN 1 P5G41-M LX Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P5G41-M LX 1-15 PLED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P5G41-M LX +HDLED RESET P5G41-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or...
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...the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet ...a. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select any...
...the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet ...a. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the dropdown list, select any...
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... latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41-M-LX VER: 0307 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 07/21/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] ...When the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk ...
... latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41-M-LX VER: 0307 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 07/21/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] ...When the correct BIOS file is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk ...
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... flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using... first two options. Do this utility. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-3 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with its parameters. Select the Load Setup Defaults item ...
... flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using... first two options. Do this utility. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5G41-M LX 2-3 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with its parameters. Select the Load Setup Defaults item ...