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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5G41T-M LX2 Series 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... card 1-6 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-6 1.5.3 PCI slots 1-6 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software 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...
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5G41T-M LX2 Series 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... card 1-6 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-6 1.5.3 PCI slots 1-6 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software 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...
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...x1 slot (optional) 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT: Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet PCIe controller P5G41T-M LX2: Realtek® RTL8103EL 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCIe controller VIA® VT1705 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Multi-... 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. ...
...x1 slot (optional) 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT: Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet PCIe controller P5G41T-M LX2: Realtek® RTL8103EL 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCIe controller VIA® VT1705 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Multi-... 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. ...
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... 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 ports 1 x LPT port (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) 6-channel audio ports 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel...
... 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 ports 1 x LPT port (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) 6-channel audio ports 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel...
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... CLRTC AAFP CHASSIS F_PANEL 16 15 14 4 13 12 11 10 9 • P5G41T-M LX2 integrates the Realtek® RTL8103EL Fast Ethernet controller. • P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT integrate the Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet controller. • The floppy disk drive connector, chassis intrusion connector, and LPT port are optional items for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB.
... CLRTC AAFP CHASSIS F_PANEL 16 15 14 4 13 12 11 10 9 • P5G41T-M LX2 integrates the Realtek® RTL8103EL Fast Ethernet controller. • P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT integrate the Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet controller. • The floppy disk drive connector, chassis intrusion connector, and LPT port are optional items for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB.
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... other audio sources. 5. PS/2 mouse port (green). Microphone port (pink). The LPT port is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a microphone. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Refer...
... other audio sources. 5. PS/2 mouse port (green). Microphone port (pink). The LPT port is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a microphone. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Refer...
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...firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for details. This port is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 or...Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us ...
...firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for details. This port is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 or...Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us ...
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...the red markings on the connector is an optional item for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed....removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. • Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports.
...the red markings on the connector is an optional item for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed....removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. • Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports.
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The ASUS Update utility is found, then press . Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD:P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT VER:0305 (H:00 ... then click Open. 3. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. Always update the utility to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www...
The ASUS Update utility is found, then press . Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD:P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT VER:0305 (H:00 ... then click Open. 3. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. Always update the utility to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www...
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... file in the removable device into PG41TML2.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2) / PG41TMLG.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB) / PG41TMLP.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT). • The BIOS file in using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the optical drive or the removable device that ... support vary with its parameters. If you in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset...
... file in the removable device into PG41TML2.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2) / PG41TMLG.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB) / PG41TMLP.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT). • The BIOS file in using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the optical drive or the removable device that ... support vary with its parameters. If you in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset...
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... Port1. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP+ECP] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel. Configuration...
... Port1. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP+ECP] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel. Configuration...