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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5G41C-M LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 ... 1-20 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-20 1.9 Jumpers 1-21 1.10 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5G41C-M LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 ... 1-20 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-20 1.9 Jumpers 1-21 1.10 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 iii
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... ATA 3Gb/s connectors PCIe Gigabit LAN VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be used simultaneously. Supports Jack-detection ... mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the blue slots. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Use DDR3 memory modules on the black slots and DDR2 memory modules on the next page) ix P5G41C-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory...
... ATA 3Gb/s connectors PCIe Gigabit LAN VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be used simultaneously. Supports Jack-detection ... mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the blue slots. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Use DDR3 memory modules on the black slots and DDR2 memory modules on the next page) ix P5G41C-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory...
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.... P5G41C-M LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Back panel I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.5 in (24.4 cm x 21.6 cm) * Specifications are subject to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
.... P5G41C-M LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS unique features Back panel I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.5 in (24.4 cm x 21.6 cm) * Specifications are subject to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
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... the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear ... speaker. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-23 LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED...
... the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear ... speaker. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-23 LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED...
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... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41C-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41C-M LX Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. See section 2.4.3 Chipset...the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you...
... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41C-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41C-M LX Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. See section 2.4.3 Chipset...the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you...
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... PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P5G41C-M LX HD_LED RESET P5G41C-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The HD LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This...8226; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER P5G41C-M LX PIN 1 P5G41C-M LX Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-29 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Ground Reset 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
... PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P5G41C-M LX HD_LED RESET P5G41C-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The HD LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This...8226; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER P5G41C-M LX PIN 1 P5G41C-M LX Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-29 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Ground Reset 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
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...address. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Protected... the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows...
...address. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Protected... the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows...