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... the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems...
... the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems...
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... technologies Supports S/PDIF Out interface Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P5G41C-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium...
... technologies Supports S/PDIF Out interface Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P5G41C-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium...
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... from the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P5G41C-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41C-M LX Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... from the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P5G41C-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41C-M LX Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is... on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...
...system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is... on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...
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CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left (B) until it to the left corner of... to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.
CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left (B) until it to the left corner of... to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the DIMM sockets: DDR3_A1 DDR2_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR2_B1 P5G41C-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DDR3_A1 and DDR2_A1 DDR3_B1 and DDR2_B1 P5G41C-M LX 240-pin DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) and two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the DIMM sockets: DDR3_A1 DDR2_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR2_B1 P5G41C-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DDR3_A1 and DDR2_A1 DDR3_B1 and DDR2_B1 P5G41C-M LX 240-pin DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) and two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMS into the black sockets or 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMS into the blue sockets • DO NOT use DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously. • You may operate ... • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does...
...install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMS into the black sockets or 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMS into the blue sockets • DO NOT use DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously. • You may operate ... • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does...
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... DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - NANYA 8DD22D9JNM SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 - SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E - - - - - Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-15
... DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - NANYA 8DD22D9JNM SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D PM64M8D38U-15 - SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E - - - - - Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-15
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DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • GEIL - 5 1.8V • • GEIL - 4 - • • GEIL - 5 - • • GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 - • •...E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 - • • V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - - • • Samsung K4T51083QE - - • • Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-17 DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC...
DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • GEIL - 5 1.8V • • GEIL - 4 - • • GEIL - 5 - • • GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 - • •...E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 - • • V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - - • • Samsung K4T51083QE - - • • Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-17 DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC...
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...• • • • • • 6-6-6-24 1.9V • • Kingmax KKB8FNUXF-DXX-18A 6-6-6-24 1.9V - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chip NO. Heat-Sink Package - - - - - 2.2V - - 5-5-5-15 2.2V -... both the blue slots or one pair of DDR3 modules into both the black slots as one pair of 2) DS Chip Brand - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 5-5-5-15 - • • 5-5-5-15 2.1V-2.3V • • 5-5-5-15 2.10V • • - - - -...
...• • • • • • 6-6-6-24 1.9V • • Kingmax KKB8FNUXF-DXX-18A 6-6-6-24 1.9V - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chip NO. Heat-Sink Package - - - - - 2.2V - - 5-5-5-15 2.2V -... both the blue slots or one pair of DDR3 modules into both the black slots as one pair of 2) DS Chip Brand - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 5-5-5-15 - • • 5-5-5-15 2.1V-2.3V • • 5-5-5-15 2.10V • • - - - -...
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...clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DIMM notch 1 DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining ...socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41C-M LX...
...clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DIMM notch 1 DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining ...socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41C-M LX...