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ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY..., AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The GPL and LGPL licensed code ...
ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY..., AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The GPL and LGPL licensed code ...
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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 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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...Use DDR3 memory modules on the black slots and DDR2 memory modules on the next page) ix resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with max. 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 / ... chassis with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be used simultaneously...
...Use DDR3 memory modules on the black slots and DDR2 memory modules on the next page) ix resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with max. 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 / ... chassis with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be used simultaneously...
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FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-L 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LPT port 1 x ... Accessories Support DVD Form factor SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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: ...
FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-L 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LPT port 1 x ... Accessories Support DVD Form factor SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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: ...
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... This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching...data transfer rates of the memory accesses. After you to work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to ...
... This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching...data transfer rates of the memory accesses. After you to work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to ...
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... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Replace...
... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Replace...
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...=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G41C-M LX GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5... Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G41C-M LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3... are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that ...
...=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G41C-M LX GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5... Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G41C-M LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3... are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that ...
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... optical disk drives. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-27 P5G41C-M LX SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1...
... optical disk drives. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-27 P5G41C-M LX SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1...
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..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there Select Screen Select Item +- Press the / arrow keys or...
..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there Select Screen Select Item +- Press the / arrow keys or...
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...) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [...entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-7 Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE/...
...) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [...entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-7 Setting to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE/...
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... of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced...
... of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-15 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ...Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to change the settings for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5... ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-15 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ...Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to change the settings for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5... ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause...
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... goes on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI (E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to [Last State], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply...
... goes on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI (E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to [Last State], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply...