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... 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 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 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master...
... 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 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 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master...
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... (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the blue slots. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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...174; 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU * Refer to support 8-channel audio output. Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be used simultaneously. Integrated Intel® ...
... (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the blue slots. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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...174; 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU * Refer to support 8-channel audio output. Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be used simultaneously. Integrated Intel® ...
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...colorful and vivid image on your screen. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU ...before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 ...
...colorful and vivid image on your screen. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU ...before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 ...
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Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left (B) until it to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), ...
Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left (B) until it to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), ...
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... motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - For effective use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or ...DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Any excess memory from a memory module.
... motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - For effective use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or ...DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Any excess memory from a memory module.
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... RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5G41C-M LX SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors... 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the system chassis. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-27 4. These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
... RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5G41C-M LX SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors... 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the system chassis. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-27 4. These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
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... to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system ...stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus...
... to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system ...stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus...
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... BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-1 b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating...
... BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-1 b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating...
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...Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41C-M LX VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 12/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash ... during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press ...
...Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41C-M LX VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 12/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash ... during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is found . Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press ...
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... top right corner of the menu screen is user- Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a pop-up window screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for... keys for that particular menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. To change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field.
... top right corner of the menu screen is user- Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a pop-up window screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for... keys for that particular menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. To change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field.
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... the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-17 Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do not wish to ...This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip ...
... the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-17 Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do not wish to ...This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip ...
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... [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for special functions. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read... only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
... [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for special functions. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read... only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
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... of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you press , a confirmation window appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you selected are finished making your changes to the non-...to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from the legend bar to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-21 F1F010kekyeycacnanbebeusuesded fofrorthtihsisopoepreartaitoino.n. menu. When you select this option or if you select this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK...
... of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you press , a confirmation window appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you selected are finished making your changes to the non-...to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from the legend bar to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-21 F1F010kekyeycacnanbebeusuesded fofrorthtihsisopoepreartaitoino.n. menu. When you select this option or if you select this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK...