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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 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...
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... it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. About this guide is set to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the... BIOS parameters are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using an adapter or extension...
... it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. About this guide is set to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the... BIOS parameters are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using an adapter or extension...
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.../66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I /O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. 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...
.../66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I /O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. 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...
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... of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-3 This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to...
... of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-3 This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to...
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...for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an ... your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card...
...for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an ... your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card...
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.... Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ... Clear RTC P5G41C-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets...
.... Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ... Clear RTC P5G41C-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets...
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...Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. P5G41C-M LX KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41C-M LX Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to...), you to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to...
...Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. P5G41C-M LX KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41C-M LX Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to...), you to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to...
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... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. VGA port. COM port. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. USB...
... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. VGA port. COM port. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. USB...
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... Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ... Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-1 Place the...
... Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ... Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-1 Place the...
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... launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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... utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to switch between...
... launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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... utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to switch between...
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... drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Turn on again. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that...
... drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Turn on again. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that...
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..., load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from... a running operating system can cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Do this motherboard apply for this ...
..., load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from... a running operating system can cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Do this motherboard apply for this ...
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... Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-5 Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until ...: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue...
... Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-5 Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until ...: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue...
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...fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you can change the settings. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A ...scroll bar appears on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled...
...fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you can change the settings. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A ...scroll bar appears on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled...
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...a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-7 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, ...a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device...
...a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-7 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, ...a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device...
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... disabled. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you want to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... disabled. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you want to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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.... Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items ... - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-9
.... Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items ... - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-9
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... 1333, 1066, and 800. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Test Mode] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options...options that appear when the FSB value is auto-detected by the clock generator to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer...
... 1333, 1066, and 800. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Test Mode] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options...options that appear when the FSB value is auto-detected by the clock generator to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to set the SouthBridge chipset voltage. The values ...and the FSB frequency. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-11 to adjust the voltage. to adjust the voltage. The values range from 1.12500V to set the VTT voltage. Configuration options...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to set the SouthBridge chipset voltage. The values ...and the FSB frequency. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-11 to adjust the voltage. to adjust the voltage. The values range from 1.12500V to set the VTT voltage. Configuration options...
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... disable the remapping of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. configurable. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows...
... disable the remapping of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. configurable. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows...