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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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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... is required to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for help. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ... modifications to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the FCC Rules. vi These limits are designed to Part 15 of the crossed out wheeled bin...
... is required to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for help. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ... modifications to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the FCC Rules. vi These limits are designed to Part 15 of the crossed out wheeled bin...
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...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that ...power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short...
...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that ...power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short...
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.../1066/800 MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41C-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
.../1066/800 MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41C-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
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...and other memory-demanding applications. Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work...1066/800 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction After you to save power and money....
...and other memory-demanding applications. Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work...1066/800 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction After you to save power and money....
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... after turning on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-3 eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the ... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS...
... after turning on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-3 eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the ... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS...
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This is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5G41C-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41C-M LX Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure...
This is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5G41C-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41C-M LX Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure...
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... the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41C-M LX ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or...
... the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41C-M LX ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your left. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and ...motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your left. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and ...motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...
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...and fan assembly. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. If you...design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. 1.6.2 ...
...and fan assembly. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. If you...design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. 1.6.2 ...
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... from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-11 Connect... the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector...
... from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-11 Connect... the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector...
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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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. 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.
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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. 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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...8226; The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P5G41C-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor...2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you do any of the following: - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...
...8226; The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P5G41C-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor...2048MB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you do any of the following: - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...
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... the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-19 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might 1 get damaged when it fits in...
... the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-19 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might 1 get damaged when it fits in...
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... 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... to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign...
... 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... to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign...
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...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.... (purple). 7. This 15-pin port is for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction By default, this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD...
...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.... (purple). 7. This 15-pin port is for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction By default, this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD...
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...motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5G41C-M LX... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-25 P5G41C-M LX IDE connector If any device jumper is removed to configure your device. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE ...
...motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5G41C-M LX... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-25 P5G41C-M LX IDE connector If any device jumper is removed to configure your device. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE ...
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... (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. P5G41C-M LX SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41C-M LX USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41C-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The Serial ATA ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-27
... (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. P5G41C-M LX SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41C-M LX USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41C-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The Serial ATA ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-27
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41C-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41C-M LX fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to... back of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41C-M LX SPDIF_OUT P5G41C-M LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41C-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41C-M LX fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to... back of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41C-M LX SPDIF_OUT P5G41C-M LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/...