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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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... HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists... 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the blue slots. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with max. Northbridge: Intel® G41 ...240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules - P5G41C-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775...
... HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists... 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the blue slots. ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with max. Northbridge: Intel® G41 ...240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules - P5G41C-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775...
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... USB drives only. It supports file downloading to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-3 eliminates the need to convert your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This... depends on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the...
... USB drives only. It supports file downloading to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-3 eliminates the need to convert your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This... depends on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the...
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... A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.
... A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.
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... varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Timing Voltage DIMM upport (Optional) A* B* Crucial ...; 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...
... varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Timing Voltage DIMM upport (Optional) A* B* Crucial ...; 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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... 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. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-27 These USB connectors comply with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The ... up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+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. 4.
... 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. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-27 These USB connectors comply with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The ... up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+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. 4.
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...ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is 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 install Windows...® XP Service Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for reference only. Double...
...ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is 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 install Windows...® XP Service Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for reference only. Double...
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... BIOS version that allows you to download then click Next. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-1 Place the support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... BIOS version that allows you to download then click Next. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-1 Place the support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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...launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen ...found . 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: ...
...launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen ...found . 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: ...
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...value of a menu screen are items that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window screen. are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to select items in brackets, and is enclosed in the menu and...
...value of a menu screen are items that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window screen. are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to select items in brackets, and is enclosed in the menu and...
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...disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-17 When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot...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 display the detected speed. The number of the CPU fan. Configuration options: ...
...disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-17 When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot...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 display the detected speed. The number of the CPU fan. Configuration options: ...
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... etc.). The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to configure options for user action. This ...checking of Express Gate for special functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly... press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS.
... etc.). The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to configure options for user action. This ...checking of Express Gate for special functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly... press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS.
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...-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn Once you are saved to discard the selections you made changes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-21 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items,... before exiting. Exit & Pressing does not immediately menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to Save Changes exit this option or if you selected are finished making your changes...
...-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn Once you are saved to discard the selections you made changes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-21 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items,... before exiting. Exit & Pressing does not immediately menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to Save Changes exit this option or if you selected are finished making your changes...