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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5G41T-M LX Series 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 P5G41T-M LX Series 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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...to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 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 EPU-L (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to support an 8-channel audio output...Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * U se a chassis with max. P5G41T-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ...
...to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 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 EPU-L (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to support an 8-channel audio output...Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * U se a chassis with max. P5G41T-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ...
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... summary Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P5G41T-M LX PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.9 in (24.4 cm x 20.1 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice....
... summary Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P5G41T-M LX PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.9 in (24.4 cm x 20.1 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice....
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... 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX Series motherboard! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check ... Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. Chapter 1 Product introduction...
... 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX Series motherboard! Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check ... Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. Chapter 1 Product introduction...
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... motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P5G41T-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. You can... real time. It is a unique power saving technology that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is enhanced with an ACPI management function to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066 architecture, 1333/1066/...
... motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P5G41T-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. You can... real time. It is a unique power saving technology that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is enhanced with an ACPI management function to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066 architecture, 1333/1066/...
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... and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency ... an OS-based utility. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy...
... and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency ... an OS-based utility. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy...
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... ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Onboard LED P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Failure to...
... ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Onboard LED P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Failure to...
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... that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-5
... that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-5
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... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Clear RTC RAM... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-22 15. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P5G41T-M LX PLUS only. 20.1cm(7.9in) COM1 P5G41T-M LX PLUS RTL 8111E ICS 9LRS954A4 9 15 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power ...
... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Clear RTC RAM... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-22 15. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P5G41T-M LX PLUS only. 20.1cm(7.9in) COM1 P5G41T-M LX PLUS RTL 8111E ICS 9LRS954A4 9 15 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power ...
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... if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology... and the load lever is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap.
... if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology... and the load lever is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap.
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... snaps into the A retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-9 If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. 6. If it gets into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7.
... snaps into the A retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-9 If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. 6. If it gets into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7.
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... plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-11 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the...
... plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-11 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the...
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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) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P5G41T-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41T-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P5G41T-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41T-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P5G41T-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ... 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 - - • • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-13
... memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P5G41T-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ... 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 - - • • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-13
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... SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - - SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E - - Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB SS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASINT SLY3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - Century PC3-10600...
... SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - - SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2048MB DS Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E - - Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB SS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASINT SLY3128M8-EDJ 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - Century PC3-10600...
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... screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17
... screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17
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... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...
... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...
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...up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19 Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. When you to wake up the computer ... an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh...
...up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19 Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. When you to wake up the computer ... an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh...
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... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 VGA port. This 15-pin port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...
... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 VGA port. This 15-pin port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...