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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 and fan 1-10...
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 and fan 1-10...
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.../ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for the following items. 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. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
.../ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for the following items. 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. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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... 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 high-speed data saving and retrieval. Gigabit LAN solution The...work or games, simply through pressing the button. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is designed to different destinations. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is a unique power saving...
... 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 high-speed data saving and retrieval. Gigabit LAN solution The...work or games, simply through pressing the button. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is designed to different destinations. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is a unique power saving...
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...ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS... Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows...
...ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS... Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows...
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... below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Onboard LED P5G41T-M LX PLUS 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...
... below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Onboard LED P5G41T-M LX PLUS 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...
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... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-5 Doing so can cause you ...physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you place ...
... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-5 Doing so can cause you ...physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you place ...
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...) 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 1-4 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-... (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26 1-12 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-24 1-25 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models.
...) 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 1-4 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-... (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26 1-12 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-24 1-25 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models.
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...P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...
...P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...
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... the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...
... the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...
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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. 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 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) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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... be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel 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. For effective use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs... 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
... be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel 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. For effective use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs... 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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... 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...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
... 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...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
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... I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. VGA ...USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want...
... I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. VGA ...USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want...
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Connect the blue connector to the 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 ... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is...
Connect the blue connector to the 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 ... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is...
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... ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5G41T-M LX PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA....) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5G41T-M LX PLUS 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives.
... ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5G41T-M LX PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA....) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5G41T-M LX PLUS 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives.
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... are not jumpers! ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-25 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS fan connectors Only...
... are not jumpers! ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-25 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS fan connectors Only...
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... the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-27 Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information...
... the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-27 Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information...
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... complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. From...
... complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. From...
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... it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...
... it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...