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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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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... any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all power...the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are ...
... any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all power...the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are ...
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Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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...panel 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 Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ...
Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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...panel 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 Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ...
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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) ... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 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...
... 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) ... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 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...
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... operation. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
... operation. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
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...Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots...components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments...
...Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots...components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments...
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... back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
... back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
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... device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19 P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The ...total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not ...
... device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19 P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The ...total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not ...
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... available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you...to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11.... connector, set to [HD Audio]. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. VGA port. COM port. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21
... available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you...to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11.... connector, set to [HD Audio]. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. VGA port. COM port. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21
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... Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you to...
... Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. b. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you to...
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...Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB ...click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX PLUS VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 09/17/2010 Update ...
...Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB ...click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX PLUS VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 09/17/2010 Update ...
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... DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or...
... DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or...
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...the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not press , POST..., and may not exactly match what you in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We...
...the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not press , POST..., and may not exactly match what you in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We...
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... left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-5 Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default...Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- 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 01/01/2002...
... left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-5 Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default...Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- 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 01/01/2002...
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... of options. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items 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... the configuration options for that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American,...
... of options. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items 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... the configuration options for that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American,...
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...to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode,... system time. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help...
...to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode,... system time. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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...cause the system to malfunction. Overclock Profile - BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU ...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 in this menu allows you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
...cause the system to malfunction. Overclock Profile - BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU ...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 in this menu allows you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
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...happens, revert to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Overclock Options [Overclock... appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to select the overclock options. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 200 to [MANUAL]. The following two items appear...
...happens, revert to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Overclock Options [Overclock... appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to select the overclock options. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 200 to [MANUAL]. The following two items appear...
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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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. ...voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-11 The values range from 1.12500V to run multiple operating systems and applications in ratio numbers directly. ...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. ...voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-11 The values range from 1.12500V to run multiple operating systems and applications in ratio numbers directly. ...