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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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... system memory * Refer 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 P5G41T-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio...
... system memory * Refer 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 P5G41T-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio...
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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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... making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. Before you for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX Series motherboard! ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your package with 1333/1066/800... 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.
... making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. Before you for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX Series motherboard! ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your package with 1333/1066/800... 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.
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...This 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 high-speed data saving and retrieval. It is enhanced with an...channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. After you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. It ...
...This 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 high-speed data saving and retrieval. It is enhanced with an...channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. After you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. It ...
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.... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in... and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
.... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in... and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
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... 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.
... 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.
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... the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before...
... the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before...
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...wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26 1-7 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page ... 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.
...wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26 1-7 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page ... 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.
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only 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 ... retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 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 ... retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-7
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To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your skin, ensure that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-9 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you wash it is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface ...
To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your skin, ensure that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-9 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you wash it is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface ...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate ...at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate ...at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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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 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.
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...Chip DS Brand Chip NO. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - P5G41T-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you...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 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You...
...Chip DS Brand Chip NO. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - P5G41T-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you...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 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You...
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... PATRIOT PDC34G1333ELK 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. SILICON POWER SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-15 SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - - Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS - ... SLY3128M8-EDJ 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1024MB DS - - 9 - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendor Part No. SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung ...
... PATRIOT PDC34G1333ELK 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. SILICON POWER SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-15 SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - - Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS - ... SLY3128M8-EDJ 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1024MB DS - - 9 - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendor Part No. SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 1024MB SS Samsung ...
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... seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI...
... seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI...
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P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ... move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system, then...
P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ... move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system, then...
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...this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply... up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow ...
...this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply... up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow ...
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...AC97]. By default, this connector, set the item to this connector is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 See section 2.4.3 Chipset for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This 15-pin port is set the Front Panel Type item... 2.0 ports 3 and 4. VGA port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you connect a high-definition front...
...AC97]. By default, this connector, set the item to this connector is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 See section 2.4.3 Chipset for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This 15-pin port is set the Front Panel Type item... 2.0 ports 3 and 4. VGA port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you connect a high-definition front...