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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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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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-... 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 7.9...
... 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-... 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 7.9...
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...C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is a utility that allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD...after turning on your screen. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain...
...C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is a utility that allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD...after turning on your screen. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain...
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.... The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid...
.... The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid...
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... instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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...
... instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. 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...
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..., prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted...
..., prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted...
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...this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply for this option... with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu.
...this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply for this option... with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu.
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... cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for special functions. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow ...you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read...
... cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for special functions. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow ...you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read...