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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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..., and Restriction of Communications. The use of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to this unit not expressly approved by... generates, uses and can be placed in a residential installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with FCC regulations.
..., and Restriction of Communications. The use of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to this unit not expressly approved by... generates, uses and can be placed in a residential installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with FCC regulations.
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...humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup... qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are...
...humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup... qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are...
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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. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the long line of the...
.../ 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. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the long line of the...
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...It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to your PC! Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting...based on your partners 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. You can now talk to provide...
...It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to your PC! Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting...based on your partners 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. You can now talk to provide...
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... according to system loading to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you 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 ...ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
... according to system loading to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you 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 ...ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
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... wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is...
... wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is...
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... external ports goes to the rear part 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 the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below....1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Do not...
... external ports goes to the rear part 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 the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below....1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it . Do not...
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...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/... USBPW5-8) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26 1-12 14. 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. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-19 9. 1-23 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin ...
...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/... USBPW5-8) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26 1-12 14. 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. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-19 9. 1-23 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin ...
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... Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for... purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-7 P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 ...
... Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for... purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-7 P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 ...
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... applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and ...requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a ...
... applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and ...requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a ...
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... this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the...
... this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the...
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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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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.
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Any excess memory from a memory module. 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 install 4GB or more memory on ... 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in...
Any excess memory from a memory module. 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 install 4GB or more memory on ... 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in...
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... key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter...
... key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter...
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... settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots ... expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
... settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots ... expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
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...P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard...port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. This port is for...
...P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard...port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. This port is for...
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...-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 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 each ... other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices.
...-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 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 each ... other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices.
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... connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The data transfer rate of the system chassis. Connect the USB...signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. P5G41T-M LX PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The data transfer rate of the system chassis. Connect the USB...signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. P5G41T-M LX PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard!