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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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.../800 MHz FSB. Before you 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 package contents vary from models. • If any of...
.../800 MHz FSB. Before you 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 package contents vary from models. • If any of...
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... memory accesses. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology 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 .... After you to your PC! You can now talk to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ...
... memory accesses. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology 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 .... After you to your PC! You can now talk to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ...
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P5G41T-M LX PLUS Onboard LED P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before removing ...
P5G41T-M LX PLUS Onboard LED P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before removing ...
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes ...
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes ...
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... connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-24 1-25 12. 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. CPU and... 1-18 1-24 1-19 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-19 9. 1-23 10.
... connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-24 1-25 12. 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. CPU and... 1-18 1-24 1-19 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series motherboards include P5G41T-M LX V2 and P5G41T-M LX PLUS two models. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-19 9. 1-23 10.
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...Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector and chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. The ...that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability....
...Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector and chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. The ...that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability....
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P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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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. 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
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...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds..., then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above...
...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds..., then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above...
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... . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Keyboard power ...supply at least 1A on the keyboard. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can wake up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a ...
... . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Keyboard power ...supply at least 1A on the keyboard. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can wake up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a ...
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...I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 COM port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). See section 2.4.3 Chipset for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. These... port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. VGA port.
...I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 COM port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). See section 2.4.3 Chipset for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. These... port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. VGA port.
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... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. 2. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS IDE connector If any device jumper is removed to configure your device.
... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. 2. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS IDE connector If any device jumper is removed to configure your device.
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...support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 400W power rating. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ATX...unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. com/...
...support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 400W power rating. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ATX...unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. com/...
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The data transfer rate of the system chassis. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product ... 3Gb/s is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. P5G41T-M LX PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are...
The data transfer rate of the system chassis. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product ... 3Gb/s is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. P5G41T-M LX PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are...
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P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS Onboard LED The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard ... of the connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-25 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports...
P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS Onboard LED The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard ... of the connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-25 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports...
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...LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 9. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...functions. The HD LED lights up when you to this connector. 8. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for ...
...LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 9. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...functions. The HD LED lights up when you to this connector. 8. P5G41T-M LX PLUS P5G41T-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for ...
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... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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 file, then click Next. b. To update... you to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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...
... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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 file, then click Next. b. To update... you to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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...
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.../Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P5G41T-M LX PLUS, P5G41T-M LX V2 Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013... R.O.C. Operation is subject to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P5G41T-M LX PLUS, P5G41T-M LX V2 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare ...
.../Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P5G41T-M LX PLUS, P5G41T-M LX V2 Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013... R.O.C. Operation is subject to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P5G41T-M LX PLUS, P5G41T-M LX V2 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare ...