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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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... service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and...before you are connected. If you are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the ...
... service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and...before you are connected. If you are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the ...
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...- Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. 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™2 Extreme ...CPU * 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 We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 (@ 75Hz) ...
...- Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. 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™2 Extreme ...CPU * 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 We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 (@ 75Hz) ...
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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...power 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...power 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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...-efficient products through product design and innovation to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that ... system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on your screen. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 C.P.R. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading...
...-efficient products through product design and innovation to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that ... system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on your screen. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 C.P.R. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading...
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...IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ...
...IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ...
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...The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move...overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you...system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1....
...The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move...overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you...system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1....
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...pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin...5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). When you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply ... sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19
...pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin...5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). When you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply ... sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-19
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... in the BIOS setup to this connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. VGA port. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. P5G41T-M LX PLUS...
... in the BIOS setup to this connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. VGA port. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. P5G41T-M LX PLUS...
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... BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
... BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
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...to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. When the correct BIOS file is found . Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Always ...update the utility to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 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 ROM...
...to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. When the correct BIOS file is found . Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Always ...update the utility to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 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 ROM...
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... ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 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 to the floppy disk drive, if...
... ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 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 to the floppy disk drive, if...
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...your data or system. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If... you see on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help...
...your data or system. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If... you see on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help...
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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] Use [ENTER...] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-5
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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] Use [ENTER...] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-5
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...submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for 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 ...items. If an item is highlighted when selected. configurable, you can change the value 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, ...
...submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for 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 ...items. If an item is highlighted when selected. configurable, you can change the value 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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... monitoring). Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the basic system information. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the appropriate IDE device type. Use [+]...to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA...IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7
... monitoring). Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the basic system information. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the appropriate IDE device type. Use [+]...to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA...IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7
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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 Setting to set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to configure the item. IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out...
.... 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 Setting to set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to configure the item. IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out...
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... This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency...you to individually set overclocking parameters. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for PCI/PCIe slots. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Overclock Profile - Select either one of ...
... This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency...you to individually set overclocking parameters. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for PCI/PCIe slots. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Overclock Profile - Select either one of ...
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The following two items appear only when you set the DRAM frequency. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Refer to 800. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Test Mode] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set ...the AI Overclocking item to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information The value of this happens, revert to [Overclock Profile]. The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus...
The following two items appear only when you set the DRAM frequency. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Refer to 800. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Test Mode] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set ...the AI Overclocking item to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information The value of this happens, revert to [Overclock Profile]. The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus...
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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. The values range from 1.12500V to 1.51875V with extended CPUID functions. Key in this item to [Enabled]...disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-11 Key in the value directly or use +/- The values range from 1.20000V to 1.59375V with a 0.02000V increment. ...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The values range from 1.12500V to 1.51875V with extended CPUID functions. Key in this item to [Enabled]...disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-11 Key in the value directly or use +/- The values range from 1.20000V to 1.59375V with a 0.02000V increment. ...