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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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... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your area. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ...8226; If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. vii About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place ...
... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your area. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ...8226; If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. vii About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place ...
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...Supports up 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 3GB system memory if you... or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
...Supports up 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 3GB system memory if you... or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
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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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... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line...
... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line...
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... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Failure to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After...
... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-17 Failure to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After...
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...computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory ...reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. 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 overclocking. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep...CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
...computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory ...reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. 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 overclocking. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep...CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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...USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. 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 pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you ... sleep mode. 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 +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power...
...USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. P5G41T-M LX PLUS 2. 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 pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you ... sleep mode. 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 +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power...
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... item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set the item to [HD Audio]. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 7....capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. COM port. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. VGA port....
... item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set the item to [HD Audio]. P5G41T-M LX PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 1-21 7....capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. COM port. P5G41T-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. VGA port....
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... process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the...
... process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the...
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... to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. 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 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...Internet. Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file 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...
... to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. 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 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...Internet. Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file 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...
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... support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...
... support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-3 Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...
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...8226; Press the power button to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to turn the system off then ...back on your data or system. The BIOS screens include ...
...8226; Press the power button to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to turn the system off then ...back on your data or system. The BIOS screens include ...
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... bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. 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 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-5
... bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. 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 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-5
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...the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Use [+] or...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
...the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Use [+] or...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
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... to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA ...a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7
... to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA ...a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-7
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... options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the...
... options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the...
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... options to individually set overclocking parameters. Select either one of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage... PCI/PCIe slots. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock for stability when overclocking. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for...
... options to individually set overclocking parameters. Select either one of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage... PCI/PCIe slots. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock for stability when overclocking. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for...
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Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Test Mode] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM... External Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. FSB 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz...
Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Test Mode] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM... External Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is 1333, 1066, and 800. FSB 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz...
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...; Key in CMOS then actual and set the memory voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-11 Key in independent partitions. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] Auto PSI... in the value directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
...; Key in CMOS then actual and set the memory voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX Series 2-11 Key in independent partitions. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] Auto PSI... in the value directly or use +/- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.