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... processors, which are excellent for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an...
... processors, which are excellent for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an...
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... Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot... mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. 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 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 When installing it on...
... Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot... mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. 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 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 When installing it on...
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... installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-5 Ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
... installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-5 Ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
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...contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 Contact your left. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap...
...contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 Contact your left. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap...
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... snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it gets into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-9 6. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal...
... snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it gets into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-9 6. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal...
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.
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... M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...is the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you do any of the following: - P5G41T-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module. The ...
... M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2048MB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...is the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you do any of the following: - P5G41T-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module. The ...
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... DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - - - 7-7-7-20 - - - 7-7-7-20 - Micron 8FD22D9JNM - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Timing Voltage PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2048MB DS SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1...• • • • • • • • • • • • SS - ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - - Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E - - Samsung SEC...
... DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - - - 7-7-7-20 - - - 7-7-7-20 - Micron 8FD22D9JNM - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Timing Voltage PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2048MB DS SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1024MB SS SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1...• • • • • • • • • • • • SS - ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - - Samsung SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E - - Samsung SEC...
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... (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to use . 4. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 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 To install an expansion card...
... (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to use . 4. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 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 To install an expansion card...
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... pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USB device wake...
... pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USB device wake...
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... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 This port is for details.
... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 This port is for details.
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ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ... higher power output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ... higher power output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
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... separately. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-25 6.
... separately. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-25 6.
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... browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-27 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that ...drivers for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is ...
... browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-27 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that ...drivers for reference only. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is ...
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...the BIOS in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and... need to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes ...
...the BIOS in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and... need to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes ...
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...allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on again. 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,... system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. When found, the utility reads the BIOS ...
...allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on again. 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,... system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. When found, the utility reads the BIOS ...
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...] 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 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Tools For configuring options for special functions...
...] 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 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Tools For configuring options for special functions...
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... CDROM if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you are not user-configurable. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-7 Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices.
... CDROM if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you are not user-configurable. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-7 Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices.
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... of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-9 Auto - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced...
... of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-9 Auto - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced...
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... Vcore [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Vcore voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-11 The values range from 1.12500V to 1.51875V with extended CPUID functions. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then...
... Vcore [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Vcore voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-11 The values range from 1.12500V to 1.51875V with extended CPUID functions. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then...