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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5G41T-M LX 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5G41T-M LX 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 ...
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P5G41T-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® ... memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Jack-detection and Multi-Streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF Out...
P5G41T-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® ... memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Jack-detection and Multi-Streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF Out...
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P5G41T-M LX specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 Express Gate ASUS EPU-L 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LPT port 1 x...PME Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.9 in (24.4 cm x 20.1 cm) * Specifications ...
P5G41T-M LX specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 Express Gate ASUS EPU-L 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LPT port 1 x...PME Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.9 in (24.4 cm x 20.1 cm) * Specifications ...
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... a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-1 This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer....174; LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm manufacturing process. Before you for multitasking, ...
... a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-1 This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer....174; LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm manufacturing process. Before you for multitasking, ...
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...the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related ... to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk...
...the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related ... to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to 100 meters at least 1.2GB free disk...
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... place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before...
... place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Before installing the ... is on the motherboard. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 Contact your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Before installing the ... is on the motherboard. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 Contact your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and...
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... the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you wash it gets into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 6.
... the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that you wash it gets into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 6.
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Do not forget to plug 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 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3.
Do not forget to plug 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 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3.
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P5G41T-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory ... 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 - - • • Elixir 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 operate...
P5G41T-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory ... 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 - - • • Elixir 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 operate...
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... 1024MB SS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2048MB DS TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2048MB DS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2048MB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 - - ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-15 ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - Single-sided / DS - Double - Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D - - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - 7-7-7-20 - - - - - 9 - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V 9 - DDR3-1333 MHz...
... 1024MB SS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2048MB DS TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2048MB DS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2048MB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 - - ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-15 ASINT DDRII1208-DJ 0844 - - ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - Single-sided / DS - Double - Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D - - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - 7-7-7-20 - - - - - 9 - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V 9 - DDR3-1333 MHz...
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... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the...
... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the...
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... +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-19 otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected...
... +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-19 otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected...
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...'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for details. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 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 connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. By...
...'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for details. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 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 connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. By...
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... forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The system... use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you are designed to install additional devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-23 3. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
... forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. The system... use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you are designed to install additional devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-23 3. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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... the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. 6. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-25 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
... the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. 6. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-25 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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... is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-27 The contents of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard...
... is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-27 The contents of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard...
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...desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Quit all Windows®...Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ...
...desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Quit all Windows®...Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ...
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... BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX VER: 0201 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 11/04/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or...[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based...
... BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX VER: 0201 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 11/04/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or...[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based...