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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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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 and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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...local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the... website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to fix it , ...
...local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the... website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to fix it , ...
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...-than sign means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by ...following parts: • Chapter 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 the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ If you must press two or more information Refer...
...-than sign means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by ...following parts: • Chapter 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 the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ If you must press two or more information Refer...
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..., and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features...
..., and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features...
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... button into an overclocking button. Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work... in real-time. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently moderating power in distraction-...
... button into an overclocking button. Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work... in real-time. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently moderating power in distraction-...
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..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • ...SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on your screen. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to USB drives only. It...
..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before turning on the computer. • ...SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on your screen. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to USB drives only. It...
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The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder ... with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the system is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any...
The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder ... with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the system is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any...
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... side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below....correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-5
... side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below....correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-5
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... 1-19 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-22 15. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page 1-19 9. 1-23 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 14 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 1-18 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26...
... 1-19 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-22 15. Intel LGA775 CPU socket 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page 1-19 9. 1-23 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 14 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 1-18 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26...
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... and the socket contacts are not bent. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the... PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer ...
... and the socket contacts are not bent. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the... PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer ...
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Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. Place the heatsink on ... heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance...
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. Place the heatsink on ... heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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... 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 For effective use a more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB...standard way of the following: - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is ...
... 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 For effective use a more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB...standard way of the following: - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is ...
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... system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
... system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
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...complies with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will ... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . 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: 1. Secure the card...
...complies with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will ... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . 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: 1. Secure the card...
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USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. COM port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to this connector. ...
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. COM port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to this connector. ...
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...-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra...
...-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra...
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... disk drives. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
... disk drives. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.