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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 Time [xx...
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 Time [xx...
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...If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Example: ++ Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ viii Indicates ...complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that you need...
...If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Example: ++ Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ viii Indicates ...complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that you need...
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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 COM port ...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, 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 ...
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 COM port ...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, 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 ...
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...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. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port ...-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that ...
...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. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port ...-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that ...
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... drive. 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 with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to...
... drive. 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 with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to...
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... Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. 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 Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. The ASUS Update...
... Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. 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 Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. The ASUS Update...
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... or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices...
... or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices...
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.... Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. If you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •... from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability.
.... Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. If you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •... from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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...wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ...ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. Select an item then...
...wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ...ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. Select an item then...
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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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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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 COM port ...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, 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 ...
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 COM port ...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, 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 ...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the ASUS...and recyclable products/packaging to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with at 1 meter accuracy. This is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to ...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the ASUS...and recyclable products/packaging to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with at 1 meter accuracy. This is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to ...
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.... b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. 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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1
.... b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. 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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1
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...the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX VER:...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • ...
...the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX VER:...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of updating itself through the Internet. Press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • ...
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... the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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...
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...damage to ensure optimum performance. We recommend to guide you in this option only if you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. If the system becomes unstable after POST: •...turn the system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ...
...damage to ensure optimum performance. We recommend to guide you in this option only if you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. If the system becomes unstable after POST: •...turn the system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ...
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...personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to the Internet browser and Skype. This is a unique instant-on...for special functions. Choose [Prompt User] to confirm your choice. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] ...
...personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to the Internet browser and Skype. This is a unique instant-on...for special functions. Choose [Prompt User] to confirm your choice. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] ...