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... (as stated in this information. ASUSTeK is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to Provide Source Code of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product is eager to... various Free Open Source Software licenses. You may contain copyrighted software that we would be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for free by ASUS; This offer is defaced or missing. ii
... (as stated in this information. ASUSTeK is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to Provide Source Code of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product is eager to... various Free Open Source Software licenses. You may contain copyrighted software that we would be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for free by ASUS; This offer is defaced or missing. ii
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... 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... 2-13 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-14 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-15 iv
... 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... 2-13 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-14 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-15 iv
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Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ viii Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used throughout this guide...also provided. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that 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 change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Example: means that may include ...
Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ viii Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used throughout this guide...also provided. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that 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 change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Example: means that may include ...
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... Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you ...channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - 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™...
... Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you ...channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - 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™...
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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 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x audio jacks...
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 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x audio jacks...
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... the 45nm manufacturing process. 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 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...
... the 45nm manufacturing process. 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 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...
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... DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. After you to work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically...
... DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. 1.3.2 Intel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. After you to work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically...
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... requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with at 1 meter accuracy. It supports file downloading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. eliminates the need to ... 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 convert your favorite photo...
... requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with at 1 meter accuracy. It supports file downloading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. eliminates the need to ... 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 convert your favorite photo...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a ... only if the motherboard comes 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 Contact your left. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a ... only if the motherboard comes 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 Contact your left. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is...
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... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067...- - 7-7-7-20 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same...
... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067...- - 7-7-7-20 - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same...
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...N2CB1680AN-C6 - - - - - - - - - - 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - Single-sided / DS - SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - - SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - 7-7-7-20 - - - - - 9 - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V 9 - elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
...N2CB1680AN-C6 - - - - - - - - - - 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCH9 - - Single-sided / DS - SAMSUNG SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 - - SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - 7-7-7-20 - - - - - 9 - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V 9 - elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - ASUS P5G41T-M LX...
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... snap back in only one direction. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. The DIMM might 1 get...
... snap back in only one direction. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. The DIMM might 1 get...
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...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot ... in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software...
...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot ... in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software...
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... a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED...
... a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED...
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.... By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port is...
.... By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port is...
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... to install additional devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with 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. Otherwise, the system...
... to install additional devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with 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. Otherwise, the system...
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... install the module to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. The Serial...
... install the module to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. The Serial...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Do not forget to connect the fan .... Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6....
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Do not forget to connect the fan .... Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6....
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... beeps and warnings. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction The HD LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin...
... beeps and warnings. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction The HD LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin...
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... is enabled in your computer. The following screen is for updates. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-27 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the...
... is enabled in your computer. The following screen is for updates. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-27 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the...
