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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...
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...
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...Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you... for multitasking, multimedia, 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...
...Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you... for multitasking, multimedia, 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...
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... automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It automatically provides the most appropriate...
... automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It automatically provides the most appropriate...
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... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Contact...
... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Contact...
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... CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data.
... CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data.
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... Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you wish to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you ... BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS...
... Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you wish to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you ... BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS...
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... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ... using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to avail all its features. 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 ...
... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ... using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to avail all its features. 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 ...
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...completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on again. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. •... P5G41TM.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT ...
...completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on again. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. •... P5G41TM.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii 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...
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... 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also... and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX motherboard! ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of...
... 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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also... and enthusiastic gamers with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX motherboard! ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of...
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... (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product ...reduces the latency of 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to ...
... (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product ...reduces the latency of 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to ...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard ...174; 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard ...174; 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the ...
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... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
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... Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to... you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard ...
... Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to... you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard ...
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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 this ...without using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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:\..., then click Next. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/...
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 this ...without using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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:\..., then click Next. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/...
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...support vary with motherboard models. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or... reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port ...
...support vary with motherboard models. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or... reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port ...