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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... x1 slot 1-17 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1-18 1.10 Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21 iii
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... x1 slot 1-17 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1-18 1.10 Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21 iii
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... adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are connected. vii If...
... adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are connected. vii If...
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...) Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with max. Supports Jack-detection and Multi-Streaming ...Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 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...
...) Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC * Use the chassis with max. Supports Jack-detection and Multi-Streaming ...Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 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...
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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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... (SB_PWR) 1-4 1-18 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page 1-19 9. 1-23 10. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-12 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. CPU and chassis fan...
... (SB_PWR) 1-4 1-18 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Page 1-19 9. 1-23 10. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-12 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. CPU and chassis fan...
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... the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the... power cables before installing the CPU. • Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector and chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if...
... the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the... power cables before installing the CPU. • Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector and chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-7 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if...
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... install the heatsink and fan assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775...
... install the heatsink and fan assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-11 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-11 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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...support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to do ... may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the...
...support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to do ... may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the...
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... Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
... Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
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... audio standard. This port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 VGA port. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. COM port. Front panel audio...
... audio standard. This port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 VGA port. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. COM port. Front panel audio...
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... jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is removed to configure your device. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80...-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. Connect the blue connector 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 DMA 100/66/33 signal ...
... jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is removed to configure your device. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80...-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. Connect the blue connector 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 DMA 100/66/33 signal ...
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...compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-23 The power supply plugs are designed to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power...=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 400W power rating. The system may become unstable or may ...
...compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-23 The power supply plugs are designed to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power...=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 400W power rating. The system may become unstable or may ...
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... 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is... faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased...
... 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is... faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). These USB connectors comply with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased...
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... is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-25 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black...
... is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-25 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black...
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... the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • ...Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the...
... the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • ...Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the...
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For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility, rename the BIOS ...the system. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn...tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB...
For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility, rename the BIOS ...the system. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn...tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB...