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... 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 ... Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Devices 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 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
... 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 ... Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Devices 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 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
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... (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core...
... (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-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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... that contains the latest BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 It supports file downloading to overclocking failure. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are...
... that contains the latest BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to USB drives only. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 It supports file downloading to overclocking failure. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are...
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...-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) Page 1-24 1-24 1-19 11. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Intel LGA775 CPU ...
...-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) Page 1-24 1-24 1-19 11. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Intel LGA775 CPU ...
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...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 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, ... Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Failure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the ...
...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 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, ... Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Failure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the ...
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...the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from ... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-19 Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode.
...the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from ... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 3. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-19 Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode.
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.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This port is set ...97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These two 4-pin...
.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This port is set ...97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These two 4-pin...
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...-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than ...the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. The Serial ATA 3Gb...
...-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than ...the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. The Serial ATA 3Gb...
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...you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 Copy the original ...Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. Place the support DVD in the future. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case ...
...you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 Copy the original ...Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. Place the support DVD in the future. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case ...
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... ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 ... b. 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: 0201 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 11/04/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select...
... ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 ... b. 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: 0201 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 11/04/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select...
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... or to ensure system compatibility and stability. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on again. When found, the utility...
... or to ensure system compatibility and stability. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on again. When found, the utility...
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... CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Select either one of the general system specifications. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-9 Overclock Profile - 2.3.5 System Information This...
... CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Select either one of the general system specifications. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-9 Overclock Profile - 2.3.5 System Information This...
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... Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
... Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...