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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...
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...
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...• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are not damaged. If possible, ... installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is organized...
...• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are not damaged. If possible, ... installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is organized...
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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 2 x USB...
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 2 x USB...
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...packaging comply with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This ...is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD...
...packaging comply with at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This ...is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD...
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... support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Failure to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 ...
... support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-17 Failure to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 ...
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... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include...
... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include...
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... current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB...
... current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB...
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... Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. This port is set the item to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 COM port...
... Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. This port is set the item to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. By default, this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 1-21 COM port...
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... HD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 9. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 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...
... HD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 9. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 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...
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... (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then...
... (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then...
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... from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Always update the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS 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...
... from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Always update the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS 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...
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...devices for details. 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. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under... the Exit menu. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto...
...devices for details. 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. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under... the Exit menu. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto...
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... during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for most conditions...
... during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for most conditions...
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... configuring options for special functions. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-5 Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and ...] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002...
... configuring options for special functions. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-5 Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and ...] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002...
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...to select items in brackets, and is enclosed in the menu and change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of a menu screen are items that do not... American, American Megatrends, Inc. are the navigation keys for that menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use ...
...to select items in brackets, and is enclosed in the menu and change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a list of a menu screen are items that do not... American, American Megatrends, Inc. are the navigation keys for that menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use ...
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... set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-7 Select a device item then press to configure system time. These items...
... set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-7 Select a device item then press to configure system time. These items...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the...
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... memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage....you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-9 Auto - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking...
... memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage....you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-9 Auto - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking...
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CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] [92]~[150] The following item appears only when you set the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [800 MHz] [1067MHz] The ... table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when the FSB value is auto-detected by the clock generator to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information FSB 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust...
CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] [92]~[150] The following item appears only when you set the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [800 MHz] [1067MHz] The ... table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when the FSB value is auto-detected by the clock generator to the default setting. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information FSB 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust...
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... set the Northbridge voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-11 to adjust the voltage. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in the value directly.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VTT voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration...
... set the Northbridge voltage. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX 2-11 to adjust the voltage. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in the value directly.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VTT voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration...