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Motherboard P5G41T-M LX2 Series • P5G41T-M LX2 • P5G41T-M LX2/GB • P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT
Motherboard P5G41T-M LX2 Series • P5G41T-M LX2 • P5G41T-M LX2/GB • P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT
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...) 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT: Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet PCIe controller P5G41T-M LX2: Realtek® RTL8103EL 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCIe controller VIA® VT1705 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC ...Supports Multi-streaming technology Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus...
...) 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT: Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet PCIe controller P5G41T-M LX2: Realtek® RTL8103EL 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCIe controller VIA® VT1705 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC ...Supports Multi-streaming technology Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus...
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... summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS unique features BIOS Manageability Support DVD Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LPT port (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) 6-channel audio ports 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x High...
... summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS unique features BIOS Manageability Support DVD Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LPT port (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) 6-channel audio ports 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x High...
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... from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Onboard power LED 1-1 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before...
... from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Onboard power LED 1-1 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before...
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... 8112L ICS 9LPRS441 Intel® G41 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE 7 2 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR Super PCIEX16 I/O 17 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA4 SATA3 8Mb PCI1 Intel® SATA2 BIOS SATA1 ICH7 PCI2 8 VIA VT1705 CD FLOPPY SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 CLRTC AAFP... CHASSIS F_PANEL 16 15 14 4 13 12 11 10 9 • P5G41T-M LX2 integrates the Realtek® RTL8103EL Fast Ethernet controller. • P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT integrate the Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet controller. • The floppy disk drive connector, chassis...
... 8112L ICS 9LPRS441 Intel® G41 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE 7 2 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR Super PCIEX16 I/O 17 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA4 SATA3 8Mb PCI1 Intel® SATA2 BIOS SATA1 ICH7 PCI2 8 VIA VT1705 CD FLOPPY SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 CLRTC AAFP... CHASSIS F_PANEL 16 15 14 4 13 12 11 10 9 • P5G41T-M LX2 integrates the Realtek® RTL8103EL Fast Ethernet controller. • P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT integrate the Realtek® RTL8112L Gigabit Ethernet controller. • The floppy disk drive connector, chassis...
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... 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. The system maps the total size of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...
... 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. The system maps the total size of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...
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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the ... hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the ... hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing...
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... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB Device Wake Up Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake... wake up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3.
... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB Device Wake Up Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake... wake up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3.
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... LED (Green) Status OFF GREEN Description No link 10Mbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status... 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out port (lime). The LPT port is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 3.
... LED (Green) Status OFF GREEN Description No link 10Mbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port P5G41T-M LX2/GB and P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status... 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out port (lime). The LPT port is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 3.
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...-5 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT +5 Volts GND PSON# GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend ...that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 400W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus...
...-5 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT +5 Volts GND PSON# GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend ...that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 400W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus...
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...ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA (133 MB/s). P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT fan connectors 3. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND ...RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA2 SATA1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA connectors 1-11 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to...
...ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA (133 MB/s). P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT fan connectors 3. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND ...RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA2 SATA1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT SATA connectors 1-11 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to...
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...connector, then select one of device(s) - CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 PIN1 PRI_IDE P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the ... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. 4. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes...
...connector, then select one of device(s) - CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 PIN1 PRI_IDE P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the ... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. 4. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes...
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...) These connectors are for the floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the...
...) These connectors are for the floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the...
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...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...The Chassis intrusion connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect an AC...
...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...The Chassis intrusion connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect an AC...
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...; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT HD LED RESET P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED... the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector.
...; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT HD LED RESET P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED... the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector.
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...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to switch between drives until the correct ...and press to prevent system boot failure! The ASUS Update utility is found, then press . Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD:P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT VER:0305 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 10...
...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to switch between drives until the correct ...and press to prevent system boot failure! The ASUS Update utility is found, then press . Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD:P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT VER:0305 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 10...
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... BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PG41TML2.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2) / PG41TMLG.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB) / PG41TMLP.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT). • The BIOS file in using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Turn on the system. 2. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS...
... BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PG41TML2.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2) / PG41TMLG.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB) / PG41TMLP.ROM (P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT). • The BIOS file in using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Turn on the system. 2. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS...
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... down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to select a field...
... down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to select a field...
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...Port base addresses. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] The following item is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB without an LPT port at the back panel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...[Normal] [EPP+ECP] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel.
...Port base addresses. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] The following item is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB without an LPT port at the back panel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...[Normal] [EPP+ECP] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel.