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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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...touching any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 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 If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before you install ... or missing, contact your motherboard package. 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 you install or remove any motherboard settings....
...touching any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 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 If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before you install ... or missing, contact your motherboard package. 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 you install or remove any motherboard settings....
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... 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...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 intrusion connector, and LPT port are optional items for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Doing so...
... 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...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 intrusion connector, and LPT port are optional items for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Doing so...
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... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - 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...
... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - 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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... parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series 1.6 Jumpers 1. 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper...
... parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series 1.6 Jumpers 1. 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper...
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... sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3. 2. 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 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up...
... sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3. 2. 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 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up...
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...OFF ORANGE Description No link 100Mbps connection 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 OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps... connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series PS/2 mouse port (green).
...OFF ORANGE Description No link 100Mbps connection 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 OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps... connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series PS/2 mouse port (green).
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...8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a...5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -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 complies with more power-consuming ...
...8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a...5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -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 complies with more power-consuming ...
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...pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard,...ASUS Q-Fan feature. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 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...
...pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard,...ASUS Q-Fan feature. GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 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...
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...Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 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 This prevents incorrect insertion when you to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to... the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - PIN1 PRI_IDE P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable:...
...Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 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 This prevents incorrect insertion when you to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to... the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - PIN1 PRI_IDE P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable:...
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... 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 PIN 1. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 7. FLOPPY P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT...
... 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 PIN 1. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 7. FLOPPY P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT...
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... an optional item for details. 9. 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 See section 2.4.2 Chipset for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. •...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 ...
... an optional item for details. 9. 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 See section 2.4.2 Chipset for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. •...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 ...
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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 system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin ... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series
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 system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin ... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series
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...Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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: 10/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or...the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to prevent system boot failure! 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 BIOS file a. b. Before you to...
...Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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: 10/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or...the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to prevent system boot failure! 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 BIOS file a. b. Before you to...
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... 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 BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series When found, the utility reads the...
... 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 BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series When found, the utility reads the...
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....] Sets the type of the basic system information. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] This item is for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. We recommend to always shut 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. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main...
....] Sets the type of the basic system information. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] This item is for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. We recommend to always shut 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. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main...
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... [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode...[2E8/IRQ3] The following item is for Serial Port1. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB without an LPT port at the back panel. Configuration options: [Normal] The following item is for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel.
... [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode...[2E8/IRQ3] The following item is for Serial Port1. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB without an LPT port at the back panel. Configuration options: [Normal] The following item is for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel.