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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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... 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) 1 x Floppy disk drive connector (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR...
... 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) 1 x Floppy disk drive connector (optional for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! 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 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! 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 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby...
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...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 intrusion connector, and LPT port are optional items for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you ...
...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 intrusion connector, and LPT port are optional items for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you ...
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... install 4GB or more memory on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Use a maximum 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...
... install 4GB or more memory on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Use a maximum 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...
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... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do...1.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use...
... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do...1.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use...
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..., DRAM in slow refresh, power supply 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 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from... disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3.
..., DRAM in slow refresh, power supply 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 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from... disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3.
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... 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... of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 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 This port connects a headphone or a speaker.
... 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... of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 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 This port connects a headphone or a speaker.
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...+5 Volts +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 you use a PSU with a higher ...supply plugs. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are available for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This 15-pin port is for your ...
...+5 Volts +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 you use a PSU with a higher ...supply plugs. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are available for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This 15-pin port is for your ...
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...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 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Do not place jumper caps on the ...
...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 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Do not place jumper caps on the ...
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PIN1 PRI_IDE P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These ... any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 4. 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 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...
PIN1 PRI_IDE P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These ... any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 4. 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 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...
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... 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 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 480Mbps connection speed. Floppy disk... Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the system chassis. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series
... 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 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 480Mbps connection speed. Floppy disk... Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the system chassis. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series
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...to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. 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 If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...PIN 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 ...
...to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. 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 If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...PIN 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 ...
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... flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button 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 LED...
... flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button 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 LED...
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...avail all its features. Press to prevent system boot failure! 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] ...BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using...
...avail all its features. Press to prevent system boot failure! 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] ...BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using...
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... the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. Turn on again. Turn off the system after POST: • Press ++ ... 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 Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets...
... the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the updating process. Turn on again. Turn off the system after POST: • Press ++ ... 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 Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets...
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... 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 apply for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. •...
... 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 apply for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. •...
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... Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Normal] The following item is for Serial Port1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel...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. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows...
... Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Normal] The following item is for Serial Port1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel...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. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows...