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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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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5G41T-M LX2 Series specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit ... system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 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 2-3 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5G41T-M LX2 Series specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit ... system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 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 2-3 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
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...Intel® GMA 4500) Supports max. resolution of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1759MB Supports RGB with max. P5G41T-M LX2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad ... channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. shared memory ...
...Intel® GMA 4500) Supports max. resolution of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 1759MB Supports RGB with max. P5G41T-M LX2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad ... channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1066/800 MHz DDR3 memory modules - Supports up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. shared memory ...
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P5G41T-M LX2 Series specifications 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...
P5G41T-M LX2 Series specifications 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...
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... your motherboard package. 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 uninstall any component, place it , check the items in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the...
... your motherboard package. 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 uninstall any component, place it , check the items in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the...
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...(4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-8 10. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the ... motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)...
...(4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-8 10. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the ... motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P5G41T-M LX2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P5G41T-M LX2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS ...
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... resets 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 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do ...the jumper again to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 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. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell ...
... resets 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 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do ...the jumper again to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 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. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell ...
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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...4. Line Out port (lime). 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). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. ...
... 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...4. Line Out port (lime). 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). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. ...
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... 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 Series DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside...
... 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 Series DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside...
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...connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 7. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect...The floppy disk drive signal cable is purchased separately. • The Floppy disk drive connector is removed to the USB connectors. FLOPPY P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is an optional item for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will ...
...connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 7. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect...The floppy disk drive signal cable is purchased separately. • The Floppy disk drive connector is removed to the USB connectors. FLOPPY P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is an optional item for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will ...
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... to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The HD LED lights up when you turn on the ...• Reset button (2-pin RESET) 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 read from or written to this connector...
... to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The HD LED lights up when you turn on the ...• Reset button (2-pin RESET) 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 read from or written to this connector...
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...any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. b. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using... the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to complete the installation. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you ...
...any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. 2-1 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. b. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using... the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to complete the installation. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you ...
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... include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during... updated 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 this option only if you in the support DVD may not be ...
... include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during... updated 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 this option only if you in the support DVD may not be ...
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... a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit...
... a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-5 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to use the ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to use the ...
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... [EPP+ECP] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] 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] [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. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. ...
... [EPP+ECP] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] 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] [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. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. ...
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... system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-11 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Plug and Play O/S [No] When this item is set to [Yes] and if you to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the...
... system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-11 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Plug and Play O/S [No] When this item is set to [Yes] and if you to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the...
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... appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to change the... Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when...
... appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to change the... Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when...
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... the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu ... 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn 2-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series When you to clear the user password. Clear User Password Select ...
... the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu ... 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Select+FFEEFFEo-11Sn11Sn0Ct0CeeorSSCGSEf eeheaxtSSGGSEhllanvieeoeaxeeeneetllnviccgroeeteettteaapccorlntttaaioSIOdSlnnctpHSIudsreteEctbHemilxfre-eEreopioemslxnntmecpinrtteheisn 2-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series When you to clear the user password. Clear User Password Select ...