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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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... 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 connectors...
... 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 connectors...
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... 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 Before you for the list of accessories. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! The...
... 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 Before you for the list of accessories. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! The...
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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... • 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. Chapter 1:...
... 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... • 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. Chapter 1:...
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... more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do either 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...
... more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do either 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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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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the ... RAM data. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the ... RAM data. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3.
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... in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 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 KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer...
... in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 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 KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer...
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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...port (light blue). 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 The LPT port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port allows connection to a parallel printer, a scanner,...
... 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...port (light blue). 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 The LPT port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port allows connection to a parallel printer, a scanner,...
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...Volts +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 power output... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. COM port. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8.
...Volts +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 power output... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. COM port. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8.
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... 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 Series CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU...
... 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 Series CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU...
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...:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 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 to PIN 1. Master ... is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. 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 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG...
...:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 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 to PIN 1. Master ... is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. 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 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG...
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... signal cable is purchased separately. • The Floppy disk drive connector is removed to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series 6. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are...
... signal cable is purchased separately. • The Floppy disk drive connector is removed to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series 6. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are...
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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 ... default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "GND" are shorted with a jumper cap. 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 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS ...
...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 ... default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "GND" are shorted with a jumper cap. 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 By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS ...
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...is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 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 ... Activity LED. 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. Ground Reset 10. The system power LED lights...
...is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 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 ... Activity LED. 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. Ground Reset 10. The system power LED lights...
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... Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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 Load... instructions to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 The ASUS Update utility is found, then press . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. b. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating...
... Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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 Load... instructions to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 The ASUS Update utility is found, then press . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. b. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating...
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... on the system. 2. Do 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 do not press , POST continues with ...motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS...
... on the system. 2. Do 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 do not press , POST continues with ...motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS...
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...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 ...SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [12:56:38] [Tue 01/08/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] This item is for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] ...
...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 ...SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [12:56:38] [Tue 01/08/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] This item is for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT only. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] ...
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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: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows...
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: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows...