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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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...x1 slot (optional) 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 ... Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 4500) Supports max. Supports up to www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. P5G41T-M LX2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
...x1 slot (optional) 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 ... Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 4500) Supports max. Supports up to www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. P5G41T-M LX2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
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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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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 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the onboard LED. Refer to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or ... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any of the items is a reminder that lights up to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on...
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 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the onboard LED. Refer to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or ... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any of the items is a reminder that lights up to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX2 Series motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on...
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... 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 ...• 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. Place ...
... 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 ...• 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. Place ...
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... on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up 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...
... on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up 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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... on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. •...; You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2...
... on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. •...; You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to default values. 1-7 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2...
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...sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +...5VSB), you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 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
...sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +...5VSB), you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 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
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...through a network hub. 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. Microphone port (pink). Refer to the table below for the function of this port ... tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. PS/2 mouse port (green). Line Out port (lime). The LPT port is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 3. P5G41T-M LX2 LAN port LED indications LED (Orange) Status OFF ORANGE Description No link 100Mbps connection LED (Green) Status OFF GREEN...
...through a network hub. 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. Microphone port (pink). Refer to the table below for the function of this port ... tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. PS/2 mouse port (green). Line Out port (lime). The LPT port is for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 3. P5G41T-M LX2 LAN port LED indications LED (Orange) Status OFF ORANGE Description No link 100Mbps connection LED (Green) Status OFF GREEN...
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...connectors completely fit. This port is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. The system may become unstable or may ...+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 power supply unit (PSU)...
...connectors completely fit. This port is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. The system may become unstable or may ...+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 power supply unit (PSU)...
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...for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. 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. The data transfer rate of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the ...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 Series
...for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. 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. The data transfer rate of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the ...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 Series
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.... If any device jumper 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 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...
.... If any device jumper 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 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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...+ 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. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Connect the...USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 6. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 7. FLOPPY P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed...
...+ 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. P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT Floppy disk drive connector 1-13 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Connect the...USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for P5G41T-M LX2 and P5G41T-M LX2/GB. 6. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 7. FLOPPY P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed...
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...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 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this ...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 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this ...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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... to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Ground Reset 10. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without... • 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 system power LED.
... to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-15 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Ground Reset 10. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without... • 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 system power LED.
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... 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. 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] ... the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is found, then press . b. Before you 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. Chapter 2: BIOS information...
... 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. 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] ... the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is found, then press . b. Before you 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. Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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... (P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT). • The BIOS file in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with its parameters. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2...
... (P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT). • The BIOS file in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with its parameters. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using the first two options. 2-3 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2...
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..., 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] 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 configure system...
..., 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] 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 configure system...
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...: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Normal] The following item is for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options...
...: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-9 ASUS P5G41T-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Normal] The following item is for P5G41T-M LX2/GB/LPT with an LPT port at the back panel. Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options...