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...package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in.../ Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS motherboard! ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing...
...package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in.../ Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS motherboard! ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing...
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...using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP ...and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to their default settings.
...using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP ...and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to their default settings.
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-5 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-5 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the ...
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...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure...
...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure...
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... you wash it is spread in an even thin layer. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-9 If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into...
... you wash it is spread in an even thin layer. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-9 If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into...
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... connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-11 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard...
... connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-11 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard...
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... 4GB or more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial Crucial ELPIDA CT12864BA1067.8FF... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-13 Use a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO...
... 4GB or more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial Crucial ELPIDA CT12864BA1067.8FF... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-13 Use a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO...
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DIMM notch ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining ...
DIMM notch ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining ...
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... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-17 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM... You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can ...
... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-17 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM... You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can ...
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... blue). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-19 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
... blue). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-19 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
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...If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-21 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may ... Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is ...
...If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-21 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may ... Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is ...
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...on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 6. 5. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS SPDIF_OUT P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
...on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 6. 5. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS SPDIF_OUT P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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... screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-25 Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item ...to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to install If Autorun is...
... screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-25 Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item ...to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to install If Autorun is...
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... > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click...
... > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click...
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...optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system ...after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable...
...optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system ...after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a removable...
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... key on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-5 Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit...
... key on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-5 Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit...
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..., Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-7 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...
..., Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-7 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...
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.... Select either one of the general system specifications. Overclock Profile - Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The BIOS automatically...
.... Select either one of the general system specifications. Overclock Profile - Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The BIOS automatically...
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... to boot even without support for CPUs with a 0.02000V increment. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. The values range from 1.12500V to 1.51875V with a 0.00625V increment...
... to boot even without support for CPUs with a 0.02000V increment. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. The values range from 1.12500V to 1.51875V with a 0.00625V increment...
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...] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-13
...] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-13