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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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... designed to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables ...temperature extremes. vii REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Contact a ...
... designed to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables ...temperature extremes. vii REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Contact a ...
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... complete a task. These documents are also provided. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this manual. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus...
... complete a task. These documents are also provided. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this manual. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus...
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...features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors,...your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS motherboard! Before you 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! ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ...
...features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors,...your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS motherboard! Before you 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! ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ...
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Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently ...turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work in real-time. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s ...
Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the memory accesses. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently ...turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work in real-time. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s ...
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...automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products... reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based...
...automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products... reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based...
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... shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you ... on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you ...
... shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you ... on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you ...
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... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-5 Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to...
... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-5 Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to...
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...) 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 4 5 18.8cm(7.4in) KBMS ATX12V KBPWR 6 5 CPU_FAN COM1 USBPW1-4 LGA775 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 RTL 8103EL CHA_FAN Intel® G41 ICS AUDIO 9LRS954 2 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR ATHEROS 8151 Super I/O PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS...
...) 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 4 5 18.8cm(7.4in) KBMS ATX12V KBPWR 6 5 CPU_FAN COM1 USBPW1-4 LGA775 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 RTL 8103EL CHA_FAN Intel® G41 ICS AUDIO 9LRS954 2 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR ATHEROS 8151 Super I/O PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS...
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...® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-7 Contact your left. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that...
...® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-7 Contact your left. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that...
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Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but ... a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but ... a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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... to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-11 3.
... to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-11 3.
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4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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...recommended that you install 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. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is ... • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 ...
...recommended that you install 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. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is ... • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-13 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 ...
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... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-15 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press...
... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-15 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press...
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... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the...documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. The following sub‑...
... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the...documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. The following sub‑...
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the...
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... GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA. 4. Connect the ... USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives.
... GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA. 4. Connect the ... USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives.
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... the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring 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... 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. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-23
... the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring 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... 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. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-23