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...8482; 2 Extreme / 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 your ... 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
...8482; 2 Extreme / 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 your ... 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
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...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-3 This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that contains ...180;s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, 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. feature automatically restores the...
...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-3 This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that contains ...180;s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, 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. feature automatically restores the...
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-5 Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis ...
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-5 Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis ...
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...facing towards you see any damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme ...contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap ...
...facing towards you see any damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme ...contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap ...
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... contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your skin, ensure that you wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. Apply...
... contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your skin, ensure that you wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. B ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. Apply...
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... and fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3.
... and fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3.
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P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Under the default state, some ...socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-13 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more...
P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Under the default state, some ...socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-13 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more...
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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 the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ...
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 the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ...
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...the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down ..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
...the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down ..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. CLRTC 12 23 P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
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In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a microphone. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-19 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description ...
In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a microphone. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-19 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description ...
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.../PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-21 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby ... 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...
.../PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-21 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby ... 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...
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...ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-23 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 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... motherboard components. 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. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors ...
...ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-23 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 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... motherboard components. 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. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors ...
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... screen is for updates. Click an item on the top bar to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-25 To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
... screen is for updates. Click an item on the top bar to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 1-25 To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
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...support DVD in the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of ...the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
...support DVD in the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of ...the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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...an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-3 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 device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the...
...an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-3 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 device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the...
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.... Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Tools For configuring options for special functions. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields...
.... Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Tools For configuring options for special functions. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields...
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... the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-7 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- These values are not user-configurable. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is a separate...
... the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-7 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- These values are not user-configurable. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is a separate...
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BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Take caution when changing ...
BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto - ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Take caution when changing ...
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... show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-11 Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in the value directly or use +/- C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you...
... show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-11 Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in the value directly or use +/- C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you...
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... Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to [HD Audio] mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-13 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, set this item to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. This item appears only when...
... Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to [HD Audio] mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 PLUS 2-13 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, set this item to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. This item appears only when...