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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-25 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-25 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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P5G41T-M LX3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-L 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... 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form...
P5G41T-M LX3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS EPU-L 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... 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form...
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... motherboard is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´...
... motherboard is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´...
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... the future. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-1 Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows...
... the future. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-1 Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows...
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... Open. 3. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX3 VER: 0204 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/30/2010...
... Open. 3. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80 Current ROM BOARD: P5G41T-M LX3 VER: 0204 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/30/2010...
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... compatibility and stability. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before...
... compatibility and stability. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before...
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... may not exactly match what you in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: •... power button to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to turn the system off then back on your data or system.
... may not exactly match what you in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: •... power button to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to turn the system off then back on your data or system.
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...to confirm your choice. Main Advanced Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for special functions. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/...32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you ...
...to confirm your choice. Main Advanced Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for special functions. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/...32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you ...