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... P5G41T-M LX3 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 the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
... P5G41T-M LX3 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 the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory...
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...to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P5G41T-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking ... the next page) ix Supports up to 800MHz at the back panel) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Integrated Intel® GMA X4500 GPU Maximum shared memory of 2048 x 1536 (@ 75Hz) Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot ...
...to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P5G41T-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking ... the next page) ix Supports up to 800MHz at the back panel) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Integrated Intel® GMA X4500 GPU Maximum shared memory of 2048 x 1536 (@ 75Hz) Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot ...
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... the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. It is enhanced with minimal noise. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to save power and money. After you to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066 architecture...
... the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. It is enhanced with minimal noise. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to save power and money. After you to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066 architecture...
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4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41T-M LX3 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. 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.
4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5G41T-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B P5G41T-M LX3 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. 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.
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-13 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-13 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system...
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DDR3-1333 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single-sided / DS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots...
DDR3-1333 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single-sided / DS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots...
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... 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap...
... 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap...
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... CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-9 BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
... CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-9 BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
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...systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to 1.59375V with a 0.00625V increment. The values range from 1.12500V to adjust the voltage. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set the VTT voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the... partitions. to 1.51875V with a 0.00625V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Vcore [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology.
...systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to 1.59375V with a 0.00625V increment. The values range from 1.12500V to adjust the voltage. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set the VTT voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the... partitions. to 1.51875V with a 0.00625V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Vcore [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology.
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... protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the remapping of system memory used by SPD. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as ...
... protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the remapping of system memory used by SPD. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as ...
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... Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-13 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, set to [HD Audio] mode. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set this... you to select the Protected Audio-Video Path (PAVP) mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the front panel support type.
... Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-13 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, set to [HD Audio] mode. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set this... you to select the Protected Audio-Video Path (PAVP) mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the front panel support type.
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... used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options... used for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for system suspend.
... used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options... used for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for system suspend.