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    P5G41C-M LX Motherboard
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    earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code
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    Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5G41C-M LX 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
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    an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 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
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    Contents 2.5.4 Anti Surge Support 2-15 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-16 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-16 2.6 Boot menu 2-17 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-17 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-17 2.6.3 Security 2-18 2.7 Tools menu 2-20 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-20 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-20 2.7.3 AI NET
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    's instructions, may graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts
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    IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website
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    Bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for
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    ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.5 in (24.4 cm x 21.6 cm) * Specifications are subject to
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    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5G41C-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above
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    technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in distraction-free environment with minimal noise. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by
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    entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time
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    you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5G41C-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5G41C-M LX Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5G41C-M LX ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-5
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    , 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT LGA775 PRI_IDE VGA 7 USB34 USBPW1-4 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 RTL 8112L Intel® G41 AUDIO ICS 9LRS954 CHA_FAN 2 EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 P5G41C-M LX Super I/O 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR VIA VT1708S SPDOF_OUT
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    PnP cap. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX CPU socket 775 Before installing the
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    to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that
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    6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-9
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    • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU
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    and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B B B A B A ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-11
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    memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) and two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DIMM sockets: DDR3_A1 DDR2_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR2_B1 P5G41C-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets
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    than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5G41C-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing
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    DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 1024MB SS GV34GB1333C7DC 2048MB DS GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS GEIL DDR3 - - 9-9-9-24 9FF22D9KPT 9 - 6-6-6-20 9KF27D9KPT 9 - 6-6-6-20 - 6-6-6-20 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* - • • 1.65-1.85V • • - • • 1.65-1.85V •
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    -10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 ) 1.65V 1.85V 1.75V 1.65V 1.65V 1.60V - - - - - - - - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-15
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    DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB DS A-Data AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 - - • • G.SKILL F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS G.SKILL D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S 5-5-5-15
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    DDR2 2048MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. GEIL - Timing 5 Voltage - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • GEIL - 5 1.8V • • GEIL - 5 - • • V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - - • • Samsung K4T51083QE - - • • Hynix H5PS1G83EFRS6C 852AK - - • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-17
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    slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of DDR2 modules inserted into both the blue slots or one pair of DDR3 modules into both the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-18 Chapter
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    system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips
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    unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with
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    . • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-21
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    BIOS. P5G41C-M LX KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41C-M LX Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW1-4 12 23 P5G41C-M LX +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5G41C-M LX USB Device Wake Up • The USB
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    to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK configure an 8-channel audio output: Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-23
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    Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5G41C-M LX Analog front panel connector • We recommend 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
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    : blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure /66/33 IDE devices. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5G41C-M LX NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5G41C-M LX IDE connector If any device jumper is
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    completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5G41C-M LX GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage
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    RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5G41C-M LX SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors
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    the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5G41C-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5G41C-M LX fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 7. Digital audio connector
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    F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 P5G41C-M LX HD_LED RESET P5G41C-M LX System panel connector hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER P5G41C-M LX PIN 1 P5G41C-M LX Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-29
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    you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later version before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
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    ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS
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    from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the
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    down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-3
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    Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    system boot configuration. Tools For configuring options for special functions. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-5
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    specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot is user- window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support
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    Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show if you are specifically configuring a CD-
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    to configure the item. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you to set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Sets Serial ATA, Parallel ATA or both as native mode. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA
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    one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-9
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    items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the
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    CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set values may differ. • Key in ratio numbers directly. C1E Support
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    ® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is not user- configurable. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS
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    Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, set this item to [HD Audio] mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Gigabit LAN IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-13
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    ] [HiSpeed] The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20
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    Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Anti Surge Support [Auto] [ Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-15
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    the system through a PCI Express/ PCI card. This feature requires an ATX power [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/ motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU
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    Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-17
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    ] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for
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    clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-19
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    > to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only
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    Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-21
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    2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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