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User Manual - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
User Manual - Page 3
... information vi About this guide vi P5G41T-M LX2/BR specifications summary viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2
1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-5 1.5.1 Installing an expansion...
User Manual - Page 5
...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
User Manual - Page 6
... to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage...
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...complete a task.
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 provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
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P5G41T-M LX2/BR specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Front Side 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
Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and
Enhanced Intel ...
User Manual - Page 9
... 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Express Gate
8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5
WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR by Ring
Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version)
2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD...
User Manual - Page 10
... the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that 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
P5G41T-M LX2/BR
ON
OFF
Standby Power Powered Off
P5G41T-M LX2/BR Onboard power LED
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User Manual - Page 13
... the following:
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Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
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Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on
the motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
P5G41T-M LX2/BR Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability
Vendor...
User Manual - Page 14
..., SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.
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User Manual - Page 24
... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
User Manual - Page 25
...supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs, and flash drives
with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing ASUS Express Gate on USB HDDs and flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipset-controlled...
User Manual - Page 28
... only when a removable storage device / USB drive is connected. Left-click this icon to launch the File Manager window. Right-click it to eject the removable storage device / USB drive.
Exits ASUS Express Gate. Click Yes to enter the operating system you installed on the hard disk drive.
Powers off the computer.
Accessing the Internet To configure the network settings:
1. Click Configuration...
User Manual - Page 30
... update BIOS. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only)
Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate does not start normally, reinstall the software or use the repair utility to repair Express Gate.
To repair Express Gate: Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software.
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install 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...
User Manual - Page 32
... when done.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: P5G41T-M LX2/BR VER: 0303 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 11/30/2009
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup
[V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit
• This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format...
User Manual - Page 33
...removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the
BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported...
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2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE/SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items...
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... then press to display the submenu.
Main Advanced Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~ xxth Boot Device
These items specify...
User Manual - Page 44
... item is set to [Always], BIOS checks for the user password both when you access Setup and boot the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express...