Asus P5G41T-M LX3 User Manual

MotherboardP5G41T-M LX3

xP5G41T-M LX3 specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice.ASUS unique featuresASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ F

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cablesAccessories 1 x I

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® G41 ChipsetThe Intel® G41 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bu

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboar

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layoutP5G41T-M LX3PCIEX16PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1PCI1USB56 USB78F_PANELAAFPICS9LRS954ATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FA

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-7• Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.• Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector and chassis fan cable

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionTo prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-96. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that

iiE6280First Edition V1 December 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-113. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introductionP5G41T-M LX3P5G41T-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_B11.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard c

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You m

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz (O.C.) capabilitySS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module in

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-151.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-171.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-191.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors267891013 451. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 d

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-212. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs a

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-235. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System p

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 1-251.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS)

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ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Befo

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-3Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-251.11.1 Installing an operating system .

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens inclu

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-52.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration.Adv

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inf

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationBlock (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data tr

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-92.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationFSB / CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFront Side Bus CPU External FrequencyFSB 1333 333 MHzFSB 1066 266 MHzFSB 8

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-112.4.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Ratio CMOS Se

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-132.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationOnboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controll

vContents2.5.4 APM Conguration ... 2-162.5.6 Hardware Monitor ...

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationUSB Functions [Enabled]Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-152.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item the

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.4 APM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state aft

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-172.6.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available device

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Curr

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-19After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User Access Leve

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS informationASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the

ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 2-212.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or disca

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ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

ixP5G41T-M LX3 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® d