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  • Page 1 P5G41C-M LX...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................vii P5G41C-M LX specifications summary ............ ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........
  • Page 4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 BIOS setup program ..............2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............2-5 2.2.2...
  • Page 5 Boot Device Priority ............2-17 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-17 2.6.3 Security ................. 2-18 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 2................ 2-20 Exit menu ..................2-21...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: P5G41C-M Lx Specifications Summary

    - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules - Supports up to 8GB system memory Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be used simultaneously.
  • Page 10 ASUS exclusive SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): overclocking - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800MHz at 1MHz increment features Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS unique ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 features ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 12: Innovative Asus Features

    Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button.

  • Page 13: Asus Express Gate

    BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS AI NET2...

  • Page 14: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5G41C-M LX Standby Power Powered Off P5G41C-M LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Overview

    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...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 21.6cm(8.5in) KBPWR CPU_FAN KBMS ATX12V PRI_IDE LGA775 USBPW1-4 USB34 8112L LAN1_USB12 Intel ® CHA_FAN 9LRS954 AUDIO PCIEX1_1 P5G41C-M LX Super PCIEX16 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ® PCI1 BIOS ICH7 CLRTC SB_PWR PCI2 VT1708S SPDOF_OUT USBPW5-8 USB56 SATA1...

  • Page 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
  • Page 18 Press the load lever with your thumb Retention tab (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever Lift the load lever in the direction of the PnP cap...
  • Page 19 To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. ASUS P5G41C-M LX...

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ® ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and ®...

  • Page 21: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 22: System Memory

    (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DDR3_A1 and DDR2_A1 Channel B DDR3_B1 and DDR2_B1 P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX 240-pin DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 23: Memory Configurations

    Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency 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 DIMM upport Vendor Part No.
  • Page 24 DDR3-1333(O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket Chip support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand A-Data AD31333001GOU 1024MB A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - • • A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • A-Data AD31333002GOU 2048MB A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0903 - •...
  • Page 25 POWER TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-107EY 1024MB 7-7-7-20 1.5V • • TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-138EY 1024MB 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2048MB 7-7-7-20 1.5V • • TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2048MB 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082-138EW 2048MB 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-15...
  • Page 26 DDR2-667 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB 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 - • • Heat-Sink Package G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ...
  • Page 27 JM800QLU-2G 2048MB Transced TQ243PCF8 • • Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U 2048MB Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E • • V-Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 512MB V-Data VD29608A8A-25EG20813 - • • V-Data M2XSSKG3147C1L1C5Z 1024MB Samsung K4T51083QE • • H5PS1G83EFRS6C V-Data M2XHYKH3J47CC01E5Z 2048MB Hynix • • 852AK ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-17...
  • Page 28 • 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 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. DIMM notch Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-19...

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 31: Jumpers

    Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5G41C-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
  • Page 32 P5G41C-M LX +5VSB (Default) P5G41C-M LX USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

  • Page 33: Connectors

    Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) – – – Side Speaker Out To 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...

  • Page 34: Internal Connectors

    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 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio].
  • Page 35 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 set as “Cable-Select,” ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5G41C-M LX...
  • Page 36 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1-26...
  • Page 37 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 P5G41C-M LX P5G41C-M LX SATA connectors Install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. ® 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, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 38 +12V Rotation P5G41C-M LX fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

  • Page 39: Speaker Connector

    PIN 1 P5G41C-M LX HD_LED RESET P5G41C-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 40: Software Support

    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.

  • Page 41: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®...

  • Page 42: Asus Ez Flash 2

    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 ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 43: Asus Crashfree Bios

    2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 44: Bios Setup Program

    • 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.

  • Page 45: Bios Menu Screen

    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...

  • Page 46: Navigation Keys

    2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does not appear when you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. ASUS P5G41C-M LX...

  • Page 48: Storage Configuration

    LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers.

  • Page 49: System Information

    Select either 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...
  • Page 50 The following two 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.

  • Page 51: Cpu Configuration

    Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel ® ® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-11...

  • Page 52: Chipset

    CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection ® function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

  • Page 53: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP]. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-13...

  • Page 54: Usb Configuration

    2.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

  • Page 55: Pci Pnp

    Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-15...

  • Page 56: Apm Configuration

    2.5.5 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

  • Page 57: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: ®...

  • Page 58: Security

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] 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] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 59: Change 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...

  • Page 60: Tools Menu

    2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details.

  • Page 61: Exit Menu

    When you select this option or if you press <F5>, 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...
  • Page 62 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information...

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