MotherboardP5G41C-M LX
xP5G41C-M LX specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice.ASUS exclusive overclocking featuresSFS (Stepless Frequency Sel
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P5G41C-M LX motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/6
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® G41 ChipsetThe Intel® G41 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-3ASUS Express GateExpress Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before en
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layoutP5G41C-M LXPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI2PCI1PRI_IDEUSB78USB56F_PANELAAFPICS9LRS954ATX12VEATXPWRCPU_F
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-71.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme
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 P5G41C-M LX 1-96. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that
iiE5284First Edition V1 January 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft
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 P5G41C-M LX 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 introductionP5G41C-M LXP5G41C-M LX 240-pin DIMM socketsDDR3_B1DDR2_B1DDR3_A1DDR2_A11.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe mother
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMS into the black sockets or 512MB
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333(O.C.) MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optio
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-15Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*OCZ OCZ3P13334GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-17Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL -
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introductionSS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-191.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can
iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-211.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear t
1-22 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 P5G41C-M LX 1-231.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors38 7210 91114 561. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Paral
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. 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 P5G41C-M LX 1-252. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There are three connec
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-274. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on t
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 1-298. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin
ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-301.11.1 Installing an operating system .
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operatin
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 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 P5G41C-M LX 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOSThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails o
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens inclu
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-52.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration.Adva
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system info
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationLBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports th
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-92.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when
vContents2.5.4 Anti Surge Support ... 2-152.5.5 APM Conguration ...
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationFSB / CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFront Side Bus CPU External FrequencyFSB 1333 333 MHzFSB 1066 266 MHzFSB 8
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-112.4.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Ratio CMOS Set
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 P5G41C-M LX 2-132.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationOnboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controlle
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-152.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.5 APM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state aft
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-172.6.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Curr
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 2-19After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User Access Level
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears.
ASUS P5G41C-M LX 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 discar
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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.
ixP5G41C-M LX specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® du
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