Asus P5G41T-M LX3 User Manual Download

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P5G41T-M LX3

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Page 1: ...Motherboard P5G41T M LX3 ...

Page 2: ...planation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this pr...

Page 3: ... 4 Layout contents 1 6 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 7 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 7 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 10 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 11 1 7 System memory 1 12 1 7 1 Overview 1 12 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 13 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 15 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 15 1 8 Expansion slots 1 16 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 16 1 8 2 Configuring a...

Page 4: ...4 Menu items 2 6 2 2 5 Submenu items 2 6 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 6 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 6 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 6 2 2 9 General help 2 6 2 3 Main menu 2 7 2 3 1 System Time 2 7 2 3 2 System Date 2 7 2 3 3 SATA1 4 2 7 2 3 4 Storage Configuration 2 8 2 3 5 System Information 2 9 2 4 Advanced menu 2 9 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration 2 9 2 4 2 CPU Configuration 2 11 2 4 3 Chipset 2 12 2 4 4 Onboard ...

Page 5: ...PM 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 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 20 2 8 Exit menu 2 21 ...

Page 6: ...nt from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies ...

Page 7: ...peration 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 contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and ci...

Page 8: ...uct and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu ...

Page 9: ... more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated Intel GMA X4500 GPU Maximum shared memory of 256MB Supports RGB with max resolution of 2048 x 1536 75Hz Supports Microsoft DirectX 10 Expansion slots 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Storage 4 x Ser...

Page 10: ...4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 x Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF Out connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI 2 0a SM BIOS 2 6 Manageability WOL PXE WOR by Ring PME Wake up A...

Page 11: ...LGA775 Core 2 Extreme Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo processors which are excellent for multitasking multimedia and enthusiastic gamers with 1333 1066 MHz FSB This motherboard also supports Intel CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing process 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P5G41T M LX3 motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the l...

Page 12: ...ller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU Energy Processing Unit provides total system power management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently moderating power in real time It automatically provides the most appropr...

Page 13: ...he system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings ErP ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in rega...

Page 14: ...t place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate t...

Page 15: ... and damage motherboard components 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 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 screw...

Page 16: ... 12 13 14 3 10 8 1 5 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Page Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Page 1 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR 1 18 8 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 1 24 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V 1 21 9 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 1 22 3 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW1 4 3 pin USBPW5 8 1 18 10 Standby power LED SB_PWR 1 4 4 Intel LGA775 CPU socket...

Page 17: ...act 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 The pr...

Page 18: ...ever Retention tab 4 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle 4A then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove 4B 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle PnP cap Load plate 4A 4B 3 5 Position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...

Page 19: ... Thermal Interface Material If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin ensure that you wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help Some heatsinks come with pre applied thermal paste If so skip this step To prevent contaminating the paste DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly 7 Close the load plate A then push the load lever B until it snaps into the retention tab A B...

Page 20: ...u have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ but the installation steps and functions should remain the same The illustration above is for reference o...

Page 21: ...or 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink 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 A A B B P5G41T M LX3 P5G41T M LX3 CPU fan connector CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU F...

Page 22: ...board comes with two Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling ...

Page 23: ... The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module 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 conditi...

Page 24: ...F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB SS G SKILL G SKILL F3 10666CL7T 6GBPK XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 7 7 7 18 1 5 1 6V G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9 9 9 24 1 3V low voltage GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB DS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage KINGMAX FLFD45F B8KL9 1GB SS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX ...

Page 25: ...clip 1 DIMM notch 2 1 A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 3 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips out...

Page 26: ...the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PC...

Page 27: ...per again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery 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 To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unp...

Page 28: ...mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode 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 m...

Page 29: ...t lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 5 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port H...

Page 30: ... legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this 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 Aud...

Page 31: ...e or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncert...

Page 32: ..._TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P5G41T M LX3 P5G41T M LX3 SATA connectors Install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA 4 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 These USB connectors co...

Page 33: ...pers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q FAN feature 6 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 The S PDIF module is purchased separatel...

Page 34: ...is connector The HD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 8 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mou...

Page 35: ...at comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD The following screen is for reference only Click an item to install Click...

Page 36: ...1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 37: ... list select any of the updating process Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and ...

Page 38: ...s the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from a file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating proce...

Page 39: ... motherboard models Prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility 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 Recovering the BIOS To ...

Page 40: ... you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the sys...

Page 41: ... menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc System Time 00 31 48 System Date Tue 12 07 2010 SATA 1 Not Detected SATA 2 Not Detected SATA 3 Not Detected SATA 4 Not Detected Storage Configuration System Information Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to co...

Page 42: ...d Power Boot Tools and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 2 2 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter 2 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the ite...

Page 43: ...user configurable These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the system Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 12 56 38 System Date Tue 12 07 2010 SATA 1 Not Detected SATA 2 Not Detected SATA 3 Not D...

Page 44: ...ysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 4 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system Select an item then press Enter if you want to configure the item ATA IDE Co...

Page 45: ...e system frequency voltage Ai Overclocking Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency 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 ...

Page 46: ...lock Profile Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting FSB DRAM Frequency Auto 667MHz 800MHz 960MHz 1000MHz 1067MHz 1100MHz 1333 v v v v v 1066 v v v v 800 v v v The following table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when the FSB value is 1333 1066 and 800 CPU Frequency xxx Displays the frequency sent by the...

Page 47: ...omputer system can function as multiple virtual systems Configuration options Enabled Disabled If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set values may differ Key in ratio numbers directly Memory Voltage Auto Allows you to set the memory voltage The values range from 1 20000V to 2 4600V with a 0 02000V increment Key in the value directly or use to adjust the voltage Configuration options ...

Page 48: ...B Enabled 48MB Enabled 64MB Enabled 128MB Enabled 256MB GTT Graphics Memory Size No VT mode 2MB This item is not user configurable The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Enabled Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology When set to Enabled you can adjust ...

Page 49: ... the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 DVMT Memory 256MB Allows you to select the DVMT memory Configuration options 128MB 256MB Maximum DVMT Protect Audio Video Path Mode Lite Allows you to select the Protected Audio Video Path PAVP mode Configuration options Disabled Lite Paranoid South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller Enabled Allows...

Page 50: ... Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480Mbps or Full Speed 12Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed 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 Confi...

Page 51: ...d Enabled 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the 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 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values c...

Page 52: ...r supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this pa...

Page 53: ... 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 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 Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST CPU Fan ...

Page 54: ...visor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter 2 In the password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after...

Page 55: ...e user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press Enter 2 In the password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appear...

Page 56: ...nfirm your choice See section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit 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 3 CD DISC read only 2 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to displa...

Page 57: ...ion from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Exit Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made...

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