Asus P5G41T-M LX3 User Manual

P5G41T-M LX3

Motherboard

E6280

First Edition V1

December 2010

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Contents

Notices.........................................................................................................	vi
Safety information......................................................................................	vii
About this guide.........................................................................................	vii
P5G41T-M LX3 specifications summary...................................................	ix

Chapter 1:		Product introduction
1.1	Welcome!.......................................................................................		1-1
1.2	Package contents.........................................................................		1-1
1.3	Special features............................................................................		1-1
	1.3.1	Product highlights ............................................................	1-1
	1.3.2	Innovative ASUS features ................................................	1-2
1.4	Before you proceed......................................................................		1-4
1.5	Motherboard overview.................................................................		1-5
	1.5.1	Placement direction .........................................................	1-5
	1.5.2	Screw holes .....................................................................	1-5
	1.5.3	Motherboard layout ..........................................................	1-6
	1.5.4	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 an expansion card ......................................	1-16
	1.8.3	PCI slot ..........................................................................	1-16
	1.8.4	PCI Express x1 slots .....................................................	1-16
	1.8.5	PCI Express x16 slot . ....................................................	1-16
1.9	Jumpers	.......................................................................................	1-17
1.10	Connectors..................................................................................		1-19
	1.10.1 ..................................................	Rear panel connectors	1-19
	1.10.2 ........................................................	Internal connectors	1-20

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Contents

1.11 Software support........................................................................		1-25
1.11.1	Installing an operating system.......................................	1-25
1.11.2	Support DVD information...............................................	1-25

Chapter 2:		BIOS information
2.1	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
2.2	BIOS setup program.....................................................................		2-4
	2.2.1	BIOS menu screen..........................................................	2-5
	2.2.2	Menu bar.........................................................................	2-5
	2.2.3	Navigation keys...............................................................	2-6
	2.2.4	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 Devices Configuration....................................	2-13
	2.4.5	USB Configuration.........................................................	2-14
	2.4.6	PCI PnP.........................................................................	2-15
2.5	Power menu................................................................................		2-15
	2.5.1	Suspend Mode..............................................................	2-15
	2.5.2	ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................	2-15
	2.5.3	ACPI APIC Support.......................................................	2-15

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	2.5.4	APM 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

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult 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 FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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 with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

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://csr.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. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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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.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try 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, contact your dealer immediately.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

•Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to 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 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 or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
	that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
	Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
	names are linked with a plus sign (+).
	Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

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P5G41T-M LX3 specifications summary

CPU	LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme
	/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core /
	Celeron® processors
	Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
	Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU
	* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Chipset	Northbridge: Intel® G41
	Southbridge: Intel® ICH7

Front Side Bus

Memory

1333/1066 MHz

Dual channel memory architecture

-2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC

1333(O.C.)/1066 MHz DDR3 memory modules

-Supports up to 8GB system memory

* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified

Vendors Lists).

**When you install a total memory of 4GB or 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 Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports
LAN	PCIe Gigabit LAN
Audio	ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC
	* Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to
	support 8-channel audio output.
	Supports S/PDIF Out interface
USB	Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board,
	4 ports at the back panel)
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)
	(continued on the next page)

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ASUS unique features

Back panel I/O ports

Internal connectors

BIOS

Manageability

Accessories

Support DVD

Form factor

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS MyLogo 2

ASUS Turbo Key

ASUS EPU-L

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x COM port

1 x VGA port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

3 x audio jacks

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional

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

8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6

WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up

2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables

1 x I/O shield

1 x User Manual

Drivers

ASUS utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 cm)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1Welcome!

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 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.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard	ASUS P5G41T-M LX3 motherboard
Cables	2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables
Accessories	1 x I/O shield
Application DVD	ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation	User Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support

This motherboard supports Intel® 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.

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Intel® G41 Chipset

The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066 architecture, 1333/1066 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. It especially includes Intel® Fast memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.

Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz support

This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)

3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.

1.3.2Innovative 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 appropriate power usage to save power and money.

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.

ASUS Q-FAN

ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in distraction-free environment with minimal noise.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted 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.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the 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 regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with

ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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1.4Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

•Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

•Whenever you uninstall any component, 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 that 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 LX3

ON OFF

Standby Power Powered Off

P5G41T-M LX3 Onboard LED

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1.5Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1Placement 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.

1.5.2Screw holes

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

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1.5.3Motherboard layout

1

2

3

4

5

6

		18.8cm(7.4in)
KBMS
COM1	ATX12V
	KBPWR
VGA	USBPW1-4	LGA775	module)pin	module)pin
USB34			A1 (64bit, 240-	B1 (64bit, 240-
	RTL		DIMM_	DIMM_
	8103EL		DDR3	DDR3
LAN1_USB12		Intel®
		G41
		CHA_FAN

ICS
9LRS954
AUDIO
	Lithium Cell
PCIEX1_1	CMOS Power
ATHEROS
8151

		PCIEX16
Super
I/O
PCIEX1_2		P5G41T-M LX3				Intel®
						ICH7
		PCI1
ALC887
SPEAKER	CLRTC	SB_PWR	USB56	USB78	F_PANEL	SATA1	SATA2
SPDIF_OUT
AAFP	USBPW5-8

5

CPU_FAN

24.4cm(9.6in)

EATXPWR	2

		SATA4	7
	8Mb	SATA3
	BIOS

14

13 12 11

3

10

9

8

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1.5.4Layout 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,	1-21	9.	USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)	1-22
	4-pin ATX12V)
3.	USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin	1-18	10.	Standby power LED (SB_PWR)	1-4
	USBPW5-8)
4.	Intel LGA775 CPU socket	1-7	11.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)	1-17
5.	CPU and chassis fan connectors	1-23	12.	Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)	1-23
	(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)
6.	DDR3 DIMM slots	1-12	13.	Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)	1-24
7.	Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4)	1-22	14.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	1-20

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1.6Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors

•Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

•Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector and chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability.

•Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the

socket contacts are not bent. 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.

•The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.

1.6.1Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

P5G41T-M LX3

P5G41T-M LX3 CPU socket 775

Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

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2.Press the load lever with your thumb (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.

Retention tab

A

B

Load lever

3.Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

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).

PnP cap

Load plate

4B

4A

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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 CPU notch.

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

Alignment key

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