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...or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally ...on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to...
...or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally ...on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-G41M-ES2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 45 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-8 Power Management Setup 50 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-G41M-ES2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 45 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-8 Power Management Setup 50 ...
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... 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 Time Repair...72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring Audio...
... 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 Time Repair...72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring Audio...
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.../266/200 MHz) Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH7 Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports CODEC IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out...
.../266/200 MHz) Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH7 Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports CODEC IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out...
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.../2 mouse port w 1 x D-Sub port w 1 x DVI-D port (Note 3) w 1 x HDMI port w 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports w 1 x RJ-45 port w 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O w iTE IT8720 Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note...
.../2 mouse port w 1 x D-Sub port w 1 x DVI-D port (Note 3) w 1 x HDMI port w 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports w 1 x RJ-45 port w 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O w iTE IT8720 Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note...
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Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 6) Support for ...
Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 6) Support for ...
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... Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing ...prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. It is installed. 2.
... Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing ...prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. It is installed. 2.
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...Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - Make ...guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Align the card with...
...Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - Make ...guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Align the card with...
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In addition, under this configuration, the BIOS Setup and POST screens can be used to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. B. Microphones must be output from the HDMI port. To ...
In addition, under this configuration, the BIOS Setup and POST screens can be used to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. B. Microphones must be output from the HDMI port. To ...
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S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis ...front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the...
S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis ...front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the...
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... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 28 - For purchasing the ...dealer. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. 13) COMA (Serial Port Header) The ...
... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 28 - For purchasing the ...dealer. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. 13) COMA (Serial Port Header) The ...
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...; Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 29 - You may be lost. 15) BATTERY (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
...; Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 29 - You may be lost. 15) BATTERY (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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...values in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash ...allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
...values in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash ...allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
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... needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. G41M-ES2H E11c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/...19/2009-G41-ICH7-7A69PG0YC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If ...
... needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. G41M-ES2H E11c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/...19/2009-G41-ICH7-7A69PG0YC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If ...
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... Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. 2-2 ...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...
... Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. 2-2 ...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...
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...all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) BIOS Setup - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the system and BIOS Setup. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to ...
...all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) BIOS Setup - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the system and BIOS Setup. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to ...
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... system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock...
... system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock...
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... CPU host frequency. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. Extreme Lets the system operate at its good performance level. BIOS Setup - 36 - The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item...the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Auto allows the BIOS to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable....
... CPU host frequency. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. Extreme Lets the system operate at its good performance level. BIOS Setup - 36 - The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item...the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Auto allows the BIOS to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable....
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the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; BIOS Setup Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. ESC: Exit F1: ...
the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; BIOS Setup Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. ESC: Exit F1: ...
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...), 1~15. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 38 - tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default...
...), 1~15. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 38 - tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default...