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For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In...
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In...
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... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Applications Software 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 ...
... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Applications Software 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 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-G41M-ES2L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-G41M-ES2L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by... Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 12 -
... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by... Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 12 -
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...expansion slot that came with your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a...slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
...expansion slot that came with your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a...slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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... default Mic in jack. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this audio jack...
... default Mic in jack. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this audio jack...
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..., the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS ...Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility...
..., the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS ...Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility...
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... and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system. Or click Single Install to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard...
... and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system. Or click Single Install to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard...
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3-2 Applications Software This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 58 -
3-2 Applications Software This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 58 -
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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Drivers Installation
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GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 60 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 60 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... Configuration Turn on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of it . A. When hard drives are installed. • The amount...
... Configuration Turn on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of it . A. When hard drives are installed. • The amount...
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... unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 62 - Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. After you use the backup function in ... for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data.
... unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 62 - Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. After you use the backup function in ... for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data.
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... right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon to launch...
... right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon to launch...
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... to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to the... Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed.
... to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to the... Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed.
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5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Doubleclick the icon to record the sound. Step 2: Connect your microphone ... in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. Note: The microphone functions on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 78 - If you want to change the current sound input default device to the Microphone screen. Do not mute the recording volume, or you...
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Doubleclick the icon to record the sound. Step 2: Connect your microphone ... in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. Note: The microphone functions on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 78 - If you want to change the current sound input default device to the Microphone screen. Do not mute the recording volume, or you...
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... Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go back to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. Press to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in Chapter...the POST. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down and that's...
... Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go back to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. Press to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in Chapter...the POST. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down and that's...