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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. Changes to the specifications and features in the use of documentations: For detailed product information...
...: 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. Changes to the specifications and features in the use of documentations: For detailed product information...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G41M-ES2L 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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G41M-ES2L 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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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..., 4 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an... (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC888B codec ...chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 10 -
..., 4 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an... (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC888B codec ...chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 10 -
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... may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support...
... may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support...
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A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR2 memory ... you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 16 -
A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR2 memory ... you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 16 -
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... from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Hardware Installation USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Parallel Port...
... from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Hardware Installation USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Parallel Port...
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.... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an...
.... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an...
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... MHz FSB CPU, set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 36 - Options are dependent on system configurations. Important It is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is ...the installed CPU. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance...
... MHz FSB CPU, set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 36 - Options are dependent on system configurations. Important It is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is ...the installed CPU. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance...
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... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to CHS. is week (read-only), month...
... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to CHS. is week (read-only), month...
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... all other errors. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 42 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you to the information on the system. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". No Errors The system boot will stop . Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Head Number...
... all other errors. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 42 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you to the information on the system. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". No Errors The system boot will stop . Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Head Number...
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... awake state upon the return of the AC power. select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item. dows Vista. Disabled Disables this function, you install 64-bit Win...
... awake state upon the return of the AC power. select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item. dows Vista. Disabled Disables this function, you install 64-bit Win...
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... motherboard. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 68 - After making changes in damage to click Set for these components. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows... and set . Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The user-friendly EasyTune...
... motherboard. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 68 - After making changes in damage to click Set for these components. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows... and set . Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The user-friendly EasyTune...