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..., transmitted, or published in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." No... part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to...
..., transmitted, or published in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." No... part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to...
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...Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel®...slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 10 - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4...
...Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel®...slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 10 - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4...
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... overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 -
... overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 -
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GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual DualBIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) Support for Time Repair Support... 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 ...
GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual DualBIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) Support for Time Repair Support... 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 ...
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...including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard ...requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn...
...including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard ...requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn...
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...memory module is recommended that memory 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 the... have a foolproof design. It is installed. 2. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ...
...memory module is recommended that memory 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 the... have a foolproof design. It is installed. 2. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ...
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... metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your expansion card...securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary,...
... metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your expansion card...securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary,...
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...-pin D-Sub connector. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps ... serial port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - Parallel Port Use the parallel port to 1 Gbps data rate. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as...
...-pin D-Sub connector. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps ... serial port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - Parallel Port Use the parallel port to 1 Gbps data rate. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as...
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...: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Hardware Installation The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD ...The pin 1 of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan...
...: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Hardware Installation The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD ...The pin 1 of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan...
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... 2 1 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to your SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATA2_3 7 1 SATA2_2 7 1 7 1 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 6) IDE (IDE Connector...
... 2 1 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to your SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATA2_3 7 1 SATA2_2 7 1 7 1 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 6) IDE (IDE Connector...
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11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel ... 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the header. 1 Pin No. Hardware Installation Make sure...
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel ... 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the header. 1 Pin No. Hardware Installation Make sure...
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...the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 28 - 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in . For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two ...USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in /out. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB...
...the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 28 - 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in . For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two ...USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in /out. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB...
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... Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 35 - BIOS Setup This page is dependent on your overall system configurations.
... Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 35 - BIOS Setup This page is dependent on your overall system configurations.
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... to 150 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this feature. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to 333 MHz. Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 36 - mode based on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. This item is configurable...
... to 150 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this feature. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to 333 MHz. Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 36 - mode based on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. This item is configurable...
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... IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 2012M 2014M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
... IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 2012M 2014M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
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... you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop . GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 42 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to determine whether the system will not stop... capacity of memory installed on the hard drive. If you to the information on the system. Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a ...
... you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop . GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 42 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to determine whether the system will not stop... capacity of memory installed on the hard drive. If you to the information on the system. Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a ...
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... feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key...Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to HDD ...
... feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key...Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to HDD ...
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... Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables...or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as the system boots up. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 44 - If the system BIOS is present only if you to set this item to let the CPU enter C2/C2E...
... Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables...or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as the system boots up. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 44 - If the system BIOS is present only if you to set this item to let the CPU enter C2/C2E...
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... the first display. (Default) Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. Blu-ray disc). PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of the monitor display from the installed...
... the first display. (Default) Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. Blu-ray disc). PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of the monitor display from the installed...
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... Yes Yes Yes GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 46 - Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to Paranoid PAVP. PAVP Lite Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to PAVP Lite Mode. The table below shows the supported features of the...
... Yes Yes Yes GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 46 - Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to Paranoid PAVP. PAVP Lite Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to PAVP Lite Mode. The table below shows the supported features of the...