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GA-G41M-ES2L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-G41MES2L-1101R
GA-G41M-ES2L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-G41MES2L-1101R
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...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 ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to assist in any form or by...
...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 ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to assist in any form or by...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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. 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 - The box contents are for reference only.
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. 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 - The box contents are for reference only.
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GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA R_USB ATX IDE GA-G41M-ES2L DDR2_1 DDR2_2 PWR_LED F_PANEL USB LAN COMB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C/D(L) PCIEX1 PCIEX16 CLR_CMOS Intel® G41 BATTERY B_BIOS M_BIOS IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_IO FDD CI SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 - 7 -
GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA R_USB ATX IDE GA-G41M-ES2L DDR2_1 DDR2_2 PWR_LED F_PANEL USB LAN COMB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C/D(L) PCIEX1 PCIEX16 CLR_CMOS Intel® G41 BATTERY B_BIOS M_BIOS IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_IO FDD CI SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 - 7 -
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..., please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity...carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear...
..., please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity...carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear...
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... 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...memory (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 -
... 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...memory (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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... on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the 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 -
... on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the 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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... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key... damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key... damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to turn off the computer and unplug the..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket...
... marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to turn off the computer and unplug the..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket...
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... above, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the... CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the contrary, is complete. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to remove the cooler, ...
... above, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the... CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the contrary, is complete. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to remove the cooler, ...
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... . (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 you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 16...
... . (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 you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 16...
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... DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left...
... DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left...
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...top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the card is securely seated in your computer. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket ...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 ...
...top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the card is securely seated in your computer. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket ...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 ...
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.... Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - RJ-45 LAN Port The...
.... Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - RJ-45 LAN Port The...
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... in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. This jack can be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The...
... in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. This jack can be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The...
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... 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) CI Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
... 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) CI Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 22 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the... main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard - 22 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the... main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your ... orientation (the black connector wire is used 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 header.
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your ... orientation (the black connector wire is used 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 header.