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...in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of documentations: For detailed..., read 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. Example: Disclaimer Information in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Check...
...in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of documentations: For detailed..., read 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. Example: Disclaimer Information in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Check...
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Table of Contents GA-G41MT-D3/GA-G41MT-ES2L Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main...
Table of Contents GA-G41MT-D3/GA-G41MT-ES2L Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main...
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... w 1 x PS/2 mouse port w 1 x parallel port w 1 x serial port w 1 x D-Sub 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 IT8718 Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w 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...
... w 1 x PS/2 mouse port w 1 x parallel port w 1 x serial port w 1 x D-Sub 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 IT8718 Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w 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...
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...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...modules have a foolproof design. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...
...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...modules have a foolproof design. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...
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...• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. If a problem is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter... 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Speaker Power Switch Message/...
...• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. If a problem is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter... 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Speaker Power Switch Message/...
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...Hardware Installation 13) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your ...19 - 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper ...
...Hardware Installation 13) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your ...19 - 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper ...
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... be accurate or may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
... be accurate or may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
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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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest ...and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G41MT-D3 E7c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals ...
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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest ...and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G41MT-D3 E7c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals ...
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... profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS ... • If you do not find the settings you want in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. BIOS Setup - 22 - You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from...
... profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS ... • If you do not find the settings you want in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. BIOS Setup - 22 - You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from...
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... the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to be configurable. BIOS Setup This page is installed. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU ... is for advanced users only and we recommend you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto allows the BIOS to increase clock ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. The item is present only if a CPU ...
... the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to be configurable. BIOS Setup This page is installed. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU ... is for advanced users only and we recommend you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto allows the BIOS to increase clock ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. The item is present only if a CPU ...
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... Frequency Latch settings. Options are : Auto (default), 4~11. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; BIOS Setup - 24 - Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. System Memory...
... Frequency Latch settings. Options are : Auto (default), 4~11. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; BIOS Setup - 24 - Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. System Memory...
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BIOS Setup tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. - 25 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 ...
BIOS Setup tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. - 25 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 ...
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...Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C)... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 26 - Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default),...
...Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C)... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 26 - Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default),...
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Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default). Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Termination The default is Auto. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** ...
Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default). Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Termination The default is Auto. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** ...
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...Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you do not install a floppy disk ... system will skip the detection of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. BIOS Setup - 28 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy...
...Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you do not install a floppy disk ... system will skip the detection of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. BIOS Setup - 28 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy...
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...Drive A. Password Check Specifies whether a password is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. After configuring this feature. BIOS Setup 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 [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [...
...Drive A. Password Check Specifies whether a password is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. After configuring this feature. BIOS Setup 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 [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [...
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... and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. BIOS Setup - 30 - Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. Virtualization enhanced by Intel...
... and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. BIOS Setup - 30 - Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. Virtualization enhanced by Intel...
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...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this mode. - 31 - Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will be turned off in this function. PAVP Mode Enables or ...the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory during boot. If the system BIOS is installed. Blu-ray disc). Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you wish to playback HDCP contents. PCI Sets the PCI graphics ...
...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this mode. - 31 - Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will be turned off in this function. PAVP Mode Enables or ...the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory during boot. If the system BIOS is installed. Blu-ray disc). Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you wish to playback HDCP contents. PCI Sets the PCI graphics ...
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... in PATA mode. The table below shows the supported features of 4 ATA devices to be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. BIOS Setup - 32 - PAVP Lite Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to Paranoid PAVP. Auto Lets the... BIOS set SATA devices to Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel ...
... in PATA mode. The table below shows the supported features of 4 ATA devices to be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. BIOS Setup - 32 - PAVP Lite Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to Paranoid PAVP. Auto Lets the... BIOS set SATA devices to Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel ...
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... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. BIOS Setup When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set to settings. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This...
... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. BIOS Setup When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set to settings. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This...