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... of Contents GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 20 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 29...
... of Contents GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 20 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 29...
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GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P Motherboard Layout KB_MS COMA ATX_12V VGA LGA775 CPU_FAN R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO Atheros AR8151 iTE IT8718 Intel® G41 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS CODEC PCI LPT SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 CLR_CMOS GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P DDR3_1 DDR3_2 F_PANEL ATX SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 Box Contents GA-G41MT-D3P or GA-G41MT-S2P motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference...
GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P Motherboard Layout KB_MS COMA ATX_12V VGA LGA775 CPU_FAN R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO Atheros AR8151 iTE IT8718 Intel® G41 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS CODEC PCI LPT SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 CLR_CMOS GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P DDR3_1 DDR3_2 F_PANEL ATX SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 Box Contents GA-G41MT-D3P or GA-G41MT-S2P motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference...
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... port of HD Audio standard via the USB brackets connected to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1333(O.C.)1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x parallel port 1 x clearing CMOS jumper "*" The GA-G41MT-D3P...
... port of HD Audio standard via the USB brackets connected to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1333(O.C.)1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x parallel port 1 x clearing CMOS jumper "*" The GA-G41MT-D3P...
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... System voltage detection Monitor CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler 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...
... System voltage detection Monitor CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler 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...
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...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. • Always turn...
...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. • Always turn...
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... a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to 1 Gbps data rate. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports...
... a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to 1 Gbps data rate. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports...
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... front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. Hardware Installation - 16 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. ously. • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments...
... front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. Hardware Installation - 16 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. ously. • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments...
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... Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 17 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 Pin...
... Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 17 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 Pin...
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... downloads the latest version of BIOS from BIOS - 19 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version:GA-G41MT-S2P F1d) 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 Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password...
... downloads the latest version of BIOS from BIOS - 19 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version:GA-G41MT-S2P F1d) 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 Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password...
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... system's failure to boot. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. If this feature. - 21 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to increase clock ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your overall system configurations. This page is installed. mode based on...
... system's failure to boot. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. If this feature. - 21 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to increase clock ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your overall system configurations. This page is installed. mode based on...
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... according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly recommended that supports this feature. tRAS Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Standard Lets the system operate at its good performance level. Auto sets memory multiplier according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. BIOS Setup - 22 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance...
... according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly recommended that supports this feature. tRAS Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Standard Lets the system operate at its good performance level. Auto sets memory multiplier according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. BIOS Setup - 22 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance...
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... BIOS Setup Cmd Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** - 25 - Clk Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Termination The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default). Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...
... BIOS Setup Cmd Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** - 25 - Clk Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Termination The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default). Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...
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... Windows Server 2003 64-bit. 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] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
... Windows Server 2003 64-bit. 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] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
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... Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. 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 the hard drive. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. 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 the hard drive. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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... 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes Protected memory No Yes (96 MB reserved during boot. PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of the PAVP Lite and Paranoid PAVP modes. BIOS Setup 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features ** VGA Setting ** Onboard VGA Init Display First PAVP Mode...
... 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes Protected memory No Yes (96 MB reserved during boot. PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of the PAVP Lite and Paranoid PAVP modes. BIOS Setup 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features ** VGA Setting ** Onboard VGA Init Display First PAVP Mode...
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... Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. 2-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB...
... Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. 2-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB...
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... USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be used in a low power mode. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) 2-8 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Power Management Setup Item Help ACPI Suspend Type...
... USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be used in a low power mode. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) 2-8 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Power Management Setup Item Help ACPI Suspend Type...
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... the power button for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Press on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from a PCI or PCIe device. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set a password with 1~5 characters to be awakened from a modem that supports wake-up event. (Default: Disabled) Note: To use this function, you to select the HPET mode for 4 seconds to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up...
... the power button for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Press on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from a PCI or PCIe device. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set a password with 1~5 characters to be awakened from a modem that supports wake-up event. (Default: Disabled) Note: To use this function, you to select the HPET mode for 4 seconds to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up...
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... the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the first PCI slot. 2-10 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No 1.332V 1.504V 3.380V 12.048V 32oC 1864 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select...
... the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the first PCI slot. 2-10 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No 1.332V 1.504V 3.380V 12.048V 32oC 1864 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select...
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...; Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defau lt s (Y/N)S?aNve & Exit Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to the CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. In case...
...; Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defau lt s (Y/N)S?aNve & Exit Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to the CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. In case...