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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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... 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Storage South Bridge: Interface - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 8 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of HD Audio standard via the USB brackets connected 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 ...
... 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Storage South Bridge: Interface - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 8 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of HD Audio standard via the USB brackets connected 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 ...
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... any changes to the hardware limitation, you install. Hardware Installation - 8 - Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O iTE IT8718 Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection...
... any changes to the hardware limitation, you install. Hardware Installation - 8 - Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O iTE IT8718 Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection...
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... the motherboard supports the expansion card. It is recommended that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
... the motherboard supports the expansion card. It is recommended that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
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..., USB flash drive and etc. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 11 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this audio jack for line in jack. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
..., USB flash drive and etc. The following describes the states of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 11 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this audio jack for line in jack. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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... Pin No. Hardware Installation - 16 - You may connect your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Make sure the wire...
... Pin No. Hardware Installation - 16 - You may connect your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Make sure the wire...
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... 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. 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 power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal...
... 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. 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 power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal...
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...the power is turned on the screen. 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 Save & Exit Setup...
...the power is turned on the screen. 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 Save & Exit Setup...
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... Menu Level ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU Vcore 1.375V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics...
... Menu Level ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU Vcore 1.375V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics...
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... frequency. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its good performance level. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 100 MHz to fix the chipset frequency at system bootup. BIOS Setup - 22 - CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications...
... frequency. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its good performance level. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 100 MHz to fix the chipset frequency at system bootup. BIOS Setup - 22 - CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications...
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... Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** - 25 - BIOS Setup Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Termination The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Channel A/B Driving Settings...
... Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** - 25 - BIOS Setup Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Termination The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Channel A/B Driving Settings...
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... Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to EFI if you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for daily use. (Default: Disabled) CD/DVD Boot Option Set this item to HDD [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to EFI if you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for daily use. (Default: Disabled) CD/DVD Boot Option Set this item to HDD [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to Disabled 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. The adjustable range...
... halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. Limit CPUID Max. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to Disabled 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. The adjustable range...
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... encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of system memory during boot) - 29 - PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. The table below shows the supported features of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. 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 PAVP Lite Mode x Paranoid PAVP Mode [Enable If No...
... encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of system memory during boot) - 29 - PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. The table below shows the supported features of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. 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 PAVP Lite Mode x Paranoid PAVP Mode [Enable If No...
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.... Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. 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 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level...
.... Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. 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 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level...
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... USB 1.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off . (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in the S1 state. In S3 sleep state, the system appears 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 1.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off . (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in the S1 state. In S3 sleep state, the system appears 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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... a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will enter suspend mode. Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal...
... a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will enter suspend mode. Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal...
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... clear the chassis intrusion status record, set 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...
... clear the chassis intrusion status record, set 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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... Displays the current system voltages. CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...
... Displays the current system voltages. CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...