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GA-G41MT-D3P GA-G41MT-S2P LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-41MTS2P-1301R
GA-G41MT-D3P GA-G41MT-S2P LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-41MTS2P-1301R
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Motherboard GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P Dec. 31, 2010 Motherboard GA-G41MT-D3P/G41MT-S2P Dec. 31, 2010
Motherboard GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P Dec. 31, 2010 Motherboard GA-G41MT-D3P/G41MT-S2P Dec. 31, 2010
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... Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this manual may... be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in this ...
... Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this manual may... be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in this ...
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Table 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 ...
Table 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 ...
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...® 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 only and the actual...
...® 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 only and the actual...
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...an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are... required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...
...an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are... required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...
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...) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 8 - BIOS 2 x...for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy Energy Saver * Due to the hardware limitation, you install.
...) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 8 - BIOS 2 x...for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy Energy Saver * Due to the hardware limitation, you install.
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... so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation It is not recommended 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... installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
... so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation It is not recommended 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... installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
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... DDR3_2 Due to chipset limitations, read the manual 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...before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This...
... DDR3_2 Due to chipset limitations, read the manual 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...before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This...
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... Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The following...
... Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The following...
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... 1 3 2 7 11 6 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 9 48 5 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 9) LPT 10) CLR_CMOS 11) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 12 -
... 1 3 2 7 11 6 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 9 48 5 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 9) LPT 10) CLR_CMOS 11) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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... power, the result can lead to all devices are properly installed. Hardware Installation If a power supply is turned off and all the components 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 supply enough stable...
... power, the result can lead to all devices are properly installed. Hardware Installation If a power supply is turned off and all the components 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 supply enough stable...
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...Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. SATA2_3 7 SATA2_2 7 SATA2_1 7 7 1 SATA2_0 Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 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. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. The... motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. ...
...Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. SATA2_3 7 SATA2_2 7 SATA2_1 7 7 1 SATA2_0 Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 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. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. The... motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. ...
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...bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Hardware Installation - 16 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and ... sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. 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. For HD Front Panel Audio...
...bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Hardware Installation - 16 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and ... sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. 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. For HD Front Panel Audio...
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... pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation 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...
... pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation 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...
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... the screen. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may appear when the computer boots. 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 ...BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. • ...
... the screen. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may appear when the computer boots. 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 ...BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. • ...
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...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the...
...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the...
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... keyboard, and wake on upon the return of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. To clear the chassis intrusion status record...
... keyboard, and wake on upon the return of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. To clear the chassis intrusion status record...
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... speed according to load the safest BIOS default settings. 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...
... speed according to load the safest BIOS default settings. 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...
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... scan your optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in...
... scan your optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in...