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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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... LTD. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this product, carefully read the User's.... 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. Changes to the specifications and...
... LTD. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this product, carefully read the User's.... 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. Changes to the specifications and...
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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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... 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 computer power during the ... damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. 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...
... 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 computer power during the ... damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. 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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... for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. 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 hardware limitation, you install.
... for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. 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 hardware limitation, you install.
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...of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU 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 the... latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking...
...of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU 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 the... latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking...
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... two memory modules, it is recommended 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...following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due 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. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory...
... two memory modules, it is recommended 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...following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due 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. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory...
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... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up 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 this port for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of...
... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up 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 this port for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
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... power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main...
... power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main...
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...Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to the CPU or the system may hang. Definition 1 GND 2...fan cable, be sure to prevent your SATA hard drive. SATA2_3 7 SATA2_2 7 SATA2_1 7 7 1 SATA2_0 Pin No. 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. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire ...
...Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to the CPU or the system may hang. Definition 1 GND 2...fan cable, be sure to prevent your SATA hard drive. SATA2_3 7 SATA2_2 7 SATA2_1 7 7 1 SATA2_0 Pin No. 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. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire ...
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Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front ... prevent damage to work or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 1 9 3 MIC2_R 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10...
Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front ... prevent damage to work or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 1 9 3 MIC2_R 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10...
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... CMOS values and before turning on 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 Chapter...
... CMOS values and before turning on 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 Chapter...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award ... 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 ... result in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup 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...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award ... 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 ... result in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup 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...
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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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... CMOS, and then restart your system. - 33 - If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on...
... CMOS, and then restart your system. - 33 - If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on...
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CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-...
CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-...
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... you wish to install. 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...
... you wish to install. 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...