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... GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout 5 GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 29 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-8 Power Management Setup 31...
... GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout 5 GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 29 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-8 Power Management Setup 31...
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... Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ North Bridge: Intel® G41 Express Chipset ŠŠ South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices South Bridge: - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x IDE 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 clearing CMOS...
... Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ North Bridge: Intel® G41 Express Chipset ŠŠ South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices South Bridge: - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x IDE 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 clearing CMOS...
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... limitation, you install. Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x parallel port ŠŠ 1 x serial port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller ŠŠ iTE IT8720/IT8718 chip Hardware ŠŠ System voltage detection Monitor ŠŠ CPU temperature detection ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed detection Š...
... limitation, you install. Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x parallel port ŠŠ 1 x serial port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller ŠŠ iTE IT8720/IT8718 chip Hardware ŠŠ System voltage detection Monitor ŠŠ CPU temperature detection ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed detection Š...
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... the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is recommended that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
... the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is recommended that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
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... fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 2 1 - 15 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the IDE devices (for...
... fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 2 1 - 15 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the IDE devices (for...
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... the chassis front panel. 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 reset switch on the chassis front panel. 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 17 - HDHD+ 21 Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Reset Switch Hard Drive Activity LED •...
... the chassis front panel. 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 reset switch on the chassis front panel. 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 17 - HDHD+ 21 Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Reset Switch Hard Drive Activity LED •...
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...; The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to work or even damage it. ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For purchasing the optional USB bracket...
...; The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to work or even damage it. ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For purchasing the optional USB bracket...
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... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS...
... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS...
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... and reset the board to default values. (Refer to boot. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: E13) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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...
... and reset the board to default values. (Refer to boot. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: E13) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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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... Control [Press Enter] ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU Vcore 1.30000V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level 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 work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is present only when you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS...
... Control [Press Enter] ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU Vcore 1.30000V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level 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 work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is present only when you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS...
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...Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 25 - Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Enabled Enables this function to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this...
...Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 25 - Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Enabled Enables this function to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this...
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... Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Options are : "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard," (Default) "All, But Diskette," "All, But Disk/Key". 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...
... Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Options are : "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard," (Default) "All, But Diskette," "All, But Disk/Key". 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...
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... CPU enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as the system boots up. This feature allows your hard drive. set a delay time for Windows...
... CPU enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as the system boots up. This feature allows your hard drive. set a delay time for Windows...
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... PAVP Mode option is set this mode. Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to any user application. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from this image file. (Default: Disabled) 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features ** VGA Setting ** Onboard VGA Init Display First PAVP Mode PAVP Lite Mode x Paranoid PAVP Mode [Enable...
... PAVP Mode option is set this mode. Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to any user application. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from this image file. (Default: Disabled) 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features ** VGA Setting ** Onboard VGA Init Display First PAVP Mode PAVP Lite Mode x Paranoid PAVP Mode [Enable...
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.... Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. This feature will turn off all of the attached LAN cable. 2-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter...
.... Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. This feature will turn off all of the attached LAN cable. 2-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter...
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... +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. The system can be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be used 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) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring...
... +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. The system can be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be used 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) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring...
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... install 32-bit Windows 7/Vista; Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Memory The system returns to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings...
... install 32-bit Windows 7/Vista; Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Memory The system returns to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings...
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.... (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the first/second PCI slot. 2-10 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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...
.... (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the first/second PCI slot. 2-10 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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...
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...Exit Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. 2-12 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility...
...Exit Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. 2-12 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility...
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... Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS...
... Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS...
