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... may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any... 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. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned...
... may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any... 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. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned...
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN VGA COM LPT GA-G41MT-S2PT DDR3_1 DDR3_2 R_USB ATX IDE USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek 8111E iTE IT8720/ IT8718 PCIEX1 PCIEX16 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 Intel® G41 BAT B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH7 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 SATA2_0 F_PANEL SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 Box Contents GA-G41MT-S2PT motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN VGA COM LPT GA-G41MT-S2PT DDR3_1 DDR3_2 R_USB ATX IDE USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek 8111E iTE IT8720/ IT8718 PCIEX1 PCIEX16 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 Intel® G41 BAT B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH7 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 SATA2_0 F_PANEL SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 Box Contents GA-G41MT-S2PT motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
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GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub x16 PCI Express x16 LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface Intel...
GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub x16 PCI Express x16 LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface Intel...
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... product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. •• Do not... remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these ...
... product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. •• Do not... remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these ...
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...version) 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. - 9 - BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash... 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.
...version) 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. - 9 - BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash... 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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..., hard drive, etc. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 10 - Installing the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- The CPU cannot.... 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended ...
..., hard drive, etc. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 10 - Installing the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- The CPU cannot.... 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended ...
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...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •...8226; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that came...
...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •...8226; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that came...
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..., walkman, etc. Serial Port Use the serial port 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 1 Gbps data rate. Use this jack. The parallel port is occurring LAN Port...
..., walkman, etc. Serial Port Use the serial port 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 1 Gbps data rate. Use this jack. The parallel port is occurring LAN Port...
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... Connectors 1 3 5 2 11 8 7 6 9 4 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) SATA2_0/1/2/3 7) BAT 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 11) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 -
... Connectors 1 3 5 2 11 8 7 6 9 4 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) SATA2_0/1/2/3 7) BAT 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 11) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 -
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... mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is recommended that a power...
... mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is recommended that a power...
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...be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before attaching the ...connector supports up to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about...
...be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before attaching the ...connector supports up to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about...
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... Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to the USB bracket. - 18 - Definition Pin No. Definition 2 10... to this header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections ...
... Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to the USB bracket. - 18 - Definition Pin No. Definition 2 10... to this header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. G41MT-S2PT E13 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/04/2011-G41-6A79PG0RC-...operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you do it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program,...
...and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. G41MT-S2PT E13 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/04/2011-G41-6A79PG0RC-...operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you do it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program,...
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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 detect the status of the USB functionalities below. - 30 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port...
...; 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 detect the status of the USB functionalities below. - 30 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port...
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... 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 motherboard CI header. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. - 33 - Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. Current Voltage(V) Vcore...
... 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 motherboard CI header. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. - 33 - Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. Current Voltage(V) Vcore...
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... load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. 2-12 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load...
... load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. 2-12 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load...
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... 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 Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and...
... 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 Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and...