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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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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® G41 DDR3 1333(O.C)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45...
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® G41 DDR3 1333(O.C)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45...
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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high...
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high...
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... system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port...
... system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port...
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...before installing the CPU to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the ...peripherals. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the surface of the CPU. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key ...
...before installing the CPU to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the ...peripherals. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the surface of the CPU. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key ...
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... 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 installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card...: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. It is recommended that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
... 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 installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card...: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. It is recommended that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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... [Auto] [12X] [+0.0] 2.40GHz ( 200x12) Item Help Menu Level ******** Clock Chip Control ******** ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 9 Auto x tRCD 9 Auto x tRP 9 Auto x tRAS 24 Auto >>>>> Advanced...
... [Auto] [12X] [+0.0] 2.40GHz ( 200x12) Item Help Menu Level ******** Clock Chip Control ******** ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 9 Auto x tRCD 9 Auto x tRP 9 Auto x tRAS 24 Auto >>>>> Advanced...
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...to the fixed frequency. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you to set the R.G.B. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may result in system's failure to boot. Options are dependent on system configurations. The item is present only when...CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at system bootup. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on your overall system configurations. mode based on CPU FSB...
...to the fixed frequency. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you to set the R.G.B. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may result in system's failure to boot. Options are dependent on system configurations. The item is present only when...CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at system bootup. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on your overall system configurations. mode based on CPU FSB...
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... Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to the System Memory Multiplier settings. Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~3. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: ... : Auto (default), 1~15. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to be configurable.
... Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to the System Memory Multiplier settings. Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~3. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: ... : Auto (default), 1~15. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to be configurable.
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... (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DDR... Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. - 24 - Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default...
... (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DDR... Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. - 24 - Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default...
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...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 25 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune...
...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 25 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune...
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... } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave } IDE Channel 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 988M 990M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
... } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave } IDE Channel 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 988M 990M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
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... down on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Memory These fields are read-only and are : LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN,... about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. 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...
... down on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Memory These fields are read-only and are : LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN,... about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. 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...
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.../write errors of your hard drive. This feature only works 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. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to run multiple operating...
.../write errors of your hard drive. This feature only works 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. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to run multiple operating...
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...Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is set to playback HDCP contents. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is corrupted, it will always be ...recovered from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. The table below shows the supported features of system memory during boot) PAVP Lite Yes Yes No PAVP Paranoid Yes Yes Yes - 29 - If you wish to PAVP Lite Mode. PCI Sets the...
...Enable Always activates the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is set to playback HDCP contents. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is corrupted, it will always be ...recovered from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. The table below shows the supported features of system memory during boot) PAVP Lite Yes Yes No PAVP Paranoid Yes Yes Yes - 29 - If you wish to PAVP Lite Mode. PCI Sets the...
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... the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to Password. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode...
... the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to Password. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode...