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... instructions on how to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide...
... instructions on how to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P41-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P41-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU w w Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website ...to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) w Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel(Note 2) ...
1-2 Product Specifications CPU w w Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website ...to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) w Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel(Note 2) ...
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...the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish... overheating and dam- If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the...
...the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish... overheating and dam- If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the...
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... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you... design. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following...
... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you... design. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following...
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Parallel Port Use the parallel port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data ...
Parallel Port Use the parallel port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data ...
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... you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your computer and...
... you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your computer and...
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... to 1200 MHz. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz...
... to 1200 MHz. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz...
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... BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd...
... BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd...
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.... Sector Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Drive A Allows you to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved for any error. Memory These fields are read...
.... Sector Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Drive A Allows you to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved for any error. Memory These fields are read...
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... to 5 characters and then press to accept. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. To turn on a specific day in a month. Note: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event... the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system.
... to 5 characters and then press to accept. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. To turn on a specific day in a month. Note: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event... the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system.
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...monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Unique Features - 66 - You can select memory module on a specific slot to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you to save the current settings ... C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module...
...monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Unique Features - 66 - You can select memory module on a specific slot to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you to save the current settings ... C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module...
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... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. Instructions for saving backups (Note 4) • The hard drive must...
... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. Instructions for saving backups (Note 4) • The hard drive must...