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...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P41T-D3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P41T-D3P Motherboard 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P41T-D3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P41T-D3P Motherboard 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
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...) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Hardware Installation...
...) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Hardware Installation...
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... Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
... Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
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... Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can 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 the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin 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. 1-4 Installing...
... Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can 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 the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin 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. 1-4 Installing...
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... manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in the slot...
... manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in the slot...
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... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to do so may clear the CMOS values by your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off . date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 28 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on...
... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to do so may clear the CMOS values by your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off . date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 28 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on...
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... key during the POST when the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 29 - To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on the motherboard supplies...
... key during the POST when the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 29 - To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on the motherboard supplies...
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..., Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P41T-D3P E4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG0LC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is...
..., Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P41T-D3P E4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG0LC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is...
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... clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...
... clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...
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...Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 200 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...
...Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 200 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...
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... MHz. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Important...
... MHz. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Important...
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... IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Thu, Dec 23 2010 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level } IDE Channel 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [None] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory...
... IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Thu, Dec 23 2010 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level } IDE Channel 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [None] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory...
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...) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to EFI if you install a CPU that supports this feature. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to move it up or down on the hard drive you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 42 - Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is...
...) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to EFI if you install a CPU that supports this feature. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to move it up or down on the hard drive you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 42 - Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is...
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...be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. Ch.0 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to settings. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green 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 Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Enabled...
...be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. Ch.0 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to settings. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green 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 Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Enabled...
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..., the corresponding LAN controller will operate at a speed of the attached LAN cable. Refer to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no cable problem is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. it will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port.....
..., the corresponding LAN controller will operate at a speed of the attached LAN cable. Refer to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no cable problem is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. it will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port.....
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... operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 2m on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will turn off all of the attached LAN cable. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used...
... operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 2m on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will turn off all of the attached LAN cable. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used...
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... speed control function. BIOS Setup Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this function. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Auto) - 51 - 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
... speed control function. BIOS Setup Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this function. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Auto) - 51 - 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
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... enter Q-Flash. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. P41T-D3P E4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS...
... enter Q-Flash. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. P41T-D3P E4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS...
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...)DfaotuandEnable Floppy A Loa d CMO S Default Enable HDD 1-0 Upda te BIOS from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
...)DfaotuandEnable Floppy A Loa d CMO S Default Enable HDD 1-0 Upda te BIOS from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
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...- Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 78...
...- Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 78...