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GA-P41T-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P41TE3G-1001R
GA-P41T-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P41TE3G-1001R
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... on how to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Changes to use of GIGABYTE. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with...
... on how to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Changes to use of GIGABYTE. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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Box Contents GA-P41T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-P41T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
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... supply voltage has been set according to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... supply voltage has been set according to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push...
... of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push...
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card...
... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card...
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... an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card.
... an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card.
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... 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 BIOS configurations). 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for...
... 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 BIOS configurations). 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for...
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...and memory. The adjustable range is enabled. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz...this item to 200 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set the R.G.B. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you ...
...and memory. The adjustable range is enabled. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz...this item to 200 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set the R.G.B. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you ...
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tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. - 35 - tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default...
tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. - 35 - tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default...
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... of the three methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None so the system will skip...
... of the three methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None so the system will skip...
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Head Number of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. - 41 - Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All, But Keyboard The system boot will ...
Head Number of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. - 41 - Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All, But Keyboard The system boot will ...
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... allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to be automatically set to Combined. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Combined or Enhanced mode. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value...
... allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to be automatically set to Combined. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Combined or Enhanced mode. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value...
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... install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will continue to install other applications included in...
... install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will continue to install other applications included in...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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... IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. P41T-ES3G E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2009-G41-ICH7-6A79PG09C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™?...damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup ...
... IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. P41T-ES3G E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2009-G41-ICH7-6A79PG09C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™?...damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup ...
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...the Internet connection is unable to complete. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to do NOT interrupt the Internet... you save the current BIOS file. 4. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your system after the system restarts. Unique Features Using @...
...the Internet connection is unable to complete. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to do NOT interrupt the Internet... you save the current BIOS file. 4. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your system after the system restarts. Unique Features Using @...
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... will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
... will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
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...waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Instead, the device should not be construed as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd,... waste. Moreover, we will be prosecuted. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste...
...waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Instead, the device should not be construed as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd,... waste. Moreover, we will be prosecuted. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste...