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GA-EG41M-S2H/ GA-EG41M-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-EG41MS2H-1003R
GA-EG41M-S2H/ GA-EG41M-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-EG41MS2H-1003R
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Motherboard GA-EG41M-S2H/GA-EG41M-S2 Oct. 20, 2008 Motherboard GA-EG41M-S2H/ GA-EG41M-S2 Oct. 20, 2008
Motherboard GA-EG41M-S2H/GA-EG41M-S2 Oct. 20, 2008 Motherboard GA-EG41M-S2H/ GA-EG41M-S2 Oct. 20, 2008
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 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 ...
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... in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EG41M-S2H or GA-EG41M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above...
... in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EG41M-S2H or GA-EG41M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above...
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GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 PHASE LED IT8718 VGA DVI OPTICAL HDMI* Level Shifter SiI1392* BATTERY USB R_USB LAN AUDIO CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO PCIEX4 PCI1 RTL 8110SC PCI2 SPDIF_O PCI3 CODEC CD_IN SPDIF_I COMA GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Intel® G41 IDE ATX DDR2_1 DDR2_2 SYS_FAN B_BIOS Intel® ICH7 M_BIOS CI SATA2_3 PWR_LED SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 F_PANEL FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 * Only for GA-EG41M-S2H. - 7 -
GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 PHASE LED IT8718 VGA DVI OPTICAL HDMI* Level Shifter SiI1392* BATTERY USB R_USB LAN AUDIO CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO PCIEX4 PCI1 RTL 8110SC PCI2 SPDIF_O PCI3 CODEC CD_IN SPDIF_I COMA GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Intel® G41 IDE ATX DDR2_1 DDR2_2 SYS_FAN B_BIOS Intel® ICH7 M_BIOS CI SATA2_3 PWR_LED SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 F_PANEL FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 * Only for GA-EG41M-S2H. - 7 -
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GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory ...Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processo/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB...up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) ...
GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory ...Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processo/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB...up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) ...
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GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ...
GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ...
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... 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 14 -
... 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 14 -
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...Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you begin 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...memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to ...
...Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you begin 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...memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to ...
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... of the PCI Express slot. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to prevent hardware damage. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the...
... of the PCI Express slot. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to prevent hardware damage. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the...
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...7600 GT NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GT NVIDIA Geforce 7950GX2 NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GTX NVIDIA Geforce 8800 GTX NVIDIA Geforce 8600 GTS Maker GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE ASUS ASUS Leadtek MSI ELSA ELSA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA Model Name GV-NX65128DE GV-NX71G512P8-RH GV-NX73G128D-RH GV-NX73T256D.../TD/128 WinFast PX6600GT TDH NX6800GT-TD256E GLADIAC 760GT GLADIAC 790GT P502/P602 NVIDIA 7900GTX NVIDIA 8800GTX NVIDIA 8600GTS GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 20 -
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.... Playback of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 22 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Before using this jack. Line In Jack (Blue) The...
.... Playback of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 22 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Before using this jack. Line In Jack (Blue) The...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 24 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 24 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power...
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... drives and optical drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 1 7 SATA2_0 1 7 SATA2_1 1 7 SATA2_2 1 7 SATA2_3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 26 -
... drives and optical drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 1 7 SATA2_0 1 7 SATA2_1 1 7 SATA2_2 1 7 SATA2_3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 26 -
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... information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch 12 HD+ HD- GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 28 - SPEAK+ SPEAK19 20 Message/Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the...
... information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch 12 HD+ HD- GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 28 - SPEAK+ SPEAK19 20 Message/Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the...
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... connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 30 - 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound...
... connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 30 - 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound...
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... 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 32 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper.
... 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 32 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper.
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...-ICH7-7A89PG0XC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the...
...-ICH7-7A89PG0XC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the...
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... allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to make changes in effect. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete...
... allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to make changes in effect. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete...