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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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... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - 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...
... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - 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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... the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the...
... the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the...
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... speed, and chips be used . When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 ... insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth...
... speed, and chips be used . When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 ... insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth...
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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 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to release the card and then pull the card straight...
... 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 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to release the card and then pull the card straight...
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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 -
...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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... Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 22 - Before using this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker...
... Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 22 - Before using this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker...
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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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or...
... 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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or...
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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 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. If you wish to ...
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 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. If you wish to ...
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... short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to the speaker on when the system is on the chassis front panel. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 28 -
... short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to the speaker on when the system is on the chassis front panel. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 28 -
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... to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to the graphics card and have...
... to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to the graphics card and have...
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... turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Pin No. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 32 - 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND...
... turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Pin No. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 32 - 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND...
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... Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 36 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in...
... Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 36 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in...
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... make changes in effect. You can also carry out this function to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the...
... make changes in effect. You can also carry out this function to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the...