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...number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual are... For instructions on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any means...
...number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual are... For instructions on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any means...
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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... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 50 2-7 IntegratedPeripherals 52 2-8 Power Management Setup 55 2-9 ...
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... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 50 2-7 IntegratedPeripherals 52 2-8 Power Management Setup 55 2-9 ...
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... 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 77 4-5 Q-Share ...79 4-6 Time Repair ...80 Chapter 5 Appendix ...81 5-1 ConfiguringAudio...
... 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 77 4-5 Q-Share ...79 4-6 Time Repair ...80 Chapter 5 Appendix ...81 5-1 ConfiguringAudio...
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Block Diagram HDMI* SiI1392* DVI-D Level Shifter D-Sub 1 PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) x4 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus RTL8110SC RJ45 LAN Intel® ICH7 Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 3 PCI * Only for GA-EG41M-S2H. - 8 -
Block Diagram HDMI* SiI1392* DVI-D Level Shifter D-Sub 1 PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) x4 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus RTL8110SC RJ45 LAN Intel® ICH7 Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 3 PCI * Only for GA-EG41M-S2H. - 8 -
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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 PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress...
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 PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress...
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...by allowing different memory sizes to be installed in only one direction. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory socket as following:... into two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory 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 ...
...by allowing different memory sizes to be installed in only one direction. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory socket as following:... into two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory 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 ...
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...card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that ...2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 18 - ...
...card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that ...2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 18 - ...
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Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. Dual Display Configurations: The GA-EG41M-S2H provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub ports and supports dualdisplay configurations. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub ...the HDMI audio/ video device to this configuration, the BIOS Setup and POST screens can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for GA-EG41M-S2H. - 21 - Hardware Installation The HDMI Technology can ...
Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. Dual Display Configurations: The GA-EG41M-S2H provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub ports and supports dualdisplay configurations. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub ...the HDMI audio/ video device to this configuration, the BIOS Setup and POST screens can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for GA-EG41M-S2H. - 21 - Hardware Installation The HDMI Technology can ...
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... the battery. 4. The LED is off when the system is operating. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
... the battery. 4. The LED is off when the system is operating. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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... is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. If a problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 28 - The S0 On LED... is on when the system is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes....
... is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. If a problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 28 - The S0 On LED... is on when the system is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes....
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... to 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 a few seconds. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 32 - 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection ... jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
... to 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 a few seconds. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 32 - 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection ... jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
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... (unless you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows... the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the...
... (unless you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows... the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the...
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EG41M-S2H D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2008-G41-ICH7-7A89PG0XC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to...disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 36 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever ...
EG41M-S2H D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2008-G41-ICH7-7A89PG0XC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to...disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 36 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever ...
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... in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EG41M-S2H D1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ...61565; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals ...
... in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EG41M-S2H D1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ...61565; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals ...
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... without the hassles of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this task.) GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 38 - You can also carry out this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name...system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ...
... without the hassles of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this task.) GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 38 - You can also carry out this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name...system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ...
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BIOS Setup If this feature. - 39 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system ...
BIOS Setup If this feature. - 39 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system ...
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...Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the CPU host frequency. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 40 - The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item...the PCIe clock frequency. mode based on system configurations. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to automatically set the R.G.B. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to 150 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you...
...Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the CPU host frequency. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 40 - The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item...the PCIe clock frequency. mode based on system configurations. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to automatically set the R.G.B. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to 150 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you...
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CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. BIOS Setup Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its good performance level. Options for adjusting ...
CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. BIOS Setup Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its good performance level. Options for adjusting ...
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..., 1-Advanced. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. ******** >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings x Static tRead...
..., 1-Advanced. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. ******** >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings x Static tRead...
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Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 44 - Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training... Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Enabled Enables this function. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options...
Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EG41M-S2H/S2 Motherboard - 44 - Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training... Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Enabled Enables this function. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options...