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... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Example: Copyright...
... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Example: Copyright...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EG41M-US2H 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 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 44 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 46 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 48 2-7 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-8 Power Management Setup 53 2-9...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EG41M-US2H 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 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 44 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 46 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 48 2-7 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-8 Power Management Setup 53 2-9...
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... 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 ConfiguringAudio...
... 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 ConfiguringAudio...
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.../266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C/D x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
.../266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C/D x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
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... 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 Install ... physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 12 - When the PCI Express x16 slot is in use, the HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. (Note 4) Whether...
... 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 Install ... physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 12 - When the PCI Express x16 slot is in use, the HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. (Note 4) Whether...
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...is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be installed in Flex Memory Mode will appear during... 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 ...the following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
...is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be installed in Flex Memory Mode will appear during... 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 ...the following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
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...computer. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever...on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully seated in your card. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card...
...computer. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever...on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully seated in your card. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card...
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... under this jack. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. This jack can be connected to this configuration, the BIOS Setup and POST screens can be connected to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can only be output from the HDMI ...drive, walkman, etc. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub ports and supports dualdisplay configurations. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Speed LED Connection/ Activity LED Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off...
... under this jack. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. This jack can be connected to this configuration, the BIOS Setup and POST screens can be connected to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can only be output from the HDMI ...drive, walkman, etc. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub ports and supports dualdisplay configurations. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Speed LED Connection/ Activity LED Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off...
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... before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off when the system is in S1 sleep state...
... before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off when the system is in S1 sleep state...
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... When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC MSG+ MSG- SPEAK+ SPEAK19 20 Message... and fails to the pin assignments below. If a problem is operating. The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to indicate the problem. The LED is off...
... When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC MSG+ MSG- SPEAK+ SPEAK19 20 Message... and fails to the pin assignments below. If a problem is operating. The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to indicate the problem. The LED is off...
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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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 30 - 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects...
... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 30 - 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects...
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... to activate certain system features. When the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that you need to) to prevent system instability or ...other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in this chapter or introductions of the...
... to activate certain system features. When the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that you need to) to prevent system instability or ...other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in this chapter or introductions of the...
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EG41M-US2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2009-G41-ICH7-7A69PG0NC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XpressRecovery2 If you to accept. For more information, refer to ... Qflash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 34 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the ...
EG41M-US2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2009-G41-ICH7-7A69PG0NC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XpressRecovery2 If you to accept. For more information, refer to ... Qflash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 34 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the ...
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... Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function...
... Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function...
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...default profile name, use this task.) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 36 - A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. The Functions of ...61565; F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles 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. Advanced ...
...default profile name, use this task.) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 36 - A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. The Functions of ...61565; F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles 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. Advanced ...
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... the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock...
... the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock...
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... a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the CPU host frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to be set the R.G.B. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to 266 MHz. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. CPU Frequency... CPU frequency be configurable. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to increase the CPU clock ratio set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto allows the BIOS to 333 MHz. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this feature. mode based on system configurations. ...
... a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the CPU host frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to be set the R.G.B. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to 266 MHz. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. CPU Frequency... CPU frequency be configurable. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to increase the CPU clock ratio set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto allows the BIOS to 333 MHz. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this feature. mode based on system configurations. ...
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... frequency at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at system bootup. Standard Lets the system operate at its good performance level. BIOS Setup >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive...
... frequency at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at system bootup. Standard Lets the system operate at its good performance level. BIOS Setup >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive...
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... Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. ******** Advanced Timing Control tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. ******** >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings x Static tRead...
... Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. ******** Advanced Timing Control tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. ******** >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings x Static tRead...
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...) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. Enabled Enables this function. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 42 - DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default...
...) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. Enabled Enables this function. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 42 - DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default...