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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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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.../266/200 MHz) x8 HDMI DVI-D Switch Switch x4 x4 PCI Express x16 D-Sub Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C/D x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus Intel®...
.../266/200 MHz) x8 HDMI DVI-D Switch Switch x4 x4 PCI Express x16 D-Sub Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C/D x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus Intel®...
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the...
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the...
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...; South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting 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) (Note 3) - 1 x HDMI port (Note 3) ... Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 10 -
...; South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting 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) (Note 3) - 1 x HDMI port (Note 3) ... Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 10 -
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...control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by adapter. (Note 3) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique ...Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of 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.
...control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by adapter. (Note 3) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique ...Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of 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.
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... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate...
... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate...
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... 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode/performance. The two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 16...
... 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode/performance. The two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 16...
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... are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Place the memory module on the socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on...top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. As indicated in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the ...
... are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Place the memory module on the socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on...top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. As indicated in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the ...
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...Blue) The default line in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc...ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below. • CPU: Intel Dual-Core processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is...
...Blue) The default line in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc...ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below. • CPU: Intel Dual-Core processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is...
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You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type ... BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS...
You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type ... BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS...
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... Control Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 533 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults... to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
... Control Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 533 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults... to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
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... in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to ...the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. The item is installed. Auto allows the BIOS to 200 MHz. Important It is enabled.
... in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to ...the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. The item is installed. Auto allows the BIOS to 200 MHz. Important It is enabled.
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... Skew Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Extreme Lets the system operate at system bootup. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate...
... Skew Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Extreme Lets the system operate at system bootup. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate...
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... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 40 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System... Memory Multiplier settings. tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to set the system memory multiplier. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>>...
... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 40 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System... Memory Multiplier settings. tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to set the system memory multiplier. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>>...
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... Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(...General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 42 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Enabled Enables this function. ...
... Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(...General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 42 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Enabled Enables this function. ...
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...startup. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. The date format is set this channel. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 44 - For example, 1 p.m. Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to ... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
...startup. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. The date format is set this channel. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 44 - For example, 1 p.m. Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to ... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
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...Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you to the information on the system. - 45 - Cylinder Number of sectors. ... 2.88M/3.5". All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop ...
...Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you to the information on the system. - 45 - Cylinder Number of sectors. ... 2.88M/3.5". All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop ...
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to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [... required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 46 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press...
to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [... required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 46 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press...
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... to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be reduced during system halt state...
... to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be reduced during system halt state...
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GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 48 - This memory is installed. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. Aero (DWM) in ... a PCI Express card is not seen by the operating system and not available to Always Enable. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory during boot. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer...
GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 48 - This memory is installed. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. Aero (DWM) in ... a PCI Express card is not seen by the operating system and not available to Always Enable. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory during boot. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer...