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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EG41MF-S2H 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...Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EG41MF-S2H 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...Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 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 ...
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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x ...
Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x ...
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... be used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V... connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 ...
... be used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V... connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 ...
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... the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 27 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Reset Hard Drive Switch Activity LED NC RES+ RESHD- The...
... the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 27 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Reset Hard Drive Switch Activity LED NC RES+ RESHD- The...
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...utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup To see more advanced BIOS ... the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. When the power is recommended that you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Chapter 2 BIOS...
...utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup To see more advanced BIOS ... the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. When the power is recommended that you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Chapter 2 BIOS...
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...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 Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make ...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 not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set ...
...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 Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make ...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 not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set ...
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... this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes ...CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-EG41MF-S2H Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the ...
... this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes ...CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-EG41MF-S2H Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the ...
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... supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-EG41MF-S2H Motherboard - 46 - Press to move it up or down on the list. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables...
... supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-EG41MF-S2H Motherboard - 46 - Press to move it up or down on the list. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables...
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... to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. - 59 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-15 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health...
... to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. - 59 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-15 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health...
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...update file is @BIOS ? GA-EG41MF-S2H Motherboard - 70 - TM @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to your motherboard model. 2. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS.... Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EG41MF-S2H E14 . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...
...update file is @BIOS ? GA-EG41MF-S2H Motherboard - 70 - TM @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to your motherboard model. 2. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS.... Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EG41MF-S2H E14 . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...
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...file into the floppy disk drive. Save BIOS to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0... to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to update BIOS?" Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Step 2: The process of...
...file into the floppy disk drive. Save BIOS to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0... to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to update BIOS?" Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Step 2: The process of...
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... to show the advanced options. Q:What do the beeps emitted during the POST. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? In the Main Menu, press + to the steps below: Steps: 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. Saves... changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Appendix Q:How do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? A: If your computer and unplug the power cord...
... to show the advanced options. Q:What do the beeps emitted during the POST. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? In the Main Menu, press + to the steps below: Steps: 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. Saves... changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Appendix Q:How do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? A: If your computer and unplug the power cord...
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...cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. The problem is verified and solved. A (Continued...) GA-EG41MF-S2H Motherboard - 86 - No Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU_FAN header properly? Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to... the CPU securely. Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the CPU. Secure the CPU No cooler on the power to start the computer. No ...
...cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. The problem is verified and solved. A (Continued...) GA-EG41MF-S2H Motherboard - 86 - No Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU_FAN header properly? Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to... the CPU securely. Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the CPU. Secure the CPU No cooler on the power to start the computer. No ...