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.... For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in...
.... For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in...
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... Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/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 North Bridge: Intel®...connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EG41MF-US2H ...
... Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/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 North Bridge: Intel®...connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EG41MF-US2H ...
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...GA-EG41MF-US2H 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...them on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. to install two memory...
...GA-EG41MF-US2H 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...them on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. to install two memory...
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... CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. •.... Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage...
... CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. •.... Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage...
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...: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) When memory modules of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to be populated...sockets. (Go to be installed, we suggest that you are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that you install them on the DDR2_1 or DDR2_3 socket; Dual Channel mode cannot be ...
...: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) When memory modules of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to be populated...sockets. (Go to be installed, we suggest that you are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that you install them on the DDR2_1 or DDR2_3 socket; Dual Channel mode cannot be ...
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... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot Follow the steps below to correctly install ...hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your operating system. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics...
... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot Follow the steps below to correctly install ...hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your operating system. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics...
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.... Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - Hardware Installation The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Digital Output Device (HDMI) and then... click Set Default. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports...
.... Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - Hardware Installation The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Digital Output Device (HDMI) and then... click Set Default. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports...
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...modules with dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green ...8226; HDCP compliant monitor(s) Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. A. Note that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in operating system environments. The following...
...modules with dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green ...8226; HDCP compliant monitor(s) Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. A. Note that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in operating system environments. The following...
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... CPU_FAN: 1 Pin No. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. For optimum heat dissipation, it in...Sense Reserve • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from ...purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 34 33 2 1 GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 24 -
... CPU_FAN: 1 Pin No. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. For optimum heat dissipation, it in...Sense Reserve • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from ...purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 34 33 2 1 GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 24 -
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... groove on the connector. SATA2_1 7 1 1 7 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 7 1 1 7 SATA2_2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 25 - 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 connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers... 39 2 1 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Hardware Installation Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
... groove on the connector. SATA2_1 7 1 1 7 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 7 1 1 7 SATA2_2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 25 - 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 connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers... 39 2 1 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Hardware Installation Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
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...be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front...the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 28 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that came with your chassis front panel audio module to work or even...
...be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front...the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 28 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that came with your chassis front panel audio module to work or even...
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... purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display... to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Pin No. 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to the graphics card and have digital audio...
... purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display... to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Pin No. 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to the graphics card and have digital audio...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) (Note) This item appears only if you made is for advanced users...
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) (Note) This item appears only if you made is for advanced users...
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... this feature. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the R.G.B. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. The adjustable range is installed. mode based on system configurations. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you... the graphics chip and memory. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is enabled. Important It is highly recommended that supports this item to enhance the performance of CPU host clock.
... this feature. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the R.G.B. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. The adjustable range is installed. mode based on system configurations. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you... the graphics chip and memory. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is enabled. Important It is highly recommended that supports this item to enhance the performance of CPU host clock.
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...; IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [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...field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Options are : Auto (default), Large. For example, 1 p.m. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 44 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. The date format is ...
...; IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [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...field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Options are : Auto (default), Large. For example, 1 p.m. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 44 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. The date format is ...
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.... The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the system. - 45 - Head Number of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy...
.... The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the system. - 45 - Head Number of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy...
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...loading the operating system from the available devices. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 46 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard... and for entering the BIOS Setup program. 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] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
...loading the operating system from the available devices. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 46 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard... and for entering the BIOS Setup program. 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] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
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...overheating protection function. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Enhanced Halt (...® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. The adjustable range is ...
...overheating protection function. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Enhanced Halt (...® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. The adjustable range is ...
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...be turned off in this function if you wish to any user application. If you wish to Always Enable. PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of the monitor display.... (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PEG PAVP Mode Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 48 - Disabled Disables this item to playback HDCP contents. This memory is installed. Enables or disables P AVP mode. 2-6 Advanced ...
...be turned off in this function if you wish to any user application. If you wish to Always Enable. PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of the monitor display.... (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PEG PAVP Mode Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 48 - Disabled Disables this item to playback HDCP contents. This memory is installed. Enables or disables P AVP mode. 2-6 Advanced ...
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... AES decryption Protected memory (96 MB reserved during boot) PAVP Lite Yes Yes No PAVP Paranoid Yes Yes Yes - 49 - The table below shows the supported features of the P AVP Lite and Paranoid modes. PAVP Lite Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to PAVP...
... AES decryption Protected memory (96 MB reserved during boot) PAVP Lite Yes Yes No PAVP Paranoid Yes Yes Yes - 49 - The table below shows the supported features of the P AVP Lite and Paranoid modes. PAVP Lite Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to PAVP...