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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EG41MFT-US2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-EG41MFT-US2H Motherboard 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...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EG41MFT-US2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-EG41MFT-US2H Motherboard 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...
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... Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports. GA-EG41MFT-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) x8 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) HDMI(Note 2) DVI-D(Note 2) Switch... Switch x4 x4 PCI Express x16 D-Sub Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR3 1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111D x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® ICH7...
... Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports. GA-EG41MFT-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) x8 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) HDMI(Note 2) DVI-D(Note 2) Switch... Switch x4 x4 PCI Express x16 D-Sub Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR3 1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111D x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® ICH7...
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... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus w 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset w w Memory w Onboard Graphics Audio ...® ICH7 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture (Note 1) Support for DDR3 1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note...
... Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus w 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset w w Memory w Onboard Graphics Audio ...® ICH7 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture (Note 1) Support for DDR3 1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note...
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... DVI-D ports. When the PCI Express x16 slot is in use, the HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. (Note 4) You can use only one memory module is to be installed, we suggest that you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note... 5) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will drop down to 800 MHz. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for output when in EasyTune may differ by adapter. (Note 3) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with DDR3 1066...
... DVI-D ports. When the PCI Express x16 slot is in use, the HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. (Note 4) You can use only one memory module is to be installed, we suggest that you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note... 5) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will drop down to 800 MHz. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for output when in EasyTune may differ by adapter. (Note 3) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with DDR3 1066...
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It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to 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. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent ...
It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to 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. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent ...
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... and chips are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is to be installed in Flex Memory Mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Due to a chipset limitation, to...
... and chips are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is to be installed in Flex Memory Mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Due to a chipset limitation, to...
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...can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn...DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Hardware Installation Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or...
...can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn...DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Hardware Installation Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or...
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... you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of 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...
... you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of 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...
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... 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. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. 2-3...Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (C)MCH Frequency Latch (Note) [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (Note) (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) (Note) 1333 1066 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: ...
... 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. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. 2-3...Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (C)MCH Frequency Latch (Note) [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (Note) (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) (Note) 1333 1066 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: ...
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... 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. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable...
... 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. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable...
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... level. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. (Note) This item appears only if you to the North Bridge clock. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may differ according to the fixed frequency.
... level. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. (Note) This item appears only if you to the North Bridge clock. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may differ according to the fixed frequency.
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...Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you to be configurable. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (...are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) (Note) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual ...
...Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you to be configurable. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (...are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) (Note) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual ...
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...700ps. Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance...F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 40 - DDR Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance...
...700ps. Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance...F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 40 - DDR Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance...
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... } 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 2012M 2014M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
... } 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 2012M 2014M 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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... the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy ...Errors The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the system. - 43 - All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy ...
... the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy ...Errors The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the system. - 43 - All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy ...
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... item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS...
... item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS...
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... if you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. set a delay time for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to the...
... if you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. set a delay time for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to the...
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... Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. This memory is installed. Enable this function. Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will always be turned off in this item to playback HDCP contents. BIOS...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. Blu-ray disc). Enable If No ...
... Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. This memory is installed. Enable this function. Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will always be turned off in this item to playback HDCP contents. BIOS...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. Blu-ray disc). Enable If No ...
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.... Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is encrypted Yes Yes Hardware 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes Protected memory No Yes (96 MB reserved during boot) - 47 - BIOS Setup Options are : (32+96)128MB (default), (48+96) Round to 160MB, (64+96)160MB, (128...
.... Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is encrypted Yes Yes Hardware 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes Protected memory No Yes (96 MB reserved during boot) - 47 - BIOS Setup Options are : (32+96)128MB (default), (48+96) Round to 160MB, (64+96)160MB, (128...