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...\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order...laws and is the property of this manual is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
...\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order...laws and is the property of this manual is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
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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...an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 46 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 48 2-8 Power Management ...
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...an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 46 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 48 2-8 Power Management ...
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... 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 SMART Recovery 74 4-7 Auto Green...75 Chapter...
... 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 SMART Recovery 74 4-7 Auto Green...75 Chapter...
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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... CLK (333/266/200 MHz) LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111D x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® ICH7 Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports PCI Bus T.I. When the PCI Express x16 slot is in use, the HDMI and the...
... 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... CLK (333/266/200 MHz) LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111D x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® ICH7 Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports PCI Bus T.I. When the PCI Express x16 slot is in use, the HDMI and the...
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... all four memory slots are populated with DDR3 1066 MHz modules, the memory speed will drop down to 800 MHz. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on...
... all four memory slots are populated with DDR3 1066 MHz modules, the memory speed will drop down to 800 MHz. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on...
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...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, we suggest that you install them on the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 socket; to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory support ...Two Modules DS/SS - - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following...
...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, we suggest that you install them on the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 socket; to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory support ...Two Modules DS/SS - - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following...
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... Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •...
... Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •...
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... Graphics: The table below for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound> Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio HDMI 2 to this port. Combination POST/BIOS Windows DVI-D + D-Sub Yes Yes DVI-D + HDMI No Yes HDMI + D-Sub Yes Yes - 19 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the...
... Graphics: The table below for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound> Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio HDMI 2 to this port. Combination POST/BIOS Windows DVI-D + D-Sub Yes Yes DVI-D + HDMI No Yes HDMI + D-Sub Yes Yes - 19 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the...
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... receiving is in use only one of the LAN port LEDs. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. • When removing the cable connected to connect front speakers in jack. Line In Jack (Blue) The...
... receiving is in use only one of the LAN port LEDs. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. • When removing the cable connected to connect front speakers in jack. Line In Jack (Blue) The...
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... Orange): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to this header according to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. If a problem is ...the problem. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 chassis intrusion switch/...
... Orange): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to this header according to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. If a problem is ...the problem. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 chassis intrusion switch/...
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...Failure 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet...
...Failure 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet...
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... replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals...
... replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals...
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... Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to activate certain system features. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system...
... Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to activate certain system features. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system...
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EG41MFT-US2H F5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/16/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG02C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without ... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. After system restart, the device...
EG41MFT-US2H F5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/16/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG02C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without ... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. After system restart, the device...
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...Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...is not stable as shown below) appears on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to exit the help screen (General Help) of...
...Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...is not stable as shown below) appears on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to exit the help screen (General Help) of...
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... password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)... and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type 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 ...
... password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)... and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type 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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BIOS Setup If this feature. - 35 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (...
BIOS Setup If this feature. - 35 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (...
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... installed CPU. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you to 266 MHz. BIOS Setup - 36 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item.... (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 200 MHz. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to automatically set the R.G.B. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock.
... installed CPU. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you to 266 MHz. BIOS Setup - 36 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item.... (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 200 MHz. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to automatically set the R.G.B. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock.
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Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. BIOS Setup Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. PCI ...
Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. BIOS Setup Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. PCI ...
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... are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 38 - the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS...
... are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 38 - the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS...