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Box Contents GA-EP41T-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ... reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for...
Box Contents GA-EP41T-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ... reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for...
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GA-EP41T-USB3 Motherboard Layout LPT KB_MS Coaxial Optical ATX_12V LGA775 PHASE LED CPU_FAN PWR_FAN COMA R_USB30 LAN USB NEC F_AUDIO D720200F1 AUDIO RTL8111D SYS_FAN1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O CD_IN PCI1 SPDIF_I PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 FDD DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Intel® G41 ATX GA-EP41T-USB3 CLR_CMOS BAT Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 SYS_FAN2 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 IDE B_BIOS M_BIOS F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 -
GA-EP41T-USB3 Motherboard Layout LPT KB_MS Coaxial Optical ATX_12V LGA775 PHASE LED CPU_FAN PWR_FAN COMA R_USB30 LAN USB NEC F_AUDIO D720200F1 AUDIO RTL8111D SYS_FAN1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O CD_IN PCI1 SPDIF_I PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 FDD DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Intel® G41 ATX GA-EP41T-USB3 CLR_CMOS BAT Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 SYS_FAN2 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 IDE B_BIOS M_BIOS F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 -
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GA-EP41T-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 2 USB 3.0 NEC D720200F1 x1 PCI Express Bus LAN RJ45 RTL8111D x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus 2 PCI Express x1 Host Interface Intel® ... CODEC DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1(Note) IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In...
GA-EP41T-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 2 USB 3.0 NEC D720200F1 x1 PCI Express Bus LAN RJ45 RTL8111D x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus 2 PCI Express x1 Host Interface Intel® ... CODEC DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1(Note) IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In...
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...USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU w w Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE...Note 2) w Support for DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
...USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU w w Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE...Note 2) w Support for DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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...fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x... serial port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) ...
...fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x... serial port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) ...
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to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install them on the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Because...
to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install them on the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Because...
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USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is also called a printer port. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital ... provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Hardware Installation Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and...
USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is also called a printer port. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital ... provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Hardware Installation Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and...
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...). Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect front speakers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (Blue) The... default line in jack. Use this port for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 20 - USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. This jack can be connected to connect side speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." In addition to...
...). Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect front speakers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (Blue) The... default line in jack. Use this port for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 20 - USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. This jack can be connected to connect side speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." In addition to...
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...7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS ...CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults. Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart,...
...7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS ...CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults. Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart,...
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... features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) BIOS Setup - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system...
... features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) BIOS Setup - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system...
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... your system to report read/write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for daily use. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order...
... your system to report read/write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for daily use. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order...
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... all SATA devices to Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.2 Master/Slave Ch.3 Master/Slave [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press...
... all SATA devices to Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.2 Master/Slave Ch.3 Master/Slave [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press...
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...Disabled will show Short and then length shown will be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or ...mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be the approximate distance to activate...
...Disabled will show Short and then length shown will be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or ...mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be the approximate distance to activate...
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...drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the ...motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress...
...drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the ...motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress...
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... data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA...
... data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA...
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.... 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. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. EP41T-USB3 E2 ....of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. What is saved to access Q-Flash. p41tusb3.f1) to enter Q-Flash. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. During the POST, press...
.... 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. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. EP41T-USB3 E2 ....of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. What is saved to access Q-Flash. p41tusb3.f1) to enter Q-Flash. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. During the POST, press...
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... update process is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Select HDD 0-0 and press . Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use... the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will ...or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash Utility v2.13...
... update process is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Select HDD 0-0 and press . Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use... the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will ...or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash Utility v2.13...