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Table of Contents GA-G41M-Combo Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 21...
Table of Contents GA-G41M-Combo Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 21...
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These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not ...
These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not ...
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Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port VIA VT1708S codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for...174; processor/Intel® 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 Onboard Graphics Audio ...
Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port VIA VT1708S codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for...174; processor/Intel® 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 Onboard Graphics Audio ...
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... outlet before 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 Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware... installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list...
... outlet before 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 Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware... installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list...
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... the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and...installing an expansion card to use the memory modules on the memory support list at GIGABYTE's website. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. To ensure memory compatibility, be sure to prevent hardware ...
... the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and...installing an expansion card to use the memory modules on the memory support list at GIGABYTE's website. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. To ensure memory compatibility, be sure to prevent hardware ...
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... Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 200 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
... Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 200 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
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... this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is installed. Note: If your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in... 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. If this feature. - 23 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo.
... this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is installed. Note: If your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in... 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. If this feature. - 23 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo.
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...operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing ...control items below may differ according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to 150 MHz. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. ...
...operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing ...control items below may differ according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to 150 MHz. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. ...
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... Auto (default), 1~15. DDR Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM2 Clock Skew... Control Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal...
... Auto (default), 1~15. DDR Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM2 Clock Skew... Control Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal...
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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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... system will stop for an error during the POST. BIOS Setup Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. After configuring this feature. Memory These fields are read-only and are : "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard" (default), "All, But Diskette," ...Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. 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 (...
... system will stop for an error during the POST. BIOS Setup Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. After configuring this feature. Memory These fields are read-only and are : "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard" (default), "All, But Diskette," ...Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. 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 (...
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... Enabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. set this item to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables...
... Enabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. set this item to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables...
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... system and not available to the hard drive. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory during boot. Enable this mode. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. This memory is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy...
... system and not available to the hard drive. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory during boot. Enable this mode. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. This memory is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy...
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...) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Feature PAVP Lite Compressed video buffer is encrypted Yes Hardware 128-bit AES decryption Yes Protected memory No (96 MB reserved during boot) PAVP Paranoid Yes Yes Yes 2-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip...
...) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Feature PAVP Lite Compressed video buffer is encrypted Yes Hardware 128-bit AES decryption Yes Protected memory No (96 MB reserved during boot) PAVP Paranoid Yes Yes Yes 2-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip...
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.... (Default) Full-On The system is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to Enabled, the following four functions will show "No". Memory The system returns to the first/second PCI slot. 2-10 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Reset...
.... (Default) Full-On The system is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to Enabled, the following four functions will show "No". Memory The system returns to the first/second PCI slot. 2-10 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Reset...