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GA-G41M-ES2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-G41MES2H-1003R
GA-G41M-ES2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-G41MES2H-1003R
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...1.0. Changes to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. The trademarks ...legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. ...
...1.0. Changes to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. The trademarks ...legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-G41M-ES2H Motherboard Layout 7 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-G41M-ES2H Motherboard Layout 7 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 ...
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... SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-G41M-ES2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
... SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-G41M-ES2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
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GA-G41M-ES2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN IT8720 VGA_DVI HDMI R_USB Level Shifter Level Shifter LGA775 USB_LAN AUDIO BATTERY F_AUDIO CLR_CMOS Intel® G41 IDE ATX GA-G41M-ES2H DDR2_1 DDR2_2 PCIEX4 RTL8110SC PCI1 PCI2 CODEC PCI3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO COMA FDD SYS_FAN Intel® ICH7 B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA2_3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-G41M-ES2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN IT8720 VGA_DVI HDMI R_USB Level Shifter Level Shifter LGA775 USB_LAN AUDIO BATTERY F_AUDIO CLR_CMOS Intel® G41 IDE ATX GA-G41M-ES2H DDR2_1 DDR2_2 PCIEX4 RTL8110SC PCI1 PCI2 CODEC PCI3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO COMA FDD SYS_FAN Intel® ICH7 B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA2_3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 F_PANEL - 7 -
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... an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before ...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors...
... an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before ...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors...
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... 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel®CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core...
... 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel®CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core...
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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 may locate the notches on both ... installed, otherwise overheating and dam- age of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not...
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 may locate the notches on both ... installed, otherwise overheating and dam- age of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not...
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..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket.
..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket.
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.... If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 -... 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when ...
.... If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 -... 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when ...
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...one direction. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...memory of the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed. 2. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode....
...one direction. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...memory of the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed. 2. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode....
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Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below ...
Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below ...
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics...
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics...
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... audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port.
... audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port.
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Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub ports and supports dual-display configurations. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State ...
Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub ports and supports dual-display configurations. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State ...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
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Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can ...power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power...
Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can ...power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power...
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... of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Overheating may hang. ... Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire). 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN...
... of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Overheating may hang. ... Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire). 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN...
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... 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only... In Connector) You may connect your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. If your chassis front panel audio module to work or ...
... 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only... In Connector) You may connect your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. If your chassis front panel audio module to work or ...