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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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...made by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. No part of documentations: For detailed .... For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual...
...made by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. No part of documentations: For detailed .... For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual...
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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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...has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- These ...are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior...
...has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- These ...are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior...
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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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... Apply an even and thin layer 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 - LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of thermal grease... on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: ...
... Apply an even and thin layer 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 - LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of thermal grease... on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: ...
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... the CPU. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of...
... the CPU. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of...
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..., on the contrary, is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 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.... (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on 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 -
..., on the contrary, is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 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.... (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on 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 -
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... mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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...only one direction. 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. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines ...
... mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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...only one direction. 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. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines ...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17...
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... install your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the slot to release the card and then lift the card...
... install your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the slot to release the card and then lift the card...
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... DTS require the use of 1920x1080 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors (Note) PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the...
... DTS require the use of 1920x1080 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors (Note) PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the...
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... ensure Hard ware Acceleration is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Hardware Installation - 20 - Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub ports and supports dual-display configurations. Note that the DVI-D+HDMI configuration only works in jack. Playback...
... ensure Hard ware Acceleration is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Hardware Installation - 20 - Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub ports and supports dual-display configurations. Note that the DVI-D+HDMI configuration only works in jack. Playback...
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... 6) IDE 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 8) F_PANEL 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) F_AUDIO CD_IN SPDIF_IO F_USB1/F_USB2 COMA CLR_CMOS BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
... 6) IDE 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 8) F_PANEL 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) F_AUDIO CD_IN SPDIF_IO F_USB1/F_USB2 COMA CLR_CMOS BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
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...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 ... to an unstable or unbootable system. • The power connectors are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. When using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: ...
...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 ... to an unstable or unbootable system. • The power connectors are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. When using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: ...
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... typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect a floppy disk drive....be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 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.
... typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect a floppy disk drive....be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 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.
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...audio module that came with your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. If you want to mute the back panel audio ... even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R Hardware Installation - 26 - You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 1 9 3 MIC2_R 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin ...
...audio module that came with your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. If you want to mute the back panel audio ... even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R Hardware Installation - 26 - You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 1 9 3 MIC2_R 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin ...