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...Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
...Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
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Table of Contents GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main...
Table of Contents GA-G41MT-D3P/GA-G41MT-S2P 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main...
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...138; Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install .... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the hardware limitation, you install. Hardware Installation - 8 - Back Panel Connectors 1 x ...
...138; Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install .... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the hardware limitation, you install. Hardware Installation - 8 - Back Panel Connectors 1 x ...
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...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one direction. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...power outlet before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual ...
...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one direction. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...power outlet before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual ...
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...single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-...): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to this header according to the speaker on the chassis...
...single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-...): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to this header according to the speaker on the chassis...
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... via an optional LPT port cable. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 17 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...PD7 GND ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off...
... via an optional LPT port cable. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 17 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...PD7 GND ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off...
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... side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery. 4. 11) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
... side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery. 4. 11) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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...shown below) appears on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and ...items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version:GA-G41MT-S2P F1d) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals ...
...shown below) appears on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and ...items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version:GA-G41MT-S2P F1d) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals ...
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...Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the... system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to a profile. First select the profile you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and ...
...Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the... system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to a profile. First select the profile you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and ...
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... boot. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, ...
... boot. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, ...
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... at its good performance level. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to fix the chipset frequency at system bootup. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 22 - Standard Lets the system operate at its best performance level. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System...
... at its good performance level. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to fix the chipset frequency at system bootup. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 22 - Standard Lets the system operate at its best performance level. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System...
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.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 23 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.
.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 23 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.
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...to enhance memory compatibility. DDR Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. BIOS Setup - 24 - tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto...are : Auto (default), 1~15. Disabled Disables this function to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto...
...to enhance memory compatibility. DDR Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. BIOS Setup - 24 - tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto...are : Auto (default), 1~15. Disabled Disables this function to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto...
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... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup Cmd Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default). Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options...
... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup Cmd Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default). Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options...
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...are determined by using one of the three methods below: • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. (For IDE Channel 0... Master/Slave only.) Sets the hard drive access mode. (Default: Auto) The following fields display your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Head Number of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of heads. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
...are determined by using one of the three methods below: • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. (For IDE Channel 0... Master/Slave only.) Sets the hard drive access mode. (Default: Auto) The following fields display your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Head Number of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of heads. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
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...C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to HDD [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...boot order from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to...
...C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to HDD [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...boot order from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to...
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...works for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as the system boots up. BIOS Setup - 28 - Set this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to ...all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to descrease...
...works for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as the system boots up. BIOS Setup - 28 - Set this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to ...all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to descrease...
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... if the PAVP Mode option is encrypted Yes Yes Hardware 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes Protected memory No Yes (96 MB reserved during boot. BIOS Setup PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features ** VGA Setting ** Onboard...
... if the PAVP Mode option is encrypted Yes Yes Hardware 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes Protected memory No Yes (96 MB reserved during boot. BIOS Setup PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features ** VGA Setting ** Onboard...
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... the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. BIOS Setup - 30 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Options are : 378...
... the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. BIOS Setup - 30 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Options are : 378...
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... (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 31 - Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. BIOS Setup
... (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 31 - Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. BIOS Setup