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...G41MT-D3PT Motherboard Layout 5 GA-G41MT-D3PT Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 27 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 28 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 30 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-8 Power Management Setup...
...G41MT-D3PT Motherboard Layout 5 GA-G41MT-D3PT Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 27 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 28 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 30 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-8 Power Management Setup...
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... (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port VIA VT2021 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x IDE connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper Hardware Installation...
... (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port VIA VT2021 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x IDE connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper Hardware Installation...
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... System voltage detection Monitor CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you must install the Intel®Core™ 2 Extreme/Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo/Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron Dual-Core/Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy...
... System voltage detection Monitor CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you must install the Intel®Core™ 2 Extreme/Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo/Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron Dual-Core/Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy...
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... the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to insert the memory, switch the direction. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . 1-5 Installing...
... the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to insert the memory, switch the direction. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . 1-5 Installing...
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... fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. heating. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire). Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin...
... fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. heating. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire). Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin...
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... Installation Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to the USB bracket. - 17 - ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to work or...
... Installation Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to the USB bracket. - 17 - ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to work or...
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date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. 9) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to factory defaults. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 18 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver...
date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. 9) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to factory defaults. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 18 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver...
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... computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on the screen. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS...
... computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on the screen. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS...
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... ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency Displays the 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. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) x CAS...
... ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency Displays the 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. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) x CAS...
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... CPU specifications. Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. This item is configurable only when the CPU Host Clock Control option is automatically adjusted according to 1200 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its good performance level. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. the second is the memory frequency that is enabled. Options...
... CPU specifications. Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. This item is configurable only when the CPU Host Clock Control option is automatically adjusted according to 1200 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its good performance level. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. the second is the memory frequency that is enabled. Options...
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... Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** BIOS Setup - 26 - Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default). Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A/B Driving Settings x Driving...
... Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** BIOS Setup - 26 - Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default). Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A/B Driving Settings x Driving...
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...) Limit CPUID Max. 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 (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] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
...) Limit CPUID Max. 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 (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] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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... enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. BIOS Setup Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. to 3 (Note) Allows you to set this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD...
... enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. BIOS Setup Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. to 3 (Note) Allows you to set this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD...
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... for the encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of system memory during boot) BIOS Setup - 30 - Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only when the PAVP Mode option is set this function if you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set to Always Enable. PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. Disabled Disables this mode. The table below shows the supported features of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics.
... for the encryption of compressed video. (Default) Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of system memory during boot) BIOS Setup - 30 - Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only when the PAVP Mode option is set this function if you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set to Always Enable. PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. Disabled Disables this mode. The table below shows the supported features of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics.
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...in SATA mode. Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. If you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Combined. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch.3 Master/Slave Azalia Codec [Auto] Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled] } SMART LAN [Press Enter] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP] USB 1.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Function [Disabled] USB Mouse...
...in SATA mode. Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. If you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Combined. Non-Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch.3 Master/Slave Azalia Codec [Auto] Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled] } SMART LAN [Press Enter] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP] USB 1.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Function [Disabled] USB Mouse...
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... or short Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect the status of the USB functionalities below. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port...
... or short Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect the status of the USB functionalities below. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port...
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...) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. BIOS Setup...
...) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. BIOS Setup...
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...RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the first PCI slot. 2-10 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control...
...RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the first PCI slot. 2-10 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control...
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.... (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. BIOS Setup - 36 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-12 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
.... (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. BIOS Setup - 36 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-12 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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...enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. 2-13 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NL)o?aYd Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP/PCI...
...enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. 2-13 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NL)o?aYd Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP/PCI...