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...G41MT-USB3/GA-G41MT-D3V 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 1-4 Installing the Memory 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 Menu 19 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 20 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 29 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-8 Power Management Setup 31 2-9 PnP/PCI Configurations...
...G41MT-USB3/GA-G41MT-D3V 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 1-4 Installing the Memory 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 Menu 19 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 20 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 29 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-8 Power Management Setup 31 2-9 PnP/PCI Configurations...
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...® Celeron® processor in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panelj Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors j Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. k Only for GA-G41MT-D3V. - 7 -
...® Celeron® processor in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panelj Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors j Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. k Only for GA-G41MT-D3V. - 7 -
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...; 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®CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-G41MT-D3V. k Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. Hardware Installation - 8 - BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS...
...; 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®CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-G41MT-D3V. k Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. Hardware Installation - 8 - BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS...
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... that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
... that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. DEBUG PORT 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to prevent your SATA hard drive. 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. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to your CPU and system from over- Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed...
... wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. DEBUG PORT 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to prevent your SATA hard drive. 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. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to your CPU and system from over- Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed...
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... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Hardware Installation - 16 - 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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug...
... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Hardware Installation - 16 - 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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug...
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date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 12) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental...
date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 12) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental...
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...2011, Award Software, Inc. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version:GA-G41MT-USB3 E6c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit...
...2011, Award Software, Inc. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version:GA-G41MT-USB3 E6c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit...
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...(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency [Auto] [15X] [+0.0] 3.00GHz ( 200x15) Item Help Menu Level ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 333 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier...
...(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency [Auto] [15X] [+0.0] 3.00GHz ( 200x15) Item Help Menu Level ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 333 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier...
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... CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to boot. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations. Auto allows the BIOS to be configurable. CPU...
... CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to boot. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations. Auto allows the BIOS to be configurable. CPU...
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... CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you 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 set the system memory multiplier. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control...
... CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you 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 set the system memory multiplier. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control...
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... DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data 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. ******** - 25 - Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup...
... DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data 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. ******** - 25 - Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup...
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... BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. 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 issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default...
... BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. 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 issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default...
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... Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Set this image file. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to Disabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to the hard drive. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Set this image file. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to Disabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to the hard drive. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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... Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. Disabled Disables this mode. Options are : 32MB (default), 48MB, 64MB, 128MB and 256MB. Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard graphics only if no PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express card is encrypted Yes Yes Hardware 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes Protected memory No Yes (96 MB reserved during boot. If you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set...
... Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. Disabled Disables this mode. Options are : 32MB (default), 48MB, 64MB, 128MB and 256MB. Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard graphics only if no PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express card is encrypted Yes Yes Hardware 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes Protected memory No Yes (96 MB reserved during boot. If you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set...
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... GA-G41MT-USB3. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. 2-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controllerj Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard...
... GA-G41MT-USB3. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. 2-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controllerj Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard...
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...) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) 2-8 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Item Help Power Management Setup Menu Level ACPI...
...) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) 2-8 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Item Help Power Management Setup Menu Level ACPI...
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.... (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. (Default: Disabled) Note: you need an ATX power supply providing...
.... (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. (Default: Disabled) Note: you need an ATX power supply providing...
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... Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 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 [Disabled...
... Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 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 [Disabled...
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... stable BIOS settings for CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software ...
... stable BIOS settings for CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software ...