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GA-G41MT-USB3 GA-G41MT-D3V LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-41MTD3V-1301R
GA-G41MT-USB3 GA-G41MT-D3V LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-41MTD3V-1301R
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Motherboard GA-G41MT-USB3/GA-G41MT-D3V Feb. 25, 2011 Motherboard GA-G41MT-USB3/ GA-G41MT-D3V Feb. 25, 2011
Motherboard GA-G41MT-USB3/GA-G41MT-D3V Feb. 25, 2011 Motherboard GA-G41MT-USB3/ GA-G41MT-D3V Feb. 25, 2011
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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. All rights reserved. The trademarks ...Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners.
...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. All rights reserved. The trademarks ...Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners.
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Table of Contents GA-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 ...
Table of Contents GA-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 ...
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... CLR_CMOS M_BIOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 F_AUDIO COM LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 Box Contents GA-G41MT-USB3 or GA-G41MT-D3V motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield The box contents above are for GA-G41MT-USB3. - 5 - j Only for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain...
... CLR_CMOS M_BIOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 F_AUDIO COM LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 Box Contents GA-G41MT-USB3 or GA-G41MT-D3V motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield The box contents above are for GA-G41MT-USB3. - 5 - j Only for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain...
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...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 internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of ... discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely...
...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 internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of ... discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely...
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... Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy Energy Saver * Due to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-G41MT-D3V. k Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x CPU fan header ...
... Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy Energy Saver * Due to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-G41MT-D3V. k Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x CPU fan header ...
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...occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775...8226; Apply an even and thin layer 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 latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
...occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775...8226; Apply an even and thin layer 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 latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
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... Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and... direction. After the memory is installed. 2. Hardware Installation - 10 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion... Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same...
... Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and... direction. After the memory is installed. 2. Hardware Installation - 10 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion... Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same...
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...motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port. j Only for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Hardware Installation Use this port for GA-G41MT-D3V.... (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 11 - Use this port for GA-G41MT-USB3. Use this port. Connect a monitor that supports...
...motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port. j Only for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Hardware Installation Use this port for GA-G41MT-D3V.... (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 11 - Use this port for GA-G41MT-USB3. Use this port. Connect a monitor that supports...
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... computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the motherboard. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this jack. This jack can be connected to the connector on the computer...
... computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the motherboard. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this jack. This jack can be connected to the connector on the computer...
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) - 13 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Hardware Installation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) - 13 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Hardware Installation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W...
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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 prevent your SATA hard drive. ... the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to your CPU and system from over- Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND...
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 prevent your SATA hard drive. ... the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to your CPU and system from over- Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND...
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For information about connecting the front panel audio module 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 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L...your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to this header. 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. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No....
For information about connecting the front panel audio module 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 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L...your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to this header. 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. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No....
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... power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer, be lost. Turn off . 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 a low...
... power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer, be lost. Turn off . 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 a low...
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... the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on . Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load... you not flash the BIOS. 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...
... the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on . Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load... you not flash the BIOS. 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...
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... Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup - 30 - j Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7-8 Status =... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Disabled. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award ...
... Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup - 30 - j Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7-8 Status =... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Disabled. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award ...
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... show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header.
... show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header.
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... item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. BIOS Setup - 34 - CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-11 Load...
... item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. BIOS Setup - 34 - CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-11 Load...
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... scan your optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers.
... scan your optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers.