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GA-G41MT-ES2L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-G41MT2L-1101R
GA-G41MT-ES2L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-G41MT2L-1101R
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...prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: No part of documentations...1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features...
...prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: No part of documentations...1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-G41MT-ES2L 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-G41MT-ES2L 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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Box Contents GA-G41MT-ES2L 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 motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only...
Box Contents GA-G41MT-ES2L 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 motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only...
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GA-G41MT-ES2L Motherboard Layout CLR_CMOS GA-G41MT-ES2L DDR3_1 DDR3_2 F_PANEL KB_MS COMA ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN LPT COMB VGA R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111D/E PCIEX1 PCIEX16 IT8718F PCI1 Intel® G41 BATTERY B_BIOS M_BIOS ATX IDE CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_IO FDD SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 - 7 -
GA-G41MT-ES2L Motherboard Layout CLR_CMOS GA-G41MT-ES2L DDR3_1 DDR3_2 F_PANEL KB_MS COMA ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN LPT COMB VGA R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111D/E PCIEX1 PCIEX16 IT8718F PCI1 Intel® G41 BATTERY B_BIOS M_BIOS ATX IDE CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_IO FDD SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 - 7 -
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... Installation 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 ...cables and power connectors of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
... Installation 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 ...cables and power connectors of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
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... 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) 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...
... 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) 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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... requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the... CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner 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 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware...
... requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the... CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner 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 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware...
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... index fingers. 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. Hardware Installation - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to the CPU.
... index fingers. 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. Hardware Installation - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to the CPU.
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...cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the ... the push pin along the direction of the installed CPU. Push down each push pin. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of 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...
...cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the ... the push pin along the direction of the installed CPU. Push down each push pin. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of 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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...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 before... bandwidth. A memory module can be used . If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you ...
...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 before... bandwidth. A memory module can be used . If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you ...
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... socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
... socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
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... 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The following describes the states...
... 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The following describes the states...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard.
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard.
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... connector in the correct orientation. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector...
... connector in the correct orientation. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector...
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..., 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 Hardware Installation - 22 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed... chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The types of the cable is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 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.
..., 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 Hardware Installation - 22 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed... chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The types of the cable is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 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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You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 25 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:... Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals...
You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 25 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:... Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals...
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... pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - 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 clear...
... pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - 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 clear...