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... are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Example: No part of this : "REV: ...the property of this product, carefully read the User's 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...
... are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Example: No part of this : "REV: ...the property of this product, carefully read the User's 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...
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Table of Contents GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout 5 GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 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...
Table of Contents GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout 5 GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 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...
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GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub x16 PCI Express x16 LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface .../266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus Intel® ICH7 Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC IT8720/ IT8718 LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC...
GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub x16 PCI Express x16 LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface .../266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus Intel® ICH7 Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC IT8720/ IT8718 LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC...
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...; 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 Xpress Recovery2 ... version) Operating System 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.
...; 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 Xpress Recovery2 ... version) Operating System 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.
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... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: ••..., read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed...
... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: ••..., read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed...
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... connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive. 7) BAT (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 the battery...
... connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive. 7) BAT (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 the battery...
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... The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. SPEAK+ PWR+ CI+ CI- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. If ... RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. 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 speaker on the chassis front panel. You may issue ...
... The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. SPEAK+ PWR+ CI+ CI- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. If ... RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. 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 speaker on the chassis front panel. You may issue ...
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... jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - 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 the CMOS values (e.g. 11) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS ...
... jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - 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 the CMOS values (e.g. 11) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS ...
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G41MT-S2PT E13 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/04/2011-G41-6A79PG0RC-00 Function Keys 2-2 The Main Menu Once you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the ...clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate...
G41MT-S2PT E13 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/04/2011-G41-6A79PG0RC-00 Function Keys 2-2 The Main Menu Once you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the ...clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate...
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... (Note) This item 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 install a CPU that supports this feature. - 21 - You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load... CMOS 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 ...
... (Note) This item 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 install a CPU that supports this feature. - 21 - You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load... CMOS 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 ...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Auto allows the BIOS to operate at three different performance levels. This page is installed. The item is present only when a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is for the...
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Auto allows the BIOS to operate at three different performance levels. This page is installed. The item is present only when a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is for the...
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... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM2 Clock...
... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM2 Clock...
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... Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. ESC...
... Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. ESC...
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... item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. (For IDE...
... item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. (For IDE...
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... press to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the list. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key ... 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 move it up or down on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from...
... press to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the list. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key ... 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 move it up or down on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from...
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...to determine whether to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. This...For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 28 - This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that supports multi-core technology. With ...
...to determine whether to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. This...For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 28 - This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that supports multi-core technology. With ...
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... Reserves 96 MB of the PAVP Lite and Paranoid modes. Feature Compressed video buffer is set this item to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is installed. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. Backup...
... Reserves 96 MB of the PAVP Lite and Paranoid modes. Feature Compressed video buffer is set this item to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is installed. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. Backup...
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...: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1/2 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first/second PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the CMOS...
...: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1/2 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first/second PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the CMOS...
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...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Power Management...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Power Management...
...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Power Management...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Power Management...
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...; 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 ...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 SetupEnter Password: PnP/PCI Configurations ...
...; 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 ...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 SetupEnter Password: PnP/PCI Configurations ...