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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio North Bridge: Intel® G41 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices USB South Bridge: - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)j - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 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...
... Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio North Bridge: Intel® G41 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices USB South Bridge: - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)j - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 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...
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... Saver * Due to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. Hardware Installation - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 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 serial port header 1 x parallel port 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port ...
... Saver * Due to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. Hardware Installation - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 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 serial port header 1 x parallel port 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port ...
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... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
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...: 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. heating. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 1 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Hardware Installation - 14 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
...: 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. heating. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 1 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Hardware Installation - 14 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
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... Front Panel Audio: 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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 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 this header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket...
... Front Panel Audio: 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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 2 10 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 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 this header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket...
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... 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer, be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by your- Hardware Installation - 18 - Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
... 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer, be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by your- Hardware Installation - 18 - Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
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... 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 Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values...
... 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 Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values...
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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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...overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you to automatically set the R.G.B. BIOS Setup Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) x CAS Latency Time 9 x tRCD 9 x tRP 9 x tRAS 24 >>>>> Advanced Timing Control } Advanced Timing Control Auto Auto Auto Auto [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types...
...overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you to automatically set the R.G.B. BIOS Setup Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) x CAS Latency Time 9 x tRCD 9 x tRP 9 x tRAS 24 >>>>> Advanced Timing Control } Advanced Timing Control Auto Auto Auto Auto [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types...
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...: It is the memory frequency that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 22 - the second is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is automatically adjusted according to be set the CPU host frequency. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that is enabled.
...: It is the memory frequency that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 22 - the second is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is automatically adjusted according to be set the CPU host frequency. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that is enabled.
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...F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default). Clk Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** - 25 - Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Termination The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Cmd Driving Pull...
...F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are : Auto (default). Clk Driving Pull-Down Lev Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** - 25 - Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Termination The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Cmd Driving Pull...
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... Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. 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...
... Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. 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...
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... let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. Set this item to Enabled for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that supports multi-core technology. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default) Disabled Enables only one...
... let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. Set this item to Enabled for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that supports multi-core technology. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default) Disabled Enables only one...
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.... PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. Blu-ray disc). Options are : 32MB (default), 48MB, 64MB, 128MB and 256MB. Disabled Disables this item to set up a dual view configuration, set to any user application. Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will always be turned off in this function if you wish to Always Enable. 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
.... PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. Blu-ray disc). Options are : 32MB (default), 48MB, 64MB, 128MB and 256MB. Disabled Disables this item to set up a dual view configuration, set to any user application. Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will always be turned off in this function if you wish to Always Enable. 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
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... Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. j Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. 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 Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. j Only for GA-G41MT-USB3. 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 Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. USB 1.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off and consumes less power than 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 Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring...
...ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. USB 1.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off and consumes less power than 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 Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring...
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... be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: When using the power button. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be powered on automatically. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by Keyboard is pressed for the password, press again without entering the password to accept. When...
... be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: When using the power button. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be powered on automatically. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by Keyboard is pressed for the password, press again without entering the password to accept. When...
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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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... then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. BIOS Setup - 34 - CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. In case system instability occurs, you may try to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. 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 MB...
... then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Current CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. BIOS Setup - 34 - CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. In case system instability occurs, you may try to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. 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 MB...