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GA-P41-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P41ES3G-1001R
GA-P41-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P41ES3G-1001R
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... © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is the property...
... © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is the property...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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Box Contents GA-P41-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents GA-P41-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
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... top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system...
... top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system...
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... cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear...
... cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear...
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... lift the card straight out from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot...
... lift the card straight out from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot...
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... and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
... and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
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... accurate or may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized efaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Turn off...
... accurate or may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized efaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Turn off...
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...this feature. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup - 34 - Auto allows the BIOS to manually set this item to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you to 200 MHz. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating...0.5 for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. mode based on system configurations.
...this feature. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup - 34 - Auto allows the BIOS to manually set this item to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you to 200 MHz. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating...0.5 for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. mode based on system configurations.
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...multiplier. tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the fixed frequency. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to be configurable. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. - 35 -...operating frequency of the memory being used; tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Standard Lets the ...
...multiplier. tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the fixed frequency. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to be configurable. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. - 35 -...operating frequency of the memory being used; tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Standard Lets the ...
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... is set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set to autodetect the...
... is set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set to autodetect the...
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... the information on the system. - 41 - Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects...
... the information on the system. - 41 - Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects...
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... SATA devices. PATA IDE Set to This item is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
... SATA devices. PATA IDE Set to This item is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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.... • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup...
.... • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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...over on the main BIOS. P41-ES3G E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/14/2009-G41-ICH7-6A79PG06C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy...BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Before You Begin 1. What is DualBIOS™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two...
...over on the main BIOS. P41-ES3G E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/14/2009-G41-ICH7-6A79PG06C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy...BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Before You Begin 1. What is DualBIOS™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two...
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... the Internet connection is unable to be flashed matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do so may result in...to start. 3. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. ...
... the Internet connection is unable to be flashed matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do so may result in...to start. 3. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. ...
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... Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/48KHz...
... Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/48KHz...
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...manner that this text. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for any responsibility for details of life" product. The separate collection ...for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we will help you may contact us at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which ...
...manner that this text. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for any responsibility for details of life" product. The separate collection ...for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we will help you may contact us at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which ...