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GA-P41T-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P41TE3G-1001R
GA-P41T-ES3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P41TE3G-1001R
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Motherboard GA-P41T-ES3G Nov. 20, 2009 Motherboard GA-P41T-ES3G Nov. 20, 2009
Motherboard GA-P41T-ES3G Nov. 20, 2009 Motherboard GA-P41T-ES3G Nov. 20, 2009
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... read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in...
... read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P41T-ES3G 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-P41T-ES3G 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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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-P41T-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-P41T-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.
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... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. 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....have 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 use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are connected...
... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. 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....have 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 use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are connected...
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... 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme/ Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core...
... 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme/ Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core...
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...to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU...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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the ...
...to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU...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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the ...
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..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position...
..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position...
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...installation, check the back of the installed CPU. 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 complete. Push down each push pin. ...Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on 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 ...
...installation, check the back of the installed CPU. 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 complete. Push down each push pin. ...Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on 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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...begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 installing ...the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When ...
...begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 installing ...the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When ...
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... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware...
... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware...
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..., replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently...
..., replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently...
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... port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to an external audio system that 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.. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This...
... port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to an external audio system that 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.. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This...
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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. - 21 - Hardware Installation
..., 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. - 21 - Hardware Installation
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... power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable... power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
... power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable... power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
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...Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense PWR_FAN: Pin No. Do not place... it is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 3-pin system fan headers (SYS_FAN1 and SYS_FAN2), and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Hardware Installation
...Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense PWR_FAN: Pin No. Do not place... it is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 3-pin system fan headers (SYS_FAN1 and SYS_FAN2), and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Hardware Installation
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...; Audio signals will make the device unable to the header. 1 Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R Hardware Installation - 26 - Definition Pin No. You may connect the audio cable that has...
...; Audio signals will make the device unable to the header. 1 Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R Hardware Installation - 26 - Definition Pin No. You may connect the audio cable that has...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Hardware Installation For example, some graphics cards may ... plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No.
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Hardware Installation For example, some graphics cards may ... plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No.
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... - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or 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 remove...
... - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or 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 remove...