Gigabyte GA-G41MT-S2PT User's Manual

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GA-G41MT-S2PT User's Manual Rev. 1101 ...

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Motherboard GA-G41MT-S2PT Aug. 12, 2011 Aug. 12, 2011 Motherboard GA-G41MT-S2PT ...

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Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property ...

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- 4 - Table of Contents GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................5 GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram ..............................................................6 Chapter 1 H...

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- 5 - GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout Box Contents GA-G41MT-S2PT motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall de...

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- 6 - GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram PS/2 KB/Mouse 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LGA775 CPU Host Interface Intel ® G41 GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) DDR3 1333(O.C)/1066/800 MHz Intel ® ICH7 2 PCI PCI Bus Dual Channel Memory PCI CLK (33 MHz) IT8720/ IT87...

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- 7 - 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's ma...

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- 8 - 1-2 ProductSpecications CPU Support for an Intel  ® Core ™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel ® Core ™ 2 Quad processor/Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo processor/ Intel ® Pentium ® processor/Intel ® Celeron ® processor in the LG...

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- 9 - Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port  1 x PS/2 mouse port  1 x parallel port  1 x serial port  1 x D-Sub port  4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  1 x RJ-45 port  3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)  I/O Controlle...

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- 10 - 1-3 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: Make sure that the motherboard supports the C...

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- 11 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Due to chipset limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.1. When enabling Dual Chan...

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- 12 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a print...

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- 13 - 1-7 Internal Connectors Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the ...

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- 14 - DEBUG PORT G.QBOFM 131 2412 ATX ATX: 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 to all the com- ponents on the motherboard....

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- 15 - 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in t...

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- 16 - 6) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA...

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- 17 - 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive an...

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- 18 - 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the...

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- 19 - 11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver t...

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- 20 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup progr...

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- 21 - If you do not nd the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to • access more advanced options. When the system is not stable as usual, select the • Load Optimized Defaults item to set your syst...

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- 22 - Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system congurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in dam- age to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce th...

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- 23 - Memory Frequency (Mhz) The rst memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multi- plier...

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- 24 - >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A/B Timing Settings  : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help...

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- 25 - DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to ne-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. Enabled En...

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- 26 - ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Set...

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- 27 - Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard," (Default) "All, But Diskette," "All, B...

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- 28 - (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIO...

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- 29 - Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image le to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this image le. (Default: Disabled) 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-...

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- 30 - 2-7 Integrated Peripherals Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard H/W ...

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- 31 - 2-8 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] Power On by Ring ...

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- 32 - (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) Resume by Alarm...

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- 33 - 2-10 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Case Opened No Vcore 1.284V DDR15V 1.536V +3.3V ...

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- 34 - CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60 o C/140 o F, 70 o C/158 o F, 80 o C/...

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- 35 - Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. The BIOS Setup program allows you t...

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- 36 - Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-15 Exit Without Savi...

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- 37 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention w...

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