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...In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information
on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.
For product-related information, check...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64
Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 ...
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... PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports.
When the PCI Express x16 slot is in use, the HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/
System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard...
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..., brand, speed, and chips be used.
When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance.
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... guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that
came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x1 slot
PCI Express x16 slot
PCI slot
Follow the steps...
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... for decoding.)
In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Digital Output Device (HDMI) and then click Set Default.
(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports.
When the PCI Express x16 slot is in use, the HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable.
•...
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... Power
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-ACZ_DET
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NC
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LINE2_R
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Line Out (R)
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GND
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NC
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FAUDIO_JD
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NC
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No Pin
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No Pin
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LINE2_L
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Line Out (L)
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GND
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NC
• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software...
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... of the BIOS Setup program.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the
operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the
Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS...
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... (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc.
EG41M-US2H F1a . . . .
: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2009-G41-ICH7-7A69PG0NC-00
Function Keys
Function Keys: : BIOS Setup
Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
: XpressRecovery2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can be...
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... to HDD
Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this image file. (Default: Enabled)
(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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BIOS Setup
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... Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for the encryption of compressed video.
(Default)
Paranoid PAVP Reserves 96 MB of system memory during boot. This memory is not
seen by the operating system and not available to any user application.
Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will always be turned off in this mode.
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... drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk.
• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device...
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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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3-6 Download Center
To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2.
• USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.
Installation and Configuration Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk.
A. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive
Step 1: Click Drive options.
Step 2: Click New.
"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical...
Manual - Page 68
... or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc.
EG41M-US2H F1a . . . .
: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03...
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...BIOS flashing.
B. Using @BIOS:
1.
Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete.
If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually...
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... not supported.
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur.
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... easy and convenient data sharing tool. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources.
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the...
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.... For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.
A. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.)
Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Doubleclick the icon...