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Manual - Page 3
...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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...-D3/GA-G41MT-ES2L 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
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...
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... IDE
CODEC
PCI2
Intel® ICH7
CD_IN SPDIF_IO
SYS_FAN
F_USB2
FDD
F_USB1
"*" The GA-G41MT-D3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
SATA2_0
SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1
Box Contents
GA-G41MT-D3 or GA-G41MT-ES2L motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
Two SATA cables
User's Manual
I/O Shield
One IDE cable
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend...
Manual - Page 6
... a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not 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 it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make...
Manual - Page 7
... at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
w 2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
w iTE IT8718 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB South Bridge...
Manual - Page 8
...Software w Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm
(Note 1) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
(Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control...
Manual - Page 9
... 400 Series CPU to enable support for
Easy Energy Saver.
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent...
Manual - Page 10
...memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following 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...
Manual - Page 11
...or other peripherals.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to...
Manual - Page 21
... GA-G41MT-D3 E7c)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set...
Manual - Page 22
...)
[Auto]
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
1333
800
DRAM Timing Selectable
(SPD)
[Auto]
>>>>> Standard Timing Control
x CAS Latency Time
9
Auto
Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.
BIOS Setup
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Manual - Page 23
... the board to default values.)
Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the R.G.B. mode based on system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The...
Manual - Page 28
... BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, 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 hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set...
Manual - Page 29
...BIOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features
} Hard Disk Boot Priority
Quick Boot
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Password Check
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support...
Manual - Page 30
...; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)
Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced...
Manual - Page 31
... Image 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: Disabled)
2-6 Advanced Chipset Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features
** VGA Setting ** Onboard VGA Init Display First PAVP Mode PAVP Lite Mode x Paranoid PAVP...
Manual - Page 33
... LAN, set this item to Disabled. Green LAN
When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabled, the system will dynamically detect if a LAN cable is connected or not. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled)
SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN
Start detecting at Port...
Manual - Page 34
... USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be used 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...
Manual - Page 38
...61565; Advanced Chipset Features
Set Supervisor Password
Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup
Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defau lt s (Y/N)S?aNve & Exit Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash
Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Press on...
Manual - Page 40
... Run.exe program.)
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers
After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
BIOS Setup
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