Gigabyte GA-G41MT-ES2H driver and firmware
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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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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60
Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy ...
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...memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) 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 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install...
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... 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
an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x16 Slot
PCI Slot
Follow the steps below to...
Manual - Page 19
...for decoding.)
In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Digital Output Device (HDMI) and then click Set Default.
(Note ) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
• When removing the cable, pull it straight...
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... (Note: Please ensure Hard ware Acceleration is
enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s)
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 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of...
Manual - Page 31
... 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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... BIOS 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)
(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.
BIOS Setup...
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2-6 Advanced Chipset Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features
** VGA Setting ** Onboard VGA Init Display First PAVP Mode PAVP Lite Mode x Paranoid PAVP Mode
[Enable If No Ext PEG] [PCI] [PAVP Lite Mode] [32MB] (32+96)128MB
Item Help Menu Level
Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save...
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... 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) 1984-2009 Award Software SMART LAN
Start detecting at Port...
Manual - Page 57
... drivers are installed, follow the on-screen 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.
Drivers Installation
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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.
Drivers Installation
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..., a backup file created with Xpress Recovery 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.
(Note...
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... 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.
G41MT-ES2H F1ac . . . .
: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07...
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... 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 on-screen 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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4-3 EasyTune 6
GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system-related information without the need to install additional software.
The EasyTune 6 ...
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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. Double-click the...
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... Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support...