GA-G41M-ES2HLGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor familyUser's M
Hardware Installation - 10 -1-2 Product Specications CPU w Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad pro
- 11 - Hardware Installation Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x oppy
Hardware Installation - 12 -(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is
- 13 - Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:• Make sure that
Hardware Installation - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Step 1: Completely raise the CPU s
- 15 - Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The follow
Hardware Installation - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryDDR2_1DDR2_2Due to chipset limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memo
- 17 - Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a Memory NotchBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
Hardware Installation - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sur
- 19 - Hardware Installation1-6 Back Panel Connectors• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
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Hardware Installation - 20 -A. Dual Display Congurations: This motherboard provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub ports and supports du
- 21 - Hardware Installation1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices a
Hardware Installation - 22 -Pin No. Denition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12VATX_12V:1312412ATXATX:Pin No. Denition 13 3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND
- 23 - Hardware Installation3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan
Hardware Installation - 24 -6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before a
- 25 - Hardware Installation8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chass
Hardware Installation - 26 -9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'
- 27 - Hardware Installation11) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in/out. Via an optional S/PDIF in and out c
Hardware Installation - 28 -13) COMA (Serial Port Header, White) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For pur
- 29 - Hardware Installation15) BATTERY (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time informat
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- 31 - BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its majo
BIOS Setup - 32 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screens may appear when the computer boots.Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP Press the <Del
- 33 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar-row keys to mov
BIOS Setup - 34 - The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you
- 35 - BIOS Setup2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.Whether the system w
BIOS Setup - 36 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto al
- 37 - BIOS Setup Memory Frequency (Mhz) The rst memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the
BIOS Setup - 38 - tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. tRTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default)
- 39 - BIOS Setup Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are: Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps.
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BIOS Setup - 40 - Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.
- 41 - BIOS Setup Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired eld and use t
BIOS Setup - 42 - The following elds display your hard drive specications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information o
- 43 - BIOS Setup(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique
BIOS Setup - 44 - CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Int
- 45 - BIOS Setup2-6 Advanced Chipset FeaturesCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award SoftwareAdvanced BIOS Features ** VGA Setting **
BIOS Setup - 46 - PAVP Lite Mode This item is congurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to PAVP Lite Mode. Options are: 32MB (default), 48MB,
- 47 - BIOS Setup2-7 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enables or disables the rst integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-
BIOS Setup - 48 - Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card
- 49 - BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disab
- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...573-1 Installing Chipset
BIOS Setup - 50 - ACPI Suspend Type Species the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI
- 51 - BIOS Setup(Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired t
BIOS Setup - 52 - PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the rst PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IR
- 53 - BIOS Setup Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chas
BIOS Setup - 54 -Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instabili
- 55 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to
BIOS Setup - 56 -Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Pr
- 57 - Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversChapter 3 Drivers Installation• Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating
Drivers Installation - 58 -3-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free softw
- 59 - Drivers Installation3-4 ContactFor the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch ofces, click the U
- 6 -Box Contents GA-G41M-ES2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shiel
Drivers Installation - 60 -3-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to
- 61 - Unique Features4-1 Xpress Recovery2Chapter 4 Unique FeaturesXpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and ba
Unique Features - 62 -Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recom-mended; actual siz
- 63 - Unique FeaturesD. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2E. Removing the BackupF. Exiting Xpress Recovery2Select RESTORE to restore the
Unique Features - 64 -4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash UtilityA. Before You Begin1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compre
- 65 - Unique FeaturesB. Updating the BIOSWhen updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS le is saved. The following procedure
Unique Features - 66 -Step 4:Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the n
- 67 - Unique Features4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and
Unique Features - 68 -4-3 EasyTune 6GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to ne-tune their system s
- 69 - Unique Features4-4 Easy Energy SaverGIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings
- 7 -GA-G41M-ES2H Motherboard LayoutKB_MSVGA_DVICPU_FANLGA775ATXGA-G41M-ES2HCD_INF_AUDIOAUDIOB_BIOSM_BIOSIT8720IDESPDIF_IODDR2_1DDR2_2BATTERYATX_12VIn
Unique Features - 70 -B. Total ModeIn Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time sin
- 71 - Unique Features4-5 Q-ShareQ-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After conguring your LAN connection settings and Q
Unique Features - 72 -4-6 Time RepairBased on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and res
- 73 - Appendix5-1-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note
Appendix - 74 -The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speak-er congurations.7.1-Channel Speakers:Center/SubwooferSpeaker OutFront Speaker Out
- 75 - AppendixIf your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio mod-ule, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon o
Appendix - 76 -5-1-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/OutA. Installing the S/PDIF In and Out CableThe S/PDIF In and Out cable (optional) provides S/PDIF In and S
- 77 - AppendixC. Conguring S/PDIF Out:The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio qual
Appendix - 78 -5-1-3 Conguring Microphone RecordingStep 1:After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the noticat
- 79 - AppendixStep 4:To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the
- 8 -Block DiagramPS/2 KB/Mouse8 USB PortsLGA775ProcessorHost Interface Intel® G41GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz)DDR2 800/667 MHzIntel® ICH73 PCIPCI BusDua
Appendix - 80 -Step 3:When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default de-vice.Step 4:Now
- 81 - Appendix5-2 Troubleshooting5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ
Appendix - 82 -5-2-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv
- 83 - AppendixIf the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to
Appendix - 84 -5-3 Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the content
- 85 - AppendixFinally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of t
Appendix - 86 -
- 87 - AppendixContact Us• GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +88
Appendix - 88 -• G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - GermanyWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de• G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K.WEB address : http://www
- 9 - Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
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