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Gigabyte GA-G41MT-S2 (rev. 1.3) manual

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    GA-G41MT -S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel ® Core ™ processor family/ Intel ® Pentium ® processor family/Intel ® Celeron ® processor family User's Manual Rev . 1301 12ME-G41MTS2-1301R[...]

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    Motherboard GA-G41MT -S2 Oct. 1, 2010 Oct. 1, 2010 Motherboard GA-G41MT-S2[...]

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    Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. 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 of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE wit[...]

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    - 4 - T able of Contents GA-G41MT -S2 Motherboard Layout ................................................................................ 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 6 1-1 Installation Precautions .............................................................[...]

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    - 5 - GA-G41MT -S2 Motherboard Layout Box Contents GA-G41MT -S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk T wo SA T A cables User's Manual I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. KB_MS COMA CPU_F AN LGA775 GA-G41MT -S2 F_AUDIO AUDIO B_BIOS M_BIOS DDR3_1 DDR3_2 BA T[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 6 - 1- 1 Installation Precautions Th e m ot her bo ar d c on ta in s n um er ou s d el ic at e e le ct ro ni c c ir cu it s a nd comp one nt s w hi ch can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Pr ior to ins[...]

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    - 7 - Hardware Installation 1- 2 Pr oductSpeci cations CPU w 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 LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) w L2 cach[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 8 - Back Panel w 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors w 1 x PS/2 mouse port w 1 x serial port w 1 x D-Sub port w 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports w 1 x RJ-45 port w 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O w iTE IT8718 Hardware Monitor w System voltage detection w CPU/System temperature detection w CPU/System fan s[...]

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    - 9 - Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and C PU 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 inst[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 10 - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to chipset limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity , b[...]

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    - 1 1 - Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Con nectors • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector . Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 12 - 1- 7 Internal Connec tors Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Befor e ins tall ing th e dev ices, be sur e to tu rn off th e dev ices a nd you r com pute r . Unpl ug the power cord from the pow[...]

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    - 13 - Hardware Installation Pin No. Denition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V A TX_12V: DEBUG PO RT G.QBOFM 13 1 24 12 A TX A TX: Pin No. Denition 13 3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS_ON (soft On/Of f) 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 + 5V (Only for 2x 12-pin ATX ) 24 G ND (O nly f or 2x 12- pin A TX) Pin No. Denition 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 14 - 3/4) CPU_F AN/SYS_F AN (Fan Headers) The motherbo ard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_F AN) and a 3-pin (SYS_F AN) system fan header. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The mot[...]

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    - 15 - Hardware Installation 6) F_P ANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below . Note the positive and negative pins before con- necting the cables. The fr ont pan el des ign ma y differ by cha ssis. A front pa[...]

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    Hardware Installation - 16 - 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The fron t panel audio header supports Intel Hig h Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Y o u may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con - nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Inco[...]

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    - 17 - Hardware Installation 9) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer . Pin No. Denition 14 GND 15 PD6 16 GND 17 PD7 18 GND 19 ACK- 20 GND 21 BUSY 22 GND 23 PE 24 No Pin 25 SLCT 26 GND Pin No. Denition [...]

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    Hardware Installation - 18 - 1 1) BA TTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. Y ou may clear the CMOS values by r[...]

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    - 19 - BIOS Setup T o access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. T o see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. T o upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows [...]

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    BIOS Setup - 20 - • 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 system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference onl[...]

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    - 21 - BIOS Setup 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 the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend y[...]

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    BIOS Setup - 22 - (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default) Turbo Lets the system operate at its good perfo[...]

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    - 23 - BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Advanced T iming Control  : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: V alue F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous V alues F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Item Help Menu Level  x tRRD Auto x tWTR Auto x tWR Auto x tRFC Auto x tRTP Auto x [...]

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    BIOS Setup - 24 -  : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: V alue F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous V alues F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults x DrivingStrengthProle  Auto x Data Driving Pull-Up Level Auto x Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Auto x Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Auto x Clk Driving Pull-Up Level [...]

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    - 25 - BIOS Setup  DrivingStrengthProle Options are: Auto (default). Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-D[...]

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    BIOS Setup - 26 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) The, Sep 16 2010 T ime (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24  IDE Channel 0 Master [None]  IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]  IDE Channel 1 Master [None]  IDE Channel 1 Slave [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memor[...]

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    - 27 - BIOS Setup 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Advanced BIOS Features  Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Quick Boot [Disabled] First Boot Device [Hard Disk] Second Boot Device [CDROM] Third Boot Device [Legacy LAN] Password Check [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T . Capability [Enabled] CPU Multi-T[...]

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    BIOS Setup - 28 - (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. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; set [...]

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    - 29 - BIOS Setup 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Advanced Chipset Features ** VGA Setting ** Onboard VGA [Enable If No Ext PEG] Init Display First [PCI] P A VP Mode [P A VP Lite Mode] P A VP Lite Mode [32MB] x Paranoid P A VP Mode (32+96)128MB  : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: V a[...]

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    BIOS Setup - 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 LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd p[...]

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    - 31 - BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP . USB 1.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of [...]

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    BIOS Setup - 32 - (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only . Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Congures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly . (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off [...]

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    - 33 - BIOS Setup AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power . (Default) Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power . Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power . E[...]

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    BIOS Setup - 34 - Current V oltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current CPU T emperature Displays current CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM F AN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU Warning T emperature S et s t he w a rn i ng t h re s ho ld f o r CP U t em p er a tu re . W he n C PU t e mp e [...]

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    - 35 - BIOS Setup Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-12 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright[...]

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    BIOS Setup - 36 - Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key . This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Save Data to CMOS  MB Intelligent T weake[...]

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    - 37 - BIOS Setup 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the s[...]

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    Appendix - 38 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our writt en permission, and the con tents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the t[...]

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    - 39 - Appendix Finally , we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly . With[...]

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    Appendix - 40 - Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, T aipei 231, T aiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, F AX: +886-2-8912-4003 T ech. and Non-T ech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www .gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www .gigabyte.tw Y ou may[...]