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GA-EG41MFT-US2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-EG41FT2-1301R - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EG41MFT-US2H Sept. 17, 2009 Motherboard GA-EG41MFT-US2H Sept. 17, 2009 - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 3
: 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 on - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 4
Motherboard Layout 7 GA-EG41MFT-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 5
59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 6
GA-EG41MFT-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 7
GA-EG41MFT-US2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 PHASE LED iTE IT8718 VGA LAN DVI GA-EG41MFT-US2H HDMI Level Shifter Level Shifter Optical FDD USB_1394 USB BAT AUDIO F_AUDIO CPU_FAN PCIEX1 Realtek RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCI1 SPDIF_O PCI2 CODEC CD_IN COMA SPDIF_I Intel® G41 - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 8
GA-EG41MFT-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) x8 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) HDMI(Note 2) DVI-D(Note 2) Switch Switch x4 x4 PCI Express x16 D-Sub Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR3 1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/ - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 10
LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus w 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset w w Memory w Onboard Graphics Audio North Bridge: Intel® G41 Express - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 11
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 12
on the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. when all four memory slots are populated with DDR3 1066 MHz modules, the memory speed will drop down to 800 MHz. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) The PCI - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 13
do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 14
the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 2: Lift the - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 15
pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 16
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 17
unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 19
, set Intel(R) Display Audio HDMI 2 to the default playback device. Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: The table below shows the supported/unsupported dual display configurations for the onboard graphics ports in different environments. Combination POST/BIOS Windows DVI - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 20
specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key- board/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 de- scribes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 21
CD_IN 11) SPDIF_I 12) SPDIF_O 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 14) F1_1394 15) COMA 16) CLR_CMOS 17) PHASE LED 18) BAT Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 22
supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 23
fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 24
configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 2 1 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA2_1 7 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 1 7 SATA2_2 Pin - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 25
beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 26
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 27
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 28
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 14) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 29
the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 30
the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more details. 18) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 31
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 utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 32
when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. EG41MFT-US2H F5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/16/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG02C-00 Function Keys - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 33
& Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 34
the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 35
is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This values.) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 35 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 36
with the CPU specifications. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 37
CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and 900mV, 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the clock prior to the CPU clock. Options are: bootup. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may differ - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 38
memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 39
Phase3 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 40
. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are: Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DDR Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function to enhance - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 41
Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 42
Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory three methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 43
25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 44
Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to HDD [Press Enter] [Disabled - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 45
function when using an Intel CPU that supports multi-core technology. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default) Disabled Enables only one CPU core. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 46
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. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 47
: (32+96)128MB (default), (48+96) Round to 160MB, (64+96)160MB, (128+96)224MB and (256+96)352MB. The table below shows the supported features of the PAVP Lite and Paranoid PAVP modes. Feature PAVP Lite Paranoid PAVP Compressed video buffer is encrypted Yes Yes Hardware 128-bit AES - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 48
Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets the BIOS set SATA devices to Combined or automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 49
LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN length of the attached LAN cable. Note: The Gigabit - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 50
When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 51
any time. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 52
Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. ErP Support LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 53
: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 54
device attached to the motherboard CI header. If CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 55
stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the 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 - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 56
changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 57
Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 58
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recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers 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 - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 60
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 - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 61
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 61 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 62
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. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 63
system and drivers are installed. • memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows 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 - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 64
note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 65
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 66
system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 67
key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 68
. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 69
. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 70
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is 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 - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 71
, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time. Meter Mode - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 72
(Default: Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 4 CPU Throttling Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 CPU Voltage Display 7 Dynamic Power Phase Status 8 Current CPU Power Consumption - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 73
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 (Note) Updates Q-Share online - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 74
copy files from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. Instructions: In the main file/folder you wish to copy and click the Copy button. The files/folders listed on the screen are read-only so you cannot edit their contents. (Note 1) - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 75
Standby Suspend Disable Description Enters Power on Suspend mode Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the need to press the power button first. (Note - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 76
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2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) Configuring Speakers (The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 78
the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 79
S/PDIF In 1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 2. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 80
B. S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: S/PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 81
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 82
Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level. Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 83
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 83 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 84
5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 85
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 86
"Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 87
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 88
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 - Gigabyte GA-EG41MFT-US2H | Manual - Page 89
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GA-EG41MFT-US2H
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
™
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1301
12ME-EG41FT2-1301R