Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 Manual

Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 Manual

Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 manual content summary:

  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 1
    GA-G41MT-D3 GA-G41MT-ES2L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1303 12ME-G41MTD3-1303R
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 2
    Motherboard GA-G41MT-D3/GA-G41MT-ES2L May 12, 2010 Motherboard GA-G41MT-D3/GA-G41MT-ES2L May 12, 2010
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 3
    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 our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 4
    Table of Contents GA-G41MT-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
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 5
    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
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 6
    manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 7
    (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 w Onboard Graphics  Audio      LAN  North Bridge: Intel® G41 Express Chipset
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 8
    CPU fan speed control (Note 2) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 9
    /Celeron 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
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 10
    This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 11
    standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • 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 out from the
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 12
    devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 12 -
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 13
    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-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 14
    ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 15
    configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 2 1 DEBUG PORT 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA2_3 7 SATA2_2 7 SATA2_1 7 7 1 SATA2_0 Pin
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 16
    panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short 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. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 17
    Header) 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
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 18
    device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 19
    serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact 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
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 20
    15) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, 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,
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 21
    appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. G41MT-D3 E7c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/06/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG03C-00 Function Keys
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 22
    Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency [Auto] [8X] [+0.0] 1.60GHz ( 200x8) Item Help Menu Level  ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 23
    : If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 23 - BIOS Setup
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 24
    are: Auto (default), 4~11. tRCD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 24 -
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 25
    Control x DDR Write Leveling x DDR Write Training Auto Auto Auto Auto Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Static tRead Value Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. - 25 - BIOS
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 26
    are: Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. 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
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 27
    Level Options are: 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. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. - 27
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 28
    [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On the three methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 29
    program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (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. - 29
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 30
    CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that supports /C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 31
    as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. PAVP Mode Enables or disables PAVP mode. Enable this function if you wish to playback HDCP contents. PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for premium content playback
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 32
    No Yes (96 MB reserved during boot) USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets the BIOS
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 33
    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 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 34
    USB functionalities below. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated 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 Function [Soft-Off] ErP Support [Disabled] Move Enter:
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 35
    the HPET mode for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be mouse to turn on the system. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 35 - BIOS Setup
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 36
    its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 Optimized Defaults PCI1/2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first/second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 37
    Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 37 - BIOS
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 38
    try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-12 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)  PC Health Status  Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 39
    2-13 Set Supervisor/User Password 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 SetupEnter Password:  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 40
    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 - 40 -
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 41
    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-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 42
    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-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 43
    Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http
  • Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 | Manual - Page 44
    Appendix - 44 -
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44

GA-G41MT-D3
GA-G41MT-ES2L
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1303
12ME-G41MTD3-1303R