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...: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision ... this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Example: No part of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in the use...
...: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision ... this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Example: No part of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in the use...
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... Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel®...connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EG41MF-US2H ...
... Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel®...connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EG41MF-US2H ...
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... actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install it on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1)...Support for Time Repair Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install them on the DDR2_1 or DDR2_3 socket; GA-EG41MF-US2H...
... actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install it on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1)...Support for Time Repair Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install them on the DDR2_1 or DDR2_3 socket; GA-EG41MF-US2H...
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... sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you may occur. • Set the CPU host... Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you may occur. • Set the CPU host... Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it on the DDR2_1 or DDR2_3 socket; GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1,... the system being unable to start or the memory being incorrectly detected, if only one memory module is to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing ...
... operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it on the DDR2_1 or DDR2_3 socket; GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1,... the system being unable to start or the memory being incorrectly detected, if only one memory module is to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing ...
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...the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install... an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your computer. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot...
...the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install... an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your computer. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot...
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.... HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use , the HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. • When ...In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Digital Output Device (HDMI) and then click Set Default. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports. 1-6 Back ...
.... HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use , the HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. • When ...In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Digital Output Device (HDMI) and then click Set Default. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) The PCI Express x16 slot share the PCI Express x16 bus with the HDMI and the DVI-D ports. 1-6 Back ...
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...45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1... dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 20 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. B. A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub...
...45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1... dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 20 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. B. A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three display ports, DVI-D, HDMI, and D-Sub...
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...drive cable. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 34 33 2 1 GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 24 - When connecting a fan cable, be sure to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system...on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color.
...drive cable. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 34 33 2 1 GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 24 - When connecting a fan cable, be sure to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system...on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color.
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... 39 2 1 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Hardware Installation Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the... SATA 3Gb/s cable to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive.
... 39 2 1 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Hardware Installation Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the... SATA 3Gb/s cable to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive.
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...Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •... GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Pin No. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD)...
...Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •... GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Pin No. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD)...
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Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 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 the graphics card and ... display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please...
Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 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 the graphics card and ... display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) (Note) This item appears only if you made is for advanced users...
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) (Note) This item appears only if you made is for advanced users...
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... clock. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to ...Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to be set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. The item is highly recommended that supports this item to 150 MHz. mode based on system configurations. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 100...
... clock. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to ...Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to be set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. The item is highly recommended that supports this item to 150 MHz. mode based on system configurations. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is from 100...
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GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 44 - For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. ... IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 44 - For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. ... IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
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Head Number of sectors. Sector Number of heads. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Typically, 640 ...
Head Number of sectors. Sector Number of heads. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Typically, 640 ...
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Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 46 - Use the up or down arrow...the BIOS Setup program. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] ... A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS ...
Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 46 - Use the up or down arrow...the BIOS Setup program. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] ... A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS ...
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...or disables Intel ® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. set a delay time for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. When enabled, the...core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. If the system BIOS ...
...or disables Intel ® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. set a delay time for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. When enabled, the...core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. If the system BIOS ...
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... Windows Vista will always be turned off in this function. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 48 - Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory during boot. PEG PAVP Mode Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the encryption of...
... Windows Vista will always be turned off in this function. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 48 - Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory during boot. PEG PAVP Mode Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for the encryption of...
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.... BIOS Setup Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to Paranoid PAVP. The table below shows the supported features of the P AVP Lite and Paranoid modes.
.... BIOS Setup Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to Paranoid PAVP. The table below shows the supported features of the P AVP Lite and Paranoid modes.