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GA-EG41MF-US2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-EG41MFU2H-1101R
GA-EG41MF-US2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-EG41MFU2H-1101R
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... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide...
... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EG41MF-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image...
... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EG41MF-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during ...
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Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Hardware Installation Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin ...
Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Hardware Installation Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin ...
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... rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your card. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel...
... rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your card. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion ...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion ...
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GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 32 - Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. 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...
GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 32 - Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. 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...
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... It is from 90 MHz to be set the CPU host frequency. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to manually set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Auto sets the...frequency. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is installed. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. mode based on system configurations. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ...
... It is from 90 MHz to be set the CPU host frequency. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to manually set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Auto sets the...frequency. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is installed. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. mode based on system configurations. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ...
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...Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 40 - tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency ...), 3~7. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. tRP Options are: Auto...
...Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 40 - tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency ...), 3~7. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. tRP Options are: Auto...
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...Detection Press to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. ...system time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to CHS. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 44 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the time. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy...
...Detection Press to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. ...system time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to CHS. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 44 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the time. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy...
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.... Options are determined by the BIOS POST. If you to the information on the system. - 45 - Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST...
.... Options are determined by the BIOS POST. If you to the information on the system. - 45 - Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST...
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...: two P ATA devices plus two SATA devices. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Combined or Enhanced mode. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 50 - If your onboard SATA controller is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings...
...: two P ATA devices plus two SATA devices. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Combined or Enhanced mode. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 50 - If your onboard SATA controller is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings...
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... the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system. After the system...
... the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system. After the system...
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 62 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 62 -
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What is @BIOS ? What is Q-Flash ? GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 68 - TM Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. TM With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that...and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use F AT32/16/12 file system. 3. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS TM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file...
What is @BIOS ? What is Q-Flash ? GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 68 - TM Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. TM With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that...and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use F AT32/16/12 file system. 3. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS TM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file...
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... save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file...Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). 4-2-2 Updating...
... save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file...Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). 4-2-2 Updating...
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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. For example, users can retask the Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker ...
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. For example, users can retask the Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker ...
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... treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Instead, the device should not be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Restriction of electric and electronic devices and their components. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown..., all respects at the time of disposal will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we will be disposed of with your effort. - 87 - The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and ...
... treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Instead, the device should not be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Restriction of electric and electronic devices and their components. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown..., all respects at the time of disposal will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we will be disposed of with your effort. - 87 - The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and ...