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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard Layout 7 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 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard Layout 7 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 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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...-D Switch Switch x4 x4 PCI Express x16 Host Interface Intel® G41 D-Sub CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C/D x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE...
...-D Switch Switch x4 x4 PCI Express x16 Host Interface Intel® G41 D-Sub CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C/D x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE...
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... user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power...
... user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power...
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...: Intel® ICH7 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture (Note 2) Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note ...61559; 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 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 4 via the IEEE 1394a bracket...
...: Intel® ICH7 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture (Note 2) Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note ...61559; 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 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 4 via the IEEE 1394a bracket...
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..., to avoid the system being unable to start or the memory being incorrectly detected, if only one memory module is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the DDR2_1 or DDR2_3 socket; to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install it on the CPU/... DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to be less than 4 GB of physical memory is to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 12 - When the PCI Express x16 slot is in EasyTune may ...
..., to avoid the system being unable to start or the memory being incorrectly detected, if only one memory module is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the DDR2_1 or DDR2_3 socket; to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install it on the CPU/... DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to be less than 4 GB of physical memory is to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 12 - When the PCI Express x16 slot is in EasyTune may ...
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set .... Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set .... Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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...chips be populated and remain in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off... DS/SS - - A memory module can be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. ...
...chips be populated and remain in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off... DS/SS - - A memory module can be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. ...
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.... Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit...
.... Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit...
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... recommended system requirements (or better) below. • CPU: Intel Dual-Core processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a...
... recommended system requirements (or better) below. • CPU: Intel Dual-Core processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a...
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You can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If 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 ... a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 36 - A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. It allows you can also carry...
You can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If 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 ... a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 36 - A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. It allows you can also carry...
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... Clock Control [Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save... system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup This page is dependent on...
... Clock Control [Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Standard] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save... system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup This page is dependent on...
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... the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. The adjustable range is enabled. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Important It is highly recommended that supports this item to 150 MHz. Robust Graphics... Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 200 MHz. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 -
... the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. The adjustable range is enabled. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Important It is highly recommended that supports this item to 150 MHz. Robust Graphics... Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 200 MHz. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 -
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... you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its good performance level. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may differ according to operate at three different performance levels. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps...
... you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its good performance level. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may differ according to operate at three different performance levels. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps...
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...; tRP Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets...] [Press Enter] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 40 -
...; tRP Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets...] [Press Enter] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 40 -
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DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7....Enabled Enables this function. Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 42 - Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility...
DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7....Enabled Enables this function. Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 42 - Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility...
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...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 F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7.... IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 44 - The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to ...
...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 F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7.... IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 44 - The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to ...
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...all other errors. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Halt On Allows you to the information on the system. - 45 - Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST....stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed...
...all other errors. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Halt On Allows you to the information on the system. - 45 - Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST....stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed...
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...Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 46 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot ...in the BIOS Main Menu. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. 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 (...
...Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 46 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot ...in the BIOS Main Menu. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. 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 (...
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... virtualization, one CPU core. Limit CPUID Max. set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; CPU Multi-Threading (Note...
... virtualization, one CPU core. Limit CPUID Max. set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; CPU Multi-Threading (Note...
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...function. Enables or disables P AVP mode. Blu-ray disc). GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 48 - Enable this function if you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this item to Always Enable. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. Aero (DWM) in Windows...VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is not seen by the operating system and not available to playback HDCP contents. This memory is installed. Disabled Disables this mode. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA...
...function. Enables or disables P AVP mode. Blu-ray disc). GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 48 - Enable this function if you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this item to Always Enable. PAVP Lite Mode Specifies the buffer memory size for premium content playback (e.g. Aero (DWM) in Windows...VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is not seen by the operating system and not available to playback HDCP contents. This memory is installed. Disabled Disables this mode. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard VGA...