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... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in... the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website....
... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in... the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website....
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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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 44 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 46 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 48 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-8 Power Management Setup 53...
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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 44 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 46 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 48 2-7 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-8 Power Management Setup 53...
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... 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 Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
... 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 Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
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...) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C/D x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
...) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C/D x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
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... 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install ... HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function 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 -
... 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install ... HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function 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 -
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... . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) When memory modules of different capacity and chips are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 16 -...module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that you install it on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
... . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) When memory modules of different capacity and chips are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 16 -...module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that you install it on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
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...not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top ... card to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw...
...not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top ... card to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw...
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...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 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10... enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this configuration, the BIOS Setup and POST screens can only be output from the HDMI port.
...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 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10... enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this configuration, the BIOS Setup and POST screens can only be output from the HDMI port.
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... battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Danger of explosion if the battery is operating. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 26 - The LED is on the chassis to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one . Turn...with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal ...
... battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Danger of explosion if the battery is operating. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 26 - The LED is on the chassis to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one . Turn...with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal ...
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...Yellow): System Status LED Connects to indicate the problem. The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive...power switch on the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according to ...
...Yellow): System Status LED Connects to indicate the problem. The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive...power switch on the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according to ...
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... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 32 - To enable the Phase LED display function,... please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values ...
... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 32 - To enable the Phase LED display function,... please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values ...
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... is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user ...to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup ...
... is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user ...to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup ...
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... or to accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 34 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back...
... or to accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 34 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back...
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...item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The...are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...
...item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The...are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...
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.../PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use 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...all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to ...
.../PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use 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...all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to ...
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BIOS Setup This page is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this feature. - 37 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, ...
BIOS Setup This page is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this feature. - 37 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, ...
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... a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. mode based on system configurations. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to 333 MHz. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears... Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the CPU host frequency.
... a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. mode based on system configurations. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to 333 MHz. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 38 - Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears... Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the CPU host frequency.
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... (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Skew Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. - 39 - Extreme...
... (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Skew Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. - 39 - Extreme...
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... (default), 1~15. tWR Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. ******** Advanced Timing Control tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options...
... (default), 1~15. tWR Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. ******** Advanced Timing Control tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options...
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..., 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 42 - Enabled Enables this function. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Trd2wr(Same...
..., 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. GA-EG41MF-US2H Motherboard - 42 - Enabled Enables this function. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Trd2wr(Same...