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  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 1

    GA-G41M-ES2L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel ® Core TM processor family/ Intel ® Pentium ® processor family/Intel ® Celeron ® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1401 12ME-G41MES2L-1401R ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 2

    Jun. 30, 2010 Motherboard GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard GA-G41M-ES2L Jun. 30, 2010 ...

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    Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 4

    - 4 - T able of Contents Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6 GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard Layout ................................. ...

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    - 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57 3 - 1 Installing Chipset Dr ivers ............................................................................... 5 7 3 - 2 Applications Software ............................................................................. ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 6

    - 6 - Box Contents GA-G41M-ES2L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable T wo SA T A cables I/O Shield Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SA T A power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) • ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 7

    - 7 - GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX GA-G41M-ES2L F_AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIEX16 IDE BATTERY iTE IT8718 ATX_12V Intel ® G41 USB LAN AUDIO LPT R_USB COMA CLR_CMOS FDD DDR2_1 DDR2_2 VGA Intel ® ICH7 SATA2_0 F_PANEL PWR_LED CI CD_IN F_USB1 CODEC SPDIF_IO M_BIOS PCI1 PCI2 F_USB2 PCIEX1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 B_BIOS Realtek RTL8111 ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 8

    - 8 - GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard Block Diagram LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel ® G41 GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel ® ICH7 2 PCI PCI Bus PCI Express Bus Dual Channel Memory 4 SA T A 3Gb/s PCI CLK (33 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 8 USB Ports iTE IT8718 Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse LPT Port CPU CLK+/- (333/266/200 MHz) D-Sub 1 PCI Express ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 9

    Hardware Installation - 9 - 1 - 1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break mo ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 10

    Hardware Installation - 1 0 - 1 - 2 Product Specifications CPU  Support for an Intel ® Core TM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel ® Core TM 2 Quad processor/Intel ® Core TM 2 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 ...

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    Hardware Installation - 11 - Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin A TX main power connector  1 x 4-pin A TX 12V power connector  1 x floppy disk drive connector  1 x IDE connector  4 x SA T A 3Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header  1 x system fan header  1 x front panel header  1 x front panel audio header  1 x CD In connecto ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 12

    Hardware Installation - 1 2 - Unique Features  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 for EasyTune (Note 4)  Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5)  Support for SMART Recovery  Support for Aut ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 13

    Hardware Installation - 13 - 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 the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installi ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 14

    Hardware Installation - 1 4 - B . Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or y ...

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    Hardware Installation - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel ® boxed cooler as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, ali ...

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    Hardware Installation - 1 6 - 1 - 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory ...

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    Hardware Installation - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Notch DDR2 DIMM Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. A DDR2 memory module has ...

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    Hardware Installation - 1 8 - 1- 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ...

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    Hardware Installation - 19 - • 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 connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Activity LED Conne ...

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    Hardware Installation - 2 0 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. ...

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    Hardware Installation - 21 - 1 - 7 Internal Connectors Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...

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    Hardware Installation - 2 2 - 1/2) A TX_12V/A TX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power 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 turned off and all devices are properly ins ...

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    Hardware Installation - 23 - 5 ) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to connect a 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 to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 24

    Hardware Installation - 2 4 - 6 ) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for ...

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    Hardware Installation - 25 - 8 ) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). ...

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    Hardware Installation - 2 6 - 1 0) F_P ANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel m ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 27

    Hardware Installation - 27 - 1 1 ) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel H igh D efinition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Y ou 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. Incorr ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 28

    Hardware Installation - 2 8 - Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4U S B D Y - 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 N C • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to pre ...

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    Hardware Installation - 29 - 1 5 ) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD - 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR - 5 GND 6 NDSR - 7 NRTS - 8 NCTS - 9 NRI - 1 0 No Pin Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS V ...

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    Hardware Installation - 3 0 - 1 7) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 31

    - 31 - BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-T est (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 32

    BIOS Setup - 32 - 2 - 1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F9>: XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver di ...

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    - 33 - BIOS Setup 2 - 2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS V ersion: F9c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software  MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T .) ? ...

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    BIOS Setup - 34 -      The Functions of the <F1 1> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)  F1 1 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Y ou can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile n ...

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    - 35 - BIOS Setup 2 - 3 MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T .) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T .)  : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: V alue F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous V alues F6: Fail-Saf ...

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    BIOS Setup - 36 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the R.G.B. mode based on system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed ...

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    - 37 - BIOS Setup Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control it ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 38

    BIOS Setup - 38 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Cha nnel A Ti ming Settings  : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: V alue F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous V alues F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults x Static tRea d V alue Auto x tRD Phase0 Adjustment Auto x tRD Phase1 Adjustment Auto x t ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 39

    - 39 - BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Cha nnel A Driving Settings  : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: V alue F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous V alues F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults x Driving Strength Profile Auto x Data Driving Pull-Up Level Auto x Cmd Driving Pull-Up L ...

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    BIOS Setup - 40 - Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. ******** Mother Board V oltage Control ******** >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto . CPU T ermination The default is Auto . CPU ...

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    - 41 - BIOS Setup 2 - 4 Standard CMOS Features Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the tim ...

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    BIOS Setup - 42 - The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 43

    - 43 - BIOS Setup 2 - 5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Adva nced BIOS Features  Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Enabled] CPU Multi-Threading (Note) [Enabled ...

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    BIOS Setup - 44 - (Note) This item is pres ent only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; set ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 45

    - 45 - BIOS Setup 2 - 6 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Adva nced Chipset Feature s ** V GA Setting ** Onboard V G A [Enable If No Ext PEG] Init Display First [PCI] P A VP Mode [P A VP Lite Mode] P A VP Lite Mode [32MB] x Para noid P A VP Mode (32+96)128MB  : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU ...

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    BIOS Setup - 46 - P A VP Lite Mode This item is configurable only if the P A VP Mode option is set to P A VP Lite Mode . Options are: 32MB (default), 48MB, 64MB, 128MB and 256MB. Paranoid P A VP Mode This item is configurable only if the P A VP Mode option is set to Paranoid P AVP . Options are: (32+96)128MB (default), (48+96) Round to 160MB, (64+9 ...

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    - 47 - BIOS Setup 2 - 7 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enables or disables the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SA T A Mode Configures the integrated SA T A controller . Disabled Disables the integrated SA T A controller. Auto Lets BIOS set SA T A devices to Combined or Enhanced mode. If your onboard SA TA ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 48

    BIOS Setup - 48 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software SMART LAN Item Help Menu Level  Start detecting at Port..... Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0m  : Move Ent ...

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    - 49 - BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM (LAN port) Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2 ...

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    BIOS Setup - 50 - 2 - 8 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 A ward Software Power Ma nage ment Setup ACPI Suspend T ype [S3(STR)] Soft-Off b y PW R-BTT N [Insta nt-Off] PME Event W ake Up [Enabled] Power On by Ring [Enabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] x Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0 H ...

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    - 51 - BIOS Setup Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at which the system will be powered on au ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 52

    BIOS Setup - 52 - 2 - 9 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1, ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 53

    - 53 - BIOS Setup 2-10 P C Health Status Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detect ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 54

    BIOS Setup - 54 - 2 - 1 1 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-12 Load Optimized Defaults Press <Enter& ...

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    - 55 - BIOS Setup 2-13 Set Supervisor/User Password Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. Y ou will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password Whe ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 56

    BIOS Setup - 56 - 2-14 Save & Exit Setup 2-15 Exit Without Saving Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BI ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 57

    Drivers Installation - 57 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3 - 1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. Y ou can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the recommend ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 58

    Drivers Installation - 5 8 - 3 - 2 Applications Software This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Y ou can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3 - 3 T echnical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, ...

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    Drivers Installation - 59 - 3 - 5 System This page provides the basic system information. 3- 4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE T aiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. ...

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    Drivers Installation - 6 0 - 3 -6 Download Center T o update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3 -7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 61

    Unique Features - 61 - Chapter 4 Unique Features 4 -1 Xpress Recovery2 "* " Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first P A T A IDE connector, the second P A T A IDE connector , the first SAT A connector , the second SA T A connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are attached to ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 62

    Unique Features - 62 - Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, right- click the Computer icon on your desktop and ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 63

    Unique Features - 63 - E. Removing the Backup D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2. Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. Step 1: If you wish to remo ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 64

    Unique Features - 64 - 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before Y ou Begin: 1 . From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2 . Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. G41MES2L.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB fla ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 65

    Unique Features - 65 - B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Up ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 66

    Unique Features - 66 - Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 4: Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 67

    Unique Features - 67 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before Y ou Begin: 1 . In Windows, close all applications and TSR (T erminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2 . During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt th ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 68

    Unique Features - 68 - 4 - 3 EasyT une 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system- related ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 69

    Unique Features - 69 - 4 - 4 Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrifi ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 70

    Unique Features - 70 - T otal Mode - Button Information T able B. T otal Mode In T otal Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time (Note 3) . (Note 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel ® Core TM 2 Extreme/ Core ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 71

    Unique Features - 71 - 4- 5 Q-Share Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 72

    Unique Features - 72 - 4 -6 SMART Recovery With SMART Recovery, users can quickly create backups of changed data files (Note 1) or copy files from a specific backup on P A T A and SA T A hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in W indows V ista. Instructions: In the main menu, click the Config button to open the Smart Recovery Preference dia ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 73

    Unique Features - 73 - 4 - 7 Auto Green Auto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth cell phone. When the phone is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power saving mode. The Configuration dialog box: First, you hav ...

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    Appendix - 75 - High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, ...

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    Appendix - 76 - The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker configurations. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out 7.1-Channel Speakers: Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configu- ration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo , Quadraphonic , 5.1 Speaker , or 7.1 Sp ...

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    Appendix - 77 - B. Configuring Sound Effect: Y ou may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack dete ...

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    Appendix - 78 - 5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out The S/PDIF in and out cable (optional) provides S/PDIF in and S/PDIF out functionalities. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model. Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IO header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the ...

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    Appendix - 79 - S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. B-2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click ...

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    Appendix - 80 - 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Go to the Mic ...

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    Appendix - 81 - Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start , point to All Programs , point to Accessories , and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. Step 4: T o raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording V olume slider and set the Microph ...

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    Appendix - 82 - Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. Step 3: When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable . Then set it as the default device. A. Recording Sound: 1 . Make sure you have connected the sound input device (e.g. microphone) to ...

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    Appendix - 83 - 5 - 2 T roubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions T o read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&DownloadsMotherboardF AQ page on GIGABYTE’s website. Q : In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> t ...

  • Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L - page 84

    Appendix - 84 - 5-2-2 T roubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. The problem is verified and solved. Ye s No A Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securel ...

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    Appendix - 85 - If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support&DownloadsT echnical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. No Ye s Check if there is display on your monitor. Ye s When the compu ...

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    Appendix - 86 - 5 - 3 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at t ...

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    Appendix - 87 - 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 recycling used batteries properly. With y ...

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    Appendix - 95 - Contact Us      GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, T aipei 231, T aiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 T ech. and Non-T ech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigab ...

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    Appendix - 96 - T o submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system.      GIGABYTE Global Service System      G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - Germany WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de      G.B. ...

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