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Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo User Manual

Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo
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GA-G41M-Combo
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1301
12ME-G41MC-1301R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR2-SDRAM, DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Supported memory clock speeds800, 1066, 1333 MHz
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors2
Power fan connectorYes
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel® G41
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Motherboard southbridgeIntel ICH7
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/Vista/XP
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
LAN controllerAtheros AR8151
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
BIOS type-
ACPI version1.0
BIOS memory size16 Mbit
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth210 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Documentation and System Identification

Documentation Classifications

Information on how the manual's content is categorized.

Identifying Motherboard Revision

Guidance on finding and understanding the motherboard's revision number.

Product Package Contents

Box Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard's retail package.

Optional Items

Lists additional accessories available for purchase.

Motherboard Hardware Layout

Motherboard Block Diagram

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and procedures before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the motherboard's CPU, memory, slots, and interfaces.

CPU and Cooler Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooling solution.

Memory Installation

Guidelines for installing memory modules and configuring Dual Channel mode.

Expansion Card Installation

Procedures for installing PCI and PCI Express expansion cards.

Back Panel Connectors

Descriptions and functions of rear I/O ports like USB, LAN, Audio, and PS/2.

Internal Connectors

Identification and connection details for motherboard's internal headers and connectors.

BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Overview of the BIOS initial screen and available function keys for navigation.

The Main Menu

Explanation of the main BIOS menu structure and navigation function keys.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Settings for CPU, memory frequency, timings, and voltages for performance tuning.

Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of system date, time, and IDE/SATA device settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, password protection, S.M.A.R.T. capability, and CPU features.

Advanced Chipset Features

Configuration options for onboard graphics and chipset specific settings.

Integrated Peripherals

Settings for onboard devices like SATA, LAN, Audio, USB, and serial/parallel ports.

Power Management Setup

Options for ACPI sleep states, wake-up events, and power button behavior.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Resource allocation for Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI devices.

PC Health Status

Monitoring system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds for hardware health.

Loading BIOS Defaults

How to load Fail-Safe or Optimized default settings in the BIOS.

Setting BIOS Passwords

Procedures for setting supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access.

Saving and Exiting BIOS Setup

Options for saving changes or exiting the BIOS setup utility.

Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide for installing essential chipset drivers using the provided disk.

Application Software

Overview of included GIGABYTE utilities.

Technical Manuals

Access to technical documentation and user guides.

Contact Information

Accessing GIGABYTE support contacts.

System Information

Viewing basic system hardware and software configuration details.

Download Center

Links to GIGABYTE's website for driver and BIOS updates.

New Utilities

Links to download newly released software utilities from GIGABYTE.

Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for system backup and restoration of data on PATA and SATA drives.

BIOS Update Utilities

Information on updating BIOS using Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities.

EasyTune 6

Software for fine-tuning system settings, overclocking, and monitoring hardware.

Easy Energy Saver

Utility for managing system power consumption and improving energy efficiency.

Q-Share Tool

Tool for convenient data sharing between computers on a network.

SMART Recovery

Functionality for creating backups of changed data files and copying files from backups.

Auto Green Power Saving

Feature to enable system power saving using Bluetooth cell phone proximity.

Appendix and Support

Audio Configuration

Guide for setting up 2/4/5.1-channel audio and configuring speaker outputs.

Microphone Recording Setup

Steps to connect and configure a microphone for audio recording.

Sound Recorder Usage

Instructions on how to record and play back audio using the Sound Recorder tool.

Troubleshooting FAQs

Common questions and answers regarding system startup, BIOS options, and audio issues.

Troubleshooting Procedure

A flowchart to help diagnose and resolve system startup problems.

Regulatory Statements

Information on RoHS, WEEE directives, and environmental recycling guidelines.

Contact Information

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