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Page 2: Electronic Emission Notices
Electronic Emission Notices WARNING! Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
G41 series motherboard Table of Contents Motherboard Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Motherboard Layout------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Hardware Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Safety Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Preparing the Motherboard -------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Installing the CPU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Installing the CPU Fan ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 Installing Memory Modules ------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 Installing the Motherboard ------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Installing the I/O Shield ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Securing the Motherboard into the chassis ---------------------------------------------- 11... - Page 4 Table of Contents Smbios Configuration -------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Trusted Computing ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22 USB Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22 PCI/PnP Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Boot Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Security Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Chipset Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Exit Menu----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Flash Update Procedure -------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Installing Drivers and Software--------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Drivers Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 REALTEK HD AUDIO DRIVER SETUP ----------------------------------------------------- 34 Getting Started ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34...
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Page 5: Motherboard Specifications
G41 series motherboard Motherboard Specifications q Chipset v Intel G41+ICH7 ® q Size v Micro ATX form factor of 8.9 inch x 7.05 inch q Microprocessor support v Supports Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Pentium /Celeron Series ® ® ® processor v Supports Front Side Bus (FSB): 1333/1066/800 MT/s q Operating systems:... -
Page 6: Expansion Slots
Motherboard Specifications q Onboard Graphics Features v DX9 and OpenGL 1.4 are supported v 3D Graphics Rendering Enhancements v Up to 2048x1536@75 Hz refresh v VGA/DVI port output support q PCI Express Interface v PCI Express Generation 1.1 compatible v Support frequency of 1.25 GHz resulting in 2.5 GB/s each direction per lane. v Wake up function is supported q Expansion Slots v One PCI Express X16 slot... -
Page 7: Motherboard Layout
G41 series motherboard Motherboard Layout Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. 16 17 18 CPUFAN1 North Bridge PCIE2 PCIE1 South Bridge PCI1 FP_U1 FP_U2 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 SPK1 Figure 1. Board Layout 1. - Page 8 Rear Panel Figure 2: Backpanel connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse Port 2. PS/2 Keyboard Port 3. VGA Connector 4. DVI Port 5. USB Ports 6. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In...
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Page 9: Hardware Installation
G41 series motherboard Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: q Preparing the motherboard v Installing the CPU v Installing the CPU fan v Installing the memory q Installing the motherboard q Connecting cables and setting switches Safety Instructions... -
Page 10: Preparing The Motherboard
Hardware Installation Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU and memory. You need to purchase these to complete this installation. Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back. -
Page 11: Installing The Cpu Fan
G41 series motherboard Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. -
Page 12: Installing The Motherboard
Hardware Installation Installing the Motherboard The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. -
Page 13: Connecting Cables And Setting Switches
G41 series motherboard Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the motherboard. This will include: q Power Connections v 24-pin ATX power-PW1 v 4-pin ATX 12V power-PW2 q Connecting Internal Headers v Hard Disk Connector-CN1 v SPK Header-SPK1 v COM Header-CN9 (Optional) -
Page 14: 24-Pin Atx Power
Hardware Installation 24-pin ATX Power-PW1 PW1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board next to the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure. -
Page 15: Hard Disk Connector
G41 series motherboard Hard Disk Connector-CN1 The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 control- ler that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. You can connect up to two hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. -
Page 16: Front Panel Header
Hardware Installation Front Panel Header-FP1 The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables : q PWRLED Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED indicates the system’s status. -
Page 17: Usb Headers
G41 series motherboard USB Headers (FP_U1~FP_U2) This motherboard contains four USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 2). The motherboard also contains two 10-pin internal header connectors onboard. Note. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option). -
Page 18: Connecting Serial Ata Cables (Optional)
Hardware Installation Connecting Serial ATA Cables (Optional) The Serial ATA II connectors are used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 3 GB/s data transfer rate. -
Page 19: Expansion Slots
G41 series motherboard Expansion Slots The Intel G31 motherboard contains three expansion slots, one PCI Express x16 slot ,one PCI Express x1 slot (optional) and one PCI slot. For a full list of PCI Express x16 graphics card supported by this motherboard. PCIE2 PCIE1 PCI1... -
Page 20: Jumper Settings
Hardware Installation Jumper Settings This chapter explains how to configure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this chapter whenever in doubt. JP1-CMOS Clear Jumper Selection 1-2* Normal* CMOS Clear If you want to clear the system configuration, use the JP1 (Clear CMOS ... -
Page 21: Configuring The Bios
G41 series motherboard Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. -
Page 22: Advanced Menu
Configuring the BIOS Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the setting for the CPU and other system devices. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. -
Page 23: Ide Configuration
G41 series motherboard IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Press <enter>to display the configuration options: q ATA/IDE Configuration The items allow you to configure ATA/IDE. q Configure SATA as This item allows you to set the SATA to IDE/RAID/AHCI mode. -
Page 24: Pci/Pnp Menu
Configuring the BIOS q BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. PCI/PnP Menu The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/ PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. -
Page 25: Boot Menu
G41 series motherboard Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: Boot settings configuration The items allow you to configure Boot settings. Press <enter> To display the configuration options: q Quick Boot Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests while booting... -
Page 26: Security Menu
Configuring the BIOS Security Menu The security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: Change Supervisor/User Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor/user password. The Supervisor/User Password item on top of the screen shows the default setting: [Not Installed]. After you set a password, this item shows [Installed]. -
Page 27: Chipset Menu
G41 series motherboard Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Press <enter> to display the sub-menu: North bridge Configuration The item allows you to configure north bridge features, including Memory, Graphics, PEG Port and so on. South bridge Configuration The item allows you to configure south bridge features, including USB, HDA, SMBUS, and so on. -
Page 28: Flash Update Procedure
Configuring the BIOS Save Changes and Exit Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save configuration changes and exit setup?] appears, select [Ok] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu. -
Page 29: Installing Drivers And Software
G41 series motherboard Installing Drivers and Software Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit; Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit. -
Page 30: Drivers Installation
Installing Drivers and Software Drivers Installation 1. Insert the Intel G41 driver CD into the drive after loading your operating system, and then you can see the interface below. 2. Follow the below for Software Installation Utility Installing. - Page 31 G41 series motherboard 3. Follow the below for Intel graphics drive Installing.
- Page 32 Installing Drivers and Software 4. Follow the below for HDA sound driver installing.
- Page 33 G41 series motherboard 5. Follow the below for Realtek PCIE network driver installing.
- Page 34 Installing Drivers and Software At last, you can open below page that provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard, and check whether finish your installation.
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Page 35: Realtek Hd Audio Driver Setup
G41 series motherboard Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup Getting Started After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driverCD and follow the on- screen instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear: Sound Effect After clicking on the “Sound Effect”... -
Page 36: Equalizer Selection
Installing Drivers and Software Equalizer Selection The Equalizer section allows you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing this tool. In standard 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz are available: Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equal- izer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. -
Page 37: Mixer
G41 series motherboard Mixer Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager integrates Microsoft’s “Volume Control” functions into the Mixer page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound effect in one single tool. Playback control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output. -
Page 38: Recording Control
Installing Drivers and Software With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back panel) playing. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously. Recording control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute... -
Page 39: Audio I/O
G41 series motherboard Audio I/O Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different from before, for each jack, they are not limited to perform certain functions. Instead, now each jack is able to be chosen to perform either output (i.e. playback) function or input (i.e. -
Page 40: Speaker Configuration
Installing Drivers and Software Speaker Configuration Step 1: Plug in the device in any available jack. Step 2: Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select the device you are trying to plug in. * If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to find the icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device. -
Page 41: Connector Settings
G41 series motherboard Connector Settings Click to access connector settings Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in √ Once this option is checked, whenever front headphone is plugged, the music that is playing from the back panel, will be stopped. Disable front panel jack detection (option) √... -
Page 42: Speaker Calibration
Installing Drivers and Software √ Output Sampling Rate 44.1KHz: This is recommended while playing CD 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby. 96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio. √ Output Source Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3, .midi etc) will come out through S/PDIF-Out. -
Page 43: Microphone
G41 series motherboard Microphone This page is designed to provide you better microphone / recording quality. Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” are both enabled. Noise Suppression If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and sup- press disturbing noise. -
Page 44: 3D Audio Demo
Installing Drivers and Software 3D Audio Demo The section “3D Audio Demo” grants you another possibility to enjoy your sound. The Audio Demo allows you to listen to sound in an extraordinary way. Information This section provides information about your current system audio device. - Page 45 G41 series motherboard 291-MA141-00...