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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. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA
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INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER
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CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER
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CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN
NOTE:
Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Intel G41 Chipset 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 DIMMs -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Installing the Motherboard ------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Installing the I/O Shield ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ------------------------------------------------ ... - Page 3 Table of Contents Advanced Chipset Features -------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Integrated Peripherals Menu ------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Power Management Setup Menu ------------------------------------------------------- 30 PnP/PCI Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 PC health status ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33 Frequency/Voltage Control --------------------------------------------------------------- 34 Load Optimized Defaults ------------------------------------------------------------------ 35 Set Supervisor/User Password ---------------------------------------------------------- 36 Save &...
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Page 4: Motherboard Specifications
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Motherboard Specifications q Chipset v Intel G41 q Size v Micro ATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 7.5 inch q Microprocessor support v Supports the Intel ® Core™2 Duo and Intel ® Core™2 Quad processors and Intel ®... - Page 5 Motherboard Specifications v AC power failure recovery q Onboard Graphics Features v DX10 and OpenGL 2.0 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 2.5GB/S each direction per lane.
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Page 6: Motherboard Layout
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Motherboard Layout Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. CPU FAN North Bridge PCIE1 F Audio SPDIF PCI1 South Bridge PCI2 FLOPPY USB1 USB2 SPK1 Figure 1. Board Layout 1. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 10. - Page 7 Rear Panel Figure 2: Backpanel connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse Port 2. PS/2 Keyboard Port 3. VGA 4. DVI 5. USB Port 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 Mic In...
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Page 8: Hardware Installation
Intel G41 Chipset 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 9: 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 10: Installing The Cpu Fan
Intel G41 Chipset 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 DIMMs Your new motherboard has two 1.8V 240-pin slots for DDR2 memory. -
Page 11: Installing The Motherboard
Hardware Installation Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs into the slots on the mother- board. Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed prop- erly. -
Page 12: Connecting Cables And Setting Switches
Intel G41 Chipset 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 Connectors v 24-pin ATX power - PW v 4-pin ATX 12V power - PW q Connecting Internal Headers v Hard Disk Connector - IDE v SPK Header - SPK... - Page 13 Hardware Installation 24-pin ATX Power - PW1 PW 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.
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Page 14: Spk Header - Spk
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Hard Disk Connector - IDE 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 15: Front Panel Header - Fp1
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 16: Usb Headers
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard USB Headers 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 con- nectors onboard. 1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option). -
Page 17: F_Audio Header
Hardware Installation F_Audio Header The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-tasking function. F_Audio F_Audio-Pin Definition Signal Signal MIC(L) Reserved FAVDIO-JD MIC(R) Key(No pin) -ACZ-DET Front Audio(L) -
Page 18: Connecting Serial Ata Cables
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Connecting Serial ATA Cables The Serial ATA II connector is 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 3GB/S data transfer rate. -
Page 19: Expansion Slots
Hardware Installation Expansion Slots The Intel G41 motherboard contains three expansion slots, one PCI Express slot and two PCI slots. For a full list of PCI Express x16 graphics card supported by this moth- erboard. PCI Express x 16 slot PCI slot PCI slot PCI Slots... -
Page 20: Jumper Settings
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard 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. JP-CMOS Clear Jumper Selection 1-2* Normal* CMOS Clear Close... -
Page 21: Configuring The Bios
Configuring the BIOS 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: Main Menu
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the associated submenu. Use the # $ arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose. -
Page 23: Standard Cmos Features Menu
Configuring the BIOS Standard CMOS Features Menu The Standard CMOS Features menu is used to configure the standard CMOS information, such as the date, time, HDD model, and so on. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the # $ arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose. -
Page 24: Drive A
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Drive A The Drive A option allows you to select the kind of FDD to install. Halt On Halt On determines whether or not the computer stops if an error is detected during power on. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the Halt On sub-menu. -
Page 25: Advanced Bios Features
Configuring the BIOS Advanced BIOS Features Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Utility Setup screen. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the # $ arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose. -
Page 26: Hard Disk Boot Priority
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard q Execute Disable Bit When disabled forces the XD feature flag to always return 0, defaults choose Enable. q Core Multi-Processing Use this option to enable or disable Core Multi-Processing. Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter to disply the q Virus Warning Allow you to choose the Virus Warning feature for Hard Disk boot sector... -
Page 27: Typematic Rate Setting
Configuring the BIOS Typematic Rate Setting Use this option to set keystrokes repeat. if Enabled, display options as follows: Typematic Rate v Typematic delay Security Option The Security Options allows you to require a password every time the system boots or only when you enter setup. Select Setup to require a password to gain access to the CMOS Setup screen. -
Page 28: Advanced Chipset Features
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Advanced Chipset Features Select Advanced Chipset Features from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the functions of the Advanced Chipset Functions menu. System BIOS Cacheable Use this option to enable or disable the System BIOS Cacheable Memory Hole At 5M-6M Use this option to enable or disable memory hole at 15M-16M function PCI Express Root Port Func... -
Page 29: Integrated Peripherals Menu
Configuring the BIOS Integrated Peripherals Menu Select Integrated Peripherals from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Integrated Peripherals menu. OnChip IDE Device Use this option to set on chip IDE function Onboard Device Use this option to enable or disable onboard Azalia/AC97 Audio Select Super IO Device Use this option to set power on function ,onboard serial port and onboard parallel port... -
Page 30: Power Management Setup Menu
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Power Management Setup Menu Select Power Management Setup from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Power Management Setup menu. PCI Express PM Function Use this option to enable or disable Root port ASPM 、 DMI port and ASPM ACPI Function This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function. -
Page 31: Resume By Alarm
Configuring the BIOS Wake-Up By PCI card Use this option to enable or disable wake-up by PCI card Power On by Ring Use this option to enable or disable power on by ring USB KB Wake-Up From S3 Use this option to enable or disable USB KB Wake-up from S3 Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. -
Page 32: Pnp/Pci Configuration
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations Select PnP/PCI Configuration from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the PnP/PCI Configuration menu. Init Display First This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the initial display is in the PCI slot, onboard or PCI Express slot. -
Page 33: Pc Health Status
Configuring the BIOS INT pin //3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment Use these options to set the mode of INT pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment Maximum Payload Size This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size (in bytes) for the PCI Express devices. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through sizes or enter the number using the keyboard numbers or use the + and –... -
Page 34: Frequency/Voltage Control
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control Select Frequency/Voltage Control from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the system Monitor menu. CPU Clock Ratio Unlock Use this option to set the ratio of CPU clock Auto Detect PCI Clk Use this option to enable or disable system to detect PCI clk Spread Spectrum Use this option to set Spread Spectrum... -
Page 35: Load Optimized Defaults
Configuring the BIOS Load Fail-safe/Optimized Defaults Press <Enter> on the item “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” or “Load Optimized Defaults” and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. -
Page 36: Set Supervisor/User Password
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Set Supervisor/User Password Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You 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: v Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced... -
Page 37: Save & Exit Setup
Configuring the BIOS Save & Exit Setup 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. Exit Without Saving Press <Enter>... -
Page 38: Flash Update Procedure
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard FLASH Update Procedure The program AWDFLASH.EXE is included on the driver CD (D:\Utility\ AWDFLASH.EXE). Please follow the recommended procedure to update the flash BIOS, as listed below. 1. Create a DOS-bootable floppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS file (just obtained or downloaded) and the utility program AWDFLASH.EXE to the diskette. -
Page 39: Installing Drivers And Software
Installing Drivers and Software 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 32bit and 64bit and is Vista-capable. The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional software. The CD that has been shipped with your Intel G41 motherboard contains the following software and drivers: Software Installation Utility... -
Page 40: Drivers Installation
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Drivers Installation 1. Insert the Intel G41 driver CD after loading your operating system. Waiting for one minute you can see below interface. 2. Follow the below for Software Installation Utility Installing. - Page 41 Installing Drivers and Software 3. Follow the below for Intel graphics drive Installing.
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- Page 44 Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard 4. Follow the below for HDA sound driver installing.
- Page 45 Installing Drivers and Software 5. Follow the below for Realtek PCIE network driver installing.
- Page 46 Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard At last, you can open below page that provides information about the hard- ware devices on this motherboard, and check whether finish your installa- tion.
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Page 47: Realtek Hd Audio Driver Setup
Installing Drivers and Software 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 48: Equalizer Selection
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard 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 49: Mixer
Installing Drivers and Software 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 50: Recording Control
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard 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 51: Audio I/O
Installing Drivers and Software 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 52: Speaker Configuration
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard Speaker Configuration Step : Plug in the device in any available jack. Step : 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 53: Connector Settings
Installing Drivers and Software Connector Settings Click to access connector settings √ Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in Once this option is checked, when front headphone is plugged, the music that is playing from the back panel, will be stopped. √... -
Page 54: Speaker Calibration
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard √ 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 55: Microphone
Installing Drivers and Software 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 56: Audio Demo
Intel G41 Chipset Motherboard 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. 291-MA103-00...