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Preface
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- Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0B Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction..................1 Feature....................2 Specification..................4 Motherboard Components.............5 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case.............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7... - Page 4 Using BIOS..................31 Standard CMOS Setup............32 Advanced Setup..............34 Advanced Chipset Setup.............37 Integrated Peripherals............38 Power Management Setup..........39 PCI/PnP Setup..............41 PC Health Status..............41 Frequency/Voltage Control..........47 Load Default Settings............47 Supervisor Password............48 User Password..............48 Save & Exit Setup..............49 Exit Without Saving.............49 Updating the BIOS...............49 Chapter 4 51 51 51 51 51 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM........51...
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Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the G41T-M9 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket for Conroe/Presler/Wolfdale/Yorkfireld series processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. ® ®... -
Page 6: Feature
Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Conroe/Presler/Wolfdale/Yorkfireld series processors that carries the following features: • Conroe/Presler/Wolfdale/Yorkfireld series processors • Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz ® • LGA775 socket for latest Intel 45nm Multi-Core processors Chipset ®... -
Page 7: Bios Firmware
Onboard LAN (optional) • Supports PCI Express • Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver • Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support • Supports PCI Express • Integrated 10/100 transceiver • Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support Audio • 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec • ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate •... -
Page 8: Specification
Specifications • LGA775 socket for latest Intel ® Conroe/Presler/Wolfdale/ Yorkfield processors • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU Chipset • Intel ® G41 Northbridge (NB) and Intel ® ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB or 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB (optional) •... -
Page 9: Motherboard Components
Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard... - Page 10 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS ® LGA775 socket for Intel Conroe/Presler/ 1. CPU Socket Wolfdale/Yorkfield processors 2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 3. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots (or DDR3 1~3)* 4. CASE Chassis detect header TPM module header 5.
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Page 11: Installing The Motherboard
Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •... -
Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. -
Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings
Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to CLR_CMOS turn the system off. -
Page 14: Installing Hardware
Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface- mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components. -
Page 15: Cpu Installation Procedure
CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. ·... -
Page 16: Installing Memory Modules
Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two or four (optional) memory modules. It runs at dual-channel DDR3 1066/800 MHz memory speed. The total memory capacity is 8 DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 800 400 MHz DDR3 1066 533 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two or four slots, total memory... -
Page 17: Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules. This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM . Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly. - Page 18 Table: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR3 1800/1600/1333/1066/800 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. 1.1 DDR3 800 Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Number SS/DS Size Qimonda IMSH51U03A1F1C-08E Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-OBE ...
- Page 19 1.3 DDR3 1066 Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Number SS/DS Size Kingston KVR1066D3N7/512 Elpida J5308BASE-AE-E 07340W065 512MB Qimonda IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10F Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F FSS15085 Qimonda IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10G Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G FSS14526 Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10F Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F FSS15085 Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10G Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G FSS13467 Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA ...
- Page 20 1.5 DDR3 1333 Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Number SS/DS Size Aeneon AXH760UD00-13GA98X Corsair CM3X1024-1333C9DHX KingsMax FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAUS KingsMax KFB8FNGXF-ANX-15U KingsMax FLFE85F-B8KG9 NEUS KingsMax KFB8FNGXF-ANX-15U Kingston KVR1333D3N9 Micron 8CD22 D9JNM Kingston KVR1333D3N9 Kingston 128X8DDR3 SL0931 Kingston KVR1333D3N9K2/2G Elpida J1108BASE-DJ-E Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G...
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Page 21: Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system. - Page 22 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
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Page 23: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi- nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. - Page 24 F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
- Page 25 CASE: Chassis intrusion detect header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS. Pin 1-2 Function Short Chassis cover is removed Open Chassis cover is closed CD_IN: Analog audio input connector Signal Name...
- Page 26 1394A1~2 (optional): Onboard IEEE 1394a headers Connect this header to any device with IEEE 1394a interface. Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Function XTPA1P XTPA1M XTPB1P XTPB1M Installing the Motherboard...
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Page 27: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD- ROM drive. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. IDE: IDE Connector This motherboard supports four high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 3.0 Gb/s. -
Page 28: Connecting I/O Devices
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply. -
Page 29: Connecting Case Components
Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. - Page 30 Connecting 4-pin power cable The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly. 4-pin power cable CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground...
- Page 31 ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V SYS_FAN: System cooling fan connector Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor Installing the Motherboard...
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Page 32: Front Panel Header
Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Signal Function Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-) -
Page 33: Using Bios
Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. -
Page 34: Resetting The Default Cmos Values
Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup Save &... -
Page 35: Using Bios
Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. -
Page 36: Standard Cmos Setup
Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Help Item Date Wed 04/21/2010 Time 01: 28: 19 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Primary IDE Master Not Detected select a field. - Page 37 Type (Auto) Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. LBA/Large Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the LBA/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
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Page 38: Advanced Setup
2nd Boot Device CD/DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev. Hard Disk Drives Press Enter CD/DVD Drives Press Enter Boot Other Device ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled BIOS Protect Disabled : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help... - Page 39 APIC Mode (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Inter- rupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for sys- tems, allowing support for up to 60 processors. 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Disk Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.) Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start-up time.
- Page 40 ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the ECS eJIFFY Function. eJIFFY is ECS unique software program for the quick access to the internet without entering O.S. Please refer to Chapter 5 to know more about eJIFFY.
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Page 41: Advanced Chipset Setup
Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup Help Item DRAM Frequency Auto... -
Page 42: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Help Item Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Onboard SATA Controller Enhanced Onboard Audio Function Enabled DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE... -
Page 43: Power Management Setup
ECP Mode DMA Channel (DMA3) Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the parallel port. Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7) Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port. USB Functions (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the USB function. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. - Page 44 Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3/S4 mode. Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.
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Page 45: Pci/Pnp Setup
PCI/PnP Setup This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI/PnP Setup Help Item Init Display First Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot... - Page 46 Smart Fan Function (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function Help Item CPU Smart Fan Function Enabled Options SMART Fan Mode Normal SMART Fan start PWM value Disabled...
- Page 47 CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function Help Item CPU Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Quiet Options SMART Fan start PWM value Normal: auto adjusts CPU DeltaT depending on the CPU SMART Fan start TEMP. (°...
- Page 48 CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function Help Item CPU Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Manual Options SMART Fan start PWM value CPU DeltaT SMART Fan start TEMP. (° C ) SMART Fan Slope PWM value 12 PWM value/°C CPU FAN Full Limit Temp 80°...
- Page 49 ECS supports the latest PECI host technology. While using Core 2 Quad or Core 2 Duo CPU which supports PECI, the original images of the BIOS item “PC Health Status” and “Smart FAN Function” will be replaced by PECI mode and negative number. (The max data from PECI is zero.) CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
- Page 50 System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc. • CPU Temperature • CPU Fan Speed • SYS FAN Speed •...
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Page 51: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in- stalled in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Help Item Manufacturer: Intel... -
Page 52: Supervisor Password
Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Supervisor Password Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install or Change the Change Supervisor Password Press Enter password. : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value... -
Page 53: Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu. Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press <Enter>... - Page 54 Memo Using BIOS...
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Page 55: Using The Motherboard Software
Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version. -
Page 56: Running Setup
Drivers Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that al- lows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk. - Page 57 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.
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Page 58: Manual Installation
Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. -
Page 59: Setting Up Ejiffy
Note: eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and BIOS setup. Please check the hard copy user’s guide or product color-box to see if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature. -
Page 60: Installation And Bios Setup
DVD Activation Finish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation. 1. Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below “Utilities” screen. Click eJIFFY feature item to install. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup. - Page 61 3. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboard language from English to your local language. The changes will be applied after rebooting. Note: The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to switch with the default English typing. Please refer to the usage FAQ for more tips.
- Page 62 Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up. 5. And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func- tion. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Restart your computer.
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Page 63: Entering Ejiffy
Entering eJIFFY The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons on it, Operating system, eJIFFY and BIOS Setup. Click to enter the normal OS you have installed such as Windows. Click to enter eJIFFY OS. Click to set the BIOS. -
Page 64: Features Icons
Feature Icons The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the menu. eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video. ePix: Photo viewing. ePal: On-line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world. (MSN, ICQ , AIM, etc.) Shows ePal on-line connection status. -
Page 65: Usage Faq
Usage FAQ Language Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default interface, eJIFFY offers multi-language displays and keyboard settings for language- switch. Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting. Keyboard Language Setup Step1. Click to open the language control panel. Step 2: Click “Keyboard Language”... - Page 66 Click to enable all possible language inputs you want to apply, and click “Apply”: Move your mouse pointer on the text box and press Ctrl+Space. The language bar will then appear as fol- lows. Click the language bar here. Select your desired language Setting Up eJIFFY...
- Page 67 How to change display language? Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language list. Check your desired display language. Your selected display language will be applied after rebooting. Note: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk. Setting Up eJIFFY...
- Page 68 Memo Setting Up eJIFFY...
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Page 69: Trouble Shooting
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. -
Page 70: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use
c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. - Page 72 Memo Trouble Shooting...
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