Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler; Installing The Cpu - Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo User Manual

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(Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is
installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install.
(Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
(Note 4) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel
Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron Dual-Core/Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver.
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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 installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
age of the CPU may occur.
• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graph-
ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm
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Alignment Key
Notch
Core 2 Extreme/Core
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LGA775 CPU Socket
LGA775 CPU
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2 Quad/Core
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Alignment Key
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Notch
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Hardware Installation
2 Duo/
TM