Gigabyte GA-EG41M-US2H User Manual
Gigabyte GA-EG41M-US2H User Manual

Gigabyte GA-EG41M-US2H User Manual

Lga775 socket motherboard for intel core processor family/intel pentium processor family/intel celeron processor family
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LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
Core
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Intel
Pentium
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Celeron
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User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-EG41MUS2H-1001R

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  • Page 1 GA-EG41M-US2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel Core processor family/ ® Intel Pentium processor family/Intel Celeron processor family ® ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EG41MUS2H-1001R...
  • Page 3: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

    GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:  For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.  For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ......................... 6 Optional Items ......................... 6 GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard Layout ................ 7 Block Diagram ........................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............. 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................61 Installing Chipset Drivers ................61 Application Software ..................62 Technical Manuals ..................62 Contact ......................63 System ......................63 Download Center .................... 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features ..................65 Xpress Recovery2 ..................65 BIOS Update Utilities ..................68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ............
  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-EG41M-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 7: Ga-Eg41M-Us2H Motherboard Layout

    GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN PHASE LED IT8718 LGA775 ATX_12V Level Shifter Level Shifter OPTICAL BATTERY Intel ® CLR_CMOS AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 SYS_FAN RTL8111C/D PCIEX16 B_BIOS PCI1 M_BIOS PWR_LED Intel ICH7 ® CODEC SATA2_3 PCI2 SATA2_2 SPDIF_O SATA2_1 CD_IN F_PANEL SATA2_0...
  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram LGA775 CPU CLK+/- PCIe CLK 1 PCI Express x16 (Note) Processor (333/266/200 MHz) (100 MHz) Host HDMI DVI-D Interface Switch Switch DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Intel PCI Express x16 ® GMCH CLK D-Sub (333/266/200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 Dual BIOS RJ45 ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or •...
  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    Pentium processor/Intel Celeron processor in the LGA 775 package ® ® ® ® (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU  Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB  Chipset North Bridge: Intel G41 Chipset ...
  • Page 11 Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector  1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  1 x floppy disk drive connector  1 x IDE connector  4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header ...
  • Page 12 When the PCI Express x16 slot is in use, the HDMI and the DVI-D ports become unavailable. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 12 -...
  • Page 13: 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.
  • Page 14 CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler.) ® Male Push Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male The Top Push Pin of Female...
  • Page 16: Installing The Memory

    • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 17: Installing A Memory

    1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
  • Page 18: Installing An Expansion Card

    Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 2) PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.
  • Page 20 Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_AUDIO CD_IN CPU_FAN SPDIF_I SYS_FAN SPDIF_O F_USB1/F_USB2 COMA SATA2_0/1/2/3 PWR_LED CLR_CMOS BATTERY PHASE LED F_PANEL Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 22 Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON (soft On/Off) Power Good 5VSB (stand by +5V) +12V +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 23 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header and a 4-pin system fan header (CPU_FAN/ SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design.
  • Page 24 The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25: Battery

    8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state.
  • Page 26: F_Panel

    LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assign- ments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27: Front Panel Audio Header

    11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 28 HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition SPDIFO GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY-...
  • Page 30: Chassis Intrusion Header

    Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 19) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more details. - 31 - Hardware Installation...
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  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the •...
  • Page 34: Startup Screen

    BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. <End>: Qflash Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ...
  • Page 36      Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster [Auto] Item Help (Note) CPU Clock Ratio [7X] Menu Level (Note) Fine CPU Clock Ratio [+0.5] CPU Frequency 3.73GHz(266x14) ******** Clock Chip Control ******** >>>>>...
  • Page 38 Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive [800mV] Item Help PCI Express Clock Drive [800mV] Menu Level CPU Clock Skew [0ps] MCH Clock Skew [0ps] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save...
  • Page 40  Channel B Timing Settings [Press Enter]  Channel B Driving Settings [Press Enter] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 Advanced Timing Control ******** ******** tRRD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tWTR Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. tRTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>>...
  • Page 42 F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are: Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.
  • Page 44: Standard Cmos Features

    If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 45 The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder.
  • Page 46: Advanced Bios Features

    (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 46 -...
  • Page 47 CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that supports multi-core technology. This feature only works for operating systems ® that support multi-processor mode. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default) Disabled Enables only one CPU core.
  • Page 48: Advanced Chipset Features

    Reserves 96 MB of system memory during boot. This memory is not seen by the operating system and not available to any user application. Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will always be turned off in this mode. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 48 -...
  • Page 49 PAVP Lite Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to PAVP Lite Mode. Options are: 32MB (default), 48MB, 64MB, 128MB and 256MB. Paranoid PAVP Mode This item is configurable only if the PAVP Mode option is set to Paranoid PAVP. Options are: (32+96)128MB (default), (48+96)144MB, (64+96)160MB, (128+96)224MB and (256+96)352MB.
  • Page 50: Integrated Peripherals

    This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 51 SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function.
  • Page 52 USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 52 -...
  • Page 53: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Item Help Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] Menu Level PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] Power On by Ring [Enabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] x Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0...
  • Page 54 The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 54 -...
  • Page 55: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto...
  • Page 56: Pc Health Status

    Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 56 -...
  • Page 57: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    2-11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software   MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) PC Health Status  Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults  Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults  Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password ...
  • Page 58: Set Supervisor/User Password

    BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 59: Save & Exit Setup

    2-14 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software   MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) PC Health Status  Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults  Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y ...
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  • Page 61: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.
  • Page 62: Application Software

    Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
  • Page 63: Contact

    Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - Drivers Installation...
  • Page 64: Download Center

    Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Unique Features

    Chapter 4 Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Before You Begin: •...
  • Page 66 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Step 1: Step 2: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard When finished, go to Disk Management to drive data. check disk allocation. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: Step 2: If you wish to remove the backup file, select...
  • Page 68: Bios Update Utilities

    4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. g41mus2h.f1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive.
  • Page 69 B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.
  • Page 70 Load Optimized Defaults Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.
  • Page 72: Easytune 6

    EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system- related information without the need to install additional software.
  • Page 73: Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

    The Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time. Meter Mode - Button Information Table...
  • Page 74 (Note 4) The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic Power Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero. (Note 5) Dynamic Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 75: Q-Share

    Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon in your system tray and right-click on this icon to configure the data sharing settings.
  • Page 76: Time Repair

    • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to be restored. Shadow copies are read-only so you cannot edit the contents of a shadow copy. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 77: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Center/Subwoofer The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Line In Speaker Out assignments.
  • Page 78 Click Device advanced settings on the top right cor- ner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to complete. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 79: Configuring S/Pdif In/Out

    5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out A. S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. S/PDIF In Cable Coaxial Optical S/PDIF In S/PDIF In 1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: Step 2: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable...
  • Page 80 Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click OK to complete. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 81: Configuring Microphone Recording

    5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double- click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel.
  • Page 82 Step 1: Locate the Volume icon in the notification area and right-click on this icon. Select Recording Devices. Step 2: On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 83: Using The Sound Recorder

    Step 3: When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound.
  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 85: Troubleshooting Procedure

    5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis Isolate the short circuit.
  • Page 86 If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 86 -...
  • Page 87: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
  • Page 88 "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GA-EG41M-US2H Motherboard - 88 -...
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  • Page 95 TEL: +86-24-83992901 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Singapore FAX: +86-24-83992909      WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - India      Thailand WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in     ...
  • Page 96 WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz Czech Republic      You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cz in the language list on the top right corner of the website.      GIGABYTE Global Service System...

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