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  • Page 3 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 2.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: 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 5: 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 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 6 PCI/PnP Setup..............37 PC Health Status..............37 Frequency/Voltage Control..........40 Load Default Settings............41 Supervisor Password............41 User Password..............42 Save & Exit Setup...............42 Exit Without Saving............42 Updating the BIOS..............43 45 45 45 45 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............45 Auto-installing under Windows Vista.........45 Running Setup..............46 Manual Installation................50 Utility Software Reference............50...

  • Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the G41T-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket ® ® ® Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

  • Page 8: Feature

    Feature Processor ® The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/ ® ® Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron processors that carries the following features: • Intel ® Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Pentium ® Dual-Core/Celeron ® pro- cessors • Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz •...
  • Page 9 Onboard LAN (optional) The onboard LAN controller provides either of the following features: • Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Transceiver • Fully compliant with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab • Wake-On-LAN (WOL) by Magic Packet/Frame/Link Change • Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps • IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control support •...
  • Page 10 BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: • Power management • Wake-up alarms • CPU parameters • CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.

  • Page 11: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS ® LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 1. CPU Socket ® ® 2 Duo/Pentium Dual-core/Celeron processors 2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 3. DDR2_1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 5.
  • Page 12 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 off the system.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 8 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 667 333 MHz DDR2 800 400 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots.
  • Page 19 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Nam e Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 Micron MT4HTF6464AY-667E1 512 MB AL6E8E63J-6E1 Ramxel RML1520M38D6F-667 Samsung K4T51083QC AU01GE667C5KBGC...
  • Page 20 Type Size Vendor Module Nam e Infineon HYS64T64020HU-2.5-A Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 512 MB Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 Qimonda HYS72T64000HU-2.5-B A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E AET760UD00-30DB97X Aeneon AET760UD00-25DC08X AU01GE800C5KBGC Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 Geil GEIL MILLENARY Hexon ELPT7AUDR-25M48 KHX6400D2ULK2/2G 1 GB Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G IMEAER422LA0112 MEAER421LA0110-08A6 MEAER422LB0107 DDR2 800 Ramaxel RML1320EH38D7F-800 Samsung GOLD BAR M378T2953EZ3-CE7 0726...

  • 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.

  • 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: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    LPT_H: Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. Signal Name Signal Name STROBE ERROR INIT SLCTIN Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground BUSK Ground Ground SLCT 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.
  • Page 26 IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

  • Page 27: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or (COM) fax/modems.

  • Page 28: 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 system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
  • Page 29 CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V...
  • Page 30 ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 31: 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 informa- tion: 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 32 Memo Installing the Motherboard...

  • 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 ’...

  • Page 34: Using Bios

    PCI/PnP Setup Exit Without Saving PC Health Status : Move Enter : Select F10: Save ESC: Exit +/-/: Value F1:General Help F9: Load Default Settings v02.63 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 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.

  • Page 35: Standard Cmos Setup

    IDE BusMaster Enabled : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings Date & Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
  • Page 36 DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page. IDE BusMaster (Enabled) This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.

  • Page 37: Advanced Setup

    Press Enter Boot Other Device : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings Thermal Management (Enabled) This item displays CPU’s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU.
  • Page 38 F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page. CD/DVD Drives (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 39: Advanced Chipset Setup

    First, Second and Third boot devices. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution.

  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    Legacy USB Support Enabled : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE interface. OnBoard SATA Controller (Enhanced) This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller.

  • Page 41: Power Management Setup

    Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
  • Page 42 Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Using BIOS...

  • Page 43: Pci/Pnp Setup

    Init Display First (PCI) Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
  • Page 44 F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings SMART Fan Control (Disabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the system fan speed by chang- ing the fan voltage. Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page. Using BIOS...
  • Page 45 Smart Fan Function Help Item SMART Fan Control Disabled Options Disabled Enabled : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F9: Load Default Settings Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page. Using BIOS...

  • Page 46: Frequency/Voltage Control

    CPU Vcore • VDIMM Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. 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.

  • Page 47: Load Default Settings

    If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility.

  • Page 48: User Password

    This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. 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.

  • Page 49: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
  • Page 50 Memo Using BIOS...

  • Page 51: Using The Motherboard Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software 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 52: Running Setup

    Setup 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 CD.
  • Page 53 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. 1.
  • Page 54 Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2.
  • Page 55 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 56: Manual Installation

    Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install drivers without running blocked programs. Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.

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