Gigabyte GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard User' s Manual
Summary
This comprehensive guide for the GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard is essential reading for PC builders and advanced users. It provides detailed instructions covering hardware installation—from mounting the CPU to adding memory modules and expansion cards—and maximizing performance. The manual thoroughly walks you through BIOS configuration (including M.I.T. settings and power management), system diagnostics, and necessary driver installations, ensuring your desktop build runs reliably and operates at peak efficiency.
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GA-G41MT-S2PT
User's Manual Rev. 1101
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GA-G41MT-S2PT User's Manual Rev. 1101
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Motherboard GA-G41MT-S2PT otherboard -G 41M T-S2PT ug. 12, 2011 Aug. 12, 2011
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Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is...
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Table of Contents GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................5 GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram ...................................
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GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Layout CO LP CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 R_USB GA -G MT -S 2P USB_LAN Intel® G41 DD R3 _1 AUDIO DD R3 _2 PCIEX1 Realtek B_BIOS RTL8111E BAT M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_PANEL PCIEX16 i...
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GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- LGA775 (333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Host Interface DDR3 1333(O.C)/1066/800 MHz D-Sub x16 Dual Channel Memory Intel® G41 PCI...
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic dischar...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel ® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in th...
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Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/M...
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1-3 Installing the CPU 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.)...
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1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the • same capacity...
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1-6 Back Panel Connectors 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. Parallel Port Use the parallel po...
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1-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 7) BAT 2) ATX 8) F_PANEL 3) CPU_FAN 9) F_AUDIO 4) SYS_FAN 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 5) IDE 11) CLR_CMOS 6) SATA2_0/1/2/3 Read the following guidelines before connecting exte...
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DEBUG PORT 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com- ponents on the ...
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DEBUG PORT 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When ...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 6) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connect...
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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignme...
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9) 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...
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11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a...
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl>...
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If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to • access more advanced options. When the system is not stable as usual, select the • Load Optim...
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Advanced Timing Control [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** V...
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Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the S...
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>>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A/B Timing Settings x Static t Read Value Auto Item Help x t RD Phase0 Ad...
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DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disable...
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******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. 2-4 Standard CMO...
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Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard," (Default) "Al...
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Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability...
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Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this image file. (Default: Disabled) 2-6 Advanced C...
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2-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Azalia Codec [Auto] Item Help Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled] Menu Level SMART LAN [Press Ente...
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USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Function Allo...
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Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) Resume by Alarm Determines whether to pow...
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2-9 Pn P/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Pn P/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level : Move En...
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CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60o C/140o F, 70o C/1...
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2-13 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advan...
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2-15 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS ...
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Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthoriz...
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Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist., New Taipei City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Ma...
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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 9.49 MB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my motherboard's revision number?
The revision number is displayed as "REV: X.X." on the motherboard.
What should I check before updating the BIOS or drivers?
You must check your specific motherboard revision number beforehand.
Where can I find product-related assistance and manuals?
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Take it back to a local or regional waste collection administration for environmentally safe recycling.