GIGABYTE GA-GB41MT-S2PT User's Manual
Summary
Essential guide for the GA-G41MT-S2PT Motherboard, designed for PC builders and system users. This manual provides comprehensive steps for proper hardware installation, including CPU placement, memory seating, and expansion card setup. It features detailed walkthroughs of BIOS configuration—from Advanced Chipset Features to power management—and guidance on installing necessary drivers. Start your build or upgrade with confidence, mastering every aspect of your motherboard's potential.
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GA-G41MT-S2PT
User's Manual Rev. 2101 12ME-41MT2PT-2101R
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GA-G41MT-S2PT User's Manual Rev. 2101 12ME-41MT2PT-2101R
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Motherboard GA-G41MT-S2PT otherboard -G 41M T-S2PT ec. 8, 2011 Dec. 8, 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/Atheros B_BIOS Gb E LAN BAT M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_PANEL P...
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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.) x CAS Latency Time 9 Auto Item Help x t RCD 9 Auto Menu Level x t RP 9 Auto x t RAS 24 Auto >>>>&...
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CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is ena...
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>>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Timing Control x t RRD Auto Item Help x t WTR Auto Menu Level ...
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Static t Read Value Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. t RD Phase0 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. t RD Phase1 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advance...
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Driving Strength Profile Options are: Auto (default). Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up ...
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Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0, 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one...
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Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (o...
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CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be re...
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Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first...
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Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. Onb...
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ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears s...
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KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. ...
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Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No"...
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2-12 Load Optimized Defaults 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 B...
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2-14 Save & Exit Setup 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 BIO...
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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. •...
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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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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
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| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 9.49 MB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to check my motherboard revision before updating BIOS?
Yes, you should check the revision number (e.g., REV: 1.0) on your board before updating the BIOS or looking for technical info.
What are the necessary items included in the box?
The box typically includes the GA-G41MT-S2PT motherboard, a driver disk, two SATA cables, and the User's Manual. Note that actual contents may vary.
Where can I find support or information for this board?
You can visit GIGABYTE’s official website at http://www.gigabyte.com or contact them directly using the provided addresses.
How do I recycle electrical equipment when it's no longer useful?
Take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling, or contact your local government office for detailed disposal options.