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GA-P41T-USB3LLGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor familyUser's

Hardware Installation - 10 -1-2 Product Specications CPU w Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad pro

- 11 - Hardware Installation Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x oppy

Hardware Installation - 12 -(Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage, the actual memory s

- 13 - Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler1-3-1 Installing the CPUA. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket

Hardware Installation - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Before installing the CPU, make su

- 15 - Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The follow

Hardware Installation - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:• Make sure that the moth

- 17 - Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a Memory NotchBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

Hardware Installation - 18 -PCI Slot1-5 Installing an Expansion CardPCI Express x1 SlotFollow the steps below to correctly install your expansion car

- 19 - Hardware Installation1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse

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Hardware Installation - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman

- 21 - Hardware Installation1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices a

Hardware Installation - 22 -ATX_12V:ATX_12V1324G.QBOFM1312412ATXATX:Pin No. Denition 13 3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off) 17 GND

- 23 - Hardware Installation3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 3-pin

Hardware Installation - 24 -7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before a

- 25 - Hardware Installation9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor

Hardware Installation - 26 -10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC&apos

- 27 - Hardware InstallationPin No. Denition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connect

Hardware Installation - 28 -14) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congura

- 29 - BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its majo

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BIOS Setup - 30 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screens may appear when the computer boots.A. The LOGO Screen (Default)B. The POST Screen Function K

- 31 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar-row keys to mov

BIOS Setup - 32 - The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you

- 33 - BIOS Setup2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.Whether the system

BIOS Setup - 34 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto al

- 35 - BIOS Setup******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance lev

BIOS Setup - 36 ->>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing ControlCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award SoftwareAdvan

- 37 - BIOS Setup>>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings Static tRead Value Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tRD Phase0 A

BIOS Setup - 38 - DDR Write Leveling Allows you to determine whether to ne-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets th

- 39 - BIOS Setup Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.

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BIOS Setup - 40 - Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired eld and use t

- 41 - BIOS Setup Head Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of s

BIOS Setup - 42 -(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique

- 43 - BIOS Setup CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Int

BIOS Setup - 44 - Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots u

- 45 - BIOS Setup2-6 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enables or disables the rst integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-

BIOS Setup - 46 - Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card

- 47 - BIOS Setup When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specied pair of wires, the Status eld will show Short and then len

BIOS Setup - 48 - ACPI Suspend Type Species the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI

- 49 - BIOS Setup(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired

- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...553-1 Installing Chipset

BIOS Setup - 50 - PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the rst PCI slot. (Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IR

- 51 - BIOS Setup Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chas

BIOS Setup - 52 -Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instabili

- 53 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to

BIOS Setup - 54 -Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Pr

- 55 - Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversChapter 3 Drivers InstallationAfter inserting the driver disk, “Xpress Install” will automa

Drivers Installation - 56 -3-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free softw

- 57 - Drivers Installation3-4 ContactFor the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch ofces, click the U

Drivers Installation - 58 -3-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to

- 59 - Unique Features4-1 Xpress Recovery2Chapter 4 Unique FeaturesXpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and ba

- 6 -Box Contents GA-P41T-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SA

Unique Features - 60 -Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recom-mended; actual siz

- 61 - Unique FeaturesD. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2E. Removing the BackupF. Exiting Xpress Recovery2Select RESTORE to restore the

Unique Features - 62 -4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash UtilityA. Before You Begin1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compre

- 63 - Unique FeaturesB. Updating the BIOSWhen updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS le is saved. The following procedure

Unique Features - 64 -Step 4:Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the n

- 65 - Unique Features4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and

Unique Features - 66 -4-3 EasyTune 6GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to ne-tune their system s

- 67 - Unique Features4-4 Easy Energy SaverGIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings

Unique Features - 68 -B. Total ModeIn Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time sin

- 69 - Unique Features4-5 Q-ShareQ-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After conguring your LAN connection settings and Q

- 7 -GA-P41T-USB3L Motherboard LayoutKB_MSCOAXIALCPU_FANLGA775ATXGA-P41T-USB3LUSBLANCD_INF_AUDIOAUDIOM_BIOS B_BIOSPCIEX16IDESPDIF_ODDR3_1DDR3_2BATF_PA

Unique Features - 70 -4-6 SMART RecoveryWith SMART Recovery, users can quickly create backups of changed data les (Note) or copy les from a spe-ci

- 71 - AppendixChapter 5 Appendix5-1-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which suppor

Appendix - 72 -The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker congurations.Step 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The

- 73 - AppendixIf your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio mod-ule, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon o

Appendix - 74 -5-1-2 Conguring S/PDIF Out(Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model.Conguring S/PDIF Out:The S/PD

- 75 - Appendix5-1-3 Conguring Microphone RecordingStep 1:After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the noticat

Appendix - 76 -Step 5:After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recor

- 77 - AppendixStep 3:When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default de-vice.5-1-4 Usin

Appendix - 78 -5-2 Troubleshooting5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Mo

- 79 - Appendix5-2-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv

- 8 -GA-P41T-USB3L Block DiagramPS/2 KB/Mouse8 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note)LGA775CPUHost Interface Intel® G41GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz)DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800

Appendix - 80 -If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to

- 81 - Appendix5-3 Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the content

Appendix - 82 -Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of t

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- 87 - AppendixContact Us• GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +88

Appendix - 88 -• G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - GermanyWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de• G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K.WEB address : http://www

- 9 - Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can