Foxconn G41MD User Manual

G41MD Series

Motherboard

User’s Manual

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Declaration of conformity

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,

TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

declares that the product

Motherboard G41MD

is in conformity with

(reference to the specication under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

■ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio

disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

■ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits

Section 2: Limits of voltage uctuations and icker in low

voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A

■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity

characteristics limits and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2010

Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: G41MD

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: 714-738-8868

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classication: FCC Class B Subassembly

Type of Product: Motherboard

Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

COMPANY LTD

Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,

TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2010

Installation Precautions

■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current

that ows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it

comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.

Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.

■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing

CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to

unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug

the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system.

Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :

■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certied fans in order to avoid damage

to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the

computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

■ We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your

CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac-

ity of your device.

■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or

S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure

their pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect

connections might damage the motherboard.

■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connec-

tors.

■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we

recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.

■ Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input

voltage setting has been congured to the local standard.

■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact

with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no

leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the

computer casing.

■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to

the use of the product, please consult a certied computer technician.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Product Specications ..............................................................................2

Layout.......................................................................................................4

Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................5

Chapter 2 Hardware Install

Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............................................................8

Install the Memory ..................................................................................11

Install an Expansion Card ......................................................................13

Install other Internal Connectors ............................................................14

Jumpers ..................................................................................................17

Install driver and utility ............................................................................20

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup ...................................................................................23

Main Menu..............................................................................................23

System Information ................................................................................25

Advanced BIOS Features.......................................................................27

Fox Central Control UnitFox Central Control Unit .........................................................................29

Advanced Chipset FeaturesAdvanced Chipset Features ...................................................................33

Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................36

Power Management Setup .....................................................................40

PC Health Status ....................................................................................42

BIOS Security Features..........................................................................43

Load Optimal Defaults ............................................................................44

Save & Exit Setup ..................................................................................44

Exit Without Saving ................................................................................44

Technical Support :

Support

Website :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Support Website :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com

Worldwide online contact Support :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx

CPU Support List :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Memory, VGA Compatibility List :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx

Thank you for buying Foxconn G41MD Series motherboard.

Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power,

providing only what you need for break-through performance.

With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity

features for today multi-media computing requirements, G41MD

enables you to unleash more power from your computer.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Product Specications

■ Layout

■ Back Panel Connectors

1-1 Product Specications

CPU Support LGA 775 socket Intel® CPU, Max processor power up to 95w

For the latest CPU information, please visit:

http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800/533MHz FSB

Chipset North Bridge: IntelNorth Bridge: Intel® G41

South Bridge: Intel® ICH7

Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

Support up to 8GB of system memory

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slotx16 slotslot

1 x PCI Express x1 slot (optional)1 x PCI Express x1 slot (optional)

2 x PCI slots

VGA Intel® GMA4500

Supports DX10 and Intel® Clear Video Technology

Storage ICH7 chipset:chipset::

- 3 x SATAII connectors

300MB/s data transfer rate

- 1 x IDE connector

LAN Atheros 8151-BL1A Gigabit LAN chip

Audio Realtek ALC662 audio chip:

- High Denition Audio

- 2/4/5.1-channel

- Support Jack Sensing function

USB Support hot plug

Supports up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USBupports up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB

Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s

Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)

1 x System fan headers (4-pin)

1 x Front Audio connector1 x Front Audio connector

1 x Speaker connector

2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices)

1 x Front Panel connector1 x Front Panel connector

3 x SATA connectors

Dual channel DDR3 1333

headers supporting 4 extra ports)

(oc*)

/1066/800 MHz architecture(*:Overclocking)

(Continued on the next page)

Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

Connectors 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port

1 x Serial port1 x Serial port

1 x Parallel port (optional)

1 x VGA port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x RJ-45 LAN port

6-channel Audio Ports

Hardware Monitor System voltage detection

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU/System overheating shutdown

CPU/System fan speed control

PCI Express x16 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth

Low power consumption and power management features

Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)

Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4

(suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off)

Support EuP function

Bundled Software FOX ONE

FOX LiveUpdate

FOX LOGO

FOX DMI

Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/Win7

Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 7.6 inches (24.4cm x 19.3cm)24.4cm x 19.3cm)cm x 19.3cm)

1-2 Layout

12. South Bridge: Intel ® ICH7

13. Front Panel Connector

14. SATA Connectors

15. IDE Connector

16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector

17. DDR3 DIMM Slots

18. CPU_FAN Header

19. North Bridge: Intel ® G41

20. LGA 775 CPU Socket

21. Clear CMOS Jumper

1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

2. USBPWR1 Jumper

3. CPU_533 Jumper

4. SYS_FAN Header

5. MEM_OC_1333 Jumper

6. PCI Express x16 Slot

7. PCI Slots

8. Front Audio Connector

9. Speaker Connector

10. USBPWR2 Jumper

11. Front USB Connectors

Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical

motherboard for detail.

1-3 Back Panel Connectors

USB Ports

LAN Port

Audio Ports

PS/2 Mouse Port

PS/2 Keyboard Port

Serial Port

VGA Port

1. PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 Keyboard Port

Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

3. Serial Port

This is output of RS232 COM1 port.

4. VGA Port VGA Port

To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.

Line In

Line Out

Microphone In

5. USB Ports

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as an

USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

6. Audio Ports

For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel

Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out* Rear Speaker Out*

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Center/Subwoofer Out*

7. RJ-45 LAN Port

The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.

LAN Type

1000M

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off No Link

Green

Blinking

Data

Activity

Off 10 Mb/s Connection

Green 100 Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000 Mb/s Connection

Active

LED

Link

LED

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including

the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin

headers and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised

during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the

motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in

this chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

■ Install the Memory

■ Install an Expansion Card

■ Install other Internal Connectors

■ Jumpers

Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your

motherboard.

CPU Support List:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Memory, VGA Compatibility List:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before

installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

■ Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or

you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU

socket.)

■ Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating

and damage of the CPU may occur.

■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not

recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications

since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to

set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your

hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:

(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)

■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology

■ A chipset that supports HT Technology

■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology

■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

Install the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA775 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Pin-1 corner of the CPU

LGA775 CPU

Socket

Notch

Pin-1 triangle marking

of CPU

Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

1. Remove protective socket cover.Remove protective socket cover. 2. Release the CPU socket lever.Release the CPU socket lever.

3. Lift the metal cover on the CPU

socket.

5. When CPU is properly seated,

replace the metal cover and push the

CPU socket lever back to its locked

position.

4. Check pin one marking (triangle)

with the pin one corner of the CPU

socket, align the CPU notches with

the socket alignment keys and gently

put the CPU onto the socket.

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