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 specification 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 fluctuations and flicker 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 Classification:	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

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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows 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.

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							Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :
						■	It is suggested to select high-quality, certified 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 configured 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 certified computer technician.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Introduction
	Product Specifications..............................................................................	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....... Unit.............................................................................	29
.	Advanced........ 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 Specifications

■Layout

■Back Panel Connectors

1-1 Product Specifications

1		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: Intel® G41
			South Bridge: Intel® ICH7
		Memory	2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
			Support up to 8GB of system memory
			Dual channel DDR3 1333(oc*)/1066/800 MHz architecture(*:Overclocking)
		Expansion Slots	1 x PCI Express x16 slot
			1 x PCI Express x1 slot (optional)
			2 x PCI slots
		VGA	Intel® GMA4500
			Supports DX10 and Intel® Clear Video Technology
		Storage	ICH7 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 Definition 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 USB
			headers supporting 4 extra ports)
			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 connector
			1 x Speaker connector
			2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices)
			1 x Front Panel connector
			3 x SATA connectors
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Back Panel	1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
Connectors	1 x PS/2 Mouse port
	1 x Serial port		1
	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 Configuration 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)

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1.	4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector	12.	South Bridge: Intel ® ICH7
2.	USBPWR1 Jumper	13.	Front Panel Connector
3. CPU_533 Jumper		14.	SATA Connectors
4. SYS_FAN Header		15.	IDE Connector
5. MEM_OC_1333 Jumper		16.	24-pin ATX Power Connector
6.	PCI Express x16 Slot	17.	DDR3 DIMM Slots
7.	PCI Slots	18.	CPU_FAN Header
8.	Front Audio Connector	19.	North Bridge: Intel ® G41
9.	Speaker Connector	20. LGA 775 CPU Socket
10. USBPWR2 Jumper		21. Clear CMOS 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

PS/2 Mouse Port	LAN Port
1	7

Line In

Line Out

Microphone In

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2	3	4	5	6
PS/2 Keyboard Port	Serial Port	VGA Port	USB Ports	Audio Ports

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

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

5.USB Ports

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

6.Audio Ports

For the definition 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.

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	LAN Type	Left: Active			Right: Link	Active		Link
		Status	Description	Status	Description	LED		LED
		Off	No Link	Off	No Link
	1000M	Green	Data	Off	10 Mb/s Connection
				Green	100 Mb/s Connection
		Blinking	Activity
				Orange	1000 Mb/s Connection

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

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!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
	2		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 specifications. It is not
			recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications
			since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to
			set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your
			hardware specifications 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

Socket

LGA775 CPU

Notch

Pin-1 triangle marking of CPU

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

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1. Remove protective socket cover.

2. Release the CPU socket lever.

3. Lift the metal cover on the CPU socket.

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.

5. When CPU is properly seated, replace the metal cover and push the CPU socket lever back to its locked position.