Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 User Manual

Hardware Installation - 6 -
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read
the user's manual and follow these procedures:
• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-
ply has been turned off.
• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-
ware components are connected.
• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface .
• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-
tem components as well as physical harm to the user.
• 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.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Gigabyte GA-G41MT-D3 Specifications

General

Memory voltage	1.5 V
Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	4 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1066 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor system buses supported	1333 MHz
S/PDIF out connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	4
Number of EATX power connectors	1
Controller 2nd interface type	iTE IT8718
Headphone outputs	3
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC888B
Power source type	ATX
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7/Vista/XP
Graphics card	GMA X4500
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	AWARD
ACPI version	1.0
BIOS memory size	16 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	194 mm
Width	244 mm