Gigabyte GA-P41T-D3 User Manual (English)

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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

A. Before You Begin

1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent

unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.

2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the

Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may

result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.

3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS.

4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inad-

equate BIOS ashing.

B. Using @BIOS

Make sure that the BIOS le to be ashed matches your motherboard model. Updating the

BIOS with an incorrect BIOS le could cause your system not to boot.

1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and

then download the BIOS le that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete.

2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the BIOS update le obtained

from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.

3. Save the Current BIOS File:

Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the current BIOS le.

4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update:

Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically

load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.

C. After Updating the BIOS

Restart your system after updating the BIOS.

If the BIOS update le for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please

manually download the BIOS update le from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in

"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

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Gigabyte GA-P41T-D3 Specifications

General

Non-ECC	No
Memory voltage	1.5 V
Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	4 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	4
Number of EATX power connectors	1
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 ALC888 / ALC892
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7/Vista/XP
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111C
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	AWARD
ACPI version	1.0
BIOS memory size	16 Mbit