Gigabyte G41M-COMBO Motherboard

The GA-G41M-Combo based on the Intel G41 chipset supports the latest Intel 45nm CPUs, creating a powerful multi-media platform which allows users to do more at once. At the heart of the Intel G41 Express chipset is the Intel X4500 graphics media accelerator, which support DX10 and features several unique innovations including more Execution Units for enhanced 3D performance and Intel Clear Video Technology for sharper images and precise color control.

3x USB Power Boost
GIGABYTE motherboards feature a 3x USB power boost, delivering greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices. GIGABYTE?s unique USB power design is also able to efficiently regulate output over the full voltage range, which greatly enhances USB device compatibility. In addition, dedicated lower resistance fuses ensure lower voltage drops, and provide more stable and plentiful power delivery.

Windows 7 WHQL Certified
The motherboard has obtained WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification for Windows 7 from Microsoft, setting the standard for future

Smaller, Faster and More Efficient
GA-G41M-Combo motherboards paired with Intel 45nm CPUs deliver the very best platform for multitasking, multimedia and high performance gaming. Not only do GIGABYTEs latest motherboards based on Intel Eaglelake chipsets all support Intels new generation, 45nm multi-core processors.

Supports both Dual Channel DDR2 and DDR3
Experience the advanced memory combination technology, featuring ultimate scalability with both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support for running next generation applications with lower power consumption, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications. * Please refer "Memory Support List" for memory support information

GIGABYTE innovative technology- Easy Energy Saver
GIGABYTE innovative technology- Easy Energy Saver Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is able to dynamically adjust CPU power depending on workload, delivering just the right amount of power needed for the task. Coupled with AMD?s highly efficient 45nm AM3 CPU, the Easy Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional levels of power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.

Intel GMA X4500
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 support Microsoft DirectX10, Intel? Clear Video Technology, which enable smoother HD playback. The 3D enhancement of GMA X4500 also highly improves the realism and graphics performance for mainstream gaming. Through the support of DVI and HDMI (with HDCP), Intel GMA X4500 brings the ultimate multimedia experience.

Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel Clear Video Technology delivers enhanced video playback, sharper images, and precise color control for a premium visual experience

DualBIOS - Patented Dual Hardware BIOS Protection

DualBIOS is a GIGABYTE patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating.

EasyTune6
GIGABYTE has completely redesigned EasyTune6 from the ground up to make it easier than ever to manage and monitor your hardware resources as well as tweak your system settings in order to achieve maximum system performance. Whether you are an overclocking enthusiast, or a computer novice, EasyTune6 provides the tools you need to quickly and effortlessly fine tune your system.

SATA 3Gb/s storage interface
SATA 3Gb/s doubles bus bandwidth from 1.5Gb/s to 3Gb/s. SATA 3Gb/s facilitates bandwidth aggregation for multiple devices, enabling max through put as well as, higher cache through put performance in single drive configurations.

Gigabit LAN connectivity
The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation connectivity for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents

ErP Lot 6 support
The ErP (as known as Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of new European Unions environment regulations. ErP established is based on the concern of environmental issues regards electronic devices been gained popularity and how to improve energy efficiency for better and greener life. GIGABYTE presents standard motherboards to help you effectively improving system performance and saving more energy.

Specifications:

CPU
- Support for an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor/ Intel Core 2 Quad processor/Intel Core 2 Duo processor/ Intel Pentium processor/Intel Celeron processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTEs website for the latest CPU support list.)
- L2 cache varies with CPU

Front Side Bus
- 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB

Chipset
North Bridge:
- Intel G41 Chipset
- South Bridge: Intel? ICH7

Memory

DDR3:
- 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1)
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR3 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules
DDR2:
- 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1)
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz memory modules

Onboard Graphics
North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port

Audio
- VIA VT1708S codec
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF Out
- Support for CD In

LAN
1 x Atheros AR8151 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface
South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

iTE IT8718F chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

USB
South Bridge:
- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)