IMB-G41A Micro-ATX Motherboard
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IMB-G41A Micro-ATX Motherboard IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: IMB-G41A MicroATX LGA775 Motherboard for Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/Quad/Extreme CPU, 800/1066/1333MHz FSB, VGA, LAN, SATA, IDE, Parallel port, PCI, PCIe x1, PCIe x16, USB, HD Audio, RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.01 – 22 June, 2010 IMB-G41A Micro-ATX Motherboard Revision Date Version Changes 22 June, 2010 1.01 Minor edit 1 February, 2010 1.00 Initial release Page ii IMB-G41A Micro-ATX Motherboard Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. 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Page iii IMB-G41A Micro-ATX Motherboard Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2 1.2 BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3 1.4 CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................. 4 1.5 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 5 1.6 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 6 1.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 7 2 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................. 9 2.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 10 2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 10 2.3 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................11 2.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 12 3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 14 3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 15 3.1.1 IMB-G41A Layout............................................................................................ 15 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 16 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 17 3.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 17 3.2.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 17 3.2.2 CD-In Connector ............................................................................................. 19 3.2.3 CPU Fan Connector ........................................................................................ 20 3.2.4 CPU Power Input Connector........................................................................... 21 3.2.5 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 22 3.2.6 Front Panel Audio Connector.......................................................................... 23 3.2.7 Front Panel Connector .................................................................................... 24 3.2.8 Infrared Interface Connector ........................................................................... 25 3.2.9 Memory Card Slot............................................................................................ 26 3.2.10 Northbridge Fan Connector .......................................................................... 27 Page iv IMB-G41A Micro-ATX Motherboard 3.2.11 Parallel ATA (IDE) Connector....................................................................... 28 3.2.12 PCI Card Slot................................................................................................. 29 3.2.13 PCI Express Power ........................................................................................ 30 3.2.14 PCI Express x1 Slot........................................................................................ 31 3.2.15 PCI Express x16 Slot...................................................................................... 33 3.2.16 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 35 3.2.17 Serial Port Connector, RS-232/422/485 ........................................................ 36 3.2.18 Serial Port Connectors, RS-232..................................................................... 37 3.2.19 S/PDIF Connector ......................................................................................... 38 3.2.20 System Fan Connector ................................................................................... 39 3.2.21 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 40 3.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 41 3.3.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 41 3.3.2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 42 3.3.3 LAN Connector ................................................................................................ 43 3.3.4 Parallel Port Connector .................................................................................. 43 3.3.5 Serial Port Connectors (COM1)...................................................................... 44 3.3.6 USB Connector ................................................................................................ 45 3.3.7 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 46 4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 47 4.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 48 4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 48 4.2.1 Socket LGA775 CPU Installation .................................................................... 50 4.2.2 Socket LGA775 Cooling Kit Installation ......................................................... 53 4.2.3 DIMM Installation ........................................................................................... 55 4.3 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 56 4.3.1 AT/ATX Power Mode ....................................................................................... 57 4.3.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 57 4.3.3 COM Pin 9 Setting Jumper (COM7~COM10) ................................................ 58 4.3.4 COM Pin 9 Setting Jumper (COM7~COM10) ................................................ 59 4.4 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 60 4.4.1 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 60 4.4.2 USB Cable (Dual Port) with Slot Bracket (Optional) ..................................... 62 4.5 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 63 Page v IMB-G41A Micro-ATX Motherboard 4.5.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 63 4.5.2 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 64 4.5.3 Parallel Device Connection............................................................................. 65 4.5.4 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection ........................................................... 66 4.5.5 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 67 4.5.6 USB Connection (Dual Connector) ................................................................. 68 4.5.7 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 69 4.6 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................