Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L 8GB DDR2 Intel Motherboard

The GA-G41M-ES2L 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.

Intel® IT Director

A simple dashboard utility for non-technical Small Business owners
Improves security and data protection with Intel platform technologies
Improves efficiency through central monitoring of key alerts
(IT Director utility is free bundle in GIGABYTE driver CD!)

Smaller, Faster and More Efficient
GA-G41M-ES2L motherboards paired with Intel 45nm CPUs deliver the very best platform for multitasking, multimedia and high performance gaming. Not only do GIGABYTE's latest motherboards based on Intel Eaglelake chipsets all support Intel's new generation, 45nm multi-core processors.

Dual Channel DDR2 1066(OC)
Experience the advanced technology of DDR2 1066(OC) memory, featuring faster speeds and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications.

GIGABYTE leading 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 Intel’s highly efficient 45nm CPU’s, Easy Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional levels of power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.

50,000 Hours Japanese Solid Capacitors
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards are equipped with solid capacitors developed by leading Japanese manufacturers. With an average lifespan of 50,000 hours, these solid capacitors provide the stability, reliability and longevity essential to meet the power needs of high-end processors and other components running today's most demanding applications and games.

Specifications

• CPU  : Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/ L2 cache varies with CPU
• Front Side Bus : 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB 
• Onboard Graphics : Integrated in the North Bridge
• LAN : Realtek RTL8111C/D(L) chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)]
• I/O Controller : iTE IT8718 chip
• Bundle Software : Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
• Operating System : Support for Microsoft® Windows Vista/XP  
• Form Factor : Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm
   

Chipset

• North Bridge : Intel® G41 Chipset
• South Bridge : Intel® ICH7

Memory

• 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(OC)/800/667 MHz memory modules

Audio Realtek

• ALC888B codec
• High Definition Audio
• 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2)
• Support for S/PDIF In/Out
• Support for CD In 

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x 16
• 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
• 2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface

• 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
• 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

USB

• Integrated in the 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)
   

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 1 x floppy disk drive connector
• 1 x IDE connector
• 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 1 x CPU fan header
• 1 x system fan header
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x CD In connector
• 1 x S/PDIF In /Out header
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1 x serial port header
• 1 x power LED header
• 1 x chassis intrusion header

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
• 1 x PS/2 mouse port
• 1 x parallel port
• 1 x serial port
• 1 x D-Sub port
• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 x RJ-45 port
• 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line out/Microphone)

H/W Monitoring

• System voltage detection
• CPU temperature detection
• CPU/System fan speed detection
• CPU overheating warning
• CPU/System fan fail warning
• CPU fan speed control (Note 3)

BIOS

• 2 x 8 Mbit flash
• Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
• Support for DualBIOS™
• PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features

• Support for @BIOS
• Support for Q-Flash
• Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
• Support for Download Center
• Support for Xpress Install
• Support for Xpress Recovery2
• Support for EasyTune (Note 4)
• Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5)
• Support for Time Repair
• Support for Q-Share