Avalue Technology ERX-G41 User manual

Part No: E2047RX4100R
ERX-G41
Intel®G41 LGA775 socket for Intel®Core™ 2 Quad
Micro-ATX Motherboard
User’s Manual
4th Ed –17 January 2013

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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
Copyright Notice
Copyright 2013 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written
permission of the original manufacturer.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Disclaimer
Avalue Technology Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product,
including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve
design and/or performance. Avalue Technology assumes no responsibility or liability for the
use of the described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or
masks work rights to these products, and makes no representations or warranties that
these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless
otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration
purposes only. Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such
application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.

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Life Support Policy
Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN
LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF Avalue Technology Inc.
As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for
surgical implant into body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform,
when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can
be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure
to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or
system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
A Message to the Customer
Avalue Customer Services
Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure
reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory
floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation
for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services. To
ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more
detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual
first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
http://www.avalue.com.tw/
If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your
problem, and with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained

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and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Avalue’s products. In
fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
In addition, free technical support is available from Avalue’s engineers every business day.
We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on
the installation and operation of any of our products. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail
us.
Headquarters and Branch
Avalue USA
Avalue Technology Inc.
7F, 228, Lian-cheng Road, Chung Ho City, Taipei,
Taiwan
Tel:[phone]
Fax : [phone]
Information :[e-mail]
Service: [e-mail]
Avalue Technology Inc.
9 Timber Lane, Marlboro, NJ 07746-1443
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Information : [e-mail]
Service : [e-mail]
BCM Advanced Research
Avalue Europe
BCM Advanced Research
an Avalue Company
7 Marconi, Irvine, CA92618
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Information: [e-mail]
Web: www.bcmcom.com
Avalue Europe A/S
Moelledalen 22C, 3140
Aalsgaarde, Denmark
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Information: sales.e[email protected]
Service: service.europ[email protected]
Avalue China
Avalue Japan
Avalue Technology Inc.
Room 805, Building 9,No.99 Tianzhou Rd.,
Caohejing Development Area,
Xuhui District, Shanghai
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Information: sales.chi[email protected].cn
Service: [e-mail]
Avalue Technology Inc.
3F Ishiyama-Bldg, 1-6-1 Taito,
Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0016 Japan
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Fax : [phone]
Information : sales.j[email protected].tw
Service : [e-mail]

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Product Warranty
Avalue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Avalue, or which have been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Avalue assumes no liability under the
terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Avalue’s high
quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our
repair service. If any of Avalue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according
to the cost of replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer
for more details. If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type and
speed, Avalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen
messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any
helpful information available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization)
number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement Order Card
and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable
container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for
warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your
dealer.

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Contents
1. Getting Started .............................................................................................................8
1.1 Safety Precautions .........................................................................................8
1.2 Packing List....................................................................................................8
1.3 Document Amendment History.......................................................................9
1.4 Manual Objectives........................................................................................10
1.5 System Specifications ..................................................................................11
1.6 Architecture Overview –Block Diagram.......................................................12
2. Hardware Configuration..............................................................................................13
2.1 Product Overview.........................................................................................14
2.2 Installation Procedure...................................................................................15
2.2.1 Main Memory................................................................................................................ 16
2.3 Jumper and Connector List ..........................................................................18
2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors.....................................................................20
3. BIOS Setup....................................................................................................................24
3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................25
3.2 Starting Setup...............................................................................................25
3.3 Using Setup..................................................................................................26
3.4 Getting Help .................................................................................................27
3.5 In Case of Problems.....................................................................................27
3.6 BIOS setup...................................................................................................28
3.6.1 Main Menu .................................................................................................................... 28
3.6.1.1 System Time...................................................................................................... 28
3.6.1.2 System Date...................................................................................................... 28
3.6.2 Advanced Menu............................................................................................................ 29
3.6.2.1 CPU Configuration............................................................................................. 29
3.6.2.2 IDE Configuration .............................................................................................. 30
3.6.2.2.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave ................................................................................. 31
3.6.2.2.2 SATA Port 1/2/3/4.............................................................................................. 33
3.6.2.3 SuperIO Configuration....................................................................................... 35
3.6.2.4 Hardware Health Configuration......................................................................... 37
3.6.2.5 APCI Settings .................................................................................................... 38
3.6.2.5.1 Hardware Health Configuration......................................................................... 39
3.6.2.6 APM Configuration ............................................................................................ 39
3.6.2.7 Trusted Computing............................................................................................ 40
3.6.3 PCIPnP........................................................................................................................ 41
3.6.4 Boot............................................................................................................................. 42

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3.6.4.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................................................................ 43
3.6.5 Security ....................................................................................................................... 44
3.6.6 Chipset.......................................................................................................................... 45
3.6.6.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration........................................................................ 45
3.6.6.2 South Bridge Chipset Configuration ....................................................................... 47
3.6.7 Save and exit .............................................................................................................. 48
3.6.7.1 Save Changes and Exit..................................................................................... 48
3.6.7.2 Discard Changes and Exit................................................................................. 48
3.6.7.3 Discard Changes............................................................................................... 48
3.6.7.4 Load Optimal Defaults....................................................................................... 49
4. Mechanical Drawing.......................................................................................................50

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
1.2 Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the
following parts have been shipped.
1 x Intel G41 Micro ATX Main board
1 x CD-ROM containing the following:
User’s Manual in PDF file
Drivers
1 x COM1 Cable (9P/260mm)
1 x ATA66 IDE Cable (40P)
2 x SATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power)
1 x I/O Shield
1 x P/S2*2 to 2*4P pin head cable

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision
Date
Comment
1st
January
2011
Initial Release
2nd
November
2011
Packing list update
Company information update
3rd
March
2012
LVDS1
4th
January
2013
Add BIOS Setup

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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in detail the Avalue Technology ERX-G41 motherboard.
We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to
be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface
with ERX-G41 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that
make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the
description of the Jumper Settings for details).
If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform
us of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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1.5 System Specifications
System
CPU
Intel® LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processors
Compatible with Intel® 06 processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm
Multi-Core CPU
FSB
1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz
BIOS
AMI 32 Mb SPI
System Chipset
Intel G41/ICH7R
I/O Chipset
Winbond W83627DHG-A
Memory
2 x 240 pin DDR DIMM sockets supports DDRII memories 667/800 MHz up to 4GB
Watchdog Timer
Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step
H/W Status Monitor
Monitoring temperatures, voltages, and cooling fan status. Auto throttling control
when CPU overheats
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI-E x16 slot, 1x PCIe x4 slot
2 x PCI Slots (PCI 2.3 compliant)
DIO
16Bit
S3 / S4
Yes
TPM
TPM1.2 (InfineonR TPM chip 9635 TT 1.2 on board, optional)
System
Wake up on LAN or
Ring
WOL
Smart Fan Control
Yes, CPU FAN
Display
Chipset
IntelR Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 integrated
Display Memory
Intel DVMT 4.0 supports up to 352 MB memory
Max. Resolution
2048 x 1536 bpp(@ 75Hz)
VGA
On board
LVDS
On board
DVI / HDMI
Support by ADD2 card
Secondary VGA
LVDS+VGA, ADD2+VGA/LVDS
Audio
Audio Codec
RealtekR ALC888, 5.1 +2 with two independent Streaming
Audio Interface
Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in, SPDIF header
Ethernet
LAN1
RealtekR RTL8111D GbE LAN
LAN2
RealtekR RTL8111D GbE LAN

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1.6 Architecture Overview –Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ERX-G41.

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2. Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Installation Procedure
This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system.
1. Turn off the power supply.
2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation).
3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat
panel. A CRT monitor must be connected in order to change CMOS settings to support
flat panel.
4. Connect power supply to the board via the ATXPWR.
5. Turn on the power.
6. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the “LOAD BIOS
DEFAULTS” feature. The Integrated Peripheral Setup and the Standard CMOS Setup
Window must be entered and configured correctly to match the particular system
configuration.
7. If TFT panel display is to be utilized, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set before
connecting the display cable and turning on the power.
Note: Make sure the heat sink and the CPU top surface are in total contact to
avoid CPU overheating problem that would cause the system to hang or
unstable

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2.2.1 Main Memory
ERX-G41 provides 2 x 240 pin DDR DIMM sockets supports DDRII memories 667/800
MHz up to 4GB
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both the board and the components.
DIMM 1
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Locate the DIMM socket on the board.
Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully. Keep away from touching its
connectors.
Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
Firmly press the module into the socket, it will automatically snap into the mounting
notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit
in one direction.
To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward
simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
Note:
(1) Please do not change any DDR2 SDRAM parameter in BIOS setup to increase
your system’s performance without acquiring technical information in advance.
(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or
optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.
Mounting Notch
Notch Key
Ejector
Tab
240-pin DDR2 DIMM

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2.3 Jumper and Connector List
You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.
To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,
2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
The following tables list the function of each of the board's jumpers and connectors.
Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
CLRTC1
Clear CMOS
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
CHASSIS1
Chassis Intrusion Connector
4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
JCOMPWR 1/2/3/4
Power Selector Ring /+5V/+12V
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm
JSETCOM6
Serial Port 6 in RS 232/422/485
9 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm

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Connectors
Label
Function
Note
COM1~2
Serial Port 1~2 connector
D-sub 9 pin, male
COM3~10
Serial Port 3~10 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
AAFP1
Front Panel audio Connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
CHA_FAN1
Chassis Fan Connector
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
CPU_FAN1
CPU fan connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
F_PANEL1
Front panel connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
JDIO1
General purpose I/O connector
10 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
LVDS1
LVDS connector
SYS_FAN1
System fan connector
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
SPDIF_01
Digital Audio connector
4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
USB 45/67
USB connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

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2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
CLRTC1
Clear CMOS
Normal *
Clear CMOS
JCOMPWR1,
JCOMPWR2
JCOMPWR3
JCOMPWR4
RI/+5V/+12V Select
RI *
+5V
+12V
CHASSIS1
Chassis Intrusion Connector
JSETCOM6
Serial Port 6 in RS 232/422/485
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
RXD6
1
2
RXD485
RXD6
3
4
RXD422
RXD6
5
6
RXD232
DDCD6#
7
8
TTXD6
JDDCD6#
9
10
JTTXD6
TXD485#
11
12
RXD485P
RRXD6
13
14
DDTR6#
JRRXD6
15
16
JDDTR6#
TXD485P
17
18
RXD485#
RS232
RS422
RS485