ANT VALUE G41MAD3 DDR3 Intel Motherboard

The ANT Value G41MAD3 is a Micro-ATX form-factor motherboard built around the Intel G41 North Bridge and Intel ICH7 South Bridge chipset combination, designed to seat Intel Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 socket. It also supports Intel 45nm multi-core processors, giving buyers flexibility when selecting a compatible CPU from the existing LGA775 ecosystem. Memory is handled by two DDR3 DIMM slots (240-pin, 1.5 V) rated for speeds of 1066 MHz and 1333 MHz, allowing up to two modules to run simultaneously. The front-side bus supports 800, 1066, and 1333 MHz operation, aligning memory and CPU bandwidth for consistent system throughput. Storage connectivity consists of four SATA II ports capable of transfers up to 3 Gb/s, complemented by a single IDE port with Ultra DMA 66/100 support for legacy optical drives or older hard disks. Expansion is provided through one PCI Express x16 slot for a discrete graphics card and one legacy PCI slot for additional peripherals. The back panel delivers six USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output for integrated graphics, a Realtek 10/100 Mbps LAN jack, three flexible audio jacks, and one serial (COM1) port. board audio is handled by a Realtek ALC662 six-channel solution with jack-sensing, compliant with Vista Premium audio requirements. An additional USB 2.0 pin-header and a front-panel audio pin-header are available on the board for chassis connections. Power delivery is reinforced with ferrite chokes and Japanese capacitors, intended to reduce ripple and maintain stable voltage to the CPU under sustained load. The board ships with 6 mounting holes matching standard Micro-ATX chassis layouts. Key Verified Specifications: • Form Factor: Micro-ATX • Socket: LGA775 • North Bridge: Intel G41 | South Bridge: Intel ICH7 • CPU Support: Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo (45nm multi-core ready) • Memory: 2x DDR3 DIMM, 1066/1333 MHz, 240-pin, 1.5 V • FSB: 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz • SATA: 4x SATA II at 3 Gb/s • IDE: 1x (Ultra DMA 66/100) • LAN: Realtek 10/100 Mbps • Audio: Realtek ALC662, 6-channel • USB: 6x USB 2.0 (back panel) + 1x USB 2.0 pin-header • Slots: 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCI • In the Box: Motherboard, SATA cable (optional), IDE drive cable, I/O plate, user manual, driver CD