The G41 chipset is notoriously strict regarding DDR3 memory compatibility.
PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333), PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066), or PC3-6400 (DDR3-800); Non-ECC and unbuffered only.
The complete story ends with the manual being archived by enthusiasts:
is a highly reliable legacy motherboard widely deployed in commercial and consumer desktop PCs, notably the HP 500B MT series and Compaq CQ3000 series. Manufactured by Foxconn under the code name , this Micro-ATX (uATX) system board bridges the gap between retro Intel LGA 775 processing power and modern DDR3 system memory. h-ig41-uatx rev 1.1 manual
The Rev 1.1 board features an LGA 775 socket. It supports 65nm and 45nm multi-core processors. Because it was made for pre-built OEM machines like the HP Compaq line, its Thermal Design Power (TDP) ceiling is highly rigid. into this board, as the VRMs lack heavy-duty heatsinks. Supported CPUs
The H-IG41-uATX Rev 1.1 uses an with HP’s custom interface. To enter BIOS, press F10 repeatedly during boot.
+-------------------------------------------------------+ | Rear I/O Ports [ CPU SOCKET ] | | [ LGA 775 ] [DDR3 DIMM 1] | | [DDR3 DIMM 2] | | [PCI-E x16] [ G41 North] [ATX Power 24p]| | | | [PCI-E x1 ] [SATA 1] [SATA 2] | [PCI-E x1 ] [ ICH7 South] [SATA 3] [SATA 4] | [ PCI ] [ F_PANEL ] | +-------------------------------------------------------+ Power Connections The G41 chipset is notoriously strict regarding DDR3
Because this is an HP-specific OEM board, finding drivers can be tricky.
This board supports a wide range of LGA 775 processors up to a 95W TDP: Foxconn H-IG41-uATX (REV:1.0) - The Retro Web
The (also known as the HP Eton or Foxconn 2A8C ) is an industry-standard microATX motherboard. It was widely deployed in business desktops such as the HP 500B , Compaq 500B Microtower, and select HP Pavilion P6000 models. Built around the vintage yet reliable Intel LGA 775 socket, this platform combines the legacy Intel G41 Express Northbridge chipset with the ICH7 Southbridge. Manufactured by Foxconn under the code name ,
This article serves as an unofficial , covering specifications, installation tips, memory configuration, and driver support. Table of Contents Specifications Overview Layout & Components CPU Support (LGA 775) Memory Configuration (DDR3) Expansion Slots & Storage Front Panel Header Layout Driver Installation & BIOS 1. Specifications Overview
3x Audio jacks: Line-in (blue), Line-out (green), and Microphone (pink).