Gigabyte GA-8I945PLGE-RH User Manual

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GA-8I945PLGE-RH

Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1001 12ME-945PLGER-1001R

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Gigabyte GA-8I945PLGE-RH User Manual

Motherboard

GA-8I945PLGE-RH

Motherboard

GA-8I945PLGE-RH

Jan. 11, 2006

Jan. 11, 2006

Copyright

© 2005 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies.

Notice

The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice.

Product Manual Classification

In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following:

For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the

"Product User Manual".

For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need.

For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw

Table of Contents

GA-8I945PLGE-RH Motherboard Layout ......................................................................

6

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................

 

7

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................

9

1-1

Considerations Prior to Installation ....................................................................

9

1-2

Feature Summary ..........................................................................................

10

1-3

Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ..............................................................

12

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU .........................................................................................

12

1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink ..................................................................................

13

1-4

Installation of Memory ....................................................................................

14

1-5

Installation of Expansion Cards ......................................................................

16

1-6

I/O Back Panel Introduction ...........................................................................

17

1-7

Connectors Introduction ..................................................................................

18

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................

29

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a) ......................................................

30

2-1

Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................

32

2-2

Advanced BIOS Features ..............................................................................

34

2-3

IntegratedPeripherals .....................................................................................

36

2-4

Power Management Setup .............................................................................

38

2-5

PnP/PCI Configurations .................................................................................

40

2-6

PC Health Status ...........................................................................................

41

2-7

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) .......................................................................

43

2-8

Load Fail-Safe Defaults ...................................................................................

46

2-9

Load Optimized Defaults .................................................................................

46

2-10

Set Supervisor/User Password .....................................................................

47

2-11

Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................................

48

2-12

Exit Without Saving .......................................................................................

48

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Chapter 3 Install Drivers .............................................................................................

49

3-1

Install Chipset Drivers ....................................................................................

49

3-2

SoftwareApplications .....................................................................................

50

3-3

Driver CD Information ....................................................................................

50

3-4

Hardware Information .....................................................................................

51

3-5

Contact Us .....................................................................................................

51

Chapter 4 Appendix ...................................................................................................

53

4-1

Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................

53

 

4-1-1

EasyTune 5 Introduction .....................................................................................

54

 

4-1-2

Xpress Recovery2 Introduction .........................................................................

55

 

4-1-3

Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................

57

 

4-1-4

2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ......................................

66

4-2

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................

71

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GA-8I945PLGE-RH Motherboard Layout

ATX_12V

KB_MS

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VGA COM

LPT

USB

USB

LAN

AUDIO1

AUDIO2

F_AUDIO

RTL

SYS_FAN

PCIE_16

8111B

 

 

PCIE_1

CD_IN

PCIE_2

CODEC

PCI1

CPU_FAN

LGA775

GA-8I945PLGE-RH

Intel 945PL

 

DDRII1

DDRII2

ATX

CLR_CMOS

 

 

IDE1

 

 

 

BAT

ICH7

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS

SATAII2

PCI2

SATAII3

 

IT8712

PCI3 SATAII0

CI

SATAII1

F_USB1 F_USB2

FDD SPDIF_I RF_ID

PWR LED

F PANEL

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Block Diagram

PCI-ECLK (100MHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express x16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 PCI Express x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RJ45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI-ECLK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RTL

 

(100MHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8111B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x 1

 

 

 

x 1

 

 

 

 

 

x 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express Bus

PCI Bus

 

 

Speaker Out Speaker Out

3 PCI

Surround Center/Subwoofer

 

PCICLK

 

(33MHz)

 

LGA775 CPUCLK+/-(133/200MHz)

Processor

Host

Interface

 

DDRII 533/400MHz DIMM

Intel

Dual Channel Memory

945PL

 

 

MCHCLK (133/200MHz)

 

66MHz

 

33MHz

 

14.318MHz

 

48MHz

 

BIOS

 

 

 

Intel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 SATA 3Gb/s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATA33/66/100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICH7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE1 Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IT 8712

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPT Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

USB

 

 

 

 

 

33MHz

 

 

 

 

 

SpeakerOut MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In

SPDIFOut

 

 

Ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS/2 KB/Mouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below:

1.Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2.When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3.It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM).

4.Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.

5.Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1.Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

2.Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual.

3.Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4.To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

5.Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

6.Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7.Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

8.If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

Instances of Non-Warranty

1.Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

2.Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.

3.Damage due to improper installation.

4.Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5.Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6.Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

English

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Hardware Installation

English

1-2 Feature Summary

CPU

 

Supports LGA775 Intel® Pentium® Processor Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 (Note 1)

 

L2 cache varies with CPU

Front Side Bus

 

Supports 800/533MHz FSB

Chipset

 

Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Chipset

 

 

Southbridge: Intel® ICH7

LAN

 

Onboard RTL8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Audio

 

Onboard ALC880 chip

 

Supports 2 / 4 / 6/ 8 channel audio

 

Supports SPDIF In/Out connection

 

Supports CD In connection

Storage

 

ICH7 Southbrigde

 

 

 

- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices

 

 

-

1 IDE connector (IDE1) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100 suppport,

 

 

 

 

allowing connection of 2 IDE devices

 

 

-

4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3), allowing

 

 

 

 

connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

O.S Support

 

Microsoft Windows 2000/XP

Memory

 

2

DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory)

 

Supports dual channel DDR II 533/400 unbuffered DIMMs

 

Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMMs

Expanstion Slots

 

1

PCI Express x 16 slot

 

2 PCI Express x 1 slots

 

 

3

PCI slots

 

Internal Connectors

 

1

24-pin ATX power connector

 

1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

 

 

1

floppy connector

 

 

 

1

IDE connector

 

 

 

4

SATA 3Gb/s connectors

 

1 CPU fan connector

 

 

1 system fan connector

 

1 front panel connector

 

1 front audio connector

 

1 CD In connector

 

 

1 SPDIF In connector

 

1 power LED connector

 

2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables

 

1 RF_ID connector

 

 

 

 

Rear Panel I/O

 

1 PS/2 keyboard port

 

1 PS/2 mouse port

 

 

 

1 RJ-45 port

 

 

1 SPDIF Out connection (coaxial+optical)

 

 

1 Serial port

 

 

4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 

 

6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear

 

 

Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I/O Control

 

IT8712 chip

Hardware Monitor

 

System voltage detection

 

 

CPU temperature detection

 

CPU / System fan speed detection

 

 

CPU warning temperature

 

CPU / System fan failure warning

 

CPU smart fan control

BIOS

 

1 4Mbit flash ROM

 

Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

Additional Features

 

Supports @BIOS

 

 

Supports Download Center

 

 

Supports Q-Flash

 

Supports EasyTune (Note 2)

 

 

Supports Xpress Install

 

 

Supports Xpress Recovery2

 

 

Supports Xpress Rescue

Bundle Software

 

Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Form Factor

 

ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm

(Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

English

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Hardware Installation

English

1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:

1.Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

2.Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU.

3.Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.

4.Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.

5.Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

HT functionality requirement content :

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components:

-CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology

-Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology

-BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

-OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

 

 

Metal Lever

Fig. 1

 

Fig. 2

 

 

Gently lift the metal

 

Remove the plastic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lever located on the

covering on the CPU

 

 

 

CPU socket to the

 

socket.

 

 

 

upright position.

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 3

 

Fig. 4

 

 

 

Notice the small gold

Once the CPU is

 

 

 

colored triangle located

properly inserted,

 

 

 

on the edge of the CPU

please replace the

 

 

 

socket. Align the

 

load plate and

 

 

 

indented corner of the

push the metal lever

CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into

back into its original

position.

position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between your

 

thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket

 

in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or

 

bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU

 

during installation.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

Male Push Pin

The top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

Fig.1

Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU.

Fig. 3

Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally.

Fig. 5

Please check the back of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture, the installation is complete.

Fig. 2

(Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan)

Fig. 4

Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual)

Fig. 6

Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.

The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.

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Hardware Installation

English

1-4 Installation of Memory

Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:

1.Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that

memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.

2.Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.

3.Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.

The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, where by BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.

Notch

DDR II

Fig.1

The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

Fig.2

Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-8I945PLGE-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. After oper-

ating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add

double.

The GA-8I945PLGE-RH includes 2 DIMM sockets.

If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications.

1.Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one DDR II memory module is installed.

2.To enable Dual Channel mode, please insert two DDR II memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed) into DDRII1 and DDRII2 memory sockets.

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Hardware Installation

English

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:

1.Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

2.Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3.Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

4.Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5.Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6.Replace your computer's chassis cover.

7.Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8.Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card:

Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card.

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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction

English

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple).

LPT (Parallel Port)

The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.

COAXIAL (SPDIF Out)

The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or

compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial cable.

OPTICAL (SPDIF Out)

The SPDIF optical output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable.

Serial Port

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

USB Port

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.

Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps.

Line In

The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.

MIC In

The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.

Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)

The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.

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Hardware Installation

English

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.

Side Speaker Out

The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform

different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack () . Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for detailed software

configuration information.

1-7 Connectors Introduction

1

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

2

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

15

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

14

5

13

7

9

1)

ATX_12V

 

 

10)

F_PANEL

2)

ATX (Power Connector)

 

 

11)

CD_IN

3)

CPU_FAN

 

 

12)

SPDIF_I

4)

SYS_FAN

 

 

13)

F_USB1/F_USB2

5)

FDD

 

 

14)

RF_ID

6)

IDE1

 

 

15)

CI

 

7)

SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3

16)

CLR_CMOS

8)

F_AUDIO

 

 

17)

BAT

 

9)PWR_LED

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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.

The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will not start.

Caution!

Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start.

If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Otherwise, please do not remove it.

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

3

4

1

GND

2

GND

 

2

1

3

+12V

 

 

4

+12V

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12

24

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

1

3.3V

 

13

3.3V

 

 

2

3.3V

14

-12V

 

 

3

GND

15

GND

 

 

4

+5V

 

16

PS_ON(soft On/Off)

 

 

5

GND

 

17

GND

 

 

6

+5V

18

GND

 

 

7

GND

19

GND

 

 

8

Power Good

 

20

-5V

 

 

9

5V SB(stand by +5V)

 

21

+5V

 

 

10

+12V

22

+5V

1

13

11

+12V(Onlyfor24-pinATX)

23

+5V (Only for 24-pin ATX)

12

3.3V(Onlyfor24-pin ATX)

24

GND(Onlyfor24-pin ATX)

 

 

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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)

The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.

Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND).

Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution!

Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

1

GND

 

 

 

2

+12V

1

 

 

3

Sense

 

 

4

Speed Control

SYS_FAN

 

(Only for CPU_FAN)

 

 

 

 

5)FDD (Floppy Connector)

The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.

2

34

1

33

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6)IDE1 (IDE Connector)

An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).

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2 1

7)SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector)

SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

1

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

TXP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

TXN

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

4

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

RXN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

RXP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

GND

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8)F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)

This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. If you wish

to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector. Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer.

 

1

2

 

9

10

HD Audio:

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

1

MIC2_L

2

GND

 

3

MIC2_R

4

-ACZ_DET

5

Line2_R

6

FSENSE1

7

FAUDIO_JD

8

No Pin

 

9

LINE2_L

10

FSENSE2

AC'97 Audio:

Pin No.

Definition

1

MIC

 

2

GND

 

3

MIC Power

 

4

NC

 

5

Line Out (R)

 

6

NC

 

7

NC

 

8

No Pin

 

9

Line Out (L)

 

10

NC

 

By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on Page 70 about the software settings.

9)PWR_LED

PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

1

MPD+

 

2

MPD-

1

3

MPD-

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10)F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.

Speaker Connector

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

Power

 

Message LED/ Power/

Sleep LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SPEAK-

SPEAK+

PW-

PW+ MSG-

MSG+ 2 1

 

NC

 

Switch

 

 

Reset

RES+

 

 

 

 

 

 

HD-

 

 

RES-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HD+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

 

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber)

Pin 1: Power

 

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

 

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) (Green)

Open: Normal

 

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) (Red)

Open: Normal

 

Close: Power On/Off

MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

(Yellow)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC ( Purple)

NC

 

 

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11)CD_IN (CD IN)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

 

1

CD-L

1

 

 

 

2

GND

 

 

 

 

 

3

GND

 

 

 

 

4

CD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

12)SPDIF_I (SPDIF In)

Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IN connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

SPDIFI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

GND

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