Gigabyte GA-7VR User Manual

MThe author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to up date the information contained herein.

MThird-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

MPlease do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

MDue to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.

oEN 55011

oEN 55013

oEN 55014

oEN 55015

oEN 55020

T EN 55022

oDIN VDE 0855

opart 10

opart 12

T CEmarking

oEN 60065

oEN 60335

Declaration of Conformity

We,Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

AusschlagerWeg 41,1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

declare that the product

( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)

Mother Board

GA7VR

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

	Limits and methods of measurement	o EN 61000-3-2*	Disturbances in supply systems cause
	of radio disturbance characteristics of	T EN 60555-2	by household appliances and similar
	industrial,scientific and medical (ISM		electrical equipment “Harmonics”
	high frequency equipment
	Limits and methods of measurement	o EN 61000-3-3*	Disturbances in supply systems cause
	of radio disturbance characteristics of	T EN 60555-3	by household appliances and similar
	broadcast receivers and associated		electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
	equipment

Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances, portable tools and similar electrical apparatus

Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries

TEN 50081-1

TEN 50082-1

o EN 55081-2

Generic emission standard Part 1: Residual commercialand light industry

Genericimmunity standard Part 1: Residual commercialand light industry

Generic emission standard Part 2: Industrialenvironment

Immunity from radio interference of	o EN 55082-2	Generic emission standard Part 2:
broadcast receivers and associated		Industrialenvironment
equipment
Limits and methods of measurement	o ENV 55104	lmmunity requirements for household
of radio disturbance characteristics of		appliances tools and similar apparatus
information technology equipment
Cabled distribution systems; Equipment	o EN50091-2	EMC requirements for uninterruptible
for receiving and/or distribution from		powersystems(UPS)
sound and television signals

(EC conformity marking)

Themanufacturer also declaresthe conformity of above mentioned product withthe actual requiredsafety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23EEC

Safetyrequirements for mains operated	o EN 60950
electronic and related apparatus for
household and similar general use
Safety of household and similar	o EN 50091-1
electrical appliances
	Manufacturer/Importer
		Signature:
(S ta mp )	Date : Jul. 03, 2002	Name:

Timmy Huang

Timmy Huang

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Sect ion 2.1077(a)

Res pons ible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S .A.)

Address: 17358 Railroad S treet

City of Industry, CA 91 748

Phone/Fax No: [phone]/ [phone] hereby declares that the product

Product Name: Motherboard

Model Number: GA-7VR

Conforms to the follo wing specifications:

FCC Part 15, Sub part B, Sectio n 15.107(a) and Sectio n 15.109(a), Clas s B Dig ital Device

Supplementary Information:

This device co mplies with part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to t he follo wing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name: ERIC LU

Signature: Eric Lu

Dat e: Ju l. 03, 2002

GA-7VR

AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

AMD Athlon™ / Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor Motherboard

Rev . 1001 12ME-7VR-1001

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Table of Content
Item Checklist ..................................................................................	4
WARNING! .......................................................................................	4
Chapter 1Introduction ........................................................................	5
Summary of Features ...........................................................................................	5
GA-7VR Motherboard Layout ..............................................................................	7
Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process .............................................	8
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...........................................	9
Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ......................................................................................	9
Step1-2: CPU Installation ........................................................................................	10
Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation ...........................................................................	11
Step 2: Install memory modules .......................................................................	12
Step 3: Install expansion cards .........................................................................	14
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply .............	15
Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction .........................................................................	15
Step4-2: Connectors Introduction ..............................................................................	17
Chapter 3BIOS Setup .....................................................................	22
T he Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1e) ...........................................	23
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................	25
BIOS Features Setup ..........................................................................................	28
Chipset Features Setup ......................................................................................	30
Power Management Setup ................................................................................	33
PNP/PCI Configuration .......................................................................................	36
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ......................................................................................	38
Load Optimized Defaults ....................................................................................	39

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Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................................	40
Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup .....................................................................	44
Set Supervisor / User Password ........................................................................	46
IDE HDD Auto Detection .....................................................................................	47
Save & Exit Setup .................................................................................................	48
Exit Without Saving ..............................................................................................	49
Chapter 4Technical Reference .........................................................	50
Block Diagram .....................................................................................................	50
Q-Flash Introduction ...........................................................................................	51
@ BIOS Introduction ...........................................................................................	53
Easy T uneTM 4 Introduction ...............................................................................	54
Chapter 5Appendix ........................................................................	55

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Introduction

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Item Checklist

þ The GA-7VR motherboard	þ CD for motherboard driver & utility
þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1	þ GA-7VR user’s manual
þ USB Cable

WARNING!

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1.Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2.Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.

3.Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components.

4.Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system.

5.Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis…

If themotherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.

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	Chapter 1	Introduction
Summary of Features
	Form Factor	—	29.5cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
	CPU	—	Socket A processor
			AMD AthlonTM/AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM (K7)
			128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die
			266/200MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds
		— Supports 1.4GHz and faster
	Chipset	— VIA KT333 Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC)
		—	VIA VT8233A(CE) Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)
	Memory	—	3 184-pin DDR sockets
		—	Supports DDR DRAM PC1600/PC2100/PC2700<Note 1>
		— Supports up to 3.0GB DDR (Max)
		— Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
	I/O Control	—	IT8705
	Slots	—	1 AGP slot supports 4X/2X mode & AGP 2.0 Compliant
		— 5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
	On-Board IDE	—	2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with
			PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133)
			operation modes.
		—	Supports PIO mode3,4 (UDMA 33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE & ATAPI
			CD-ROM
	On-Board Peripherals	—	1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
			and 2.88M bytes.
		— 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
		— 2 Serial port (COMA & COMB)
		—	2 x USB 1.1 by cable and 2 x USB 1.1 onboard
	Hardware Monitor	— CPU/System Fan Revolution detect
		—	CPU/System temperature detect
		—	System Voltage Detect

<Note 1> Because the quality of PC2700 module is varied, we don’trecommend you to use 3pcs of PC2700 module at the same time.

to be continued......

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Introduction

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On-Board Sound	—	Realtek ALC650 CODEC
	—	Line Out / 2 front speaker
	— Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch)
	— Mic In / center & woofer(by s/w switch)
	— SPDIF out : by s/w switch
	—	CD In / AUX In / SPDIF / Game port
PS/2 Connector	—	PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace
BIOS	—	Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM
	—	Supports Q-Flash
Additional Features	—	PS/2 Keyboard password power on
	— PS/2 Mouse power on
	— STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
	—	AC Recovery
	— USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
	—	Supports @BIOSTM
	—	Supports EasyTuneTM4

M Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications. We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards… .etc.

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GA-7VR Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

USB
	COMA
		LPT
	COMB
LINE_OUT	_IN	E
IN	LINE	GAM
_		SPDIF
MIC
		CENSUR

F_AUDIO

IT8705

CODEC

AUX_IN

BIOS	CD_IN

SOCKET A

KT333

AGP

CPU

FAN

GA-7VR

DDR1	DDR2 DDR3
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3	BATTERY
PCI4
PCI5
	F_USB1

ATX

FLOPPY

SYS

FAN

CLK_SW

VT8233A(CE)

CLR_CMOS

IDE2

IDE1

F_PANEL

CI

PWR_LED

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Introduction

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

To set up your computer, you must complete the following setps: Step 1- Set system Switch (CLK_SW)

Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules

Step 4- Install expansion cards

Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 6- Setup BIOS software

Step 7- Install supporting software tools

Step 2

Step 3

Step 5

Step 5

Step 5

Step 1

Step 4

Step 5

Step 5

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup

The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133MHz by adjusting system switch (CLK_SW). (The internal frequency depend on CPU.)

	ON			CLK_SW		O: ON / X :OFF
				CPU	AGP	PCI	1
	CLK_SW
				100	66.6	33.3	O
				133.3	66.6	33.3	X

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Step1-2: CPU Installation

CPU Top View

Socket Actuation Lever

1.Pull up the CPU socket lever and up to 90-degree angle.

CPU Bottom View

Pin1 indicator

2.Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket.

MPlease make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

MIf you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

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Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation

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1.Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation.

3.Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard.

2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.

4.Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than install complete.

MPlease use AMD approved cooling fan.

MWe recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

MMake sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation.

MPlease refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation procedure.

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Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module(DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot.

The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

Total Memory Sizes With Registered DDR DIMM
Devices used on DIMM	1 DIMMx64/x72	2 DIMMsx64/x72	3 DIMMsx64/x72
64 Mbit (4Mx4x4 banks)	256 MBytes	512 MBytes	768 MBytes
64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)	128 MBytes	256 MBytes	384 MBytes
64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks)	64 MBytes	128 MBytes	192 MBytes
128 Mbit(8Mx4x4 banks)	512 MBytes	1 GBytes	1.5 GBytes
128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks)	256 MBytes	512 MBytes	768 MBytes
128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks)	128 MBytes	256 MBytes	384 MBytes
256 Mbit(16Mx4x4 banks)	1 GBytes	2 GBytes	3 GBytes
256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks)	512 MBytes	1 GBytes	1.5 GBytes
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)	256 MBytes	512 MBytes	768 MBytes
512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks)	1 GBytes	2 GBytes	3 GBytes
512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks)	512 MBytes	1 GBytes	1.5 GBytes
Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM
Devices used on DIMM	1 DIMMx64/x72	2 DIMMsx64/x72	3 DIMMsx64/x72
64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)	128 MBytes	256 MBytes	384 MBytes
64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks)	64 MBytes	128 MBytes	192 MBytes
128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks)	256 MBytes	512 MBytes	768 MBytes
128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks)	128 MBytes	256 MBytes	384 MBytes
256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks)	512 MBytes	1 GBytes	1.5 GBytes
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)	256 MBytes	512 MBytes	768 MBytes
512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks)	1 GBytes	2 GBytes	3 GBytes
512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks)	512 MBytes	1 GBytes	1.5 GBytes

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DDR

1.The DIMM slot has a notch, so the

DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

2.Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the DIMM slot. Then push it down.

3.Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

MReverse the installationsteps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and system integrators.

DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM w ill offer a superior solution and migration path from existing S DRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the same DRAM clock frequency . With peak bandwidth of 2.1GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, highend PC 's and v alue desktop SM A sy stems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops and notebook applications.

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M When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DDR from socket.

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Step 3: Install expansion cards

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.

	Please carefully pull out the small white-
	drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when
AGP Card	you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card.
	Please align the AGP card to the onboard

AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot . Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small whitedrawable bar.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction

w	x
u

v

y

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u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

v USB Connector

USB 0

USB 1

ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

ØBefore 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 yourOS (Win 95with USB supplement, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT with SP 6) 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.

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w Parallel Port , Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)

Parallel Port (25 pin Female)

COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male)

ØThis connector supports 2 standard COM ports ,1 Parallel port . Device like printer can be con nected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

x Game /MIDI Ports

ØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

y Audio Connectors

Line Out

Line In

ØAfter install onboard audio driver, you may connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC Injack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected to Line-In jack.

MIC In

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Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

1

3

														4
13														2
9
12
10														8
11
														16
														5
														7

			14	6 15
1)	CPU FAN	9)	F_AUDIO
2)	SYS FAN	10)	AUX_IN
3)	ATX	11)	CD_IN
4)	Floppy	12)	SUR_CEN
5)	IDE1 / IDE2	13)	SPDIF
6)	PWR_LED	14)	F_USB1
7)	F_Panel	15)	CI
8)	Battery	16)	CLR_CMOS

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1 ) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector)

1

GND Sense

+12V/Control

2 ) SYS_FAN (SYS_FAN Connector)

GND 1

+12V/Control Sense

ØPlease note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CP U from running under abnormal condition or damaged by ov erheating. The CP U fan connector supports Max . current up to 600 mA.

ØThis connector allows y ou to link w ith the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.

3 ) ATX (ATX Power Connector)

Ø AC power cord should only be connected to

1

your pow er supply unit after ATX pow er cable

and other related devices are firmly connected

3.3V

3.3V

to the motherboard.

-12V

3.3V

GND

GND

PS-ON(SoftOn/Off)

VCC

GND

GND

GND

VCC

GND

GND

-5V

Power Good

VCC

5V SB (Stand by +5V)

VCC

+12V

20

4 ) FDD (Floppy Connector)

Ø Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

1

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5 ) IDE1/ IDE2 [IDE1 / IDE2 Connector (Primary/Secondary)]

IDE2

1

1

IDE1

6 ) PWR_LED

1

MPD+ MPD-

MPD-

ØImportant Notice:

Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

ØPWR_LED is connect with the sy stem power indicator to indicate w hether the sy stem is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.

If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.

7 ) F_PANEL (2x10 Pins Connector)

MPD+

MPDPW+ PW-

SPK+

SPK-

2	1	1		1		20
1	1		1	1	1	19

HD+ HD-	RSTRST+ NC	GD+ GD-	GN+ GN-
GN (Green Switch)		Open: Normal Operation
		Close: Entering Green Mode
GD (Green LED)		Pin 1: LED anode(+)
		Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)		Pin 1: LED anode(+)
		Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
SPK (Speaker Connector)		Pin 1: VCC(+)
		Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
		Pin 4: Data(-)
RST (Reset Switch)		Open: Normal Operation
		Close: Reset Hardware System
PW (Soft Power Connector)		Open: Normal Operation
		Close: Power On/Off
MPD(Message LED/ Power/		Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Sleep LED)		Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC		NC

ØPlease 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 above.

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8 ) Battery

+

CAUTION

vDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

vReplace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

vDispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

9 ) F_AUDIO (Front_AUDIO Connector)

GND POWER Rear Audio (R)	Rear Audio (L)
2	10
1	9

Ø If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6 ,9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize thefront audio header, yourchassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pinassigment on the cableis the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.

Front Audio (L)

Reserved

Front Audio (R)

REF

MIC

10 ) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)

AUX_R GND

1 AUX_L

11 ) CD_IN (CD Audio Connector)

1

-CDGND-CD

RL

ØConnect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector.

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

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