Gigabyte GA-D425TU User Manual

GA-D425TU

User's Manual

Rev. 1401 12ME-425TU-1401R

Motherboard

GA-D425TU

Motherboard

GA-D425TU

Feb. 8, 2013

Feb. 8, 2013

Copyright

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Documentation Classifications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

http://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents....................................................................................................................		6
Optional Items..................................................................................................................		6
GA-D425TU Motherboard Layout....................................................................................		7
GA-D425TU Motherboard Block Diagram........................................................................		8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................		9
1-1	Installation Precautions.....................................................................................	9
1-2	Product Specifications....................................................................................	10
1-3	Installing the Memory......................................................................................	12
1-4	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................	13
1-5	Internal Connectors........................................................................................	15
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................		23
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................	24
2-2	The Main Menu...............................................................................................	25
2-3	MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................	27
2-4	Standard CMOS Features..............................................................................	28
2-5	Advanced BIOS Features...............................................................................	30
2-6	Integrated Peripherals....................................................................................	32
2-7	Power Management Setup.............................................................................	35
2-8	PnP/PCI Configurations..................................................................................	37
2-9	PC Health Status............................................................................................	38
2-10	Load Fail-Safe Defaults..................................................................................	39
2-11	Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................	39
2-12	Set Supervisor/User Password.......................................................................	40
2-13	Save & Exit Setup...........................................................................................	41
2-14	Exit Without Saving.........................................................................................	41

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................		43
3-1	Installing Chipset Drivers................................................................................	43
3-2	Application Software.......................................................................................	44
3-3	Technical Manuals..........................................................................................	44
3-4	Contact...........................................................................................................	45
3-5	System............................................................................................................	45
3-6	Download Center............................................................................................	46
3-7	New Utilities....................................................................................................	46

Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................			47
4-1	Xpress Recovery2..........................................................................................		47
4-2	BIOS Update Utilities......................................................................................		50
	4-2-1	Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................	50
	4-2-2	Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility..............................................................	53
4-3	EasyTune 6.....................................................................................................		54
4-4	Q-Share..........................................................................................................		55
4-5	SMART Recovery...........................................................................................		56
4-6	Auto Green.....................................................................................................		57

Chapter 5 Appendix		.......................................................................................................	59
5-1	Configuring Audio Input and Output................................................................		59
	5-1-1	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio ...................................................................	59
	5-1-2	Configuring Microphone Recording .........................................................................	62
	5-1-3 ......................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder		64
5-2	Troubleshooting..............................................................................................		65
	5-2-1 ..................................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	65
	5-2-2 .....................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	66
	5-2-3 ............................................................................................	Regulatory Statements	68

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Box Contents

55 GA-D425TU motherboard

55 Motherboard driver disk

55 User's Manual

55 One SATA cable

55 I/O Shield

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R)eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

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GA-D425TU Motherboard Layout

KB_MS	CI	ATX_12V
				CPU_FAN

COM		iTE Super I/O	GA-D425TU
	LPT
VGA		COMB	Intel® Atom™ D425
		BAT
R_USB

Realtek GbE
LAN
USB_LAN		Intel®	1
		NM10	_
	F_USB1		SATA2
AUDIO				B_BIOS
F_AUDIO			0
	F_USB2
CODEC			SATA2
				M_BIOS
					1
PCI					DDR3_

SYS FAN	ATX
PWR LED

F_PANEL

DDR3_2

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GA-D425TU Motherboard Block Diagram

CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)

Intel®

DDR3 800 MHz

D-Sub

Atom™

Memory

CPU

DMI

Interface

LAN

RJ45

Realtek

PCIe CLK GbE LAN

(100 MHz)

x1

PCI Express Bus

PCI Bus

1 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

Dual BIOS

2 SATA 3Gb/s

Intel® NM10

8 USB 2.0/1.1

LPT

iTE

LPC Bus Super COM I/O

PS/2 KB/Mouse

CODEC

(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)	Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out)
MIC

For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

•• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

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

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

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

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

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

•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.

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Hardware Installation

1-2	Product Specifications
	CPU		Built in with an Intel® Single-core Atom™ D425 processor (1.8 GHz)
			* Do not disassemble the onboard CPU/chipset and the heatsinks/fan by yourself to
			avoid damage to these components.
			512K L2 cache
	Chipset		Intel® NM10
	Memory		2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory
			* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
			memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
			the physical memory installed.
		Support for DDR3 800 MHz memory modules
			(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
			modules.)
	Audio		Realtek ALC887 codec
		High Definition Audio
			2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

*To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

LAN		Realtek GbE LAN Chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots		1 x PCI slot
Storage Interface		Chipset:
		- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
USB		Chipset:
		- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets
		connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal		1 x 20-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
		2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
		1 x CPU fan header
		1 x system fan header
		1 x front panel header
		1 x front panel audio header
		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
		1 x serial port header
		1 x chassis intrusion header
		1 x power LED header

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	Back Panel		1 x PS/2 keyboard port
	Connectors		1 x PS/2 Mouse port
		1 x parallel port
		1 x serial port
		1 x D-Sub port
		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		1 x RJ-45 port
		3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
	I/O Controller		iTE I/O Controller Chip
	Hardware		System voltage detection
	Monitor		CPU temperature detection
		CPU/System fan speed detection
		CPU fan speed control
	BIOS		2 x 4 Mbit flash
		Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
		Support for DualBIOS™
		PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
	Unique Features		Support for @BIOS
			Support for Q-Flash
		Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
		Support for Download Center
		Support for Xpress Install
		Support for Xpress Recovery2
		Support for EasyTune
			* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
		Support for SMART Recovery
		Support for Auto Green
		Support for ON/OFF Charge
			Support for Q-Share
	Bundled	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software
	Operating	Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
	System
	Form Factor		Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm

*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

*Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

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Hardware Installation

1-3 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

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

•DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

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1-4 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Parallel Port

Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called a printer port.

Serial Port

Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.

D-Sub Port

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

LAN Port

Off

10 Mbps data rate

•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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Hardware Installation

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via

front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring

2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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1-5 Internal Connectors

12		1							3		6			4

	2
11
7	8
9
10	5

1)	ATX_12V	7)	BAT
2)	ATX	8)	F_PANEL
3)	CPU_FAN	9)	F_AUDIO
4)	SYS_FAN	10)	F_USB1/F_USB2
5)	SATA2 0/1	11)	COMB
6)	PWR_LED	12)	CI

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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Hardware Installation

1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x10 Main 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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

				ATX_12V:
			4	Pin No.	Definition
		3		1	GND
		1	2	2	GND
				3	+12V
			ATX_12V	4	+12V
		ATX:
10	20	Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
		1	3.3V	11	3.3V
		2	3.3V	12	-12V
		3	GND	13	GND
		4	+5V	14	PS_ON (soft On/Off)
		5	GND	15	GND
		6	+5V	16	GND
		7	GND	17	GND
		8	Power Good	18	-5V
		9	5VSB (stand by +5V)	19	+5V
1	11	10	+12V	20	+5V

ATX

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

All fan headers on this motherboard are 3-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

						CPU_FAN:
						Pin No.	Definition
					1	1	GND
						2	Speed Control
	CPU_FAN
						3	Sense
						SYS_FAN:
						Pin No.	Definition
					1	1	GND
		SYS_FAN
						2	+12V
						3	Sense

5)SATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by NM10 Chipset)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

					Pin No.	Definition
1					1	GND
					2	TXP
				SATA2_1	3	TXN
					4	GND
					5	RXN
					6	RXP
				SATA2_0	7	GND
7

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Hardware Installation

6)PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)

This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

	Pin No.		Definition
	1		MPD+
1	2		MPD-
	3		MPD-
	System Status			LED
	S0			On
	S1			Blinking
	S3/S4/S5			Off

7)BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information)

in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1.Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2.Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3.Replace the battery.

4.Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.

•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model.

•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).

•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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8)F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

10

9

NC

Power

PW-

RES+

Reset

Switch

PW+

RES-

Switch

Message/Power/

MSG-

HD-

Hard Drive

Sleep LED

MSG+

HD+

Activity LED

2

1

• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED):

System Status	LED	Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
S0	On	is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-
S1	Blinking	tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
S3/S4/S5	Off	state or powered off (S5).

•PW (Power Switch):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information).

•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

•RES (Reset Switch):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

•NC:

No connection.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

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Hardware Installation

9)F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

		For HD Front Panel Audio:			For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
			Pin No.	Definition		Pin No.	Definition
1	2		1	MIC2_L		1	MIC
			2	GND		2	GND
9	10		3	MIC2_R		3	MIC Power
			4	-ACZ_DET		4	NC
			5	LINE2_R		5	Line Out (R)
			6	GND		6	NC
			7	FAUDIO_JD		7	NC
			8	No Pin		8	No Pin
			9	LINE2_L		9	Line Out (L)
			10	GND		10	NC

• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

10)F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

			Pin No.	Definition
			1	Power (5V)
	10	9	2	Power (5V)
			3	USB DX-
	2	1	4	USB DY-
			5	USB DX+
			6	USB DY+
			7	GND
			8	GND
			9	No Pin
			10	NC

•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.

•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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11)COMB (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

			Pin No.	Definition
	10	9	1	NDCD-
			2	NSIN
			3	NSOUT
	2	1	4	NDTR-
			5	GND
			6	NDSR-
			7	NRTS-
			8	NCTS-
			9	NRI-
			10	No Pin

12)CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)

This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

	Pin No.	Definition
	1	Signal
1	2	GND

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