Gigabyte GA-E2100N User Manual
GA-E2100N
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-E2100N-1001R
Motherboard
GA-E2100N
Motherboard
GA-E2100N
Jan. 13, 2014
Jan. 13, 2014
Copyright
© 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by
any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
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
GA-E2100N Motherboard Layout ....................................................................................4
GA-E2100N Motherboard Block Diagram .......................................................................5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 6
1-2 Product Specications ...................................................................................... 7
1-3 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9
1-4 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 9
1-5 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................16
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 16
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 17
2-3 System Information ........................................................................................ 20
2-4 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 21
2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 23
2-6 Power Management ....................................................................................... 25
2-7 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................28
Drivers Installation ..................................................................................................... 28
Regulatory Statements .............................................................................................. 29
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 32
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GA-E2100N Motherboard Layout
DDR3_2
DDR3_1
KB_MS_USB
COMA
LPT
VGA
HDMI
R_USB30
USB_LAN
AUDIO
F_USB1
F_USB2
CODEC
CI
iTE®
Super I/O
Realtek®
GbE LAN
F_AUDIO
SPDIF_O
COMB
ATX_12V
SATA 3
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
GA-E2100N
APU FT3
0 1
PCIe to
PCI Bridge
PCI
BAT
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
ATX
F_PANEL
B_BIOS
Box Contents
5 GA-E2100N motherboard
5 Motherboard driver disk 5 Two SATA cables
5 User's Manual 5 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.
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GA-E2100N Motherboard Block Diagram
APU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
LAN
RJ45
Realtek
GbE LAN
x1
x1
PCIe to
PCI Bridge
1 PCI
DDR3 1333 MHz
Memory
®
AMD APU
CODEC
LPC
Bus
D-Sub
HDMI
iTE®
Super I/O
Dual BIOS
2 USB 3.0/2.0
8 USB 2.0/1.1
2 SATA 6Gb/s
LPT
COM
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Speaker Out)
MIC (Center/Subwoofer
For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specications."
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S/PDIF Out
Line In (Rear Speaker Out)
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
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 rst 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 certied computer technician.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
APU
Built in with an AMD® E1-2100 (1.0 GHz) APU with Radeon™ HD 8210 SoC
* Do not disassemble the onboard SoC and the heatsink by yourself to avoid damage
to these components.
1MB L2 cache
Memory 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of
* The maximum 32 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above)
physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the
size of the physical memory installed.
memory modules. GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the ofcial
website when the memory modules are available on the market.
Support for DDR3 1333 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and
memory modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated in the SoC:
- 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160
* Support for HDMI 1.4a version.
- Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC887 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 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.
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI slot
Storage Interface Integrated in the SoC:
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
USB Integrated in the SoC:
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x APU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x chassis intrusion header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
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Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x parallel port
1 x serial port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x HDMI port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller
Hardware
Monitor
iTE® I/O Controller Chip
System voltage detection
APU/System temperature detection
APU/System fan speed detection
APU/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS 2 x 32 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS
™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for Smart Recovery 2
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Bundled
Software
Operating
System
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 32-bit/64-bit
Support for Windows XP 32-bit
Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications 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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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.
1-4 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or 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 and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
D-Sub connection to this port.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication.
Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution
is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
DualDisplayCongurationsfortheOnboardGraphics:
Dual display congurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS.
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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/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
LineOutJack(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 conguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
To congure 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.
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst 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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