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GA-E240N

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-E240N-1001R

MOTHERBOARD

GA-E240N

MOTHERBOARD

GA-E240N

Jul. 5, 2012

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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-E240N Motherboard Layout ......................................................................................		5
GA-E240N Motherboard Block Diagram .........................................................................		6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................		7
1-1	Installation Precautions ....................................................................................	7
1-2	Product Speciications......................................................................................	8
1-3	Installing the Memory .....................................................................................	10
1-4	Installing an Expansion Card .........................................................................	10
1-5	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................	11
1-6	Internal Connectors........................................................................................	13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................		21
2-1	Startup Screen ...............................................................................................	21
2-2	The Main Menu ..............................................................................................	22
2-3	MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................	23
2-4	Standard CMOS Features..............................................................................	26
2-5	Advanced BIOS Features ..............................................................................	27
2-6	Integrated Peripherals....................................................................................	28
2-7	Power Management Setup.............................................................................	30
2-8	PC Health Status............................................................................................	32
2-9	Load Fail-Safe Defaults..................................................................................	33
2-10	Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................	33
2-11	Set Supervisor/User Password ......................................................................	34
2-12	Save & Exit Setup ..........................................................................................	34
2-13	Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................	35
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................		35
3-1	Installing Chipset Drivers ...............................................................................	35
3-2	Regulatory Statements...................................................................................	36

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GA-E240N Motherboard Layout

		ATX_12V	CPU_FAN
	CI		CPU_FAN
KB_MS	CI
KB_MS
COM		iTE Super I/O
LPT	B BIOS	M BIOS	AMD E-240 APU
VGA
			GA-E240N
USB_HDMI
		F_USB2	AMD A45 FCH

SYS_FAN

LED CLR CMOS	F PANEL
PWR

	USB_LAN	Realtek F_USB1
	USB_LAN	GbE LAN
		GbE LAN
	SPDIF_O
	AUDIO	BAT
	AUDIO
		F_AUDIO
		CODEC PCI

SATA2

0 1 2

DDR3 0

DDR3 1

ATX

Box Contents

5	GA-E240N 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-E240N Motherboard Block Diagram

CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

D-Sub

AMD

DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz

E-240 APU

Single Channel

HDMI

UMI

LAN

RJ45

4 SATA 3Gb/s

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

Realtek

GbE LAN

AMD A45 FCH

8 USB 2.0/1.1

PCI Express Bus

Dual BIOS

PCI Bus

LPC

iTE

LPT

Bus

COM

Super

I/O

PS/2 KB/Mouse

PCI CLK

CODEC

(33 MHz)

SpeakerOut)

S/PDIFOut

1 PCI

(Center/Subwoofer

Line Out (Front

Line In (Rear

MIC

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

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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 irst 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 certiied computer technician.

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1-2 Product Speciications

APU	Built in with an AMD E-240 Single-Core processor
		Built in with an AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 (DirectX 11) graphics core
Chipset		AMD A45 FCH

Memory	2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 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.
	Single channel memory architecture
	Support for DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz memory modules
	(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
	modules.)

Onboard	Integrated in the APU:
Graphics	-	1 x D-Sub port
	-	1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
Audio	Realtek ALC887 codec
	High Deinition Audio
	2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
		* To conigure 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	Chipset:
	-	4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
USB	Chipset:
	-	Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
		the internal USB headers)
Internal	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors	1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
	4 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
	1 x S/PDIF Out header
	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
	1 x chassis intrusion header
	1 x power LED header
	1 x Clear CMOS jumper

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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
	1 x HDMI 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/System temperature detection
	CPU/System fan speed detection
	CPU/System fan speed control
		* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
		install.

BIOS		2 x 32 Mbit lash
	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 Install
		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	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Software

Operating	Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
System	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 speciications and product-related information without prior notice.

*Please visit 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.

notch

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3_1

DDR3_0

1-4 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

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

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1-5 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 speciication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB lash drive and etc.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution

is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.

(The item name may differ depending on your operating system. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.)

In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device.

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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/

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

Activity 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

Off

10 Mbps data rate

LAN Port

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 coniguration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

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

To conigure 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, irst 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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