GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2H Owner's Manual

GA-G33M-S2H

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-G33MS2H-1001R

processor family/

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Jul. 13, 2007

GA-G33M-S2H

Motherboard

Jul. 13, 2007

Motherboard

GA-G33M-S2H

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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

Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6

Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6

GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 7

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1-1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 24

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................. 35

2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 36

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37

2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 39

2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 41

2-5 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 43

2-6 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 46

2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 48

2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 49

2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 51

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 54

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 54

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 55

2-13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 56

2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 56

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 57

3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 58

3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 58

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 59

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 59

Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 61

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 61

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 66

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 66

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 69

4-3 EasyTune 5 .................................................................................................... 71

4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 72

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73

5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 73

5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 73

5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) ........................................................... 76

5-1-3 Enabling the DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Function ................................... 78

5-1-4 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 79

5-1-5 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 81

5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 82

5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 82

5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 83

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Box Contents

GA-G33M-S2H motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide

One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable

Two SATA 3Gb/s cables

I/O Shield

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)

4-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)

2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01/R)

SATA bracket (Part No.12CF1-3SATPW-11R)

S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01/R)

COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-31/R)

LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R)

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GA-G33M-S2H Motherboard Layout

OPTICAL

KB_MS

DVI-D

HDMI

USB

AUDIO

CODEC

SPDIF_I

VGA

1394

ATX_12V

ESATA

LAN

RTL

8110SC

CD_IN

F_AUDIO

PCIE_16

PCI1

PCI2

Sil1392

PCIE_1

COMA

CLR_CMOS

LGA775

BAT

Intel® G33

TSB43AB23

F1_1394

MBIOS

CPU_FAN

F_USB4

GA-G33M-S2H

DDRII1

DDRII2

Intel® ICH9

F_USB3

F_USB2

F_USB1

DDRII3

IDE

DDRII4

JMicron 368

IT8718

FDD

LPT

ATX

SATAII0

SATAII1

SATAII2

SPDIF_O

SYS_FAN

F2_1394

PWR_LED F_PANEL

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Block Diagram

DVI-D

HDMI

D-Sub

1 PCI Express x1

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

(Note)

1 PCI Express x16

PCI Express Bus

TSB43AB23

PCI Bus

Sil1392

ATA-133/100/

66/33 IDE

Channel

JMicron

368

RTL

8110SC

RJ45

LGA775

Processor

Interface

Intel® G33

Intel® ICH9

CODEC

Host

CPU CLK+/-

(333/266/200 MHz)

GMCH CLK

(333/266/200 MHz)

LPC BUS

DDR2 800/667 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

4 SATA 3Gb/s

12 USB Ports

BIOS

Floppy

IT8718

LPT Port

COM Port

3 IEEE 1394a

2 PCI

(Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.

LAN

MIC

Line-In

Line-Out

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

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PS/2 KB/Mouse

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, 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 a

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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1-2 Product Specifications

CPU  Support for an Intel® Core

Intel® Core

2 Quad processor/Intel® Core Intel® Pentium® processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® D processor/ Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® D processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

 Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology  L2 cache varies with CPU

Front Side Bus  1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset  North Bridge: Intel® G33 Express Chipset

 South Bridge: Intel® ICH9

Memory  4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory

 Dual channel memory architecture  Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)

Onboard Graphics  Integrated in the North Bridge Audio  Realtek ALC889A codec

 High Definition Audio  2/4/5.1/7.1-channel  Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC)  Support for S/PDIF In/Out  Support for CD In

LAN  RTL 8110SC chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots  1 x PCI Express x16 slot supporting PCI Express x4 mode

 1 x PCI Express x1 slot  2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface  South Bridge:

- 1 x floppy disk drive connector via the I/O controller supporting up to 1

floppy disk drive

- 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2) supporting up

to 3 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA

3Gb/s device

 JMicron 368 chip:

- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

IEEE 1394a  T.I. TSB43AB23 chip

 Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394 bracket

connected to the internal IEEE 1394 headers)

USB  Integrated in the South Bridge

 Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets

connected to the internal USB headers)

2 Extreme processor/

(Note 3)

2 Duo processor/

(Note 2)

(Note 1)

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Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  1 x floppy disk drive connector  1 x IDE connector  3 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 CD In connector  1 x S/PDIF In header  1 x S/PDIF Out header  2 x IEEE 1394a headers  4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x parallel port header  1 x serial port header  1 x chassis intrusion header  1 x power LED header

Back Panel  1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors  1 x PS/2 mouse port

 1 x D-Sub port  1 x DVI-D port  1 x HDMI port

(Note 4)

(Note 5)

 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector  1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port  1 x IEEE 1394a port  4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  1 x RJ-45 port  6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side

Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller  iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection

 CPU/System temperature detection  CPU/System fan speed detection  CPU overheating warning  CPU/System fan fail warning  CPU fan speed control

BIOS  1 x 8 Mbit flash

 Use of licensed AWARD BIOS  PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b

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Unique Features  Support for @BIOS

 Support for Download Center  Support for Q-Flash  Support for EasyTune  Support for Xpress Install  Support for Xpress Recovery2  Support for Virtual Dual BIOS

Bundled Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System  Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 Form Factor  Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

(Note 6)

(Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical

memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.

(Note 2) The GA-G33M-S2H supports up to PCI Express x4 mode. (Please refer to the graphics cards

support list on page 19)

(Note 3) To enable hot plug capability for the SATA connectors controlled by the ICH9 South Bridge,

you must install Windows Vista (on ICH9, hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated

Peripherals," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 5) Due to an Intel G33 graphics driver limitation, the GA-G33M-S2H does not currently support

Blu-ray/ HD DVD format playback. Once released, full driver support from Intel will be updated

on the GIGABYTE website. (Note 6) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

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

• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and

damage of the CPU may occur.

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

Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:

(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)

• An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology

• A chipset that supports HT Technology

• An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology

• A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

(Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for instructions on enabling the HT Technology.)

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1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA775 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

LGA 775 CPU

Alignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

NotchNotch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

CPU Socket Lever

Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever.

Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket.

Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.

Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover.

Step 4: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)

Male

Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin

Push Pin

The Top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

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Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.

Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)

Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above, the installation is complete.

Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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1-4 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 memory support list.)

• 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.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1: DDRII3, DDRII4

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

Two Modules

Four Modules

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4

DS/SS - - DS/SS - -

- - DS/SS - - DS/SS

DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

DDRII1

DDRII2

DDRII3

DDRII4

Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.

When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug

the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.

DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on

this motherboard.

Notch

DDR2 DIMM

A DDR2 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.

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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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1-5 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.

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Slot

PCI Express x1 Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card:

• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot.

• Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List

The items below are supported under Windows XP operating system only. When using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card.

Graphics Chip Maker Model Name ATI Radeon X300 LE GIGABYTE GV-RX30128D ATI Radeon X300 SE GIGABYTE GV-RX30S128D ATI Radeon X300 SE + Hyper Memory GIGABYTE GV-RX30HM128D ATI Radeon X550 GIGABYTE GV-RX55128D ATI Radeon X600 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX60P128DE ATI Radeon X600 XT GIGABYTE GV-RX60X128V ATI Radeon X700 GIGABYTE GV-RX70128D ATI Radeon X700 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX70P128D ATI Radeon X800 GIGABYTE GV-RX80256D ATI Radeon X800 XL GIGABYTE GV-RX80L256V ATI Radeon X850 XT GIGABYTE GV-RX85T256V-B ATI Radeon X1300 GIGABYTE GV-RX13128D-RH ATI Radeon X1300 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX13P256D-RH ATI Radeon X1550 GIGABYTE GV-RX155256D-RH ATI Radeon X1600 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX16P256DE-RH ATI Radeon X1600 XT GIGABYTE GV-RX16T256V-RH ATI Radeon X1650 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX165P256D-RH ATI Radeon X1650 XT GIGABYTE GV-RX165T256D-RH ATI Radeon X1800 XL GIGABYTE GV-RX18L256V-B ATI Radeon X1800 XT GIGABYTE GV-RX18T512V-B ATI Radeon X1900 XTX GIGABYTE GV-RC19T512B-RH ATI Radeon X1950 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX195P256D-RH ATI Radeon X1950 XTX GIGABYTE GV-RX195X512VB-RH ATI Radeon X600 XT MSI RX600 XT-TD128 ATI Radeon X700 Pro ASUS AX700PRO ATI Radeon X800 XT ASUS AX800XT

(Continued...)

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Graphics Chip Maker Model Name NVIDIA Geforce PCX 5300 GIGABYTE GV-NX53128D NVIDIA Geforce PCX 5750 GIGABYTE GV-NX57128D NVIDIA Geforce PCX 5900 GIGABYTE GV-NX59128D NVIDIA Geforce 5200 Ultra GIGABYTE GV-NX55128DP NVIDIA Geforce 6200 GIGABYTE GV-NX62128D NVIDIA Geforce 6500 GIGABYTE GV-NX65128DE NVIDIA Geforce 6600 GIGABYTE GV-NX66128DP2 NVIDIA Geforce 6600 LE GIGABYTE GV-NX66L128DP NVIDIA Geforce 6800 GIGABYTE GV-NX68256D NVIDIA Geforce 6800 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX68T256DH NVIDIA Geforce 6800 Ultra GIGABYTE GV-NX68U256D-B NVIDIA Geforce 7100 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX71G512P8-RH NVIDIA Geforce 7300 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX73G128D-RH NVIDIA Geforce 7300 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX73T256D-RH NVIDIA Geforce 7300 LE GIGABYTE GV-NX73L128D-RH NVIDIA Geforce 7600 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX76G256D-RH NVIDIA Geforce 7600 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH NVIDIA Geforce 7800 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX78T256V-B NVIDIA Geforce 7800 GTX GIGABYTE GV-NX78X256V-B NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX79G256DP-RH NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX79T256DP-RH NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GTX GIGABYTE GV-NX79X512VB-RH / GV-NX79X512DB-RH NVIDIA Geforce 8800 GTX GIGABYTE GV-NX88X768H-RH (A power supply with 700-watt or

above is recommended)

NVIDIA Geforce 6600 ASUS EN6600/TD/128 NVIDIA Geforce 6600 GT ASUS EN6600GT/TD/128 NVIDIA Geforce 6600 GT Leadtek WinFast PX6600GT TDH NVIDIA Geforce 6800 GT MSI NX6800GT-TD256E NVIDIA Geforce 7600 GT ELSA GLADIAC 760GT NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GT ELSA GLADIAC 790GT

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1-6 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.

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.

DVI-D Port

The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.

HDMI Port

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

(Note)

• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Refer the figures below for details.)

• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)

In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds

and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for

sound playback to Realtek HDA HDMI Out.

In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>

Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click

Set Default.

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(Note) Due to an Intel G33 graphics driver limitation, the GA-G33M-S2H does not currently support

Blu-ray/ HD DVD format playback. Once released, full driver support from Intel will be updated on the GIGABYTE website.

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Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

USB Port

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

IEEE 1394a Port

The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.

eSATA 3Gb/s Port

The eSATA 3Gb/s port supported by the ICH9 South Bridge conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier.

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 LEDSpeed LED Connection/Activity LED:Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gpbs data rate

Green 100 Mpbs data rate

Off 10 Mpbs data rate

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

No data transmission or receiving

Off LAN link is not established

is occurring

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

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.

• 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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Mic In Jack (Pink)

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

Dual Display Configurations:

This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below shows the supported dual display configurations.

Dual Display

Combination Supported or Not DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes

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1-7 Internal Connectors

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1) ATX_12V

2) ATX (Power Connector)

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) FDD

6) I DE

7) SATAII0/1/2

8) PWR_LED

9) BAT

10) F_PANEL

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16 10

11) F_AUDIO

12) CD_IN

13) SPDIF_I

14) SPDIF_O

15) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3/F_USB4

16) F1_1394/F2_1394

17) COMA

18) LPT

19) CI

20) CLR_CMOS

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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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 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.

• To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (400W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

• The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply.

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ATX_12V

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ATX

ATX :

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB(stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

ATX_12V :

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

Pin No. Definition

13 3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 -5V

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. 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

SYS_FAN

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V / Speed Control

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)

This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the connector.

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6) IDE (IDE Connector)

The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.)

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7) SATAII0/1/2 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH9)

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.

SATAII0

SATAII1

SATAII2

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

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