GIGABYTE GA-G41M-ES2L Owner's Manual

GA-G41M-ES2L
TM
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1002 12ME-G41MES2L-1002R
processor family/
Mar. 27, 2009
GA-G41M-ES2L
Motherboard
Mar. 27, 2009
GA-G41M-ES2L
Motherboard
Copyright
© 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
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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-G41M-ES2L 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 ......................................................................... 1 8
1- 6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 1 9
1- 7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 31
2-1 Startup Screen................................................................................................ 32
2- 2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 3 3
2- 3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)....................................................................... 35
2- 4 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 4 1
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 43
2- 6 Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................... 45
2-7 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 47
2- 8 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 50
2- 9 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 52
2-10 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 5 3
2- 1 1 Load Fail-Safe Defaults...................................................................................54
2-12 Load Optimized Defaults.................................................................................54
2-13 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 55
2-14 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 56
2-15 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 56
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57
3- 1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 57
3- 2 Applications Software ..................................................................................... 58
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 58
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 59
3-5 System...........................................................................................................59
3- 6 Download Center............................................................................................ 60
Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 61
4- 1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 61
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 64
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 64
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 67
4- 3 EasyTune 6.................................................................................................... 68
4-4 Easy Energy Saver ...................................................................................... 69
4-5 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 71
4-6 Time Repair .................................................................................................... 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 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out .................................................................................. 76
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 78
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 80
5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 81
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 81
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 82
5-3 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 84
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Box Contents
GA-G41M-ES2L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables 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.
The motherboard image is for reference only.
Optional Items
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
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GA-G41M-ES2L Motherboard Layout
ATX_12V
KB_MS
LGA775
COMA
LPT
VGA
CPU_FAN
R_USB
USB
LAN
AUDIO
F_AUDIO
RTL8111C/D(L)
IT8718
CODEC
CD_IN
COMB
PCIEX1
PCIEX16
PCI1
PCI2
SPDIF_IO
FDD
BATTERY
SYS_FAN
Intel® G41
B_BIOS
CLR_CMOS
CI
F_USB1
F_USB2
GA-G41M-ES2L
M_BIOS
Intel® ICH7
SATA2_0
DDR2_1
DDR2_2
IDE
PWR_LED
ATX
F_PANEL
SATA2_3 SATA2_2
SATA2_1
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Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x1
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express x16
RTL8111C/D(L)
x1
PCI Express Bus
PCI Bus
D-Sub
LAN
RJ45
LGA775
Processor
Interface
Intel® G41
®
Intel ICH7
CODEC
Host
CPU CLK+/-
(333/266/200 MHz)
DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory
GMCH CLK
(333/266/200 MHz)
Dual BIOS
ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel
4 SATA 3Gb/s
8 USB Ports
Floppy
IT8718
LPT Port COM Ports
2 PCI
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
MIC
Line In
Line Out
S/PDIF In
S/PDIF 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 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.
T o 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
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CPU Support for an Intel® Core
Intel® Core
TM
2 Quad processor/Intel® Core Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset North Bridge: Intel® G41 Express Chipset
South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 Memory 2 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 ALC888B codec
High Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/OutSupport for CD In
LAN RTL8111C/D(L) chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
1 x PCI Express x1 slot2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
iTE IT8718 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB Integrated in the South Bridge
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)
2 Extreme processor/
(Note 2)
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2 Duo processor/
(Note 1)
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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x floppy disk drive connector1 x IDE connector4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors1 x CPU fan header1 x system fan header1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x CD In connector1 x S/PDIF In/Out header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x serial port header1 x chassis intrusion header1 x power LED header
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x parallel port1 x serial port1 x D-Sub port4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU temperature detectionCPU/System fan speed detectionCPU overheating warningCPU/System fan fail warningCPU fan speed control
(Note 3)
BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOSSupport for DualBIOS
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PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
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Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-FlashSupport for Virtual DualBIOSSupport for Download CenterSupport for Xpress InstallSupport for Xpress Recovery2Support for EasyTuneSupport for Easy Energy Saver
(Note 4)
(Note 5)
Support for Time RepairSupport for Q-Share
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.4cm
(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/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) 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. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel® Core
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Core
2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable
TM
2 Extreme/ Core
TM
2 Quad/
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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.
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
Alignment Key
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
LGA 775 CPU
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: Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate. (To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.)
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: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.)
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
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 two 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 two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels:
Channel 0: DDR2_1 Channel 1: DDR2_2
DDR2_1
DDR2_2
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 memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
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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.
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 push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.
Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.
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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.
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 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/ Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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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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-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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1-7 Internal Connectors
15 11
9
16
3
6 2
10 8
12
1) ATX_12V
2) AT X
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) FDD
6) IDE
7) SATA2_0 / 1 / 2 / 3
8) PWR_LED
5 14
171413
10) F_PANEL
11) F_AUDIO
12) CD_IN
13) SPDIF_IO
14) F_USB1 / F_USB2
15) COMB
16) CLR_CMOS
17) CI
7
9) BATTERY
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 (500W 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.
ATX_12V :
3
1
ATX_12V
4 2
Pin No. Definition
1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V
12
24
131
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)
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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 A TX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin A TX)
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. 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 :
1
CPU_FAN
1
SYS_FAN
Pin No. Definition
1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN :
Pin No. Definition
1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense
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, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color.
33
34
1
2
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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.)
3940
12
7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)
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.
7
SATA2_0
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Pin No. Definition
1 GND
1
1
1
2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND
7
SATA2_3
7
SATA2_2
7
1
SATA2_1
Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive.
8) 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+ 2 MPD-
1
3 MPD-
System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off
9) 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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10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
19
PW­MSG-
20
NC
RES+
RES-
HD-
HD+
12
Speaker Connector
Power Switch
Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LED
SPEAK-
SPEAK+
PW+ MSG+
MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED):
System Status LE D S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel . 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).
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).
SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.
HD (IDE 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
Reset Switch
IDE Hard Disk
Active LED
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, speaker 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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11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High D efinition 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:
Pin No. Definition
10
2
1
1 MIC2_L 2 GND
9
3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 GND
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-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.
For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Definition
1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4NC 5 Line Out (R) 6NC 7NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC
12) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.
1
Pin No. Definition
1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R
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