GIGABYTE GA-P43-ES3G Owner's Manual

GA-P43-ES3G

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

User's Manual

Rev. 1101

12ME-P43ES3G-1101R

Motherboard

GA-P43-ES3G

Motherboard

GA-P43-ES3G

Nov. 14, 2008

Nov. 14, 2008

Copyright

© 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer

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Documentation Classifications

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

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

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

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

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

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

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
OptionalItems .................................................................................................................			6
GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout ..............................................................................			7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................			8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ....................................................................................			9
1-1	InstallationPrecautions .....................................................................................		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 .................................................................................		19
1-7	Internal Connectors ........................................................................................		21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup.................................................................................................			31
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................		32
2-2	The Main Menu ..............................................................................................		33
2-3	MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) .......................................................................		35
2-4	Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................		41
2-5	Advanced BIOS Features ..............................................................................		43
2-6	IntegratedPeripherals .....................................................................................		46
2-7	Power ManagementSetup .............................................................................		49
2-8	PnP/PCI Configurations .................................................................................		51
2-9	PC Health Status ...........................................................................................		52
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	Application 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 .....................................................................................		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 6....................................................................................................		70
4-4	Easy Energy Saver ......................................................................................		71

Chapter 5 Appendix		....................................................................................................	73
5-1	ConfiguringAudioInput and Output .................................................................		73
	5-1-1	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio ............................................................	73
	5-1-2 .......................................................................................	Configuring S/PDIF Out	76
	5-1-3 ...................................................................	Configuring Microphone Recording	77
	5-1-4 .................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder		79
5-2	Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................		80
	5-2-1 .............................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	80
	5-2-2 ................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	81
5-3	Regulatory ...................................................................................Statements		83

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Box Contents

GA-P43-ES3G motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

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 product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

•The motherboard image is for reference only.

Optional Items

Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)

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GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

ATX_12V

LGA775

COMA
COAXIAL	LPT
R_USB

USB_LAN SYS_FAN1

Intel® P43

AUDIO

F_AUDIO PCIEX1

PCIEX16 GA-P43-ES3G

RTL8111D

CPU_FAN

ATX

IDE

DDR2 1	IDE
DDR2 2	DDR2 3 DDR2 4
	JMicron 368

	PCI1
CODEC	PCI2

	PCI3		Intel® ICH10		SYS_FAN2
SPDIF_O				CLR_CMOS
	PCI4	M_BIOS		SATA2_3	SATA2_0
			BATTERY	SATA2_4	SATA2_1
IT8718	PCI5	B_BIOS		SATA2_5	SATA2_2
		CI		F_PANEL
CD_IN		FDD	PWR_LED
		F_USB3 F_USB2	F_USB1

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Block Diagram

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCI Express x16

ATA-133/100/66/33					JMicron
IDE Channel					368
PCI Express Bus									x 1
1 PCI Express x1			x 1				x 1

	RTL
PCIe CLK	8111D
(100 MHz)	RJ45
PCI Bus	LAN
IT8208M
5 PCI
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)

LGA775

CPU CLK+/-

(400(O.C.)333/266/200 MHz)

Processor

Host

Interface

DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz

Intel® P43

Dual Channel Memory

MCH CLK

(333/266/200 MHz)

Dual BIOS

6 SATA 3Gb/s

Intel® ICH10

12 USB Ports

Floppy

IT8718

LPT Port

CODEC

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

Speaker Out) Speaker Out)

Speaker Out) SPDIF Out

(Center/Subwoofer Line-Out (Front

Line-In (Rear

MIC

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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, 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 theAC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

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1-2	Product Specifications
CPU			Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/
			Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/
			Intel® Pentium® processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® D processor/
			Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 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			1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB
Chipset			North Bridge: Intel® P43 Express Chipset
		South Bridge: Intel® ICH10
Memory			4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
		Dual channel memory architecture
		Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules
			(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Audio			Realtek ALC888 codec
			High Definition Audio
			2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2)
		Support for S/PDIF Out
		Support for CD In
LAN			Realtek 8111D chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots			1 x PCI Express x16 slot
		1 x PCI Express x1 slot
		5 x PCI slots
Storage Interface			South Bridge:
			- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SA TA 3Gb/s devices
			JMicron 368 chip:
			- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE 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 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)

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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
	6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
	1 x CPU fan header
	2 x system fan headers
	1 x front panel header
	1 x front panel audio header
	1 x CD In connector
	1 x S/PDIF Out header
	3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
	1 x power LED header
	1 x chassis intrusion header
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 coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
	6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	1 x RJ-45 ports
	3 x audio jacks (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/System smart fan control (Note 3)

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BIOS	2 x 8 Mbit flash
	Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
	Support for DualBIOSTM
	PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features	Support for @BIOS
	Support for Download Center
	Support for Q-Flash
	Support for EasyTune (Note 4)
	Support for Xpress Install
	Support for Xpress Recovery2
	Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
	Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5)
Bundled Software	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System	Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21cm

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

(Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler 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® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver.

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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
Notch	Notch
	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					Push Pin
the Arrow Sign
on the Male					The Top
Push Pin
					of Female
					Push Pin
					Female
					Push Pin

Step 1:	Step 2:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease	Before installing the cooler, note the direction
on the surface of the installed CPU.	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 3:		Step 4:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the		You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
four push pins through the pin holes on the		push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins
motherboard. Push down on the push pins		are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler instal-
diagonally.		lation 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: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4

Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsTable

	DDR2_1	DDR2_2	DDR2_3	DDR2_4
Two Modules	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS	- -
	- -	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS
Four Modules	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS

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

DDR2 1 DDR2 2

DDR2 3 DDR2 4

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 dif ferent 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.

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 x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI 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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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.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector

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

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			Activity LED		Connection/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

• 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 enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 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
				3
	1
					2
	4				6
	11
					16
	13				4
					7
	12				10
	5	15	14	9	8
1)	ATX_12V		9)	BATTERY
2)	ATX		10)	F_PANEL
3)	CPU_FAN		11)	F_AUDIO
4)	SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2		12)	CD_IN
5)	FDD		13)	SPDIF_O
6)	IDE		14)	F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3
7)	SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5		15)	C I
8)	PWR_LED		16)	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 ( 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.

12 24

1 13

ATX

			ATX_12V:
			Pin No.	Definition
			1	GND
	3	4	2	GND
	1	2	3	+12V
			4	+12V

ATX_12V

ATX :
Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
1	3.3V	13	3.3V
2	3.3V	14	-12V
3	GND	15	GND
4	+5V	16	PS_ON(soft On/Off)
5	GND	17	GND
6	+5V	18	GND
7	GND	19	GND
8	Power Good	20	-5V
9	5V SB(stand by +5V)	21	+5V
10	+12V	22	+5V
11	+12V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)	23	+5V (Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
12	3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)	24	GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)

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CPU_FAN:

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2(Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN 1)and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers. 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.

						Pin No.	Definition
					1	1	GND
						2	Speed Control
CPU_FAN						3	Sense
						4	Speed Control
						SYS_FAN2:
						Pin No.	Definition
			1			1	GND
						2	Speed Control
SYS_FAN2
						3	Sense
						4	+5V
						SYS_FAN1
			1			Pin No.	Definition
						1	GND
SYS_FAN1
						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	1
34	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.)

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7) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH10)

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

																		Pin No.	Definition
					SATA2_3								SATA2_0					1	GND
	7								1 7								1	2	TXP
					SATA2_4								SATA2_1					3	TXN
	7								1 7								1	4	GND
					SATA2_5								SATA2_2					5	RXN
	7								1 7								1	6	RXP
																		7	GND

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive.

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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+
1	2		MPD-
	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 negativeterminalsofthebatteryholder,makingthemshortfor5seconds.)

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.

Message/Power/				Power
Sleep LED				Switch				Speaker

MSG+	PW+	SPEAK+	SPEAK-
MSG-	PW-

2

20

1

19

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

NC

Hard Drive

Reset

Activity LED

Switch

• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow):

System Status	LED
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, Red):

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

•SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

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, Blue)

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, Green):

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 (Purple): No connection

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, 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 Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

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

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

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

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

12)CD_IN (CD In Connector)

You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header .

			Pin No.	Definition
			1	CD-L
			2	GND
			3	GND
1
			4	CD-R

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