Gigabyte LGA775 Socket Motherboard for Intel GA-73PVM-S2H User Manual

GA-73PVM-S2H

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core

processor family/

Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1003 12ME-73PVMS2H-1003R

Oct. 11, 2007

Motherboard

GA-73PVM-S2H

Motherboard

GA-73PVM-S2H

Oct. 11, 2007

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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:

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Table of Contents

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

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

GA-73PVM-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 Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 16

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 1 7

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 2 0

1- 7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 23

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

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

2- 2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 3 7

2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 3 9

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

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

2- 6 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 47

2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 49

2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 5 0

2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)....................................................................... 52

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

2- 1 1 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 ......................................................................................... 6 1

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 SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 7 3

5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller......................................................... 73

5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 78

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 79

5- 2 Configuring Audio Input and Output................................................................. 84

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 84

5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional)............................................ 86

5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 88

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 90

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 91

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 91

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 92

Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 94

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• 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.

Box Contents

GA-73PVM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (for Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW -01R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R)

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GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

LGA775

ATX

GA-73PVM-S2H

USB

LAN

CD_IN

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

BIOS

PCIE_16

IT8718

IDE

DDRII1

F1_1394

TSB43AB23

PCIE_1

PCI1

BATTERY

CODEC

ATX_12V

ESATA

1394

USB

HDMI

CLR_CMOS

RTL 8211B

CPU_FAN

SATAII0

OPTICAL

PCI2

SYS_FAN

LPT

DVI

VGA

nVIDIA

GeForce 7100/ nForce 630i

DDRII2

SATAII2

SATAII1

F_PANEL

COMA

SPDIF_IO

F_USB3 F_USB1 F_USB2

PWR_LED

FDD

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Block Diagram

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

LGA775

Processor

4 SATA 3Gb/s

LPC BUS

10 USB Ports

Line-Out

MIC

CODEC

Line-In

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

2 PCI

PCI Bus

2 IEEE 1394a

TSB43AB23

LPT Port

BIOS

Floppy

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

IT8718

Host

Interface

DDR2 800/667/533 MHz

1 PCI Express x1

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

CPU CLK+/-

(333/266/200 MHz)

nVIDIA

GeForce 7100/

nForce 630i

ATA-133/100/66/33

IDE Channel

LAN

RJ45

RTL

8211B

D-Sub

HDMI

(Note)

DVI

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCI Express x16

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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.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1- 2 Product Specifications

CPU  Support for an Intel® Core

2 Extreme processor/

Intel® Core

2 Quad processor/Intel® Core

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  1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset  nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/nForce 630i Memory  2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory

 Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Onboard Graphics  Integrated in the nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/nForce 630i chipset Audio  Realtek ALC889A codec

 High Definition Audio  2/4/5.1/7.1-channel  Support for S/PDIF In/Out  Support for CD In

LAN  RTL 8211B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots  1 x PCI Express x16 slot

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

Storage Interface  nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/nForce 630i chipset:

- 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

- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 0+1

- 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

IEEE 1394a  T.I. TSB43AB23 chip

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

connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)

USB  Integrated in the nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/nForce 630i chipset

 Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 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  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/Out header  1 x IEEE 1394a header  3 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

(Note 1)

 1 x HDMI port  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/System fan speed control

BIOS  1 x 4 Mbit flash

 Use of licensed AWARD BIOS  PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

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Unique Features  Support for @BIOS

 Support for Download Center  Support for Q-Flash  Support for EasyTune

(Note 2)

 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 Form Factor  Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm

(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) 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.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

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

NotchNotch

Alignment Key

LGA 775 CPU

LGA775 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever.

CPU Socket Lever

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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.)

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 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.)

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.

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.

Male Push Pin

Female Push Pin

The Top of Female Push Pin

Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin

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.)

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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 Installing a Memory

Notch

DDR2 DIMM

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.

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.

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.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Slot

PCI Express x16 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. For more information, please go to GIGABYTE's website.

(Continued...)

Graphics Chip Maker Model Name Nvidia GIGABYTE GV-NX62128D

GIGABYTE GV-NX66128DP2 GIGABYTE GV-NX68T256DH GIGABYTE GV-NX55128DP GIGABYTE GV-NX68U256D-B GIGABYTE GV-NX62TC128D GIGABYTE GV-NX66L128DP GIGABYTE GV-NX68256D GIGABYTE GV-NX78X256V-B GIGABYTE GV-NX78T256V-B GIGABYTE GV-NX79T256DP-RH GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH GIGABYTE GV-NX76G256D-RH GIGABYTE GV-NX73T256D-RH GIGABYTE GV-NX73G128D-RH GIGABYTE GV-NX73L128D-RH GIGABYTE GV-NX65128DE GIGABYTE GV-NX79G256DP-RH GIGABYTE GV-NX71G512P8-RH GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256H GIGABYTE GV-NX85T512HP GIGABYTE GV-NX72G128D GIGABYTE GV-NX84G256H GIGABYTE GV-NX88U768H-B Nvidia 7900GTX Nvidia 8600GTS Nvidia 8800GTX Nvidia P502/P602 ASUS EN6600GT/TD/128 ASUS EN6600/TD/128 MSI NX6800GT-TD256E Leadtek WinFast PX6600GT TDH ELSA GLADIAC 760GT ELSA GLADIAC 790GT

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Graphics Chip Maker Model Name ATi GIGABYTE GV-RX30HM128D

GIGABYTE GV-RX60X128V GIGABYTE GV-RX70P128D GIGABYTE GV-RX80256D GIGABYTE GV-RX55128D GIGABYTE GV-RX85T256V-B GIGABYTE GV-RX13P256D-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX18L256V-B GIGABYTE GV-RX18T512V-B GIGABYTE GV-RC19T512B-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX165T256D-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX13128D-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX195P256D-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX165P256D-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX16T256V-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX19T512VB-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX16P256DE-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX155256D-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX26P512H GIGABYTE GV-RX24P256H GIGABYTE GV-RX24T256HP GIGABYTE GV-RX26T256H GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-B GIGABYTE GV-RX1950XTX ATi Radeon HD2600 ASUS AX800XT ASUS AX700PRO MSI RX600 XT-TD128 MSI RX600 Pro TD128E

VIA S3 GammaChrome S18

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1- 6 Back Panel Connectors

• 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 Properties>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback to NVIDIA HDMI Audio Wave.

In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device and then click Set Default.

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.

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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.

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 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.

• 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.

Activity LED

Connection/ Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:

State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Connection/Speed LED:

State Description Orange 1 Gpbs data rate Green 100 Mpbs data rate Off 10 Mpbs data rate

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A. 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

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."

Mic In Jack (Pink)

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

B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs:

In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below.

• CPU: Intel® Core

2 Duo E6550 processor (2.33 GHz or faster). To support 1080p resolution,

be sure to use an Intel® Core

2 Duo E6550 processor or faster; to support 720p resolution,

be sure to use an Intel® Pentium® E2160 processor or faster.

• Memory: 1 GB of DDR2 800 memory

• BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"

"Advanced BIOS Features," for more information)

• Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 (Note: Hardware Acceleration is not supported)

File Format Suitable Resolution

Windows XP Windows Vista

Non-protected contents

1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p

HD-DVD 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Blu-ray

1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p

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1- 7 Internal Connectors

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.

15 16

9 18

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1) ATX_12V

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) FDD

6) IDE

7) SATAII0/1/2

8) PWR_LED

9) BATTERY

10) F_PANEL

11) F_AUDIO

12) CD_IN

13) SPDIF_IO

14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3

15) F1_1394

16) COMA

17) LPT

18) CI

19) CLR_CMOS

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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:

ATX

ATX:

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 A TX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin A TX)

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 1 1 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

ATX_12V

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• 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.

3/4) CPU_F AN/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.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control

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.

SYS_FAN

CPU_FAN

CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN:

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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)

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. The GeForce 7100/nForce 630i controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 0+1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.)

• A RAID 0+1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. For this motherboard, you should use the 3 onboard SATA 3Gb/s connectors and the eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel together to connect four hard drives.

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

SATAII0

SATAII2

SATAII1

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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+ 2 MPD3 MPD-

System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off

9) B ATTERY

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.

• 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.

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.

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10) F_P ANEL (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.

HD-

HD+

RES+

RES-

SPEAK-

MSG-

MSG+

PW-

PW+

Message/Power/

Sleep LED

Speaker Connector

SPEAK+

Power Switch

IDE Hard Disk

Active LED

Reset Switch

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.

• 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

System Status LE D S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off

• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED):

Connects to the power status indicator o n 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).

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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 AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC2_L 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 FSENSE1 7 FAUDIO_JD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 FSENSE2

For HD Front Panel Audio:

• 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.

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 N C

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 4 CD-R

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13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF in/out. Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power 2 No Pin 3 SPDIF 4 SPDIFI 5 GND 6 GND

14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers, Yellow)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX4USB DY5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC

• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.

• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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