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G-MAXTM Micro ATX Series User’s Manual

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Preface

This system unit is designed to be stable, safe, and easy to use. The system can be upgraded and expanded in function easily if correct procedure is followed.

For your own safety and to avoid accidental damage to your system, please ensure you follow the following precautions:

Follow all the warnings and instructions marked on the products.

To remove or clean the product, remember to unplug the power cord.

Place your system unit in a cool, clean space, to be far away from water, heat and dust.

Before connecting any peripheral equipment, please unplug the power cord from the system unit to prevent unexpected damage.

The AC input supplies power to the system unit. Check your dealer if you can not recognize the type of the power supply.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture. Dispose of used batteries according

to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Introduction

G-MAXTM series product, to adopt main board of design & development by GIGABYTE that is Micro ATX mechanical design in advance, let you work smoothly in Windows environment.

Micro ATX adopt dexterous mechanical design, so it is ease by assembly & safeguard.

Specification Overview Micro ATX chassis

Micro ATX main board of GIGABYTE Power supply

DVD-ROM / CD-ROM 1.44 “FDD

Multi I/O Card (Option) Keyboard (Option) Assembly Box Content

Main board user’s manual User’s manual

Main board Driver CD IDE cable

Cable Tie Screw bag Mouse (Option)

SPDIF cable (Option)

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Items included in the package

Keyboard (Option)

Software and

Manuals

Cables

Power Cord

Mouse (Option)

PC

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I. Chassis

Dimension 405(D)mm x 180(W)mm x 352(H)mm

This chassis is made with material complied with UL specification and designed for space saving and easy open with thumbscrew. There are two 5.25” and three 3.5” drive bays. This chassis complies with corresponding EMC and safety regulations.

II. Motherboard

See Motherboard Manual for details.

III. Power Supply

The ATX switching power supply included with this product supports soft off function. Hence, the system can be shut down automatically. Default input voltage setting is 230V.

Note: Please check the voltage requirements in the country you reside before turning on the PC.

IV. System Component Installation

Remove the screws of the side cover of the chassis, push backward to dismount the cover.

Remove front panel

CPU

1.Insert the CPU on the CPU socket. Before installation, lift up the lever and align the cut of the CPU with the marking on the socket.

2.Pull down the lever to lock the CPU on the socket after installation. When you are installing the heat sink, please make sure to keep the heat sink tight against the CPU to obtain the best cooling result.

3.Apply the thermal compound to one side of the template, and ensure the compound is spread evenly across the template and repeat if necessary.

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