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G-MAXTM Micro ATX Series User’s Manual
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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
Introduction
G-MAX
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
Preface
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.
TM
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)
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.
series product, to adopt main board of design & development by GIGABYTE that
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Items included in the package
Power Cord
PC
Keyboard
(Option)
Mouse
Software and
Manuals
Cables
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I. Chassis
ŜDimension 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
ŜRemove the screws of the side cover of the chassis, push backward to dismount the
cover.
Remove front panel
ŜCPU
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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