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 (Option)
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
Screw bag
Mouse (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
Software and
Manuals
Cables
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Power Cord
Mouse
tion
Keyboard
(Option)
PC
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I. Chassis
Ŝ
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 under Microsoft Windows
higher versions) commands. Default input voltage setting is 230V.
Note: Please check the voltage requirements in the country you reside before
98 (or
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
For different processor types, please refer to below installation guide.
Ŝ
CPU (For Intel
Pentium
Ƿ
and Intel Celeron processors)
CPU Pin
Leve
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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.
4. Connect fan power connector to the CPU FAN connector on the motherboard.
Click heat sink
lock on the CPU
socket
Install fan on top of CPU
ŜCPU(For Intel
CPU Pin
Pentium
4 processors)
Leve
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. Put CPU cooler
on retention module and make sure to keep the heat sink tight against the CPU to
obtain the best cooling result. Lock the cooler on retention module.
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.
4. Connect fan power connector to the CPU FAN connector on the motherboard.
Click the heat sink
locker to the
motherboard
retention module.
Install fan on top of CPU
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ŜCPU (For Intel Tualatin processors)
In this section you will find the gist of CPU installation.
CPU Pin
Leve
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. Put CPU cooler
on retention module and make sure to keep the heat sink tight against the CPU to
obtain the best cooling result. Lock the cooler on retention module.
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.
4. Connect fan power connector to the CPU FAN connector on the motherboard.
Click fan lock on
the pin at sides of
CPU socket.
Install fan on top of CPU
Set CPU clock frequency from BIOS Setup, see Motherboard Manual for details.
TM
For AMD Athlon
to Intel
Pentium
and AMD DuronTM processors, the installation method will be similar
Ƿand Intel Celeron processors
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ŜMemory
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Notches at sides
of module
SDRAM
Position notches. Make sure that the notches should align the pin on DIMM
slot on the motherboard
Notches at sides
of module
DDR
Position notches. Make sure that the notches should align the pin on DIMM
slot on the motherboard
In this section we will guide you to install 168-pin DIMM RAM module. First, make
sure the position notches at the bottom of the module should align to the pins on the
module sockets on the motherboard, then push the module downward until the locks
hook up notches at sides.
Locks: make sure they hook up the notches at sides of module
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ŜHard Drive Installation
1.Remove 3 screws in front of the hard drive chassis and dismount chassis.
2.The chassis accommodates up to three 3.5” storage devices. Select a place and fix
the hard drive with screws.
3.5”Floppy
Drive
Hard drives
3.Connect the IDE cable included in the accessory box to the connector on the hard
drive. Make sure that the RED wire on the ribbon connects to PIN 1 of the hard drive.
4.Connect power connector to the hard drive.
Connect to
hard drive
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5.Install chassis back to position after completing hard drive installation.
6.Connect the other end of the IDE connector to the IDE-1 bus on the motherboard.
7.Check all connections again.
Put back side panel
Put back front panel
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V.System Installation and User’s Guide
ŜFront Panel
Floppy Drive
Floppy
Floppy LED
Eject Button
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CD-ROM Slot
CD-ROM
Eject Button
Power LED
Power Button
HDD LED
*PCMCIA Port
*PCMCIA Button
*USB Port
*1394 Port
Notice!!
A. For those models with front audio module:
B. If you use microphone for recording, please insert it in
the Front Audio Port.
MIC IN
LINE OUT
USB Port
MIC IN
LINE OUT
USB Port
G-MAXTM Micro ATX Front Audio Port
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ŜRear Panel
V
V
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Power Socket
oltage Switch
Keyboard Port(PS/2) Mouse Port(PS/2)
USB Port
COM Port
*VGA / COM Port
Audio Out
Audio In
*LAN Port
LPT Port
System Fan
Game Port
MIC In
*1394 Port
Power Socket
oltage Switch
Keyboard Port (PS/2) Mouse Port (PS/2)
*VGA / COM Port
COM Port
Audio Out
Audio In
MIC In
USB Port
LPT Port
System Fan
Game Port
*LAN Port
*1394 Port
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ŜNote
1.To avoid broken disc during high-speed operation, we recommend you to use
high quality CD/ Recordable CD/ Re-writable CD.
2.Specification with “Ŏ” mark are subject to change without notice.
3.For latest drivers update, please visit our Web site listed below:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/products/plat_index.htm
ŜImportant Safety Instructions
Caution –To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cord.
Caution –Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing
or disassembly this equipment.
Caution –Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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