Gigabyte MNIC8PI, MNIC8QI User Manual

MNIC8PI/MNIC8QI

Intel® N455/D525 Processor Motherboards

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents

MNIC8PI/MNIC8QI Motherboard Layout ......................................................................... 4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 6

1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 7

1-3 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9

1-3-1 Installing a Memory .................................................................................................9

1-4 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 10

1-5 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 12

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................27

2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 29

2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 31

2-2-1 CPUConguration ..................................................................................................32

2-2-2 IDEConguration ...................................................................................................33

2-2-3 SerialandParallelPortConguration ....................................................................35

2-2-4 HardwareHealthConguration ..............................................................................36

2-2-5 ACPIConguration .................................................................................................38

2-2-6 USBConguration ..................................................................................................39

2-3 Boot Menu ...................................................................................................... 40

2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 43

2-5 Chipset Menu ................................................................................................. 44

2-5-1 NorthBridgeConguration .....................................................................................45

2-5-2 SouthBridgeConguration ....................................................................................46

2-5-3 OnboardPeripherialsConguration .......................................................................47

2-6 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 49

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MNIC8PI/MNIC8QI Motherboard Layout

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Item Code Description

1 AUDIO_JACK Audio jack
2 LPT Parallel port
3 RJ11 Cash drawer port
4 KB_MS1 PS/2 connector
5 USB_LAN1 USB ports and LAN port
6 VGA1/COM2 VGA port and Serial port
7 COM4_USB1 Serial and USB Port
8 +12V_OUT DC jack

9 DC_IN DC jack
10 DC_OUT 4 pin power connector
11 VFD_JR1 VFD & RS232 Mode select jumper
12 JCOM4 Serail port 5V,12V, RI select jumper
13 VGA2 VGA cable connector
14 JRS1 RS232,RS422,RS485 Select

connector
15 SYS_FAN System fan cable connector
16 LCDPWR_CON LCD power connector
17 BKLTEN_CON Back light inverter jumper
18 LVDS LVDS connectors
19 CPU_FAN CPU fan cable connector
20 CPU Processor
21 INV_BRIG1 Inverter with box header
22 SO-DIMM DDR3 SO-DIMM slot
23 SATAPW2 SATA power connector
24 SATAPW1 SATA power connector
25 SATA1/2 SATA cable connectors
26 SATA 3 SATA 7+15 pins cable connector
27 JFRONT Front panel connecotor
28 F_USB3 Front USB cable connector
29 F_USB2 Front USB cable connector
30 BAT1 Battery socket
31 F_USB1 Front USB cable connector
32 MINI_CARD Mini PCI Express slot
33 COM6 Serial cable connector
34 JCOM6 Power COM select jumper
35 COM3 Serial cable connector
36 JCOM3 Power COM select jumper
37 COM5 Serial cable connector
38 JCOM5 Power COM select jumper
39 COM1 Serial cable connector
40 JCOM1 Power COM select jumper
41 F_AUDIO Front audio cable connector
42 KB_MS2 PS/2 cable connector

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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 com-

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keep your hands dry and rst 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 sup-

ply 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 hard-

ware 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 sys-

tem 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 certied computer technician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU  Supports single Intel® N455 processor (MNIC8PI)

 Supports single Intel® D525 processor (MNIC8QI)
 Supports 1.66GHz (MNIC8PI)
 Supports 1.8GHz (MNIC8QI)

Chipset  Intel® ICH8M

Memory  1 x SO-DIMM slot support DDR3 800/1066

 Support up 2GB (MNIC8PI)
 Support up 4GB (MNIC8QI)

Audio  Realtek® ALC269 codec

 High Denition Audio
 2 channel

LAN  1 x Realtek® RTL 8111E supports 10/100/1000 Mbps

Expansion Slots  1 x mini PCI Express x1 slot

Onboard
Graphics

 Build in Intel® ICH8M chipset

Storage Interface  2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

 1 x 7 pin & 15 pin SATA connector

USB  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)
Internal
Connectors

 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector
 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
 2 x SATA power connectors
 1 x 7 pin & 15 pin SATA connector
 1 x CPU fan header
 1 x System fan header
 4 x COM power select connector
 1 x front panel header
 1 x audio header*
 3 x USB 2.0 headers
 1 x VGA header

 1 x LVDS connector
Back Panel
Connectors

 1 x DC-in (12V) connector

 1 x DC-out (12V) connector

 4 x USB 2.0 ports

 1 x RJ-45 port

 1 x VGA port

 2 x COM ports

 1 x Parallel port

 1 x RJ-11 port

 1 x Audio jack

 1 x PS/2 connector

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Form Factor  Mini ITX Form Factor; 6.75 inch x 6.75 inch

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information

without prior notice.

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1-3 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.

• 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.

1-3-1 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.
Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Installation Step:

Step 1. Align the memory with the DIMM module and insert the DIMM memory module into the DIMM slot.
Please note that memory module has a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be
installed In only one direction.

Step 2. Push down the memory and seat it rmly.

Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

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1-4 Back Panel Connectors

DC In Port

Connect the DC power to this port.

12V DC Out Port

Connect the 12V DC power to this port.

RS-232 Port

Connects this port to the serial-based modems, printers, mice, data storage, un-interruptible power sup­plies, and other peripheral devices

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key­board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

Serial Port

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

Video Port

The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function.

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.

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.

PS/2 Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or a PS/2 keyboard.

RJ-11 Port

The RJ-11 (Cash Drawer) port is a physical connector interface most often used for telephone wire ter­minals.

Line Out Jack ((Front Speaker Out/Blue)

The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surroundspeakers
can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.

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• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst 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:Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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1-5 Internal Connectors

1) DC_OUT 19) F_US B1

2) VFD_JR1 20) BAT1

3) F_ AUDI O 21) COM6

4) JRS1 22) COM3

5) SYS_FAN 23) COM5

6) CPU_FAN 24) COM1

7) VGA2 25) JCOM6

8) KB_MS2 26) JCOM3

9) LVDS 27) JCOM5

10) INV_BRIG1 28) JCOM1

11) SATA2 29) LCDPWR_CON

12) SATA1 30) BKLTEN_CON

13) SATAPW_1 31) JRS2/JRS3/JRS4/JRS5

14) SATAPW_2 32) CLR_CMOS1

15) S ATA3 33) USB_PWR1/USB_PWR2/USB_PWR3

16) JFRONT 34) LVDS_PWR1

17) F_USB3

18) F_U S B2

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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) DC_OUT (2x2 12V Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com-

ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst 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.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

2) VFD_JR1 (VFD & RS232 Mode Select Jumper)

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VFD Mode VFD_JR1: 1-2, 3-5, 4-6 Close

JCOM4: 5-6 Close

RS232 Mode VFD_JR1: 1-3, 2-4 Close

JCOM4: 1-2 or 3-4 Close

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3) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition 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.

4) JRS1 (RS232/RS422/RS485 Select Header)

Pin No. Denition

1 Amplier Out_R+

2 MIC_L

3 Amplier Out_R-

4 MIC_R

5 GND

6 Line In_R

7 Amplier Out_L+

8 Line In_L

9 Amplier Out_L-

10 Line In_JD

11 GND

12 External MIC JD

Pin No. Denition

1 RS232

2 UART RXD Signal

3 RS422

4 UART RXD Signal

5 RS485

6 UART RXD Signal

2 1

12

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