Intel GA-EQ45M-S2 User Manual

GA-EQ45M-S2

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1001 12ME-EQ45MS2-1001R

processor family/

Nov. 5, 2008

GA-EQ45M-S2

Motherboard

Nov. 5, 2008

GA-EQ45M-S2

Motherboard

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information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

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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:

Table of Contents

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

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

GA-EQ45M-S2 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 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 17

1- 5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1- 6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21

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

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

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

2- 2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37

2- 3 MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T.)....................................................................... 39

2- 4 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 42

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 44

2-6 Integrated Peripherals .....................................................................................47

2- 7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 49

2- 8 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 51

2- 9 PC Health Status ...........................................................................................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

2-15 Security Chip Configuration............................................................................ 57

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 59

3- 1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 59

3- 2 Application Software .......................................................................................60

3- 3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 60

3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 61

3-5 System........................................................................................................... 61

3- 6 Download Center............................................................................................ 62

Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 63

4- 1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 6 3

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 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced ................................................................ 70

4-4 Ultra TPM ...................................................................................................... 72

4-5 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 73

4-6 Time Repair .................................................................................................... 74

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 75

5- 1 Configuring SA TA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 75

5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10DO SATA Controllers................................................... 75

5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette..................................................... 81

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 82

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output................................................................. 87

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 87

5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out .................................................................................. 89

5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 91

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 93

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 94

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 94

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 95

5-4 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 97

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Box Contents

GA-EQ45M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SAT A 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield

• 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.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW -01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R)

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GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

VGA

LPT

DVI

R_USB

USB

LAN

AUDIO

Intel 82567LM

SPDIF_O

CD_IN

CODEC

SPDIF_I

ATX_12V_2X

CPU_FAN

F_AUDIO

PCI1

PCI2

PCIEX4

PCIEX1

BAT

1_BIOS

DEBUG PORT

LGA775

2_BIOS

Intel® Q45

IT8213

PHASE LED

GA-EQ45M-S2

DDR2_1

DDR2_2

Intel® ICH10DO

IDE

DDR2_3

DDR2_4

SATA2_0 SATA2_1

SATA2_2 SATA2_3

MFG

SATA2_4 SATA2_5

ACPI_LED

(S0/1/3/4/5_LED)

IT8720

TPM IC

COMB

PWR_LED

FDD

ATX

SYS_FAN

COMA

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F_USB3

F_USB2

CLR_CMOS

F_USB1

F_PANEL

Block Diagram

1 PCI Express x4

1 PCI Express x1

PCIe CLK (100 MHz)

D-Sub

LAN

RJ45

Intel

82567LM

PCI Express Bus

PCI Bus

IT8213

DVI

LGA775

Processor

Host

Interface

Intel® Q45

GLCI

Intel® ICH10DO

CPU CLK+/-

(333/266/200 MHz)

DDR2 800/667 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

GMCH CLK

(333/266/200 MHz)

BIOS

6 SATA 3Gb/s

12 USB Ports

LPC BUS

Floppy

2 PCI

ATA-133/100/66/33

IDE Channel

CODEC

MIC

Line-In

Line-Out

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

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IT8720

2 COM Ports

PS/2 KB/Mouse

TPM

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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.

• 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 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.

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1-2 Product Specifications

CPU  Support for an Intel® Core

Intel® Core

2 Quad processor/Intel® Core Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processo/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  North Bridge: Intel® Q45 Chipset

 South Bridge: Intel® ICH10DO Memory  4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory

 Dual channel memory architecture

 Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)

Onboard Graphics  North Bridge:

- 1 x D-Sub port

- 1 x DVI-D port

Audio  Realtek ALC888 codec

 High Definition Audio

 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

 Support for S/PDIF In/Out

 Support for CD In

LAN  Intel 82567LM chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots  1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4

(Refer to page 19 for the graphics cards support list.)

 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

 2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface  South Bridge:

- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

 iTE IT8213 chip:

- 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

USB  Integrated in the South Bridge

 Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets

connected to the internal USB headers)

2 Extreme processor/

(Note 3)

2 Duo processor/

(Note 1) (Note 2)

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Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

 1 x floppy disk drive connector

 1 x IDE connector

 6 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 header

 1 x S/PDIF Out header

 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

 2 x serial port headers

 1 x debug card header

 1 x jumper for enabling Intel Management Engine Feature

 1 x clearing CMOS jumper

 1 x power LED header

 1 x chassis intrusion header

Back Panel  1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors  1 x PS/2 mouse port

 1 x parallel port

 1 x D-Sub port

 1 x DVI-D port

(Note 3)

 6 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 IT8720 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

(Note 4)

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BIOS  2 x 8 Mbit flash

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

Unique Features  Support for @BIOS

 Support for Q-Flash  Support for Virtual Dual BIOS  Support for Download Center  Support for Xpress Install  Support for Xpress Recovery2  Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced  Support for Ultra TPM  Support for Time Repair  Support for Q-Share

Bundled Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System  Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor  Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical

memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Before enabling Intel Management Engine, make sure DDR2_1 socket in Channel 0 is populated. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/

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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.

LGA775 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

LGA 775 CPU

NotchNotch

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.

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.

CPU Socket Lever

Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever.

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.

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.

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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.)

Male

Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin

Push Pin

The Top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

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 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.)

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.)

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.

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.

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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 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4

Dual Channel Memory Configurations T able

Two Modules

Four Modules

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 DS/SS - - DS/SS - -

- - DS/SS - - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

DDR2_1

DDR2_2

DDR2_3

DDR2_4

Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.

3. Before enabling Intel Management Engine, make sure DDR2_1 socket in Channel 0 is populated.

When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance.

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1-4-2 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. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR2 DIMM

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.

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Slot

PCI Express x1 Slot

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 Graphics Card:

• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot.

• Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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PCI Express x4 Graphics Card Support List

The items below are supported under Windows Vista 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.

Graphics Chip Maker Model Name ATI Radeon X1900 XTX GIGABYTE GV-RC19T512B-RH ATI Radeon X1950 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX195P256D-RH ATI Radeon X1650 XT GIGABYTE GV-RX165T256D-RH ATI Radeon X1650 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX165P256D-RH ATI Radeon X1600 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX16P256DE-RH ATI Radeon X1550 GIGABYTE GV-RX155256D-RH ATI Radeon X1300 GIGABYTE GV-RX13128D-RH ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT GIGABYTE GV-RX26T256H ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX26P512H ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro GIGABYTE GV-RX24P256H ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT GIGABYTE GV-RX24T256HP ATI Radeon HD 4870 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-R487X2-2GH-B ATI Radeon HD 4870 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-R4871GH-B ATI Radeon HD 4870 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-R487512H-B ATI Radeon HD 4850 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-R485OC-1GH ATI Radeon HD 4850 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-R485MC-1GH ATI Radeon HD 4850 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-R485ZL-512H ATI Radeon HD 4850 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-R485512H-B ATI Radeon HD 4670 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-R467D3-512I ATI Radeon HD 4650 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-R465OC-512I ATI Radeon HD 3870 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-RX387512H ATI Radeon HD 3850 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-RX385512H ATI Radeon HD 3650 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-RX365512H ATI Radeon HD 3450 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-RX345256H ATI Radeon HD 2600 AMD (ATi) ATI Radeon X800 XT ASUS AX800XT ATI Radeon X700 Pro ASUS AX700PRO ATI Radeon X600 XT MSI RX600 XT-TD128

(Continued...)

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Graphics Chip Maker Model Name NVIDIA GeForce 6500 GIGABYTE GV-NX65128DE NVIDIA GeForce 7100 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX71G512P8-RH NVIDIA GeForce 7200 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX72G128D NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX73G128D-RH NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX73T256D-RH NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE GIGABYTE GV-NX73L128D-RH NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX76G256D-RH NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX78T256V-B NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX GIGABYTE GV-NX78X256V-B NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX79G256DP-RH NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX79T256DP-RH NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS GIGABYTE GV-NX84G256H NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX85T512HP NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256H NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS GIGABYTE GV-NX86S256H NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra GIGABYTE GV-NX88U768H-B NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-NX84S512HP NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-NX88T512HP NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-N94T-512H NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-N95TOC-512H NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-NX96T512HP NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-NX98X512H-B NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-N98TZL-512H NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-N98XP-512H-B NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-N28-1GH-B NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 (PCIe 2.0) GIGABYTE GV-N26-896H-B NVIDIA GeForce 6600 ASUS EN6600/TD/128 NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT ASUS EN6600GT/TD/128 NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT Leadtek WinFast PX6600GT TDH NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT MSI NX6800GT-TD256E NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT ELSA GLADIAC 760GT NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT ELSA GLADIAC 790GT NVIDIA GeForce 7950GX2 NVIDIA P502/P602 NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX NVIDIA NVIDIA 7900GTX NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS NVIDIA NVIDIA 8600GTS NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX NVIDIA NVIDIA 8800GTX (A power supply with 700-watt

or above is recommended)

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

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.

Parallel Port

Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called a printer port.

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.

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.

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.

Connection/

LAN Port

Activity LEDSpeed LED

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

Connection/Activity LED:Speed LED:

State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring On

No data transmission or receiving

Off LAN link is not established

is occurring

• 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.

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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.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

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

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."

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1-7 Internal Connectors

3 9

14 12

1) ATX_12V_2X

2) AT X

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) FDD

6) IDE

7) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5

8) PWR_LED

9) B AT

10) F_PANEL

11) F_AUDIO

12) CD_IN

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19 2

21 7

4 8

13) SPDIF_I

14) SPDIF_O

15) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3

16) COMA

17) COMB

18) DEBUG PORT

19) CI

20) CLR_CMOS

21) MFG

22) PHASE LED

23) S0/S1/S3/S4/S5 LED

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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1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x4 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.

• Use of a power supply providing a 2x4 12V power connector is recommended by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W).

• 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.

• The power connectors are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. When using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector.

ATX_12V_2X:

ATX_12V_2X

Pin No. Definition

1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V

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ATX

ATX:

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 11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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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 ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_F AN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header and a 4-pin system fan header (CPU_FAN/ SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (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.

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

CPU_FAN:

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN:

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense

• 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.

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.

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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) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH10DO, Orange)

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 ICH10DO controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

SATA2_0 SATA2_1

SATA2_2 SATA2_3

SATA2_4 SATA2_5

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2TXP 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 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

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

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) BAT (Battery)

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.

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.

• 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.

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10) F_PANEL (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.

Message/Power/

Sleep LED

2 1

MSG+

HD+

MSG-

HD-

Power Switch

PW+

RES-

PW-

RES+

Speaker

SPEAK-

SPEAK+

20 19

Hard Drive

Activity LED

Reset Switch

• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow):

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

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).

• PW (Power Switch, Red): 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, Orange): 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 (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) 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, Green): 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 (Purple): No connection

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.

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11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition 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 HD Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Definition

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

• 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.

For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

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 NC

12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black)

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_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red)

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

Pin No. Definition

1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND

14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

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Pin No. Definition

1 SPDIFO 2 GND

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