Gigabyte 8S661FXM-RZ: Step 3: Installation of Expansion Cards

Step 3: Installation of Expansion Cards: Gigabyte 8S661FXM-RZ

Step 3: Installation of Expansion Cards

1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

2. Please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X (1.5V).

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3. Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to

install / uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly

down on the slot .Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white-drawable bar.

AGP Card

Step 4: Installation of I/O Peripherals Cables

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction

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X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse connector

This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

Y Parallel port (LPT)

Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port.

Z Serial port (COMA)

Mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial port.

[ VGA port

Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

\ Game/MIDI port

This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.

] Line Out jack

Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to this connector.

^ Line In jack

Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connect to Line In jack.

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_ MIC In jack

Microphone can be connect to MIC In jack.

After installation of the audio driver, you are able to use 2/4/6-channel audio feature by software

selection. You can connect "Front speaker" to "Line Out" jack, Connect "Rear speaker" to "Line In"

jack and connect "Center/Subwoofer" to "MIC In" jack.

` LAN port

LAN is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed.

a USB port

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such

as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also make

sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact

OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or

device(s) vendors.

Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

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6

5

10

4

14

17

18

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12

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8

1) ATX_12V

10) BATTERY

2) ATX

11) F_AUDIO

3) CPU_FAN

12) CD_IN

4) SYS_FAN

13) AUX_IN

5) FDD

14) SPDIF_IO

6) IDE1 / IDE2

15) SUR_CEN

7) F_PANEL

16) F_USB1 / F_USB2

8) PWR_LED

17) CLR_CMOS

9) RAM_LED

18) CI

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1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)

This connector (ATX _12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore).

If this " ATX_ 12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.

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Pin No. Definition

2

1

1 GND

3

2 GND

4

3 +12V

4 +12V

2) ATX (ATX Power)

AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other

related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.

Pin No. Definition

Pin No. Definition

10

20

1 3.3V

11 3.3V

2 3.3V

12 -12V

3 GND

13 GND

4 +5V

14 PS_ON(soft on/off)

5 GND

15 GND

6 +5V

16 GND

7 GND

17 GND

8 Power Good

18 -5V

1

11

9 5V SB (stand by +5V)

19 +5V

10 +12V

20 +5V

3) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)

A proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal

condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

1

2 +12V

3 Sense

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4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system

temperature.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

1

3 Sense

5) FDD (Floppy Connector)

Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and

2.88Mbytes floppy disk types.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

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33

2

1

6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector)

Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

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39

2

1

IDE1IDE2

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7) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector)

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis

front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.

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SPEAK-

Speaker

Connector

SPEAK+

1

NC

Power

1

PW-

RES+

Switch

Reset Switch

PW+

1

RES-

MSG-

HD-

Message LED/

IDE Hard Disk

MSG+

HD+

Power/

1

1

Active LED

Sleep LED

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HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off

MSG (Message LED/Power/ Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Sleep LED) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC NC

8) PWR_LED

PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will

blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to

another color.

Pin No. Definition

1

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

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9) RAM_LED

Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected

damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is

disconnected.

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10) BATTERY

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recom

mended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's

instructions.

If you want to erase CMOS...

1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10

minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the

positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make

them short for one minute).

3. Re-install the battery.

4. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.

11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)

If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.

In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please

make sure the pin assignments for the cable are the same as the pin assignments for the front audio

header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your

dealer. Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear

audio connector to play sound.

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC

102

2 GND

3 MIC_BIAS

91

4 Power

5 Front Audio(R)

6 Rear Audio(R)/Return R

7NC

8 No Pin

9 Front Audio(L)

10 Rear Audio(L)/Return L

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12/13) CD_IN (CD In Connector, black) / AUX_IN (AUX In Connector, white)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector.

Pin No. Definition

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1

1 CD-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD_R

Pin No. Definition

1 AUX-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 AUX_R

14) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3

data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has

digital input function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin

assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable

and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF_IO

cable, please contact your local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

6

5

1 Power

2 No Pin

3 SPDIF

4 SPDIFI

2

1

5 GND

6 GND

15) SUR_CEN

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

1

2

Pin No. Definition

1 SUR OUTL

2 SUR OUTR

3 GND

5

6

4 No Pin

5 CENTER_OUT

6 BASS_OUT

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16) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while

you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make

the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your

local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1

2

1 Power

2 Power

3 USB DX-

4 USB Dy-

5 USB DX+

9

10

6 USB Dy+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily

short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.

2-3 Short: Normal

1

1-2 Short: Clear CMOS

1

18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)

This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can

check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal

1

2 GND

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