Gigabyte GA-8I848P-G: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please

follow the instructions below:

1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components

(CPU, RAM).

4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or

within a electrostatic shielding container.

5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector

from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required

for warranty validation.

2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information

in the provided manual.

3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

8. 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.

Instances of Non-Warranty

1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:

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

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computer.

2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a AGP expansion card:

Please carefully pull out the small white-

drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot

when you try to install/uninstall the VGA

card. Please align the VGA card to the

onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on

the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked

by the small white-drawable bar.

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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to

the lower port (purple).

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.

Parallel Port

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

/ COM A/COM B (Serial Port)

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of

10/100/1000Mbps.

Line In

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

Line Out

Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector.

MIC In

Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning.

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1-7 Connectors Introduction

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3

2

5

10

17

9

15

12

7

14

6

4

11

13

16

8

1) ATX_12V

10) CD_IN

2) ATX (Power Connector)

11) SPDIF_IO

3) CPU_FAN

12) SUR_CEN

4) SYS_FAN

13) F_USB1 / F_USB2

5) FDD

14) CI

6) IDE1/IDE2

15) CLR_CMOS

7) SATA0 / SATA1

16) PWR_LED (Optional)

8) F_PANEL

17) BAT

9) F_AUDIO

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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)

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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, please make sure that all

components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on

the motherboard and connect tightly.

The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power

connector is not connected, the system will not start.

Caution!

Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is

recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or

greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an

unstable system or a system that is unable to start.

Pin No. Definition

2

1

1 GND

2 GND

4

3

3 +12V

4 +12V

Pin No. Definition

11

1

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)

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10

10 +12V

11 3.3V

12 -12V

13 GND

14 PS_ON(soft on/off)

15 GND

16 GND

17 GND

18 -5V

19 +5V

20 +5V

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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)

The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN)

power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.

Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire

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indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is

the ground wire (GND).

Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure.

Caution!

Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.

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Pin No. Definition

CPU_FAN

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

1

(Only for CPU_FAN)

SYS_FAN

5) FDD (Floppy Connector)

The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the

FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.

Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.

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6) IDE1/IDE2 (IDE Connector)

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An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one

IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If

you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other

as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).

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7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)

Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA

and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 TXP

17

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)

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 below.

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Speaker Connector

Message LED/

Power/

Power

Sleep LED

Switch

PW+

MSG+

MSG-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

2

20

1

19

HD-

RES+

NC

HD+

RES-

Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

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

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) Pin 1: Power

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) (Green) Open: Normal

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) (Red) Open: Normal

Close: Power On/Off

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

(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC ( Purple) NC

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9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)

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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

assigments on the cable are the same as the pin assigments on the MB 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

2 GND

1

2

3 MIC_BIAS

4 POWER

9

10

5 FrontAudio(R)

6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R

7NC

8 No Pin

9 FrontAudio (L)

10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L

10) CD_IN (CD IN)

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

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

1

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD-R

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11) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out)

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. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.

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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 cable, please contact your local

dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

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2 No Pin

3 SPDIF

1

5

4 SPDIFI

5 GND

6 GND

12) SUR_CEN

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

Pin No. Definition

1 SUR OUTL

2 SUR OUTR

12

3 GND

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4 No Pin

5 CENTER_OUT

6 BASS_OUT

7 AUX_L

8 AUX_R

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13) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)

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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 Power

2 Power

210

3 USB DX-

4 USB Dy-

1

9

5 USB DX+

6 USB Dy+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

14) 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

1 Signal

2 GND

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