Gigabyte GA-8IE2004: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning:

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1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

2. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will

cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

Step 1-1: CPU Installation

Socket

Angling the

Actuation

0

rod to 65

Lever

1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe feel a

2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly .

kind of tight , and then continue pull the rod to

90-degree when a noise "cough" made.

Pin1 indicator

Pin1 indicator

3. CPU Top View

4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look

for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU

upper corner. Then insert the CPU

into the socket.

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Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation

Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning:

1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan.

2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat

conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.

(The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of

the thermal paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cool-

ing fan, you might pull the processor out of the CPU socket alone with

the cooling fan, and might damage the processor. To avoid this from

happening, we suggest you to either use thermal tape instead of

thermal paste, or remove the cooling fan with extreme caution.)

3. Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan

connector, this completes the installation.

Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail

installation procedure.

1. Fasten the cooling fan supporting-

2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged

base onto the CPU socket on the

to the CPU fan connector, than

motherboard.

install complete.

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Step 2: Install Memory Modules

Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning:

1. When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket.

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2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to

the one notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation.

Please change the insert orientation.

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically

detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM

socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary

between sockets.

Notch

DDR

1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory

module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM

socket. Then push it down.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to

lock the DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove

the DIMM module.

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Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM

Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMM x 64 / x 72 2 DIMMs x 64 / x 72 3 DIMMs x 64 / x 72

64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 256 MBytes

64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 32 MBytes 64 MBytes 96 MBytes

128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 512 MBytes

128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes

256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1 GBytes

256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes

512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 2 GBytes

512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

DDR1 DDR2 DDR3

SS S

DS S

DD X

DX D

SD X

SX D

D: Double Sided DIMM S:Single Sided DIMM

X: Not Use

DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high

performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and

system integrators.

DDR memory is a great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing

SDRAM architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck

by doubling the memory bandwidth. Nowadays, with the highest bandwidth of 3.2GB/s of DDR400

memory and complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best

choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers,

workstations, and full range of desktop PCs.

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Step 3: Install expansion cards

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.

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

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.

When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a non-supported

graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to

AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and

power supply

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction

Y

Z

[

X

\

XX

XX

X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

This connector supports standard PS/2

PS/2 Mouse Connector

keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

(6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

(6 pin Female)

Y LAN* / USB Connector

LAN is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed.*

Before you connect your device(s) into USB

connector(s), please make sure your device(s)

LAN*

such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip,

speaker...etc. Have a standard USB interface.

USB 0

Also make sure your OS supports USB

USB 1

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.

* For GA-8IE2004-L only.

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Z Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)

Parallel Port

This connector supports 2 standard COM ports

(25 pin Female)

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and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be

connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem

etc. can be connected to Serial ports.

COMA COMB

Serial Port (9 pin Male)

[ Game / MIDI Ports

This connector supports joystick, MIDI

keyboard and other relate audio devices.

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

\ Audio Connectors

After install onboard audio driver, you may con-

nect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone to MIC

In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc. can

be connected to Line-In jack.

Please note:

You are able to use 2-/4-/6-channel audio feature

by S/W selection.

If you want to enable 6-channel function, you

Line Out

MIC In

have 2 choose for hardware connection.

(Front Speaker)

(Center and

Subwoofer)

Method1:

Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"

Line In

Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"

(Rear Speaker)

Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out ".

Method2:

You can refer to page 25, and contact your

nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup

installation, please refer to page 65.

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Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

3

1

2

10

5

9

12

18

11

17

4

16

6

8

13

14

715

1) ATX_12V

10) F_AUDIO

2) ATX

11) SUR_CEN

3) CPU_FAN

12) CD_IN

4) SYS_FAN

13) AUX_IN

5) FDD

14) SPDIF_IO

6) IDE1 / IDE2

15) F_USB

7) F_PANEL

16) CI

8) PWR_LED

17) CLR_PWD

9) 2X_DET

18) BATTERY

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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

1 GND

3

4

2 GND

1

2

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

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

10

4 VCC

20

5 GND

6 VCC

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB (stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 3.3V

12 -12V

13 GND

14 PS_ON(soft on/off)

1

11

15 GND

16 GND

17 GND

18 -5V

19 VCC

20 VCC

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3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)

Please note, 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

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.

1

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

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16) CI (CASE OPEN)

This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "Case Open" item in BIOS, if the

system case begin remove.

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Pin No. Definition

1 Signal

1

2 GND

17) CLR_PWD

When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared.

On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains.

Open: Clear password

1

1

Close: Normal

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18) BATTERY

+

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.

If you want to erase CMOS...

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

2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.

3. Re-install the battery.

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

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