Gigabyte GA-8IG1000MF: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

Step 2: Install Memory Modules

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

1.When RAM_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 4 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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DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM industry 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 sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing

SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck

by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration path from

existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR

memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge

of the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the same DRAM

clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.664GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs

to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations,

high-end PC's and value desktop SMA systems.

Dual Channel DDR:

GA-8IG1000MF Series supports Dual Channel Technology.

When Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original

one,with the fastest speed at 6.4GB/s DDR400.

GA-8IG1000MF Series includes four DIMM slots, and each Channel has 2 DIMMs as following:

Channel A : DIMM 1, 2

Channel B : DIMM 3, 4

Below are the explanations:

If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations

due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications.

1. Only one DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't

operate when only one DDR memory module is installed. Additionally, you can boot the

system only when the memory module is inserted into Channel A. On the other hand,

the memory module must be inserted into DIMM1 or DIMM3 sockets.

2. Two DDR memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual

Channel Technology will operate when two memory modules are inserted individually

into Channel A and B. If you install two memory modules in the same channel, the Dual

Channel Technology will not operate. Additionally, you can boot the system only when

one of the memory modules is inserted into Channel A. On the other hand, the memory

module must be inserted into DIMM1 or DIMM3 sockets.

3. Three DDR memory modules are installed: Please note that The Dual Channel Technol-

ogy will not operate when three DDR memory modules are installed; part of them will

not be detected.

4. Four DDR memory modules are installed: If you install four memory modules at the

same time, the Dual Channel Technology will operate only when those modules have

the same memory size and type.

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The following tables include all memory-installed combination types:

(Please note that those types not in the tables will not boot up.)

z Figure 1: Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4

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2 memory modules

DS/SS X DS/SS X

X DS/SS X DS/SS

4 memory modules

DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

z Figure 2: Don't operate Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4

1 memory module

DS/SS X X X

X X DS/SS X

2 memory modules

DS/SS DS/SS X X

Step 3: Install expansion cards

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

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 to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly

down on the slot .Make sure your AGP card is

AGP Card

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

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X

Y

X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

XX

XX

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/[ USB/LAN Connector

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.

LAN

Also make sure your OS supports USB controller.

USB 0

USB 2

If your OS does not support USB controller, please

USB 1

USB 3

contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver

upgrade. For more information please contact your

OS or device(s) vendors.

LAN connector for GA-8IG1000MF-P is Gigabit

Ethernet with 10/100/1000Mbps speed.

LAN connector for GA-8IG1000MF is fast

Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed.

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Z Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA port (LPT / COMA / VGA)

Parallel Port

This connector supports 1 standard COM port ,

(25 pin Female)

1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printer

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can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and

modem etc. can be connected to Serial ports.

COMA VGA

Serial Port

VGA Port

(9 pin Male)

(15 pin Female)

\ Audio Connectors

After install onboard audio driver, you may

connect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone to

MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman

Line In (Rear Speaker)

etc. can be connected to Line-In jack.

Please note:

Line Out (Front Speaker)

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

by S/W selection.

MIC In (Center and Subwoofer)

If you want to enable 6-channel function, you

have 2 choose for hardware connection.

Method1:

Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"

Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"

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

Method2:

You can refer to page 26, 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 74.

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Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

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11

2

5

6

12

20

8

16

4

14

24*

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25

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15

7

17*

22

21

23

19

18

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9

1) ATX_12V

14) CD_IN

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2) ATX

15) AUX_IN

3) CPU_FAN

16) SUR_CEN

4) SYS_FAN

17) SPDIF_IO*

5) FDD

18) F_USB1 / F_USB2

6) IDE1 / IDE2

19) F1_1394 / F2_1394

7) SATA0 / SATA1

20) COMB

8) BAT

21) IR

9) F_PANEL

22) GAME

10) PWR_LED

23) INFO_LINK

11) RAM_LED

24) CLR_CMOS*

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12) 2X_DET

25) CI

13) F_AUDIO

* For GA-8IG1000MF-P only.

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For GA-8IG1000MF only.

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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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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

4 VCC

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)

15 GND

16 GND

17 GND

18 -5V

19 VCC

20 VCC

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Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2

1

2 GND

4

3

3 +12V

4 +12V

11

1

20

10

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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.

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Pin No. Definition

1 GND

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.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

1

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5) FDD (Floppy Connector)

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

2.88M bytes 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 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)

Important Notice:

Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.

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

3940

12

IDE2

IDE1

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7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)

You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates

(150MB/sec).

Pin No. Definition

7

1

1 GND

2 TXP

SATA1

3 TXN

4 GND

17

5 RXN

SATA0

6 RXP

7 GND

8) BAT (BATTERY)

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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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20) COMB (COM B Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect

the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable.

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Pin No. Definition

1 NDCDB-

10

9

2 NSINB

3 NSOUTB

4 NDTRB-

5 GND

2

1

6 NDSRB-

7 NRTSB-

8 NCTSB-

9 NRIB-

10 No Pin

21) IR

Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR function

on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR module. For detail information please

contact your autherized Gigabyte distributor.

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC(+5V)

2 No Pin

15

3 IR Data Input

4 GND

5 IR Data Output

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22) GAME (Game Connector)

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

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC

2 GRX1_R

3 GND

4 GPSA2

2

16

5 VCC

6 GPX2_R

7 GPY2_R

1

15

8 MSI_R

9 GPSA1

10 GND

11 GPY1_R

12 VCC

13 GPSB1

14 MSO_R

15 GPSB2

16 No Pin

23) INFO_LINK

This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function.

Pin No. Definition

1 SMBCLK

2 VCC

3 SMBDATA

102

4 GPIO

5 GND

6 GND

1

9

7 No Pin

8NC

9 +12V

10 +12V

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24) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)*

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

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

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1 1-2 close: Clear CMOS

1

Open: Normal

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25)CI (Chassis Intrusion, 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.

Pin No. Definition

1

1 Signal

2 GND

* For GA-8IG1000MF-P only.

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For GA-8IG1000MF only.

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