Gigabyte GA-8ILFT: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process: Gigabyte GA-8ILFT
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
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Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2- Install memory modules
Step 3- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
Step 4- Setup BIOS software
Step 5- Install supporting software tools
Step1
Step4
Step 2
Step 4
Step 4
Step3
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 1-1 : CPU Installation
Pin1 indicator
Pin1 indicator
CPU Top View CPU Bottom View
Socket Actuation Lever
Pin1 indicator
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
and up to 90-degree angle.
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
3. Press down the CPU socket
into the socket.
lever and finish CPU installation.
M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
M 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.
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Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation
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1. Hook one end of the cooler
2. Hook the other end of the
bracket to the CPU socket first.
cooler bracket to the CPU
socket.
M Please use Intel approved cooling fan.
M We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat
conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
(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 cooling 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.)
M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,
this completes the installation.
M Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation
procedure.
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Step 2: Install memory modules
The motherboard has 2 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 Slot
.The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between
sockets.
Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM
Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMM x 64 / x 72 2 DIMMs x 64 / x 72
64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes
64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 32 MBytes 64 MBytes
128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes
128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes
256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes
512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes
512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes
Notes: Double-sided x16 DDR memory devices are not support by Intel 845 chipset.
DDR
1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the
DIMMmemory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the
DIMM slot. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots
to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to
remove the DIMM module.
M When STR/DIMM LED is ON, you do not install / remove DDR from socket.
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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.
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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 2.1GB 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. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to
conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops
and notebook applications.
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Step 3: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
Step3-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction
v w
y *
u
x
u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse Connector
ØThis connector supports standard PS/2
(6 pin Female)
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
v Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COM1/COM2)
Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
ØThis connector supports 2 standard COM ports
and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer 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)
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w Game /MIDI Ports
ØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other
relate audio devices.
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Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)
x Audio Connectors
Ø After install onboard audio driver, you may connect
speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack.
Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected
to Line-In jack.
Line Out
MIC In
Line In
y USB/LAN* Connector
ØBefore you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s),
LAN*
please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,
Connector
mouse, scanner, zip,speaker..etc. Have a standard USB
USB 0
interface. Also make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB
USB 1
supplement, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win
NT with SP 6) supports USB controller. If your OS does not
support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for pos-
sible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
* For GA-8ILFT Only.
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Step 3-2 : Connectors Introduction
A
B
C
D
E
Q
P
F
O
G
N
H
I
M
L
K
J
A) ATX_12V
J) BIOS_WP
B) CPU_FAN
K) F_USB1
C) ATX
L) BATTERY
D) FDD
M) AUX_IN
E) IDE1/IDE2
N) CD_IN
F) SYS_FAN
O) S_IRQ
G) CI
P) SPDIF
H) CLR_CMOS
Q) F_AUDIO
I) F_PANEL
* For GA-8ILFT Only.
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A) ATX_12V ( +12V Power Connector)
ØThis connector (ATX +12V) suppliesthe CPU
operation voltage (Vcore).
If this " ATX+ 12V connector" is not connected,
3
4
system cannot boot.
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+12V
+12V
GND
GND
1
2
B) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)
Ø 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.
Sense
+12V/Control
GND
1
F) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
Sense
+12V/Control
1
GND
G) CI (CASE OPEN)
Ø This 2 pin connector allows your system to
enable or disable the system alarm if the sys
tem case begin remove.
GND
1
Signal
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D) FDD (Floppy Connector)
1
E) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector)
Ø Important Notice:
Please connect first harddisk to IDE1
and connect CDROM to IDE2.
1
1
IDE1
IDE2
K) F_USB1 (Front USB Connector)
Ø Be careful with the polarity of the front
panel USB connector. Check the pin
Power
USB Dy-
USB Dy+
GND
USB Over
Current
assignment while you connect the front
panel USB cable. Please contact your
nearest dealer for optional front panel
USB cable.
1
GND
Power
USB Dx-
USB Dx+
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N) CD_IN (CD IN)
1
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CD-L
GND
CD-R
CD_IN
Q)F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector)
Ø 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 chas-
sis must have front audio connector. Also please
1
make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the
MIC
GND
REF
POWER
same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To
Front Audio (R)
Rear Audio (R)
Reserved
find out if the chassis you are buying support front
Front Audio (L)
Rear Audio (L)
audio connector, please contact your dealer.
P) SPDIF (SPDIF)
Ø 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
1
VCC
digital output function.
SPDIF OUT
GND
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C) ATX_POWER (ATX Power)
ØAC power cord should only be connected to
your power supply unit after ATX power cable
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3.3V
3.3V
and other related devices are firmly
-12V
3.3V
GND
connected to the mainboard.
GND
PS-ON(Soft On/Off)
VCC
GND
GND
GND
VCC
GND
GND
-5V
Power Good
VCC
5V SB (Stand by +5V)
VCC
+12V
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J) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protection)
Ø Please note, To flash/upgrade BIOS on this MB
BIOS_WP must be set to 2-3 close. We
recommend BIOS_WP to be set to "1-2 close",
2-3 close: Normal
whenever user does not need to flash/upgrade
1
the BIOS.
1-2 close: Write Protection
1
O) S_IRQ (For special design, for example: PCMCIA add on card)
Signal
GND
1
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M) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)
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1
GND
AUX-L
AUX-R
H) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
Ø You may clear the CMOS data to its default
values by this jumper.
2-3 close: Normal
1
1-2 close: Clear CMOS
1
L) BATTERY (Battery)
CAUTION
v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
v Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
+
v Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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I) F_PANEL (2x7 pins connector)
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RST-
RST+
PW+
SPK+
1
PW-
PD+
PD_G-
SPK-
PD_Y-
HD-
1
HD+
2 14
1
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Reset Hardware System
PD+/PD_G-/PD_Y-(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 3: LED cathode(-)
PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
Ø 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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Оглавление
- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
- Item Checklist
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
- Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
- Chapter 4 Technical Reference
- Chapter 5 Appendix
