Gigabyte GA-8IMMT4: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 2 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets support 4 banks. The BIOS will

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

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

can vary between sockets.

SDRAM

1. The DIMM socket has two notch, so

2. Insert the DIMM memory module verti-

the DIMM memory module can only fit

cally into the DIMM socket. Then push

in one direction.

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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0 When RAM LED is ON, do not install/remove SDRAM from socket.

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0 Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two

notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change

the insert orientation.

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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 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.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power

supply

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Step4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction

Y

Z

\

X

[

XX

XX

X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector

¾ This connector supports standard PS/2

(6 pin Female)

keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

(6 pin Female)

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

YY

YY

Parallel Port

(25 pin Female)

¾ This motherboard supports 1 standard COM

port, 1 LPT port and 1 VGA port. Device like

printer can be connected to LPT port; mouse

and modem etc. can be connected to COM

port.

COMA VGA

Serial Port

VGA Port

(9 pin Male)

(15 pin Female)

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ZZ

ZZ

Z Game /MIDI Ports

¾ This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard

and other relate audio devices.

Joystick / MIDI (15 pin Female)

[ Audio Connectors

[[

[[

¾ After install onboard audio driver, you may con-

nect 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

\ USB/LAN Connector

\\

\\

¾ Before you connect your device(s) into USB

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

LAN Connector

as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...

etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also make

USB 0

sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS

USB 1

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.

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Step4-2 : Connectors Introduction

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5

10

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12

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14 13

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9

1) CPU_FAN

10) F_AUDIO

2) SYS_FAN

11) CD_IN

3) ATX_12V

12) AUX_IN

4) ATX

13) F_USB1 / F_USB2

5) IDE1 / IDE2

14) COMB

6) FDD

15) IR

7) DIMM_LED

16) CI

8) PWR_LED

17) CLR_COMS

9) F_PANEL

18) BAT1

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1) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)

¾ Please note, a proper installation of the CPU

cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from

running under abnormal condition or damaged

1

by overheating. The CPU fan connector sup-

ports Max. current up to 600 mA.

Sense

GND

+12V/Control

2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)

¾ This connector allows you to link with the cool-

ing fan on the system case to lower the system

temperature.

Sense

+12V/Control

1

GND

3) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)

¾ This connector (ATX +12V) supplies the CPU

operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX+ 12V

3

4

connector" is not connected, system cannot

boot.

+12V

+12V

GND

GND

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4) ATX (ATX Power Connector)

¾ AC power cord should only be connected to

your power supply unit after ATX power cable

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and other related devices are firmly connected

3.3V

3.3V

to the motherboard.

-12V

3.3V

GND

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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5) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)

¾ 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

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same side with the Pin1.

1

1

IDE2

IDE1

6) FDD (Floppy Connector)

¾ 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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7) DIMM_LED

¾ Do not remove memory modules while

DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other

unexpected damages due to the 3.3V stand

_

+

by voltage. Remove memory modules only

when STR function is disabled by jumper and

AC Power cord is disconnected.

8) PWR_LED

¾ PWR_LED is connect with the system power

indicator to indicate whether the system is

1

on/off. It will blink when the system enters

suspend mode.

MPD+

MPD-

If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn

MPD-

to another color.

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9) F_PANEL (2x10 Pins Connector)

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SPK-

GN-

MSG+

MSG-

PW+

PW-

SPK+

SPK-

1

GN+

1

1

1

2

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GD-

1

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SPK+

1

1

GD+

1

1

1

1

HD+

HD-

NC

GD+

GD-

GN+

GN-

RST+

RST-

NC

PW-

RST-

In PCB ver. 1.0

PW+

1

1

RST+

MSG-

HD-

MSG+

1

1

HD+

2

1

In PCB ver. 1.1

GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Entering Green Mode

GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

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(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off

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

Sleep LED) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC NC

¾ 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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10) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector)

¾ 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

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chassis must have front audio connector. Also

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MIC

GND

please make sure the pin assigment on the

REF

POWER

Front Audio (R)

cable is the same as the pin assigment on the

Rear Audio (R)

Reserved

MB header. To find out if the chassis you are

Front Audio (L)

Rear Audio (L)

buying support front audio connector, please

contact your dealer.

11) CD_IN (CD In Connector)

¾ Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to

the connector.

1

CD-L

CD-R

GND

12) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)

¾ Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner

audio out) to the connector.

1

AUX-L

AUX-R

GND

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13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)

(F_USB1 & F_USB2 connectors in yellow are for USB 2.0)

¾ Be careful with the polarity of the front USB

connector. Check the pin assignment while

USB Dy+

you connect the front USB cable. Please

USB Dy-

GND

Power

USB Over

Current

contact your nearest dealer for optional front

USB 2.0 cable.

1

Power

GND

USB Dx-

USB Dx+

14) COMB

¾ 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.

NDSRB-

NDTRB-

NCTSB-

NSINB

NC

1

NRIB-

NDCDB-

GND

NRTSB-

NSOUTB

15) IR

¾ Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector

while you connect the IR. Please contact your

1

nearest dealer for optional IR device.

VCC(+5V)

IR Data Output

IR Data Input

GND

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