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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Intel mini-ITX Motherboard ® USER’S MANUAL Intel mini-ITX Motherboard ® Rev. 1001 The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
IDE (ATA100 ) cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility GA--6KIEH-RH Quick Reference Guide (for GA-6KIEH-RH motherboard) GA--6KIEL-RL Quick Reference Guide (for GA-6KIEL-RH motherboard) * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction 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.
(GA-6KIEL-RH) Intel ICH8M ® Memory 2 x DDR2 DIMM sockets Supports up to 4GB 533/667 memory (GA-6KIEH-RH) Supports up to 2GB 533 memory (GA-6KIEL-RH) Supports 1.8V DDR2 DIMMs I/O Control ITE IT8718F Super I/O Expansion Slots Supports 1 PCI slots 32-Bit/33MHz Supports 1 mini card slot (PCI-E x1/ USB 2.0)
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1 x VGA port 1 x DVI-D port** 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x LAN RJ45 ports (GA-6KIEH-RH) 1 x LAN RJ45 port (GA-6KIEL-RH) 1 HD Audio jacks (Line-out / MIC-in / Line-in) can configure 5.1 channel output by utility **Note** HDMI &...
Hardware Installation Process Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 2-1: Installing Processor Step 1 The processor socket come with a screw to secure the processor. Insert the CPU into the socket by making sure the notch on the corner of the CPUcorresponds with the notch on the inside of the socket.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard 2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan WARNING! To prevent the CPU overheat, please make sure you have apply the CPU cooler paste on the surface of installed CPU Step 1 Attach the heat sink n the procssor socket. Secure the cooing fan with screws.
Hardware Installation Process 2-3: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure the computer power is switched off before installing or removing memory modules. The motherboard supports DDR2 memory module, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications.
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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Table 1. Supported DIMM Module Type (GA-6KIEH-RH) Size Organization RAM Chips/DIMM 256MB 8MB x 8 x 4 bks 16MB x 16 x 4bks 512MB 16MB x 8 x 4bks 32MB x 16 x 4bks 32MB x 8 x 4bks...
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard 2-4-2 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-6KIEL-RH)
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Hardware Installation Process YPbPr Ports The "Y," "Pb" and "Pr" are sets of three inputs or outputs on better video equipment and TVs. Blue port represents Pb port, Red represnts Pr port, and Green represent Y port. Connect the YPbPr cable to these three ports. COAXIAL (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable for providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial cable.
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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. VGA Port Connect the monitor cable to this port. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.
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Hardware Installation Process LAN LED Description LED2 (Green/Yellow) LED1 (Green) Name Color Condition Description LED1 Green LAN Link / no Access Green BLINK LAN Access Idle LED2 10Mbps connection Port identification with 10 Mbps connection Green 100Mbps connection Green BLINK Port identification with 100Mbps connection Yellow 1Gbps connection...
5**. SATA3 (SiI3114 SATA cable connector) 16. F_Panel (Front Panel connector) 6**. SATA4 (SiI3114 SATA cable connector) 17. CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) 7. SATA5 (ICH8M SATA cable connector) 8. COM1 9. COM2 10. F_USB1 (Fornt USB cable connector) 11. F_USB2 (Fornt USB cable connector) ** For GA-6KIEH-RH Only...
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Connector Introduction 1) ATX1 (Auxuliary power connector) Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(softOn/Off) 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.
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SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s stransfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No. Definition SATA5 SATA2 SATA1 SATA3** SATA4** ** For GA-6KIEH-RH Only 8/ 9 ) COM1/COM2 COM2 COM1 Pin No. Definition DCD- SIN2 SOUT2...
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Connector Introduction 10/ 11 ) F_USB1/2 (Front USB cable connectors) 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.
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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard 13 ) BAT1 (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...
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Connector Introduction 16 ) F_Panel (2X10 Pins Front Panel connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. Pin No. Signal Name Description Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+) MSG+...
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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard 17 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS Function) You may clear the CMOS data to restore its default values by this jumper. Default value doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 2-3 pin.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certain system features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
BIOS Setup GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Main Once you enter Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. Figure 1: Main System Time The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military time clock.
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BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave/SATA Port 1/2/3 The category identifies the types of Serial SATA hard disk from drive 1 to 6 that has been installed in the computer. System will automatically detect HDD type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard installed Halt On The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted.
BIOS Setup Advanced About This Section: Advanced With this section, allowing user to configure your system for advanced operation. User can set the CPU Features, GM965 Features, ICH8MD0 Features, Super I/O Features, Power Features and Hardware Monitor Features. Figure 2: Advanced...
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard System Information Figure 2-1: System Information System Information This category includes the information of BIOS Version, Product Name, BIOS Build Date, CPU Type, CPU Speed, numberof processor installed, Memory DIMM1/ DIMM2, LAN1/LAN2 MAC Address, and GBIA Module Version.
BIOS Setup CPU Feature Figure 2-2: CPU Feature Manufacturer This item displays the information of original CPU manufacturer. CPU Type This item displays the information of installed CPU type. CPU Speed This item displays the information of CPU speed. CPU L2 Cache Enabled Enable CPU L2 cache.(Defualt setting) Disabled...
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Thermal Control Circuit Configure the thermal control circuit portion of thermal monitor features of the processor. Disabled Disable thermal control circuit function. Select TM1 as thermal control circuit function. Select TM2 as thermal control circuit function. TM1 and TM2 Select both TM1 and TM2 as thermal control circuit function.
BIOS Setup GM965 Feature Figure 2-3: GM965 Feature IGD Boot Type Select the Video Device that will be actived during POST. Options VBT Default, CRT, TV, EFP, CRT+EFP. IGD Device 2 Enable or disable the Internal Graphics Device by setting this item to desire value. Auto Enable internal Graphics Device.
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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Pre-Allocated Memory Size Select the amount of Pre-Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the internal grapphics device. Select 8M as Pre-Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the internal grapphics device.(Defualt setting) Select 1M as Pre-Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the internal grapphics device.
BIOS Setup ICH8MDO Feature Figure 2-4: ICH8MDO Feature ICH8M Sata Pata Control Sub-Menu Press [Enter] to configure advanced sub-menu for ICH8M Sata Pata Control options. ACHI Configuration Enabled Enable ACHI Configuration. Disabled Disable ACHI Configuration.(Defualt setting) Native Mode Operation This option allows user to set the native mode for ICH8M SATA/PATA function. Auto Auto detected.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard DFOROM (Robson) Support Set this item to enabled will reduce the time it takes for a system to power up, access programs, and write data to the hard drive . Enabled Enable DFOROM (Robson) Support. Disabled Disable DFOROM (Robson) Support. (Default setting) Please note that this option is functionable under Windows Vista operating system.
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LAN2 Controller Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 controller function. (Default setting) Disabled Disable onboard LAN2 controller function. This item will show up only for GA-6KIEH-RH. LAN2 PXE OPROM Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 PXE option ROM. (Default setting) Disabled Disable onboard LAN2 PXE option ROM.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Super I/O Feature Figure 2-5:Super I/O Feature Serial Port A This allows users to configure serial prot A by using this option. Enabled Enable the configuration (Default setting) Disabled Disable the configuration. Base I/O address 3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8/IRQ4. (Default setting) 2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8/IRQ3.
BIOS Setup Serial Port B This allows users to configure serial prot B by using this option. Enabled Enable the configuration (Default setting) Disabled Disable the configuration. Base I/O address 3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8/IRQ3. (Default setting) 3E8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3E8/IRQ4.
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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Disabled Console is connected via the modem. Continue C.R. after POST This option allows user to enable console redirection after O.S has loaded. Enable console redirection after O.S has loaded. Disable this function. (Default setting)
BIOS Setup Power Feature Figure 2-6: Power Feature Disable ACPI Six Set the ACPI power state for your system. None Disable this function. (Default setting) Set ACPI suspend type to S1 (Power On Suspend). Set ACPI suspend type to S3(Suspend To RAM). Soft-Off by PWR Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly.
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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Power On System power state when AC cord is re-plugged. Wake Up by PME Enabled Enable PME as wake up function. (Default setting) Disabled Disable this function. Resume On Time Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. Disable this function. (Default setting) Resume Time Set the specific resume time.
BIOS Setup Hardware Monitor Feature Figure 2-7: Hardware Monitor Feature System Temperature/CPU Temperature Detects and displays current system and CPU temperature automatically. CPU Fan1/CASE Fan 2 Detects and displays the current CPU/system fan speed status automatically CPU Vcore/P 1VB/3VDual/P12V/P5V Detects and displays the current system's voltage status automatically.
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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Quick Boot Mode Set this item to enable will allow to skip sertain tests suring booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Enabled Enable Quick Boot Mode. (Default setting) Disabled Disable Quick Boot Mode.
BIOS Setup Security About This Section: Security In this section, user can set either supervisor or user passwords, or both for different level of password securities. In addition, user also can set the virus protection for boot sector. Figure 3: Security Set Supervisor Password You can install and change this options for the setup menus.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Type the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from the CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the entered password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc>...
BIOS Setup TPM State Figure 4: TPM State Current TPM State Displays the current TPM State status. Change TPM State No Change No configuration on TPM State. (Default setting) Enable & Activate Enable and activate TPM State. Deactivate & Disable Disable and deactivate TPM State. Clear Clear the TPM stored information on the TPM.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Boot Figure 5: Boot Boot Priority Order This field determines which type of device the system attempt to boot from after PhoenixBIOS Post completed. Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. If the first device is not a bootable device, the system will seek for next available device.
BIOS Setup Exit Figure 6: Exit About This Section: Exit Once you have changed all of the set values in the BIOS setup menu, you should save your changes and exit BIOS setup program. Select “Exit” from the menu bar, to display the following sub-menu.
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Exit Saving Changes This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes. Press <Enter> on this item to ask for the following confirmation message: Pressing ‘Y’ to store all the present setting values tha user made in this time into CMOS.
BIOS Setup Exit Discarding Changes This option allows user to exit system setup without changing any previous settings values in CMOS. The previous selection remain in effect. This will exit the Setup Utility and restart your compuetr when selecting this option.
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GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Load Settup Default This option allows user to load default values for all setup items. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below:...
BIOS Setup Discard Changes This option allows user to load previos values from CMOS for all setup item. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below:...
GA-6KIEH-RH/GA-6KIEL-RH Motherboard Save Changes This option allows user to save setup dat ato CMOS. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below: Press [Yes] to save setup daya to CMOS.