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Gigabyte MNIC8PI User Manual

Intel n455/d525 processor motherboards
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Intel
N455/D525 Processor Motherboards
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  • Page 1 MNIC8PI/MNIC8QI Intel N455/D525 Processor Motherboards ® User's Manual Rev. 1001...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents MNIC8PI/MNIC8QI Motherboard Layout .................4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 1-2 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the Memory ..................9 1-3-1 Installing a Memory ....................9 Back Panel Connectors .................. 10 Internal Connectors ..................12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ....................27 The Main Menu ....................

  • Page 4: Mnic8Pi/Mnic8Qi Motherboard Layout

    MNIC8PI/MNIC8QI Motherboard Layout - 4 -...
  • Page 5 Item Code Description AUDIO_JACK Audio jack Parallel port RJ11 Cash drawer port KB_MS1 PS/2 connector USB_LAN1 USB ports and LAN port VGA1/COM2 VGA port and Serial port COM4_USB1 Serial and USB Port +12V_OUT DC jack DC_IN DC jack DC_OUT 4 pin power connector VFD_JR1 VFD &...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    Š Supports 1.8GHz (MNIC8QI) Š Chipset Intel ICH8M Š ® Memory 1 x SO-DIMM slot support DDR3 800/1066 Š Support up 2GB (MNIC8PI) Š Support up 4GB (MNIC8QI) Š Audio Realtek ALC269 codec Š ® High Definition Audio Š 2 channel Š...
  • Page 8 Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor; 6.75 inch x 6.75 inch Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 8 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 9: Installing The Memory

    Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 10: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors DC In Port Connect the DC power to this port. 12V DC Out Port Connect the 12V DC power to this port. RS-232 Port Connects this port to the serial-based modems, printers, mice, data storage, un-interruptible power sup- plies, and other peripheral devices USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
  • Page 11 Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED: State Description State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green 100 Mbps data rate No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port 10 Mbps data rate • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

  • Page 12: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors DC_OUT F_USB1 VFD_JR1 BAT1 F_AUDIO COM6 JRS1 COM3 SYS_FAN COM5 CPU_FAN COM1 VGA2 JCOM6 KB_MS2 JCOM3 LVDS JCOM5 INV_BRIG1 JCOM1 SATA2 LCDPWR_CON SATA1 BKLTEN_CON SATAPW_1 JRS2/JRS3/JRS4/JRS5 SATAPW_2 CLR_CMOS1 SATA3 USB_PWR1/USB_PWR2/USB_PWR3 JFRONT LVDS_PWR1 F_USB3 F_USB2 Hardware Installation - 12 -...
  • Page 13 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
  • Page 14 1) DC_OUT (2x2 12V Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com- ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 15 3) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con- nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header.
  • Page 16 ATX_12V 5/6) SYS_FAN/CPU_FAN (System Fan/CPU Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers. SPDIF Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire).
  • Page 17 8) KB_MS2 (PS/2 Cable Header) Pin No. Definition KDAT F_KDAT KCLK F_KCLK 9) LVDS (LVDS Headers) LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit techniques to provide multigigabit data transfers on copper interconnects and is a generic interface standard for high-speed data transmission.
  • Page 18 10) INV_BRIG1 (Inverter With Box Header) Pin No. Definition 12V Power 12V Power Backlight Controller Backlight Enable DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT 11/12) SATA1/2 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
  • Page 19 13/14) SATAPW_1/SATAPW_2 (SATA HDD Power Headers) Pin No. Definition +12V SATAPW1 SATAPW2 15) SATA3 (SATA 7+15 Pins Header) - 19 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 20 16) JFRONT (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Pin No.
  • Page 21 F_PANEL 17/18/19) F_USB3/F_USB2/F_USB1 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. PWR_LED F_USB CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_USB2...

  • Page 22: Hardware Installation

    20) BAT1 (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
  • Page 23 25/26/27/28) JCOM6/JCOM3/JCOM5/JCOM1 (5V/12V/RI for Serial Port Option Header) 1-2 Close: 5V (Power COM) JCOMS1 JCOMS5 JCOMS3 JCOMS6 3-4 Close: RI (STAND COM) 5-6 Close: 12V (Power COM) 29) LCDPWR_CON (LCD Power ON/OFF Jumper) Open: Power off. Short: Power On. - 23 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 24 30) BKLTEN_CON (Back light Inverter Enable/Disable Jumper) Open: Disable Back light Inverter. Short: Enable Back light Inverter. 31) JRS2/JRS3/JRS4/JRS5 (RS232/RS422/RS485 Mode Select Jumper) JRS2 JRS3 JRS4 JRS5 JRS2 Pin No. Definition RS485 D- Signal COM2 Pin 1 RS232 DCD Signal JRS3 Pin No.
  • Page 25 32) CLR_CMOS1 (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
  • Page 26 LVDS_PWR1 LVDS 3V/5V Select Jumper 1-2 Close: 3.3V. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: 5V. Pin No. Definition 3.3V Power input - 26 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
  • Page 28  The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)  F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile.

  • Page 29: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter other sub-menu. Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
  • Page 30 BIOS Version Display version number of the BIOS setup utility. BIOS Build Date Displays the date when the BIOS setup utility was created. BIOS ID Displays the BIOS ID information. Processor Information: CPU Type / CPU Speed Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor. System Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST.

  • Page 31: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen. - 31 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 32: Cpu Configuration

    2-2-1 CPU Configuration CPU Information This category includes all the information of CPU manufacturer, type, Frequency, FSB, L1/ L2 Cache, Ratio Status, and Ratio actual value. Max CPUID Value Limit Allows you to determine whether to enable Max CPUID Value Limit function Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 33: Ide Configuration

    2-2-2 IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration Configure HDD type. Options available: Enabled/Disabled/Enhanced. Default setting is Enhanced. SATA1/2/3 The category identifies Serial ATA types of hard disk that are 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.
  • Page 34 LBA/Large Mode Configure the device type in the specific IDE channel support LBA Mode. Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Configure the information of Multi-Sector Transfer Mode. Auto: The data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it.

  • Page 35: Serial And Parallel Port Configuration

    2-2-3 Serial and Parallel Port Configuration Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Address When enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings. When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. Options available: 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ10, 2E8/IRQ5, 3E0/IRQ6, 2E0/IRQ11,Disabled. Default setting for Serial Port1 is 3F8/IRQ4. Default setting for Serial Port2 is 2E8/IRQ3.

  • Page 36: Hardware Health Configuration

    2-2-4 Hardware Health Configuration Press Enter to view the Hardware Monitor screen which displays a real-time record of the CPU/system tem- perature, fan speed, and voltage. Items on this window are non-configurable. CPU/SystemFan Stop Warning Enable CPU/System Fan Stop Warning function. Option available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. H/W Health Function Enable Hardware health monitoring function.
  • Page 37 Current Voltage: 12V/5VDDM/3VDDM/+VCC_CORE Displays the current CPU and system voltages. - 37 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 38: Acpi Configuration

    2-2-5 ACPI Configuration Suspend Mode S1 (POS) : Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time. S3 (STR) : Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state.

  • Page 39: Usb Configuration

    2-2-6 USB Configuration Detected USB Devices Displays the information of installed USB devices in the system. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. USB Keyboard Legacy Support Enable USB Keyboard Legacy Support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 40: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. BIOS Setup - 40 -...
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  • Page 42: Quick Boot

    Quick Boot Allow BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Bootup NumLock Allows you to select power-on state for NumLock function. Options available: On/Off. Default setting is On. Wait for 'F1' If Error The BIOS feature controls the system's response when an error is detected during the boot sequence.

  • Page 43: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up ac- cess passwords. There are two types of passwords that you can set: • Supervisor Password Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. •...

  • Page 44: Chipset Menu

    Chipset Menu BIOS Setup - 44 -...

  • Page 45: North Bridge Configuration

    2-5-1 North Bridge Configuration DVMT Mode Select Confiigure the DVMT Mode. Options available: DVMT Mode/Fixed Mode. Default setting is DVMT Mode. DVMT/Fixed Memory Select DVMT Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal graphicsdevice. Options available: 128MB/256MB/Maximum. Default setting is 256MB. Boot Display Device Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST.

  • Page 46: South Bridge Configuration

    2-5-2 South Bridge Configuration USB Controller Enable/Disable onboard USB controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. USB 2.0 Controller Enable/Disable onboard USB 2.0 controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Audio Controller Enable/Disable onboard Audio controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Onboard Peripherials Configuration

    2-5-3 Onboard Peripherials Configuration Onboard LAN Control Enable/Disable onboard LAN controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Onboard LAN ROM Control Select whether to enable the selected onboard LAN device. When enabled, device expansion ROM will be initialized. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Wake On LAN Configure Wake On LAN setting.
  • Page 48 Resume On Ring Enable/Disable Resume On Ring function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Resume On RTC Alarm Enable/Disable RTC Alarm to power on system function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup. Options available: OK/Cancel. Discard Changes and Exit Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup.

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