GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Table of Content Item Checklist ..................4 GA-8IPXDR-E Series Model List ............4 WARNING! ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................6 Features Summary ..................6 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Layout ............8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)........10 Step 1-1: Installing Motherboard to the Chassis...
SCSI Cable x 1 (Optional) GA-8IPXDR-E user’s manual GA-8IPXDR-E Series Model List GA-8IPXDR-E (Supports 533MHz / with SCSI function) GA-8IPXDR-EC (Supports 533MHz / without SCSI function) WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
WARNING! Installing the motherboard to the chassis… If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes.
Hardware Installation Process Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step 5...
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1-1: Installing Motherboard to the Chassis... You may use the 4 screws which come with the mainboard to reinforce the support between Xeon CPU heat-sink on the mainboard and chassis.
Hardware Installation Process Step 1-2: CPU Installation Pin1 indicator CPU Top View: Socket 603 / 400MHz CPU Botttom View: Socket 603 / 400MHz CPU Top View: Socket 604 / 533MHz CPU Bottom View: Socket 604 / 533MHz For socket 603 / 400MHz Pin1 indicator Socket Actuation Lever 1.
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 3. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. For socket 604 / 533MHz Socket Actuation Lever Pin1 indicator 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look 1. Pull the lever out, than lift up the Lever.
Hardware Installation Process Step 1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Use qualified fan approved by Intel. 2. Heat Sink 3. First step of assembling. 4. Completive picture for first step. 5. Second step of assembling. 6. Completive picture for second step.
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 7. Fan assembly. 8. Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket first. 9. Picture of device set on the motherboard. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
Hardware Installation Process Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 6 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets, but it can only support a maximum of 3 banks DDR memory. DDR socket 1 uses 1 bank, DDR socket 2& 3 share the remaining 2 banks.
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Installation Step: J4 (B-1) J1 (A-1) 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM J5 (B-2) memory module can only fit in one direction. J2 (A-2) J6 (B-3) 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into J3 (A-3) the DIMM slot.
Hardware Installation Process 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.
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector...
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Hardware Installation Process Parallel Port / Serial Port / VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) This connector supports 1 standard COM port ,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction A) ATX3 L) COM2 B) ATX1 M) CASEOPEN C) ATX2 N) J20 (Front Panel) D) BT1 O) J30 E) SCSI1 P) J31 F) SCSI2 Q) J32 G) FDD1 R) J33 H) USB1 S) J34...
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Connector Introduction A) ATX3 (2x12 Pin ATX Power ) PIN No. Definition +3.3V +3.3V 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V +3.3V -12V PSON 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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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard C) ATX2 (+12V Power Connector) Pin No. Definition +12V +12V This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for CPU Core Voltage. O/Q ) J30/J32 (CPU FAN Connector) J32:CPU1 FAN J30:CPU 0 FAN Pin No. Definition +12v/Control Sense Please note, a proper installation of the CPU...
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Connector Introduction F/O) J33/J34 (System FAN Connector) Pin No. Definition +12v/Control Sense Pin No. Definition +12v/Control Sense P) J31 (Power FAN Connector) Pin No. Definition +12v/Control Sense...
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard T) J18 (Wake On LAN Connector) Pin No. Definition +5VSB Signal L) COM 2 Connector Pin No. Definition NDCDB NSINB NSOUTB NDTRB NDSRB- NRTSB- NCTSB- NRIB-...
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Connector Introduction E/F) SCSI1/2 Connector SCSI 1 SCSI 2 I/J) IDE1/IDE2 [IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary)] IDE2 IDE1 Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2.The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard G) FDD1 (Floppy Connector) Floppy M) CASE OPEN Pin No. Definition Signal...
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard N) J20 (Front Panel Connector-- Power button and Power LED) Pin No. Definition PWR LED+ PWR LED- PWR BTN+ PWR BTN- H) USB1 (Front USB Connector) Pin No. Definition Power USB D2- USB D2+ USB D3+ USBD3- Power Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector.
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard K) IPMI_CON (IPMI Connector) IPMI module is an optional device for customer to purchase. For the IPMI connector pins definition, please refer to Appendix G. D) BT1 (Battery) CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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Connector Introduction K) F_PANEL connector JP_SPK+ JP_HD+ JP_RST JP_HD- JP_SPK- JP_RST (Reset Button) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset hardware system JP_HD (HDD Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) JP_SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-)
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Jumper Setting 1) JP 1 (Onboard SCSI Function) 1-2 close: SCSI Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: SCSI Disabled 2) JP 8 (Onboard VGA Functon) 1-2 close: VGA Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: VGA Disabled 3) JP 9 (Front Side USB Wake Up Function) 1-2 close: Front USB wake up function disabled (Default) 2-3 close: Front USB wake up...
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 4) JP 10 (Rear Side USB Wake Up Function) 1-2 close: Rear USB wake up function disabled (Default) 2-3 close: Rear USB wake up function enabled 5 / 6) JP13 / JP14 (P64H2#1 Primary PCI-X max Bus Frequency Function) For PCI-X_1 JP13 : JP14 = 1-2 closed ;...
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Jumper Setting 7 / 8) JP15 / JP16 (P64H2#1 Secondary PCI-X max Bus Frequency Selection) For Giagbit LAN U6 JP15 JP15 : JP16 = 1-2 closed ; 1-2 closed ==>Set the Secondary PCI-X JP16 max Bus frequency at 133MHz (Default) JP15 JP15 : JP16 = 1-2 closed ;...
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 11 / 12) JP19 / JP20 (P64H2#2 Secondary PCI-X max Bus Frequency Selection) For PCI-X_2 and PCI-X_4 JP20 : JP19 = 1-2 closed ; 1-2 closed JP20 JP20 ==>Set the Secondary PCI-X JP19 JP19 max Bus frequency at 133MHz...
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Jumper Setting 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Function) 1-2 close: Clear CMOS 2-3 close: Normal (Default) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper...
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
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-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Main Once you enter AMI BIOS CMOS 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. AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a...
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BIOS Setup Floppy Drive A/B This category identifies the type of floppy disk drive A or drive B that have been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 1.2MB, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity 720K, 3.5 in.
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Fast Programmed I/O Mode This field only shows the information of Fast Programmed I/O Mode. 32 Bit Transfer Mode Enables 32 bit access to maximize the hard disk data transfer rate. Option: On (Default Value); Off If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Advanced Configuration AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Advanced Configuration [Setup Help] Quick Boot Disabled MPS Version for O.S Console Redirect Disabled C.R Baud Rate 19200 C.R after Post Disabled F1: Help...
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BIOS Setup MPS Version for O.S This option allows a user to select MP (Multi Processors) system supported version. Note: Some old MPS OS support 1.1 version only. Support MPS Version 1.4 . (Default Value) Support MPS Version 1.1. Console Redirect Enable this option to remote monitoring and controlling the BIOS by the client computer.
BIOS Setup Power Management Configuration AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Power Management Configuration [Setup Help] System After AC Back Last State PME Event Wake Up Enabled F1: Help : Select Item + -: Change Values F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Menu...
BIOS Setup Peripheral Configuration AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Peripheral Configuration [Setup Help] OnBoard IDE Both OnBoard FDC Enabled Onboard Serial Port A 3F8/COM1 Onboard Serial Port B 2F8/COM2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA...
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard OnBoard Serial Port A This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial prot A. 3F8/COM1 Enable onboard serial port A and set I/O address to 3F8/COM1. (Default value) 2F8/COM2 Enable onboard serial port A and set I/O address to 2F8/COM2.
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BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode This option specifies the parallel mode. Normal The normal parallel pro is used. Bi-Directional Use this setting to support bi-directional transfers on the parallel port. The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the enhanced Parallel Port ( EPP ) specifications.
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard OnBoard Gigabit LANs This option allows user to function onboard Gigabit LANs. Enable Enables onboard Gigabit LANs. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. OnBoard SCSI This option allows user to function onboard SCSI controller. Enable Enable onboard SCSI. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function.
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BIOS Setup AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Hardware Configuration [Setup Help] Reset Case Open Status CPU Fan Fail Alarm Disabled CPU Voltage Fail Alarm Disabled CPU Warning Temperature Disabled Case Status Open CPU0 Fan Temperature C/100 CPU1 Fan Temperature...
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Hardware Monitor Configuration This section provides the system hardware health information to user for reference. Reset Case Open Status This function provides user to stop the case open warning beep. Once the case is opened, the system will rise waring alert.To stop the beep, user is required to enter the setup menu and rest the case open status to “Yes”...
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BIOS Setup CPU 0 / 1 FAN This field indicates the RPM (Ratio Per Minute) of current CPU 0/1 speed. System FAN 1 This field indicates the RPM (Ratio Per Minute) of current system 1 fan speed. Power FAN 1/2 This field indicates the RPM (Ratio Per Minute) of current power fan speed.
BIOS Setup Set User Password You can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen o assist you in creating a password.
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Boot AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit [Setup Help] Boot Device Priority 1st Floppy: 1.44 MB 3 2nd CD/DVD: C-540E 3rd IDE-0: Disabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled F1: Help : Select Item...
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BIOS Setup The Choice for 1st Boot Device: , Removable Device (Default Value) ATAPI CDROM Hard Disk Disabled. The Choice for 2nd Boot Device: Removable Device ATAPI CDROM (Default Value) Hard Disk Disabled. The Choice for 3rd Boot Device: Removable Device ATAPI CDROM Hard Disk Disabled (Default Value)
BIOS Setup 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. Therefore, whenyou boot up your computer next time, the BIOS will re-configure your system according data in CMOS.
Appendix Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix A: Intel Network Driver Installation (Note: Driver CD Ver. : 2.0) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 6. Ready to install the program. 5.Slect either Typical Click "Install" to begin the or Custom Setup installation. type and click "Next". Step 5. Note that user can select either Typical or Custom Setup Types. Typical setup type allows users to install basic connectivity and the adapter management utility.
Appendix Appendix B: INF Update Installation (Driver for chipset) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Appendix C: ATI Rage XL VGA Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
Appendix Appexdix D: Adaptec SCSI Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. 2.
2. Click on the desired item and follow up a series of installation 1. Click "Utilities" item. wizard. Appendix F: About Updateing Latest version of BIOS To update the latest BIOS version, please go to Gigabyte Networking official web site: Http://networking.gigabyte.com.tw...
Appendix Appendix G: IPMI Connector Pin Definition Definition Definition EMP Port ENABLE POWER BUTTON OUT 5VSB POWER BUTTON IN SERIAL PORT SYSTEM S5 SERIAL PORT SERIAL PORT SERIAL PORT RESET BUTTON IN SERIAL PORT BUZZER STOP POWER OK CPU0 PRESENT MAIN SMBUS DATA CPU0 THER TRIP- MAIN SMBUS CLK...
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Appendix H: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor...
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Appendix Local Area Network Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions...
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