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GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
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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 USB_LAN2 USB ports and LAN port DC_IN DC jack DC_OUT 4 pin power connector COM4 Serial cable connector JCOM4...
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 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.
Product Specifications Supports single Intel D525 processor ® Supports 1.8GHz Chipset Intel ICH8M ® Memory 1 x SO-DIMM slot support DDR3 800 Support up 2GB Audio Realtek ALC269 codec ® High Definition Audio 2 channel 1 x Realtek RTL 8111Ed supports 10/100/1000 Mbps ®...
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Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor; 6.75 inch x 6.75 inch * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 8 - Hardware Installation...
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
1-4 Back Panel Connectors (a). DC In Port Connect the DC power to this port. (b). RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. (c).
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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 •...
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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.
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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.
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2) 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.
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4/5) 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. 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).
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7) KB_MS2 (PS/2 Cable Header) Pin No. Definition KDAT F_KDAT KCLK F_KCLK 8) LVDS (LVDS Headers) LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit techniques to provide multi gigabit data transfers on copper interconnects and is a generic interface standard for high-speed data transmission.
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9) INV_BRIG1 (Inverter With Box Header) Pin No. Definition 12V Power 12V Power Backlight Controller Backlight Enable 10/11) 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. Pin No.
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15) 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.
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16/17/18) 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. 9 10 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB1/F_USB2 F_USB3 Pin No.
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19) 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.
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24/25/26/27) 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...
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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.
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