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Summary of Contents for Zotac G41-ITX series
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Page 2: Electronic Emission Notices
Electronic Emission Notices WARNING! Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Table of Contents Motherboard Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Hardware Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Preparing the Motherboard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Installing the CPU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Installing the CPU Fan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Installing Memory Modules --------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Installing the Motherboard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Installing the I/O Shield ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ----------------------------------------------------------12 Connecting Cables and Setting Switches --------------------------------------------------------------13 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------14... - Page 4 Table of Contents Trusted Computing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21 PCI/PnP Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22 Boot Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 Security Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 Chipset Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 Exit Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26 Flash Update Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------27 Installing Drivers and Software --------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 Drivers Installation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------35 Getting Started -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35 Sound Effect --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35 Environment Simulation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35 Equalizer Selection -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36...
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Page 5: Motherboard Specifications
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Motherboard Specifications q Chipset v Intel ® G41+ICH7 q Size v MINI ITX form factor of 6.7 X 6.7 inch q Microprocessor support v Supports LGA 775 socket for Intel ® Core 2 Duo, Pentium ® , Celeron ® 2 Quad, Core processors v Supports Front Side Bus (FSB) Frequency of 1333/1066/800 MHz... - Page 6 Motherboard Specifications v One SPDIF-out header on board q Green Function v Support SMM, APM, ACPI v Suspend to DRAM supported (STR) v RTC timer to power-on the system v AC power failure recovery q Onboard Graphics Features v DX10 and OpenGL 2.0 are supported v 3D Graphics Rendering Enhancements v Up to 2048x1536@75 Hz refresh v HDMI/DVI port output support (DVI-VGA adaptor bundled in some model)
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Page 7: Motherboard Layout
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Motherboard Layout Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. 13 14 15 18 19 CPUFAN1 FP_U1 North bridge South bridge FP_S1 SYSFAN1 PCIE1 Figure 1 Figure 1. Board Layout 1. 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 11. - Page 8 Rear panel Figure 2. Backpanel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard Port 3. HDMI Port 2. USB Ports 4. eSATA Port 5. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center/Subwoofer...
- Page 9 Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Step 2. Secure the bracket to the motherboard with screws according to the picture below. Bracket Screws Step 3. Connect the WiFi wire to the MINI PCIE card as the following picture shows. WiFi wire MINI PCIE card Bracket Step 4.
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Page 10: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: q Preparing the motherboard v Installing the CPU v Installing the CPU fan v Installing Memory Modules q Installing the motherboard q Connecting cables and setting switches Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions. -
Page 11: Preparing The Motherboard
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or memory. You need to purchase these to complete this installation. Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor. -
Page 12: Installing The Cpu Fan
Hardware Installation Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. -
Page 13: Installing The Motherboard
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Deter- mine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the mother- board and then make all the connections. -
Page 14: Connecting Cables And Setting Switches
Hardware Installation Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the mother- board. This will include: q Power Connectors v 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 v 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector-PW2 q Internal Headers/Connectors v SPDIF-Out Header-CN6 v COM Header-CN9 (Optional) v Front Panel Header-FP1... -
Page 15: 24-Pin Atx Power Connector-Pw1
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 PW1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure. -
Page 16: Spdif-Out Header-Cn6
Hardware Installation SPDIF-Out Header-CN6 This header provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through coaxial connector. COM Header-CN9 (Optional) CN6 - Pin Definition CN9 - Pin Definition Signal Signal Signal SPDIF-out Front panel header-FP1 The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables : FP1-Pin Definition... -
Page 17: Usb Headers-Fp_U1
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard USB Header-FP_U1 This motherboard contains six USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains one 10-pin internal header connector onboard. Note: Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option). -
Page 18: Speaker Header-Spk1
Hardware Installation Speaker Header-SPK1 SPK1-Pin Definition SPK1 Assignment SPK- Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~3) The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. -
Page 19: Expansion Slots
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Expansion Slots The motherboard contains two expansion slots, one Mini PCIE slot and one PCIE x16 slot. MINI_PCIE1 PCIE1 Mini PCIE Slot-MINI_PCIE1 There is one Mini PCIE slot, reserved for the WiFi Module. PCIE x16 Slot-PCIE1 There is one PCIE x16 slot reserved for graphics or video card that is fully compliant to PCI Express 1.0. -
Page 20: Configuring The Bios
Configuring the BIOS Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. -
Page 21: Advanced Menu
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the setting for the CPU and other system devices. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. -
Page 22: Superio Configuration
Configuring the BIOS q ATA/IDE Configuration Use this item to configure ATA/IDE. There are three options: [Disabled], [Compatible] and [Enhanced]. The default setting is [Enhanced]. q Configure SATA as This item allows you to set the SATA to IDE/RAID/AHCI mode. q Configure SATA Channels This item allows you to set the sequence of SATA channels. -
Page 23: Pci/Pnp Menu
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard PCI/PnP Menu The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/ PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Press <enter>... -
Page 24: Boot Menu
Configuring the BIOS q Palette Snooping When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. q PCI IDE BusMaster When set to [Enabled], BIOS use PCI busmastering for reading /writing to IDE drives. -
Page 25: Security Menu
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard q PS/2 Mouse Support Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. q Wait for ‘F1’ If Error When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. -
Page 26: Chipset Menu
Configuring the BIOS Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Press <enter> to display the sub-menu: North bridge configuration The item allows you to configure north bridge features, including Memory, Graphic, Video, and so on. South bridge configuration The item allows you to configure south bridge features, including USB, Audio, SMBUS, and so on. -
Page 27: Exit Menu
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Exit Menu The exit menu items allow you to load the option or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Press <enter> to display the sub-menu. Save Changes and Exit Select this item and press <Enter>... -
Page 28: Flash Update Procedure
Configuring the BIOS FLASH Update Procedure The program AFUDOS XX.ROM is included on the driver CD (D:\Utility\AFUDOS XX.ROM). Please follow the recommended procedure to update the flash BIOS, as listed below. 1. Create a DOS-bootable floppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS file (just obtained or downloaded) and the utility program AFUDOS XX.ROM to the diskette. -
Page 29: Installing Drivers And Software
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Installing Drivers and Software Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit. The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional INTEL software. - Page 30 Installing Drivers And Software Note. If the MINI PCIE card is installed, the option Atheros Wireless driver will display as the following window. 2. Left-click Intel chipset Driver, begin loading...
- Page 31 Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard 3. Left-click HDA sound driver, begin loading...
- Page 32 Installing Drivers And Software 4. Left-click Intel Graphics Driver, begin loading...
- Page 33 Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard 5. Left-click Realtek PCIE network Driver, begin loading...
- Page 34 Installing Drivers And Software 6. Left-click Atheros Wireless driver, begin loading...
- Page 35 Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard At last, you can open below page that provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard, and check whether finish your installation.
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Page 36: Realtek Hd Audio Driver Setup
Installing Drivers And Software Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup Getting Started After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driverCD and follow the on-screen instruc- tions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear: Sound Effect After clicking on the “Sound Effect”... -
Page 37: Equalizer Selection
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Equalizer Selection The Equalizer section allows you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing this tool. In standard 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz are available: Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. -
Page 38: Mixer
Installing Drivers And Software Mixer Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager integrates Microsoft’s “Volume Control” functions into the Mixer page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound effect in one single tool. Playback control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output. Tool √... -
Page 39: Recording Control
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back panel) playing. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously. Recording control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input. -
Page 40: Audio I
Installing Drivers And Software Audio I/O Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different from before, for each jack, they are not limited to perform certain functions. Instead, now each jack is able to be chosen to perform either output (i.e. playback) function or input (i.e. Recording) function, we call this “Retasking”. -
Page 41: Speaker Configuration
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Speaker Configuration Step 1: Plug in the device in any available jack. Step 2: Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select the device you are trying to plug in. * If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to find the icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device. -
Page 42: Connector Settings
Installing Drivers And Software Connector Settings Click to access connector settings √ Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in Once this option is checked, when front headphone is plugged, the music that is playing from the back panel, will be stopped. √... -
Page 43: Speaker Calibration
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard √ Output Sampling Rate 44.1KHz: This is recommended while playing CD 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby. 96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio. √ Output Source Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3, .midi etc) will come out through S/PDIF-Out. -
Page 44: Microphone
Installing Drivers And Software Microphone This page is designed to provide you better microphone/recording quality. Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” are both enabled. Noise Suppression If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and suppress disturbing noise. -
Page 45: Audio Demo
Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard Audio Demo The section “3D Audio Demo” grants you another possibility to enjoy your sound. The Audio Demo allows you to listen to sound in an extraordinary way. Information This section provides information about your current system audio device. 291-MA121-00...