EMX-965GME Contents Safety Information ...4 Technical Support ...5 Conventions Used in This Guide ...5 Packing List ...6 Revision History ...7 Specifications Summary...8 Block Diagram...10 Production Introduction ...12 Before you Proceed Motherboard Overview...13 1.2.1 Placement Direction ... 13 1.2.2 Screw Holes ... 13 Motherboard Layout 1.3.1...
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Digital I/O Connector (JDIO1) ... 40 1.8.13 SPI Connector (JSPI1)... 41 1.8.14 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT2) ... 41 1.8.15 Serial SATA Connector [Black] (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) ... 42 1.8.16 USB 2.0 Connector (USB3, USB4, USB5) ... 43 User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
EMX-965GME Safety Information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. http://www.avalue.com.tw User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
Packing List Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x Intel GME965 Mini ITX Main board 1 x CD-ROM contains the followings: - User’s manual (this manual in PDF file) -...
EMX-965GME Specifications Summary Features System Supports Intel socket P Core 2 Duo / Core Duo / Core 2 Solo / Core Solo mobile CPU with 65nm process technology 533/800 MHz AMI 16 Mb SPI BIOS BIOS Intel GME965/ICH8M System Chipset...
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This chapter describes the main board features and the new technologies it supports. User’s Manual Product Product introduction introduction EMX-965GME...
EMX-965GME Production Introduction 1.1 Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a...
Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm Function 6-pin Mini-Din D-sub 9-pin, male D-sub 15-pin, female (Optional for Intel 82566MM) 5.1 Channel Audio I/O (3 jacks) User’s Manual Note Page Note Page...
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EMX-965GME Internal Connector Label AMPJ1 Amplifier connector ATXPWR1 ATX power connector COM3 Serial port 3 connector COM4 Serial port 4 connector CPU_FAN1 CPU fan connector PWR_FAN1 Power fan connector FPIO1 System panel connector IDE1 Primary IDE connector JLVDS1 LVDS connector...
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin designed for the Intel® socket 479P Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2 Duo CPU with 65nm process. Take one of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU.
EMX-965GME 1.4.1 Installing the CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you. The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor, please unlock the screw first.
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU. After installation, make sure to plug-in the ATX power cable to the motherboard. User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
EMX-965GME 1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan The Intel® socket 479P Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2 Duo CPU processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
EMX-965GME 1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 200-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: EMX-965GME...
EMX-965GME 1.5.2 Memory Configurations You can install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB and 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs into the SODIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Installing DDR2 DIMM other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure.
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM socket. User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
EMX-965GME 1.5.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Press the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the ejector tabs. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
* There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device. 1.6.4 PCI Slots EMX-965GME has one PCI slots. The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the CMOS, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! User’s Manual Normal (Default) Clear RTC EMX-965GME...
10/100 Mbps LAN controller allows 10/100 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ACT / LINK LED Status Description No link Linked ORANGE Data activity GREEN User’s Manual Description SPEED LED Status Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection EMX-965GME...
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EMX-965GME Label AUDIO1 Line-In port (Light Blue). AUDIO1 Line-Out port (Lime) AUDIO1 Microphone port (Pink) 9,10 USB1, USB2 USB 2.0 connector VGA_DVI-D1 VGA port KBMS1 PS/2 KB connector Function This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.
300W for a fully configured system. The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate. You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
EMX-965GME 1.8.8 System Panel Connector (FPIO1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System Power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
1.8.9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1) Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin Please DO NOT use IDE1 and SATA2 at the same time. This is an incompatible conflict. 1.8.10 LVDS Connector (JLVDS1) User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. User’s Manual EMX-965GME...
EMX-965GME 1.8.15 Serial SATA Connector [Black] (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 connector.
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB5 USB4 USB3 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. User’s Manual USB3 USB4 USB5 EMX-965GME...
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