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  • Page 3 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0A Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction..................1 Feature....................2 Motherboard Components.............4 7 7 7 7 7 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7...
  • Page 6 Integrated Peripherals............32 Power Management Setup............33 PCI/PnP Configurations............34 PC Health Status..............35 Frequency/Voltage Control...........37 Load Default Settings............38 Supervisor Password............38 User Password..............39 Save & Exit Setup..............39 Exit Without Saving..............39 Updating the BIOS...............40 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............41 Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP/Vista......41 Running Setup..............42 Manual Installation................46 Utility Software Reference............46...

  • Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the G33T-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket ® for Intel Wolfdale/ Core 2 Duo processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

  • Page 8: Feature

    Feature Processor ® The motherboard uses a LGA775 type of Intel Wolfdale/Core 2 Duo that carries the following features: ® • Accommodates Intel Wolfdale/ Core 2 Duo processors • Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU “Hyper-Threading”...
  • Page 9 1394a FireWire (Optional) • Compliant with single chip hostcontroller for IEEE Std 1394-1995 and IEEE 1394a-2000 • Integrated 400 Mbit 2-Port PHY for the PCI BUS • 3.3V Power Supply with 5V Tolerant Inputs Onboard LAN (Optional) The onboard LAN controller provides the following features: •...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 11 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS ® LGA775 socket for Intel Wolfdale /Core 1. CPU Socket CPUs CPU cooling fan connector 2. CPU_FAN 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 3. DIMM1~4 4. FDD Floppy disk drive connector 5. ATX_POWER1 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector Serial ATA connectors 6.
  • Page 12 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...

  • Page 13: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...

  • Page 14: Checking Jumper Settings

    Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.

  • Page 15: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CMOS CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLR_CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to CLR_CMOS turn off the system.

  • Page 16: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface- mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

  • Page 17: Cpu Installation Procedure

    CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. ·...

  • Page 18: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accomodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 8 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus 333 MHz DDR2 667 DDR2 800 400 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the four slots.
  • Page 19 Table A: DDR2(memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 667/800 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name Infineon HYS64T325001HU-3-A 256MB Ramaxel 5NB31 D9DCG A-DATA AD29608A88-3EG A-DATA Eipida E5108AE-6E-E A-DATA E5108AE-6E-E CORSAIR...

  • Page 20: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

  • Page 21: Connecting Optional Devices

    Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
  • Page 22 AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name PORT 1L AUD_GND PORT 1R PRESENCE# PORT 2R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND PORT 2L SENSE2_RETURN SATA1/2/5/6: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date...
  • Page 23 1394A1: IEEE 1394A header (Optional) Connect this header to any device with IEEE 1394a interface. Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Function TPA+ TPA- TPB+ TPB- Cable-Power Cable-Power Key Pin COM2: Onboard serial port connector (optional) Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system.
  • Page 24 CD_IN: Analog Audio Input connector Signal Name Function CD_L CD In left channel Ground Ground CD_R CD In right channel SPDIF_OUT1: SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coxial connector. Signal Name SPDIFOUT Signal Name...

  • Page 25: Installing Sata Hard Drive

    Installing SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard inter- face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation.

  • Page 26: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive FDD: Floppy Disk Connector Connect the single end of the floppy connector to the onboard floppy connector firstly, and then connect the remaining plugs on the other end to the floppy drives correspondingly. You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

  • Page 27: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: (optional) (optional) PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. PS2 Keyboard Parallel Port (LPT1) Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communi- (optional) cations devices.

  • Page 28: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connect- ing the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.
  • Page 29 CPU_FAN: FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor CPU FAN control Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. SYS_FAN: FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground...

  • Page 30: Front Panel Header

    Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for informa- tion: Signal Function Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)

  • Page 31: Using Bios

    Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.

  • Page 32: Using Bios

    Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PCI/PnP Configuration Exit Without Saving PC Health Status : Move F10: Save ESC: Exit Enter : Select +/-/: Value F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Mega trends, Inc. Using BIOS The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available.

  • Page 33: Standard Cmos Setup

    1.44 MB 3 ” : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults Date & Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
  • Page 34 32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled) Use this item to set the onboard SATA-IDE channel to be disabled, IDE, or RAID. Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page. IDE BusMaster (Enabled) This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.

  • Page 35: Advanced Setup

    Removable Drives Press Enter : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults Thermal Management (Enabled/TM1/TM2) This item displays CPU’s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU. Limit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled) This item can support Prescott CPUs for old OS.
  • Page 36 1st Drive 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Using BIOS...

  • Page 37: Advanced Chipset Setup

    When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements. HPET (Enabled) This item enables or disables HPET (High Performance Event Timer) support. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Using BIOS...

  • Page 38: Integrated Peripherals

    Onboard 1394 Function Enabled : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults OnBoard Floppy Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. Serial Port1/2 Address (3F8/IRQ4/2F8/IRQ3) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address.

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Onboard 1394 Functions (Enabled) (optional) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard 1394 function. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

  • Page 40: Pci/Pnp Configurations

    Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. PCI / PnP Configuration This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability.

  • Page 41: Pc Health Status

    If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
  • Page 42 ESC: Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page. System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc.

  • Page 43: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Frequency/Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in- stalled in your system.

  • Page 44: Load Default Settings

    Memory Voltage (1.85V) This item allows users to adjust the DDR memory voltage. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not.

  • Page 45: User Password

    You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.

  • Page 46: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.

  • Page 47: Using The Motherboard Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version.

  • Page 48: Running Setup

    Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that al- lows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 49 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. 1.
  • Page 50 Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2.
  • Page 51 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 52: Manual Installation

    Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install drivers without running blocked programs. Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.

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