Gigabyte GA-8I845GV-C: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process: Gigabyte GA-8I845GV-C

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:

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 1

Step 4

Step 2

Step 4

Step 4

Step 3

Congratulations! You have accomplished the hardware installation!

Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the

BIOS/software installation.

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning:

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1.Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

2.If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will

cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

Step 1-1: CPU Installation

Socket

Angling the

Actuation

0

rod to 65

Lever

1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe

2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.

feel a kind of tight , and then continue

pull the rod to 90-degree when a noise

"cough" made.

Pin1 indicator

Pin1 indicator

3. CPU Top View

4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and

look for a (golden) cut edge on the

CPU upper corner. Then insert

the CPU into the socket.

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Step 1-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation

Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning:

1.Please use Intel approved cooling fan.

2.We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat

conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.

(The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of

the thermal paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cool-

ing fan, you might pull the processor out of the CPU socket alone with

the cooling fan, and might damage the processor. To avoid this from

happening, we suggest you to either use thermal tape instead of

thermal paste, or remove the cooling fan with extreme caution.)

3.Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan

connector, this completes the installation.

Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail

installation procedure.

1. Fasten the cooling fan supporting-

2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged

base onto the CPU socket on the

to the CPU fan connector, than

motherboard.

install complete.

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Step 2: Install Memory Modules

Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning:

1.When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket.

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2.Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to

the one notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation.

Please change the insert orientation.

The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically

detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM

socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary

between sockets.

Notch

DDR

Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM

Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMM x 64 2 DIMMs x 64

64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes

64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 32 MBytes 64 MBytes

128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes

128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes

256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes

256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes

512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes

512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes

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1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM

memory module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into

the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM

sockets to lock the DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to

remove the DIMM module.

DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high

performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and

system integrators.

DDR memory is a great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing

SDRAM architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck

by doubling the memory bandwidth. Nowadays, with the highest bandwidth of 3.2GB/s of DDR400

memory and complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best

choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers,

workstations, and full range of desktop PCs.

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Step 3: Install expansion cards

1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the

computer.

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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. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and

power supply

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction

Y

Z

\

X

[

XX

XX

X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

This connector supports standard PS/2

PS/2 Mouse Connector

keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

(6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

(6 pin Female)

Y Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA port (LPT / COMA / VGA)

Parallel Port

This connector supports 1 standard COM port,

(25 pin Female)

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 port.

COMA VGA

Serial Port

VGA Port

(9 pin Male)

(15 pin Female)

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Z Game / MIDI Ports

This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard

and other relate audio devices.

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Joystick / MIDI (15 pin Female)

[ Audio Connectors

After install onboard audio driver, you may

connect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone to

MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc.

can be connected to Line-In jack.

Please note:

You are able to use 2-/4-/6-channel audio feature

by S/W selection.

Line Out

MIC In

If you want to enable 6-channel function, you

(Front Speaker)

(Center and Subwoofer)

have 2 choose for hardware connection.

Method1:

Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"

Line In

(Rear Speaker)

Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"

Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out ".

Method2:

You can refer to page 24, and contact your

nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup

installation, please refer to page 72.

\ USB / LAN* Connector

LAN is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed.*

Before you connect your device(s) into USB

connector(s), please make sure your device(s)

such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip,

LAN*

speaker...etc. Have a standard USB interface.

USB 0

Also make sure your OS supports USB controller.

USB 1

If your OS does not support USB controller, please

contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver

upgrade. For more information please contact your

OS or device(s) vendors.

* For GA-8I845GV only.

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Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

13

9

2

5

6

10

19

4

18

17

12

11

13

16

15 14

8

7

1) ATX_12V

11) CD_IN

2) ATX

12) SUR_CEN

3) CPU_FAN

13) SPDIF_IO

4) SYS_FAN

14) F_USB1 / F_USB2

5) FDD

15) COMB

6) IDE1 / IDE2

16) IR

7) F_PANEL

17) CI

8) PWR_LED

18) CLR_CMOS

9) DIMM_LED

19) BAT

10) F_AUDIO

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1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)

This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore).

If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.

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4

2

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

3

1

4 +12V

2) ATX (ATX Power)

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.

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

11

1

4 VCC

5 GND

6 VCC

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB (stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 3.3V

12 -12V

13 GND

20

10

14 PS_ON(soft on/off)

15 GND

16 GND

17 GND

18 -5V

19 VCC

20 VCC

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3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)

Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running

under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max.

current up to 600 mA.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

1

2 +12V

3 Sense

4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system

temperature.

1

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

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5) FDD (Floppy Connector)

Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and

2.88M bytes floppy disk types.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

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34

33

2

1

6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)

Important Notice:

Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

3940

12

IDE2

IDE1

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7) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassisfront

panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.

Speaker Connector

Message LED/

Power/

Soft Power

Sleep LED

Connector

PW+

MSG+

MSG-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

1

1

1

2

20

1

1

1

19

HD-

RES+

NC

HD+

RES-

Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off

MSG (Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC NC

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8) PWR_LED

PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off.

It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn

to another color.

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Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+

1

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

9) DIMM_LED

Do not remove memory modules while DIMM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected

damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is

disconnected.

_

+

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10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)

If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.

In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please

make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To

find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.

Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio

connector to play sound.

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC

2 GND

1

2

3 REF

4 Power

5 Front Audio (R)

6 Rear Audio (R)

109

7 Reserved

8 No Pin

9 Front Audio (L)

10 Rear Audio (L)

11) CD_IN (CD In Connector)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

1

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD-R

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12)SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

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Pin No. Definition

1 SUR OUTL

1

2

2 SUR OUTR

3 GND

4 No Pin

65

5 CENTER_OUT

6 BASS_OUT

13)SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out Connector)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3

data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has

digital input function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin

assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF_IO cable, incorrect connection between the

cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional

SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC

2

6

2 No Pin

3 SPDIF

1

4 SPDIFI

5

5 GND

6 GND

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14)F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow)

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while

you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make

the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your

local dealer.

2

10

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

F_USB2

2 Power

1

9

3 USB Dx-

4 USB Dy-

5 USB Dx+

2

10

6 USB Dy+

F_USB1

7 GND

1

9

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

15) COMB (COM B Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you

connect the COMB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the

device unable to work or even damage it. For optional COMB cable, please contact your local

dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 NDCDB-

2 NSINB

210

3 NSOUTB

4 NDTRB-

1

9

5 GND

6 NDSRB-

7 NRTSB-

8 NCTSB-

9 NRIB-

10 No Pin

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16) IR

Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR function

on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR module. Be careful with the polarity of the

IR connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR cable, incorrect

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connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage

it. For optional IR cable, please contact your local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC(+5V)

1

2 No Pin

3 IR Data Input

4 GND

5 IR Data Output

17) CI (CASE OPEN)

This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "Case Open" item in BIOS, if the

system case begin remove.

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal

1

2 GND

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18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily

shor 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.

1-2 close: Clear CMOS

1

Open: Normal

1

19) BAT (BATTERY)

+

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer's instructions.

If you want to erase CMOS...

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.

3. Re-install the battery.

4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

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