Gigabyte Gag1975xc Manual
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GA-G1975X-C Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel ® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard Users Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-G1975XC-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with users other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Unions member states.
Motherboard GA-G1975X-CMar. 3, 2006 Mar. 3, 2006Motherboard GA-G1975X-C
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- 4 - Table of Contents Item Checklist................................................................................................................. 6 GA-G1975X-C Motherboard Layout.............................................................................. 7 Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation..................................................................................... 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation.................................................................... 9 1-2 Feature Summary.......................................................................................... 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink.............................................................. 13 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU......................................................................................... 13 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink.................................................................................. 14 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan).............................. 15 1-5 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 15 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 17 1-7 Configuring a Multi-Graphics Cards System .................................................. 18 1-7-1Configuring a Multi View System...................................................................... 18 1-7-2Configuring an ATi CrossFireTM System........................................................... 19 1-8 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 20 1-9 Connectors Introduction.................................................................................. 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 33 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2) ....................................................... 34 2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 36 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 39 2-3 Integrated Peripherals..................................................................................... 42 2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 44 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 45 2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 46 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)....................................................................... 48 2-8 Top Performance............................................................................................. 52 2-9 Select Language............................................................................................. 52 2-10Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 53 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................. 53 2-12Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 54 2-13Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 55 2-14Exit Without Saving....................................................................................... 55
- 5 - Chapter 3Drivers Installation...................................................................................... 57 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 57 3-2 Software Applications..................................................................................... 58 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 58 3-4 Hardware Information..................................................................................... 59 3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 59 Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 61 4-1 Unique Software Utilities................................................................................ 61 4-1-1EasyTune 5 Introduction..................................................................................... 62 4-1-2Xpress Recovery2 Introduction......................................................................... 63 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction........................................................................ 65 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: Intel ICH7R)............................. 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 5.1- / 6.1- / 7.1- Channel Audio Function Introduction.................... 87 4-1-6 DTS Introduction................................................................................................... 93 4-2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 100 4-3 POST Error Code ........................................................................................ 101
- 6 - Item Checklist IDE Cable x 2 and FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATA II Cable x 2 Serial ATA Power Cable x 1 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable x 1 8-Channel Audio Combo kit x 1 2 Ports USB 2.0 + 2 Ports IEEE1394 Cable x 1 I/O Shield DGBR2 card bracket DGBR2 Card * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.
- 7 - GA-G1975X-C Motherboard Layout KB_MSCPU_FAN LGA775 AT X GA-G1975X-C COMA USB LAN1 CD_IN F_AUDIO AUDIO MAIN BIOS PW2 SYS_FAN FDD PCIE_16_1 PCIE1 PW1 GREEN_USB F_USB1 IT8712 IDE1 CREATIVE CA0106 PCIE2 SPDIF_IO CI IDE2 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 BACKUP BIOS F_USB2 RF_ID PWR_FAN F2_1394 F1_1394 TSB43AB23 SUR_CEN PCIE_12V PCIE_16_2 PCIE_4_1 PCIE_4_2 BATTERY S_ATAII0_1 F_PANEL IT8211F PWR_FAN S_ATAII2_3 Broadcom 5789 ATX_12V_2X4 Intel ® 975X Intel ® ICH7R PWR_LED MOS_HEATSINK1 MOS_HEATSINK2 NB_FAN Debug LED (Note) (Note) For error code information, please refer to page 101.
- 8 - Block Diagram Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Line-OutMIC LGA775 ProcessorCPUCLK+/-(266/200 MHz) PCI Express x16 33MHz Host Interface Intel ® 975X MCHCLK (266/200MHz) 66MHz 48MHz DDRII 888 (Note 1)/ 667 (Note 2)/ 533MHz DIMM 24MHz 33MHz IT8712ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel Intel ® ICH7R 14.318MHz Dual BIOS Line-In 2 PCIPCI Bus SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI Express x 4 PCI Express Bus 8 USB Ports Dual Channel Memory Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse COM Port Side Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out PCI-ECLK (100MHz)2 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) 4 SATA 3Gb/s Broadcom 5789 x1 LAN1 RJ45x4/x1x4/x1 (Note 1)DDR II memory can be overclocked to 888MHz (must be used with a 1066MHz FSB processor) through overclocking in BIOS. Go to GIGABYTEs website for more information about the supported DDR II memory modules for this feature. (Note 2) To use a DDR II 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor. PCICLK (33MHz) CREATIVE CA0106 3 IEEE1394a TSB43AB23IT8211F ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channel
Hardware Installation - 9 - English 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Installation Notices 1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation. 2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual. 3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected. 4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. 5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. 6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. 7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. 8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Instances of Non-Warranty 1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPUŠSupports LGA775 Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition/ Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 (Note 1) Š L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus ŠSupports 1066/800MHz FSB Chipset ŠNorthbridge: Intel® 975X Express Chipset ŠSouthbridge: Intel® ICH7R LAN ŠOnboard Broadcom 5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio ŠOnboard CREATIVE CA0106 chip Š Supports 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 6.1/ 7.1 channel audio (Note 2) ŠSupports SPDIF In/Out connection IEEE 1394 ŠOnboard TI 1394a chip Š3 IEEE1394a ports Storage ŠICH7R Southbrigde - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices - 1 IDE connector (IDE1) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100 suppport, allowing connection of 2 IDE devices - 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0_1, SATAII2_3), allowing connection of 4 SATA devices - Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 for Serial ATA Š Onboard IT8211F chipset - 1 IDE connector (IDE2) (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), suppport, allowing connection of 2 IDE devices - Supports ATAPI mode for HDD - Supports IDE bus master operation O.S Support ŠMicrosoft Windows 2000/XP Memory Š4 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8GB memory) Š Supports dual channel DDR II 888 (Note 3)/667 (Note 4)/533 unbuffered DIMMs Š Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMMs Š Supports ECC/non-ECC type DRAM Expanstion Slots Š2 PCI Express x 16 slots Š 2 PCI Express x 4 slots Š2 PCI slots