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GA-8I925XE-G/ GA-8I925XC-G Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-8I925XEG-1004 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's 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 Union's member states.
GA-8I925XE-G/ GA-8I925XC-G Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-8I925XEG-1004 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's 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 Union's member states.
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Table of Contents GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G 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 ... of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I925XC-G / BIOS Ver. : D2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
Table of Contents GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G 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 ... of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I925XC-G / BIOS Ver. : D2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
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GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN GA-8I925XE-G (or GA-8I925XC-G) LPT LAN COMA ATX R_USB USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AZALIA_FP Broadcom 5751/5789 CD_IN PCIE_16 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 IT8712 IR Intel 925XE* or Intel 925X IDE NB_FAN BATTERY Backup BIOS Main BIOS PCI1 PCI2 TSB43AB23 PCI3 CLR_CMOS SATA3_SB SATA2_SB Intel ICH6R SATA1_SB SATA0_SB F_USB2 F_USB1 IDE2 IT8212 FDD SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED IDE3 F2_1394 F1_1394 "*" Only for GA-8I925XE-G. - 7 -
GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN GA-8I925XE-G (or GA-8I925XC-G) LPT LAN COMA ATX R_USB USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AZALIA_FP Broadcom 5751/5789 CD_IN PCIE_16 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 IT8712 IR Intel 925XE* or Intel 925X IDE NB_FAN BATTERY Backup BIOS Main BIOS PCI1 PCI2 TSB43AB23 PCI3 CLR_CMOS SATA3_SB SATA2_SB Intel ICH6R SATA1_SB SATA0_SB F_USB2 F_USB1 IDE2 IT8212 FDD SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED IDE3 F2_1394 F1_1394 "*" Only for GA-8I925XE-G. - 7 -
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... Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI 8 USB Ports 24MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse 33MHz PCICLK (33MHz) "*" Only for GA-8I925XE-G. (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. - 8 - To use a DDRII 711 memory...
... Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI 8 USB Ports 24MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse 33MHz PCICLK (33MHz) "*" Only for GA-8I925XE-G. (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. - 8 - To use a DDRII 711 memory...
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...standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of 2 IDE devices (IDE) - GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Supports the... ICH6R Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems "*" Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for GA-8I925XE-G. (Note 1) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel DDR II 711*/600(Note 2)/533/400 unbrffered DIMM ...
...standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of 2 IDE devices (IDE) - GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Supports the... ICH6R Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems "*" Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for GA-8I925XE-G. (Note 1) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel DDR II 711*/600(Note 2)/533/400 unbrffered DIMM ...
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... - OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Please make sure the heatsink is installed...
... - OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Please make sure the heatsink is installed...
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... in one direction. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in only one direction. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be installed in one direction...
... in one direction. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in only one direction. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be installed in one direction...
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... with the same color in order to work. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR II Configuration GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II...
... with the same color in order to work. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR II Configuration GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II...
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...'s instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 16 -
...'s instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 16 -
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English Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 10 5 2 8 6 13 14 19 18 7 4 12 11 9 17 16 15 1) ATX_12V 11) PWR_LED 2) ATX (Power Connector) 12) F_PANEL 3) CPU_FAN 13) AZALIA_FP 4) SYS_FAN 14) CD_IN 5) PWR_FAN 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 6) NB_FAN 16) F1_1394 / F2_1394 7) FDD 17) IR 8) IDE 18) CLR_CMOS 9) IDE2 / IDE3 19) BATTERY 10) SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB/SATA2_SB/SATA3_SB GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 18 - You can use audio software to this connector.
English Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 10 5 2 8 6 13 14 19 18 7 4 12 11 9 17 16 15 1) ATX_12V 11) PWR_LED 2) ATX (Power Connector) 12) F_PANEL 3) CPU_FAN 13) AZALIA_FP 4) SYS_FAN 14) CD_IN 5) PWR_FAN 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 6) NB_FAN 16) F1_1394 / F2_1394 7) FDD 17) IR 8) IDE 18) CLR_CMOS 9) IDE2 / IDE3 19) BATTERY 10) SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB/SATA2_SB/SATA3_SB GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 18 - You can use audio software to this connector.
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Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 PWR_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V ...
Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 PWR_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V ...
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Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 7 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether ...
Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 7 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether ...
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HD Audio: AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 24 - English 13) AZALIA_FP (Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while ...
HD Audio: AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 24 - English 13) AZALIA_FP (Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while ...
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Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Definition 1 VCC 1 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 4 GND 5 IR TX 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper. Pin No.
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Definition 1 VCC 1 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 4 GND 5 IR TX 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper. Pin No.
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...select multi language. Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features ...Disk Type... If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I925XC-G / BIOS Ver. : D2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. This action makes the system ...
...select multi language. Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features ...Disk Type... If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I925XC-G / BIOS Ver. : D2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. This action makes the system ...
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... the month) Year The year, from Sun to Sat. Through Dec. The time is 13:00:00. is calculated base on the outside drive casing. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 32 -
... the month) Year The year, from Sun to Sat. Through Dec. The time is 13:00:00. is calculated base on the outside drive casing. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 32 -
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...4 processor with HT Technology. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I925XC-G. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Disabled Disable this menu. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-...FDD. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 34 - Press to move it down the list. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. English 2-2 Advanced...
...4 processor with HT Technology. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I925XC-G. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Disabled Disable this menu. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-...FDD. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-8I925XE-G / GA-8I925XC-G Motherboard - 34 - Press to move it down the list. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. English 2-2 Advanced...
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... not entered at the prompt. (Default value) The system will not boot and will show "Non-ECC" and this function. (Note 2) This item only for GA-8I925XC-G. - 35 - Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note 1) Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. English Password...
... not entered at the prompt. (Default value) The system will not boot and will show "Non-ECC" and this function. (Note 2) This item only for GA-8I925XC-G. - 35 - Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note 1) Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. English Password...