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... Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of GIGABYTE...
... Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of GIGABYTE...
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Table of Contents GA-C847N Motherboard Layout 5 GA-C847N Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-5 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS Features 31 2-6 Peripherals...34 2-7 Power Management 37 2-8 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 40 Chapter 4 Appendix...41 Regulatory Statements 41 - 4 -
Table of Contents GA-C847N Motherboard Layout 5 GA-C847N Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-5 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS Features 31 2-6 Peripherals...34 2-7 Power Management 37 2-8 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 40 Chapter 4 Appendix...41 Regulatory Statements 41 - 4 -
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...Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 2 x Realtek GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors 1 x PCI slot Chipset: - 1 x SATA...
...Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 2 x Realtek GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors 1 x PCI slot Chipset: - 1 x SATA...
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...; 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x serial port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector 2 x RJ-45 ports 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System System voltage detection CPU...
...; 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x serial port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector 2 x RJ-45 ports 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System System voltage detection CPU...
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... motherboard supports the memory. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. It is securely inserted. - 10 - A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are unable to insert the memory, switch...
... motherboard supports the memory. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. It is securely inserted. - 10 - A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are unable to insert the memory, switch...
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.... Serial Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to the default playback device. Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides two video output ports: D-Sub and HDMI. You can use this port. It also supports up to connect your operating system. After installing...
.... Serial Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to the default playback device. Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides two video output ports: D-Sub and HDMI. You can use this port. It also supports up to connect your operating system. After installing...
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... to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it is the ground wire). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin...
... to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it is the ground wire). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin...
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.... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
.... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 20 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level...
... system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 20 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level...
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... CMOS on the motherboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on . If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version...
... CMOS on the motherboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on . If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version...
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Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: D22) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Peripherals Use this menu to configure all the changes made in this chapter are for...
Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: D22) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Peripherals Use this menu to configure all the changes made in this chapter are for...
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... mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support...
... mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support...
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... disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to be configurable. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu...
... disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to be configurable. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu...
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... show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed. Options are: 0.75 PWM...
... show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed. Options are: 0.75 PWM...
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... set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. For example, you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the first priority on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that supports...
... set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. For example, you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the first priority on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that supports...
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... attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM. After configuring this item, set this type is present only if at system startup. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected.
... attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM. After configuring this item, set this type is present only if at system startup. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected.
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... and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows...
... and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows...
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... Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled. - 35 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
... Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled. - 35 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
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...port. && Serial Port A (Serial Port on the super I/O chip and allows you to Enabled. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 36 - `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the Back Panel) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Serial Port B (Onboard COMB Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial...
...port. && Serial Port A (Serial Port on the super I/O chip and allows you to Enabled. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 36 - `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the Back Panel) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Serial Port B (Onboard COMB Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial...
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.... (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Standby Mode Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Enabled, the following : Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter...
.... (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Standby Mode Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Enabled, the following : Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter...