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Motherboard GA-E2500N Motherboard GA-E2500N Nov. 9, 2018 Nov. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this...
Motherboard GA-E2500N Motherboard GA-E2500N Nov. 9, 2018 Nov. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this...
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Table of Contents GA-E2500N Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the Memory 8 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 8 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 8 1-6 Internal Connectors 10 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 15 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 19 2-4 BIOS Features 20 2-5 Peripherals...23 2-6 Power Management 25 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Appendix...28 Drivers Installation...28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...31 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-E2500N Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the Memory 8 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 8 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 8 1-6 Internal Connectors 10 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 15 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 19 2-4 BIOS Features 20 2-5 Peripherals...23 2-6 Power Management 25 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Appendix...28 Drivers Installation...28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...31 - 3 -
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...- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 * Support for DDR3 1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 6 - GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the...
...- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 * Support for DDR3 1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 6 - GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the...
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...before installing Windows 7. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on hardware installation. - 7 - Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 10 64-bit Support for support lists of memory modules. Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip...
...before installing Windows 7. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on hardware installation. - 7 - Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 10 64-bit Support for support lists of memory modules. Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip...
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...GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one direction. It is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Serial Port Use...
...GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one direction. It is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Serial Port Use...
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... Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a To configure 7.1-channel audio, you install motherboard drivers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in OS. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port to use this audio jack for details on the monitor being used. HDMI Port The HDMI port is...
... Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a To configure 7.1-channel audio, you install motherboard drivers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in OS. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port to use this audio jack for details on the monitor being used. HDMI Port The HDMI port is...
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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 1 GND SYS_FAN 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC These fan headers are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on...
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 1 GND SYS_FAN 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC These fan headers are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on...
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... panel. 5) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are matched correctly. 7) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by chassis. HD+ 21 Reset Switch Hard Drive Activity LED •• PLED (Power LED, Yellow): System Status LED S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. For example, some graphics cards may configure the way to turn...
... panel. 5) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are matched correctly. 7) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by chassis. HD+ 21 Reset Switch Hard Drive Activity LED •• PLED (Power LED, Yellow): System Status LED S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. For example, some graphics cards may configure the way to turn...
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... connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to the USB bracket. 10) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide two USB ports via an optional COM port cable. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 6 Sense 7 FAUDIO_JD 3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin 4 NC 9 LINE2_L 5 LINE2_R 10 Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers...
... connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to the USB bracket. 10) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide two USB ports via an optional COM port cable. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 6 Sense 7 FAUDIO_JD 3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin 4 NC 9 LINE2_L 5 LINE2_R 10 Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers...
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... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 14 - Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may be handled in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. 3. Damage to replace the battery by removing the battery cable: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 14 - Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may be handled in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. 3. Damage to replace the battery by removing the battery cable: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
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... CMOS. 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. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. When the power is turned on. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
... CMOS. 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. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. When the power is turned on. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
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... to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to manually set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to default values.) `` M.I .T. Current Status This screen provides information on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. - 16 - 2-2 M.I .T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings...
... to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to manually set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to default values.) `` M.I .T. Current Status This screen provides information on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. - 16 - 2-2 M.I .T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings...
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... reset the board to boot after you install a memory module that support this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is displayed according to increase memory performance and stability. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && C6 Mode Allows you to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses...
... reset the board to boot after you install a memory module that support this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is displayed according to increase memory performance and stability. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && C6 Mode Allows you to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses...
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... Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed...
... Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed...
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... to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). After configuring this item, set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 10 64-bit, select...
... to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). After configuring this item, set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 10 64-bit, select...
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... Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...
... Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...
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... changes to all . To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . This item is configurable only when Network stack is set the Administrator Password first. - 22 - When prompted 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 Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Enables...
... changes to all . To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . This item is configurable only when Network stack is set the Administrator Password first. - 22 - When prompted 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 Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Enables...
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...list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. 2-5 Peripherals && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
...list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. 2-5 Peripherals && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
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...PCI Express card is installed. && UMA Frame Buffer Size This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Enabled. `` GFX Configuration && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are : 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M (default), 512M, 1G, 2G. && Gnb HD Audio Enables or disables the onboard HDMI audio function. (Default: Enabled) `` SATA Configuration && OnChip SATA Channel Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type...
...PCI Express card is installed. && UMA Frame Buffer Size This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Enabled. `` GFX Configuration && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are : 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M (default), 512M, 1G, 2G. && Gnb HD Audio Enables or disables the onboard HDMI audio function. (Default: Enabled) `` SATA Configuration && OnChip SATA Channel Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type...
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... Key Press any key to turn on the system. - 25 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for Windows operating system. (Default: Enabled) && Soft-Off by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up hour/minute/second: Set the time at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this...
... Key Press any key to turn on the system. - 25 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for Windows operating system. (Default: Enabled) && Soft-Off by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up hour/minute/second: Set the time at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this...