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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii I220GC specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.7.1 Overview 1-8 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List 1-9 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.7.5 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii I220GC specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.7.1 Overview 1-8 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List 1-9 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.7.5 ...
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... all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
... all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
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...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction .... Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...
...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction .... Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...! See pages 1‑9 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS I220GC motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA...
...! See pages 1‑9 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS I220GC motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA...
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ASUS I220GC 1- The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to convert your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the ... for details. See page 2-3 for details. See page 2-33 for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC! Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset.
ASUS I220GC 1- The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to convert your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the ... for details. See page 2-3 for details. See page 2-33 for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC! Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset.
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... or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R I220GC I220GC Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location...
... or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R I220GC I220GC Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location...
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... not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R I220GC ASUS I220GC 1- Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as ...six (6) screws into it. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles...
... not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R I220GC ASUS I220GC 1- Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as ...six (6) screws into it. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles...
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R I220GC Celeron 220 Series processor I220GC CPU Socket Celeron 220 Series • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_Fan connector. • Use only ASUS qualified CPU on this motherboard to get the maximum performance. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Celeron® 200 Series processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink and fan. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN I220GC CPU Fan Connector ASUS I220GC 1-
R I220GC Celeron 220 Series processor I220GC CPU Socket Celeron 220 Series • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is connected to the onboard CPU_Fan connector. • Use only ASUS qualified CPU on this motherboard to get the maximum performance. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Celeron® 200 Series processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink and fan. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN I220GC CPU Fan Connector ASUS I220GC 1-
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 112 Pins 128 Pins R I220GC I220GC 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 112 Pins 128 Pins R I220GC I220GC 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
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...ASUS I220GC 1- Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for details. • If you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista) without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS... website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for system devices. • We recommend that you install...
...ASUS I220GC 1- Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for details. • If you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista) without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS... website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for system devices. • We recommend that you install...
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... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.
... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.
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... completely seated on the next page. 3. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the ... the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS I220GC 1-13 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support.
... completely seated on the next page. 3. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the ... the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS I220GC 1-13 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support.
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... IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard...
... IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard...
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The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS I220GC 1-15 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS I220GC 1-15 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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2. R I220GC PRI_IDE I220GC IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your ... the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector -
2. R I220GC PRI_IDE I220GC IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your ... the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector -
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...the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R I220GC SPDIF_OUT I220GC Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors..... +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation I220GC Fan Connectors 6. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans ...
...the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R I220GC SPDIF_OUT I220GC Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors..... +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation I220GC Fan Connectors 6. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans ...
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...power requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the ...motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: ATX12V EATXPWR R I220GC +12V DC GND I220GC ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS I220GC...
...power requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the ...motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: ATX12V EATXPWR R I220GC +12V DC GND I220GC ATX Power Connector +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS I220GC...