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Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS I220GC motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the ... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® I220GC motherboard! See pages 1‑9 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of ASUS quality motherboards! DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data ...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS I220GC motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the ... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® I220GC motherboard! See pages 1‑9 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of ASUS quality motherboards! DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data ...
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...See page 2-33 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS I220GC 1- You can now talk to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Update your partners on the ...headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-3 for ...
...See page 2-33 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS I220GC 1- You can now talk to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Update your partners on the ...headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-3 for ...
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... to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R I220GC ASUS I220GC 1- Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the...
... to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R I220GC ASUS I220GC 1- Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the...
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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. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN I220GC CPU Fan Connector ASUS I220GC 1- 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 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. R I220GC CPU_FAN GND +12V CPU FAN IN I220GC CPU Fan Connector ASUS I220GC 1- 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.
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... memory when using a Windows 32-bit operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista) without the PAE. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this excess memory space and the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for ... to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from the same vendor. however, the system can not use with the same CAS latency. ASUS I220GC 1- The excess over 3GB of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. Refer to the version of installed memory will not cause any...
... memory when using a Windows 32-bit operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista) without the PAE. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this excess memory space and the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for ... to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from the same vendor. however, the system can not use with the same CAS latency. ASUS I220GC 1- The excess over 3GB of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. Refer to the version of installed memory will not cause any...
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ASUS I220GC 1-11 supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Make sure to choose the right QVLs according to your mother board. supports one pair ...; · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. Single Sided DS - DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 512MB...
ASUS I220GC 1-11 supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Make sure to choose the right QVLs according to your mother board. supports one pair ...; · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information. Single Sided DS - DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 512MB...
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Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS I220GC 1-13 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the ...
Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS I220GC 1-13 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the ...
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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. 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.
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USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. ASUS I220GC 1-17 R I220GC PS2_USBPWR1-8 12 23 +5V (Default) I220GC USB Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in...
USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. ASUS I220GC 1-17 R I220GC PS2_USBPWR1-8 12 23 +5V (Default) I220GC USB Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in...
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... PIN 1. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. R I220GC FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. These two 4-pin Universal ...FLOPPY) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other end to this connector, then connect the other VGA-compatible devices. 10. I220GC Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS I220GC 1-19 VGA port. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In ...
... PIN 1. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. R I220GC FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. These two 4-pin Universal ...FLOPPY) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other end to this connector, then connect the other VGA-compatible devices. 10. I220GC Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS I220GC 1-19 VGA port. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In ...
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...SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. R I220GC I220GC SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND ...connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk 4. 3. R I220GC SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V I220GC Speaker Out Connector ASUS I220GC 1-21
...SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. R I220GC I220GC SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND ...connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk 4. 3. R I220GC SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V I220GC Speaker Out Connector ASUS I220GC 1-21
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...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 1-23 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power plug; ... connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard ...
...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 1-23 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power plug; ... connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard ...
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... CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. R I220GC Azalia-compliant Legacy AC�97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC...cable to [HD Audio]. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is for details. 11. R I220GC CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB I220GC Intrusion Connector ASUS I220GC 1-25
... CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. R I220GC Azalia-compliant Legacy AC�97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC...cable to [HD Audio]. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is for details. 11. R I220GC CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB I220GC Intrusion Connector ASUS I220GC 1-25
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... the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS I220GC 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (...utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.22 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: I220GC VER:...
... the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS I220GC 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (...utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.22 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: I220GC VER:...
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... ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for version information. You need to the version of paper. The utility verifies the file... from the motherboard support CD to your mother board. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iI220GC.ROM 4. ASUS I220GC 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from ASUS website according to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where...
... ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for version information. You need to the version of paper. The utility verifies the file... from the motherboard support CD to your mother board. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iI220GC.ROM 4. ASUS I220GC 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from ASUS website according to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where...
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... the floppy disk for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "I220GC.ROM". Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Completed. ASUS I220GC 2- DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery......automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Reading file "I220GC.ROM". Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
... the floppy disk for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "I220GC.ROM". Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Completed. ASUS I220GC 2- DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery......automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Reading file "I220GC.ROM". Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS I220GC 2- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The ASUS...8226; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you ...
...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS I220GC 2- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The ASUS...8226; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you ...
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... from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS I220GC 2-11 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then...
... from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS I220GC 2-11 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then...
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... the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS I220GC 2-13 Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth...
... the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS I220GC 2-13 Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth...
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... information. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [19:34:30] [Fri 03/28/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS I220GC 2-15 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field.
... information. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [19:34:30] [Fri 03/28/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS I220GC 2-15 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field.