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...of up to 10.7 GB/s. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 1-12 for buying an ASUS® I220GC motherboard! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ...motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required 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...
...of up to 10.7 GB/s. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 1-12 for buying an ASUS® I220GC motherboard! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ...motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required 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...
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... Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS I220GC 1- 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 launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette...
... Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS I220GC 1- 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 launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette...
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... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 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...
... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 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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... according to your mother board. however, the system can not use with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use this motherboard. ASUS I220GC 1- For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that have been tested and qualified for this excess memory space and the...
... according to your mother board. however, the system can not use with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use this motherboard. ASUS I220GC 1- For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that have been tested and qualified for this excess memory space and the...
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... a Single-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Make sure to choose the right QVLs according to your mother board. ASUS I220GC 1-11 supports one module inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List...
... a Single-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Make sure to choose the right QVLs according to your mother board. ASUS I220GC 1-11 supports one module inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List...
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... make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Refer to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS I220GC 1-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software...
... make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Refer to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS I220GC 1-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software...
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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. ASUS I220GC 1-15 The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 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 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. ASUS I220GC 1-15 The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 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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... 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 the BIOS. ... enable or disable the keyboard 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 USB device wake-up feature.
... 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 the BIOS. ... enable or disable the keyboard 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 USB device wake-up feature.
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... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. R I220GC FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD ...2.0 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Serial port. I220GC Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS I220GC 1-19 This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3...
... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. R I220GC FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD ...2.0 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Serial port. I220GC Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS I220GC 1-19 This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3...
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... Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk 4. R I220GC SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V I220GC Speaker Out Connector ASUS I220GC 1-21 Refer to the table below for the chasis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to the SATA1/2 connector. R I220GC I220GC SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1...
... Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk 4. R I220GC SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V I220GC Speaker Out Connector ASUS I220GC 1-21 Refer to the table below for the chasis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to the SATA1/2 connector. R I220GC I220GC SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1...
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... these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are designed 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 power is recommended when configuring a system ... +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 1-23 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power plug; ATX ...
... these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are designed 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 power is recommended when configuring a system ... +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 1-23 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power plug; ATX ...
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... in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. R I220GC CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB I220GC Intrusion Connector ASUS I220GC 1-25 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...
... in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. R I220GC CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB I220GC Intrusion Connector ASUS I220GC 1-25 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...
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... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.22 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: I220GC VER: 0401 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 05/12/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or .... (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS I220GC 2- 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk...
... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.22 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: I220GC VER: 0401 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 05/12/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or .... (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS I220GC 2- 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk...
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....07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... ASUS I220GC 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. You need to the version of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at ... the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the motherboard. All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for version information. done Advance Check ...... Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from the motherboard...
....07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... ASUS I220GC 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. You need to the version of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at ... the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the motherboard. All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for version information. done Advance Check ...... Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from the motherboard...
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...drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... ASUS I220GC 2- Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original...! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Reading file "I220GC.ROM". Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... ...
...drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... ASUS I220GC 2- Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original...! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Reading file "I220GC.ROM". Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... ...
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...the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS I220GC 2- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the..., and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® ...
...the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS I220GC 2- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the..., and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® ...
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...Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that... process. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS I220GC 2-11 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the...
...Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that... process. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS I220GC 2-11 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the...
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Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Change Field Enter Go to another. ASUS I220GC 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced ...
Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Change Field Enter Go to another. ASUS I220GC 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced ...
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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
... 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