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... The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to 1-12 for buying an ASUS® I220GC motherboard! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! See pages 1‑9 to meet the higher bandwidth ...The 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 Accessories...
... The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to 1-12 for buying an ASUS® I220GC motherboard! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! See pages 1‑9 to meet the higher bandwidth ...The 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 Accessories...
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...The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS I220GC 1- Update your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and... 2-33 for thinner, more colorful and vivid image 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 partners on your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your...
...The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS I220GC 1- Update your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and... 2-33 for thinner, more colorful and vivid image 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 partners on your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your...
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... the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R I220GC ASUS I220GC 1- Failure to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or...
... the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R I220GC ASUS I220GC 1- Failure to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or...
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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. 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.
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ASUS I220GC 1- 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the ... Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that you obtain memory modules from ASUS website according to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this excess memory space and the system will...
ASUS I220GC 1- 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the ... Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that you obtain memory modules from ASUS website according to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this excess memory space and the system will...
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... the right QVLs according to your mother board. supports one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). B*: - ASUS I220GC 1-11 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package V59C1512804QCF25SY032406PECPA Heat-Sink Package V59C1512804QCF25S0061904PECJA E5108AJBG-8E-E E1108ACBG-8E-E K4T51083QG-HCF7 K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 K4T51083QG-HCF7 K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380... DS DS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS Part No. Single Sided DS - Double Sided DIMM Support: A*: - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information.
... the right QVLs according to your mother board. supports one pair of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). B*: - ASUS I220GC 1-11 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package V59C1512804QCF25SY032406PECPA Heat-Sink Package V59C1512804QCF25S0061904PECJA E5108AJBG-8E-E E1108ACBG-8E-E K4T51083QG-HCF7 K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 K4T51083QG-HCF7 K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380... DS DS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS Part No. Single Sided DS - Double Sided DIMM Support: A*: - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for version information.
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... earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS I220GC 1-13 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Failure...
... earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS I220GC 1-13 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Failure...
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The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI 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 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. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI 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 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. ...-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). ASUS I220GC 1-17 2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPWR) This...
... 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. ...-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). ASUS I220GC 1-17 2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPWR) This...
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. I220GC Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS I220GC 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. VGA port. This 9-pin COM1... removed to PIN 1. These two 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 for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. I220GC Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS I220GC 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. VGA port. This 9-pin COM1... removed to PIN 1. These two 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 for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9.
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..., SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. R I220GC SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V I220GC Speaker Out Connector ASUS I220GC 1-21 3. 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...
..., SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. R I220GC SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND 1 +5V I220GC Speaker Out Connector ASUS I220GC 1-21 3. 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...
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aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400W. • Do not forget to fit these ...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 1-23 7. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to...
aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400W. • Do not forget to fit these ...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 1-23 7. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to...
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...caps only when you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to AC97 Audio. R I220GC CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB I220GC Intrusion Connector ASUS I220GC 1-25 Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector when a ...connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration" for details. 11. 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...
...caps only when you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to AC97 Audio. R I220GC CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB I220GC Intrusion Connector ASUS I220GC 1-25 Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector when a ...connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration" for details. 11. 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...
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... the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Go to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS I220GC 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can switch between drives by pressing before... function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 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...
... the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Go to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS I220GC 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can switch between drives by pressing before... function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 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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...boot failure! Refer to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iI220GC.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or ...rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... You need to the version of paper. ASUS I220GC 2- Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... A:\>afudos /iI220GC.ROM 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for version information. Erasing flash .........
...boot failure! Refer to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iI220GC.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or ...rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... You need to the version of paper. ASUS I220GC 2- Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... A:\>afudos /iI220GC.ROM 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for version information. Erasing flash .........
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...message and automatically checks the floppy disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "I220GC.ROM". Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... CD-ROM...". Completed. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. ASUS I220GC 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Floppy not found...
...message and automatically checks the floppy disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "I220GC.ROM". Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... CD-ROM...". Completed. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. ASUS I220GC 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. Floppy not found...
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...update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS I220GC 2- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to :...
...update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS I220GC 2- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to :...
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... from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS I220GC 2-11 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update...
... from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS I220GC 2-11 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update...
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... Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS I220GC 2-13 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main...
... Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS I220GC 2-13 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main...
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... installed. 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 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx...
... installed. 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 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx...