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GA-2AIEL1-RH GA-2AIEL5-RH AMD® mini-ITX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD® mini-ITX Motherboard Rev. 1001 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-2AIEL1-RH GA-2AIEL5-RH AMD® mini-ITX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD® mini-ITX Motherboard Rev. 1001 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw 2 GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the following: For detailed product information and specifications, ...
For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw 2 GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the following: For detailed product information and specifications, ...
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English Table of Contents Table of Content Item Checklist...4 Chapter 1 Introduction...5 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 5 1.2 Features Summary 6 1.3 Motherboard Components 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 9 2-1: Install Memory Modules 9 2-2: I/O Back Panel Introduction 10 2-3: Connectors Introduction 14 2-4: Block Diagram 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 22 3-1: Startup Screen 23 3-2: The Main Menu 24 3-3: Standard CMOS Features 26 3-4: Advanced BIOS Features 28 3-5: Integrated Peripherals 30 3-6: Power Management Setup 32 3-7: PC Health Status 34 3-8: Load Fail-...
English Table of Contents Table of Content Item Checklist...4 Chapter 1 Introduction...5 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 5 1.2 Features Summary 6 1.3 Motherboard Components 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 9 2-1: Install Memory Modules 9 2-2: I/O Back Panel Introduction 10 2-3: Connectors Introduction 14 2-4: Block Diagram 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 22 3-1: Startup Screen 23 3-2: The Main Menu 24 3-3: Standard CMOS Features 26 3-4: Advanced BIOS Features 28 3-5: Integrated Peripherals 30 3-6: Power Management Setup 32 3-7: PC Health Status 34 3-8: Load Fail-...
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GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard Item Checklist The GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH motherboard Serial ATA cable x 2 I/O Shield Kit CD for motherboard driver & utility GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Quick Reference Guide * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. 4
GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard Item Checklist The GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH motherboard Serial ATA cable x 2 I/O Shield Kit CD for motherboard driver & utility GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Quick Reference Guide * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. 4
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.... Before using the product, please verify that the power supply is best to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. 5 Instances of violating the conditions recommended in the provided manual. 3. Product determined to improper installation. 4. Damage as a result of Non-Warranty 1. Thus, prior to...
.... Before using the product, please verify that the power supply is best to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. 5 Instances of violating the conditions recommended in the provided manual. 3. Product determined to improper installation. 4. Damage as a result of Non-Warranty 1. Thus, prior to...
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CPU K8 BGA 1.0GHz (GA-2AIEL1-RH) K8 BGA 1.5GHz (GA-2AIEL5-RH) Chipset AMD® 690E AMD® SB600 Memory 1 x DDR2 DIMM sockets Supports up to 2GB 533/667/800 memory Supports 1.... ports(COM) 4 x USB 2.0 port 1 x LAN RJ45 port 1 HD Audio jack (Line-out / MIC-in / Line-in) can configure 5.1 channel output by utility 6 GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard 1.2 Features Summary Form Factor 170mm x 170mm Mini ITX form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPU K8 BGA 1.0GHz (GA-2AIEL1-RH) K8 BGA 1.5GHz (GA-2AIEL5-RH) Chipset AMD® 690E AMD® SB600 Memory 1 x DDR2 DIMM sockets Supports up to 2GB 533/667/800 memory Supports 1.... ports(COM) 4 x USB 2.0 port 1 x LAN RJ45 port 1 HD Audio jack (Line-out / MIC-in / Line-in) can configure 5.1 channel output by utility 6 GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard 1.2 Features Summary Form Factor 170mm x 170mm Mini ITX form factor, 4 layers PCB.
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Hardware Monitor On-Board LAN BIOS Additional Features Introduction Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, DDR2 1.8V , +3.3V, +12V value viewing System/CPU temperature value viewing CPU shutdown when overheat Realtek RTL8111C GbE coneroller Supports WOL Award BIOS on 8Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports S1, S3, S4, S5 under Windows Operating System Supports 4-pin Fan controller 7
Hardware Monitor On-Board LAN BIOS Additional Features Introduction Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, DDR2 1.8V , +3.3V, +12V value viewing System/CPU temperature value viewing CPU shutdown when overheat Realtek RTL8111C GbE coneroller Supports WOL Award BIOS on 8Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports S1, S3, S4, S5 under Windows Operating System Supports 4-pin Fan controller 7
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F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB2 DIO_CON GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard 1.3 Motherboard Components (GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH) SYS_FAN1 CF Card connector SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 AMD SB600 ATX Power DDRll_1 CLR_CMOS1 BATTERY CPU AMD 690E ITE Super I/O LVDS_CON BLIGHT_CON1 COM2 VGA COM1 HDMI SPDIF out (OPTICAL) CPU_FAN1 COM4 COM3 PCI-Ex4 LAN USB Audio Jack F_AUDIO1 8
F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB2 DIO_CON GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard 1.3 Motherboard Components (GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH) SYS_FAN1 CF Card connector SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 AMD SB600 ATX Power DDRll_1 CLR_CMOS1 BATTERY CPU AMD 690E ITE Super I/O LVDS_CON BLIGHT_CON1 COM2 VGA COM1 HDMI SPDIF out (OPTICAL) CPU_FAN1 COM4 COM3 PCI-Ex4 LAN USB Audio Jack F_AUDIO1 8
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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outwards. Table 1. Supported DIMM Module Type Size 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Organization 8MB x 8 x 4 bks 16MB x 16 x 4bks 16MB x 8 x 4bks 132MB x 16 x 4bks 32MB x 8 x 4bks 64MB x 16 x 4bks 32MB x 8 x 4bks 64MB x 16 x 4bks 9 RAM Chips/DIMM 8 16 8 16 8 16 8 16 The memory module only can be inserted in place. Installation Steps: Step 1. Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the DIMM module. Please make sure the computer power is switched off before installing or removing memory modules. 2-1: Install Memory Modules...
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outwards. Table 1. Supported DIMM Module Type Size 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Organization 8MB x 8 x 4 bks 16MB x 16 x 4bks 16MB x 8 x 4bks 132MB x 16 x 4bks 32MB x 8 x 4bks 64MB x 16 x 4bks 32MB x 8 x 4bks 64MB x 16 x 4bks 9 RAM Chips/DIMM 8 16 8 16 8 16 8 16 The memory module only can be inserted in place. Installation Steps: Step 1. Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the DIMM module. Please make sure the computer power is switched off before installing or removing memory modules. 2-1: Install Memory Modules...
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LAN Port The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. USB Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller,please contact OS vendor for providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable. If your OS supports USB controller. The HDMI Technology can be connected to this port. VGA Port Connect the monitor ...
LAN Port The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. USB Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller,please contact OS vendor for providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable. If your OS supports USB controller. The HDMI Technology can be connected to this port. VGA Port Connect the monitor ...
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GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard NOTE: After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback to D-SUB/HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features. In Windows Vista, ...
GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard NOTE: After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback to D-SUB/HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features. In Windows Vista, ...
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can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack. 13 Hardware Installation Process Line In The default Line In jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc.
can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack. 13 Hardware Installation Process Line In The default Line In jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc.
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20-pin ATX power connectors Connector Introduction With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all components and devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. 10 20 1 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + 11 12 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) 12V +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX) Pin No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V 15 Align the power ...
20-pin ATX power connectors Connector Introduction With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all components and devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. 10 20 1 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + 11 12 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) 12V +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX) Pin No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V 15 Align the power ...
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F_USB 7 F_1394 IR/CIR IR 7 1 1 COMB Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND COM3/COM4 F_USB SUR_CEN MODEM 2 10 COMB 19 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Power 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin SPDIF_IO 16 F2_1394 GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard SATAII0_1~4 (Serial ATA cable connectors) F_SAUADTIOA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to 300MB/s stransfer rate.
F_USB 7 F_1394 IR/CIR IR 7 1 1 COMB Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND COM3/COM4 F_USB SUR_CEN MODEM 2 10 COMB 19 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Power 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin SPDIF_IO 16 F2_1394 GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard SATAII0_1~4 (Serial ATA cable connectors) F_SAUADTIOA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to 300MB/s stransfer rate.
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IR COMB PWR_LED CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP 2 10 F_USB 19 SUR_CEN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DxUSB DyUSB Dx+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC COMB FCI_AUDIO1 (Front AUDIO connector) Power If you must have front audio connector. F_PANEL F1_1394 F_PANEL F_AUDIO 91 SPDIF_IO 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC_L GND MIC_R -ACZ_DEC Line_R F2_1394 GND Faudio_JD No Pin FL_iUneS_BL F_G1N39D4 GAME F_PANEL IR/CIR 17 IR SMB_CONN F_AUDIO (NEW) F_PANEL F_1394 IR/CIR F_USB1/2 (Front USB cable ...
IR COMB PWR_LED CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP 2 10 F_USB 19 SUR_CEN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DxUSB DyUSB Dx+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC COMB FCI_AUDIO1 (Front AUDIO connector) Power If you must have front audio connector. F_PANEL F1_1394 F_PANEL F_AUDIO 91 SPDIF_IO 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC_L GND MIC_R -ACZ_DEC Line_R F2_1394 GND Faudio_JD No Pin FL_iUneS_BL F_G1N39D4 GAME F_PANEL IR/CIR 17 IR SMB_CONN F_AUDIO (NEW) F_PANEL F_1394 IR/CIR F_USB1/2 (Front USB cable ...
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...- 37 LVDS_TX_LK+ 38 LVDS_TX_L3- 39 LVDS_TX_L3+ 40 Definition LVDS_TX_U0LVDS_TX_U0+ LVDS_TX_U1LVDS_TX_U1+ LVDS_TX_U2LVDS_TX_U2+ LVDS_TX_CLKULVDS_TX_CLKU+ LVDS_TX_U3LVDS_TX_U3+ NC NC +5V +5V +5V NC NC GND GND GND 18 GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard LVDS connector LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit techniques to provide multigigabit data transfers on copper interconnects...
...- 37 LVDS_TX_LK+ 38 LVDS_TX_L3- 39 LVDS_TX_L3+ 40 Definition LVDS_TX_U0LVDS_TX_U0+ LVDS_TX_U1LVDS_TX_U1+ LVDS_TX_U2LVDS_TX_U2+ LVDS_TX_CLKULVDS_TX_CLKU+ LVDS_TX_U3LVDS_TX_U3+ NC NC +5V +5V +5V NC NC GND GND GND 18 GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard LVDS connector LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit techniques to provide multigigabit data transfers on copper interconnects...
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Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating. Definition 1 1 GND 2 12V 3 Sense 4 Control CPU_FAN 19 The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). SYS_FAN Pin No. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. BLIGHT_CON (LVDS panel control connector) Connector Introduction 1 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition +12V +5V NC BL ADJUST BL ENABLE GND CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 (CPU fan/System fan cable ...
Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating. Definition 1 1 GND 2 12V 3 Sense 4 Control CPU_FAN 19 The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). SYS_FAN Pin No. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. BLIGHT_CON (LVDS panel control connector) Connector Introduction 1 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition +12V +5V NC BL ADJUST BL ENABLE GND CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 (CPU fan/System fan cable ...
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.... 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. POWER SW+ Power Button Signal anode (+) 7. GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard BATTERY F_USB F_1394 Serial ATA F1_1394 CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to the pin assignment above. Power LED Signal cathode(-) 5. NC Pin...
.... 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. POWER SW+ Power Button Signal anode (+) 7. GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard BATTERY F_USB F_1394 Serial ATA F1_1394 CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to the pin assignment above. Power LED Signal cathode(-) 5. NC Pin...
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... utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating... and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in system's failure to boot.
... utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating... and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. GA-2AIEL1-RH/GA-2AIEL5-RH Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in system's failure to boot.