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GA-2CEWH AMD Socket 940 Dual Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Opteron™ Socket 940 Dual Processor Motherboard Rev. 1003
GA-2CEWH AMD Socket 940 Dual Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Opteron™ Socket 940 Dual Processor Motherboard Rev. 1003
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... Content Item Checklist 4 WARNING 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Summary of Features 5 GA-2CEWH Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 9 Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan 10 Step1-1: Installing CPU 10 Step1-2: Installing Cooling Fan 12 Step 2: Install memory ...
... Content Item Checklist 4 WARNING 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Summary of Features 5 GA-2CEWH Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 9 Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan 10 Step1-1: Installing CPU 10 Step1-2: Installing Cooling Fan 12 Step 2: Install memory ...
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... are near by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. GA-2CEWH Motherboard Item Checklist ; CD for motherboard driver & utility ; GA-2CEWH user's manual ; FDD Cable x 1 WARNING! If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don't line up with the holes on the bag that came with the components...
... are near by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. GA-2CEWH Motherboard Item Checklist ; CD for motherboard driver & utility ; GA-2CEWH user's manual ; FDD Cable x 1 WARNING! If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don't line up with the holes on the bag that came with the components...
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Motherboard GA-2CEWH Motherboard CPU Support Dual Opteron processors (Sledge Hammer) The HyperTransport link of the AMD Opteron processor is capable of Features Form Factor 30.4cm x 33.0cm ...
Motherboard GA-2CEWH Motherboard CPU Support Dual Opteron processors (Sledge Hammer) The HyperTransport link of the AMD Opteron processor is capable of Features Form Factor 30.4cm x 33.0cm ...
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GA-2CEWH Motherboard On-Board Peripherals RAID Supported Hardware Monitor Power Managerment Features IEEE1394A Audio On-Board LAN PS/2 Connector BIOS Additional Features 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with ...
GA-2CEWH Motherboard On-Board Peripherals RAID Supported Hardware Monitor Power Managerment Features IEEE1394A Audio On-Board LAN PS/2 Connector BIOS Additional Features 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with ...
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Introduction GA-2CEWH Motherboard Layout Y Z1 2 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 F 6 16 W 10 11 12 13 14 G 15 X V H U 7 27 B 26 8 C 4 9 E D S R Q T KI J P 5 LO N M A 3 17 7
Introduction GA-2CEWH Motherboard Layout Y Z1 2 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 F 6 16 W 10 11 12 13 14 G 15 X V H U 7 27 B 26 8 C 4 9 E D S R Q T KI J P 5 LO N M A 3 17 7
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FAN3 (Rear Fan) G. IDE2 10. F_1394 12. F_USB1 14. CI 21. GA-2CEWH Motherboard A. CPU1 2. NVIDIA nForce Profession 20503. FAN5 (CPU1 Fan) E. FAN4 (Front Fan) F. SLOT1 K. DIMM 0~3 R. F_Panel 19. USB_LAN1 U. COM Y. CD_IN1 26. FAN1 (CPU0 Fan) D. CK-804_FAN J. SATA2 ...
FAN3 (Rear Fan) G. IDE2 10. F_1394 12. F_USB1 14. CI 21. GA-2CEWH Motherboard A. CPU1 2. NVIDIA nForce Profession 20503. FAN5 (CPU1 Fan) E. FAN4 (Front Fan) F. SLOT1 K. DIMM 0~3 R. F_Panel 19. USB_LAN1 U. COM Y. CD_IN1 26. FAN1 (CPU0 Fan) D. CK-804_FAN J. SATA2 ...
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GA-2CEWH Motherboard Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the 90-degree directly. Please use AMD approved cooling .../or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage. 2. Step 2. Never force the processor into the socket. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 5. Pull the rod to the following cautions: 1.
GA-2CEWH Motherboard Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the 90-degree directly. Please use AMD approved cooling .../or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage. 2. Step 2. Never force the processor into the socket. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 5. Pull the rod to the following cautions: 1.
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Coonect the processor fan cable to the processor scoket. Note: ** We recommend you to buy the kind of cooling fan which is shown in Figure 5&6. This type of Heatsink Assembly with the backer plate standoffs as shown in Figure 8. Figure 5&6 Alignment of cooling fan will provide the best performance for heat releasing. Step 2. Align the heatsink assembly with the support frame mating with Standoffs Figure 7 Connecting CPU FAN connector 12 Attach th cooling fan clip to the processor fan connector. GA-2CEWH Motherboard Step1-2: Installing Cooling Fan Step 1.
Coonect the processor fan cable to the processor scoket. Note: ** We recommend you to buy the kind of cooling fan which is shown in Figure 5&6. This type of Heatsink Assembly with the backer plate standoffs as shown in Figure 8. Figure 5&6 Alignment of cooling fan will provide the best performance for heat releasing. Step 2. Align the heatsink assembly with the support frame mating with Standoffs Figure 7 Connecting CPU FAN connector 12 Attach th cooling fan clip to the processor fan connector. GA-2CEWH Motherboard Step1-2: Installing Cooling Fan Step 1.
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..., adhere to the notch. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket .The DIMM module can vary between sockets. The motherboard has 8 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. Memory size can only fit in one direction due to the one direction due to the following warning...
..., adhere to the notch. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket .The DIMM module can vary between sockets. The motherboard has 8 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. Memory size can only fit in one direction due to the one direction due to the following warning...
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... can be the same speed and must be populated. Table 2 & 3 shows the possible combination of two DIMMs is required to create the 128 bit bus; GA-2CEWH Motherboard Total Memory Sizes With Registered DDR DIMM Devices used on the DIMM exactly match the notches in the socket. The processor supports 64-bit mode...
... can be the same speed and must be populated. Table 2 & 3 shows the possible combination of two DIMMs is required to create the 128 bit bus; GA-2CEWH Motherboard Total Memory Sizes With Registered DDR DIMM Devices used on the DIMM exactly match the notches in the socket. The processor supports 64-bit mode...
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GA-2CEWH Motherboard Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver ... Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4.
GA-2CEWH Motherboard Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver ... Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4.
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... device(s) vendors. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. LAN LED Description Name Color LAN Green Link/Activity Green - 10/100 LAN Green Speed - GA-2CEWH Motherboard PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to...
... device(s) vendors. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. LAN LED Description Name Color LAN Green Link/Activity Green - 10/100 LAN Green Speed - GA-2CEWH Motherboard PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to...
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GA-2CEWH Motherboard Step4-2: Connectors Introduction R ST U 3 P O N L Y Z M V 2 K J I EC H D GF5 Q 6 20 4 1 B A X W
GA-2CEWH Motherboard Step4-2: Connectors Introduction R ST U 3 P O N L Y Z M V 2 K J I EC H D GF5 Q 6 20 4 1 B A X W
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B ) ATX1 13 1 12 24 PIN No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Definition +3.3V +3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND POK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V +3.3V -12V GND PSON GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V GND 87 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition GND +12v GND +12V GND +12V GND +12V ¾This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for CPU Core Voltage. 22 GA-2CEWH Motherboard A ) ATX2 ¾ AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
B ) ATX1 13 1 12 24 PIN No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Definition +3.3V +3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND POK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V +3.3V -12V GND PSON GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V GND 87 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition GND +12v GND +12V GND +12V GND +12V ¾This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for CPU Core Voltage. 22 GA-2CEWH Motherboard A ) ATX2 ¾ AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
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GA-2CEWH Motherboard F ) F_ USB2 (Front USB Connector) PIN No. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. Definition 1 Do Not Connect 2 Do Not Connect 11 13 4 Power Power 5 Data- 12 26 Data- 7 Data+ 8 Data+ 9 GND 10 GND 11 Key 12 NC G ) F_ USB1 (Front USB Connector) 10 2 91 PIN No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power DataDataData+ Data+ GND GND Key NC ¾ Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable. 24
GA-2CEWH Motherboard F ) F_ USB2 (Front USB Connector) PIN No. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. Definition 1 Do Not Connect 2 Do Not Connect 11 13 4 Power Power 5 Data- 12 26 Data- 7 Data+ 8 Data+ 9 GND 10 GND 11 Key 12 NC G ) F_ USB1 (Front USB Connector) 10 2 91 PIN No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power DataDataData+ Data+ GND GND Key NC ¾ Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable. 24
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... 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Signal Name HD_LED+ PWE_LEDHD_LEDPWE_LEDRST_SWPWR_BTN+ RST_SW+ PWR_BTNNC KEY KEY KEY KEY +5V NC NC NC NC NC SPEAK- GA-2CEWH Motherboard M ) F_Panel1 (2X10 Pins) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the front panel...
... 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Signal Name HD_LED+ PWE_LEDHD_LEDPWE_LEDRST_SWPWR_BTN+ RST_SW+ PWR_BTNNC KEY KEY KEY KEY +5V NC NC NC NC NC SPEAK- GA-2CEWH Motherboard M ) F_Panel1 (2X10 Pins) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the front panel...
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Pin No. GA-2CEWH Motherboard P ) F_Audio (Front Audio connector) If you want to utilize the front audio header, your dealer. In order to use Front Audio connector, you are buying ...
Pin No. GA-2CEWH Motherboard P ) F_Audio (Front Audio connector) If you want to utilize the front audio header, your dealer. In order to use Front Audio connector, you are buying ...
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Definition 1 SURR_OUT_L 2 SURR_OUT_R 3 AUDGND 21 4 Pin Removed 5 CENTER_OUT 6 LFE_OUT 30 Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. 65 21 SPDIF Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition P5V Pin Removed SPDIFO SPDIFI GND GND U ) SUR_CEN1 (Center Suround Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 65 Pin No. GA-2CEWH Motherboard T )SPDIF_IO (Red Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
Definition 1 SURR_OUT_L 2 SURR_OUT_R 3 AUDGND 21 4 Pin Removed 5 CENTER_OUT 6 LFE_OUT 30 Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. 65 21 SPDIF Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition P5V Pin Removed SPDIFO SPDIFI GND GND U ) SUR_CEN1 (Center Suround Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 65 Pin No. GA-2CEWH Motherboard T )SPDIF_IO (Red Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
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Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 1 Sense Z ) CK804_FAN (NVIDIA CK804 Chipset FAN connector) If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work . Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 1 Sense 32 Pin No. GA-2CEWH Motherboard Y ) IO4_FAN (NVIDIA IO-4 Chipset FAN connector) If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work . Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. Pin No.
Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 1 Sense Z ) CK804_FAN (NVIDIA CK804 Chipset FAN connector) If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work . Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 1 Sense 32 Pin No. GA-2CEWH Motherboard Y ) IO4_FAN (NVIDIA IO-4 Chipset FAN connector) If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work . Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. Pin No.