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GA-6QPCV-RH Intel® mini-ITX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Intel® 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-6QPCV-RH Intel® mini-ITX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Intel® 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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...to read the "Product User Manual". Product Manual Classification In order to their respective companies. No part of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in any form or by any means without prior notice. Notice The written content provided with...information you need. For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to change without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
...to read the "Product User Manual". Product Manual Classification In order to their respective companies. No part of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in any form or by any means without prior notice. Notice The written content provided with...information you need. For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to change without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard Table of Contents Item Checklist 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 5 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 5 1.2 Features Summary 8 1.3 Motherboard Components 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 11 2-1: Installing Processor 11 2-2: ...
GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard Table of Contents Item Checklist 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 5 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 5 1.2 Features Summary 8 1.3 Motherboard Components 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 11 2-1: Installing Processor 11 2-2: ...
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Item Checklist The GA-6QPCV-RH motherboard Serial ATA cable x 2 I/O Shield Kit HDD Power (SATA & 4P) cable x 2 CD for motherboard driver & utility GA-6QPCV-RH Quick Reference Guide Introduction * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. 4
Item Checklist The GA-6QPCV-RH motherboard Serial ATA cable x 2 I/O Shield Kit HDD Power (SATA & 4P) cable x 2 CD for motherboard driver & utility GA-6QPCV-RH Quick Reference Guide Introduction * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. 4
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...a result of violating the conditions recommended in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. 5 Thus, prior to the user. 8. These stickers are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. 3. Turning on an...discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. If you are required for warranty validation. 2. GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Considerations Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Installation Notices 1.
...a result of violating the conditions recommended in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. 5 Thus, prior to the user. 8. These stickers are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. 3. Turning on an...discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. If you are required for warranty validation. 2. GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Considerations Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Installation Notices 1.
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... in the sequence that they should be performed. Recommanded CPU Cooler APR Vender: Cooler Master Vender cooler P/N:GECC-00633-01-GP/ECC-00633-01-GP 3. GA-6QPCV-RH 90W Adpater Max Support I. 2.5" HDD *4 II. 3.5" HDD * 2 6 Additional Notices 1.
... in the sequence that they should be performed. Recommanded CPU Cooler APR Vender: Cooler Master Vender cooler P/N:GECC-00633-01-GP/ECC-00633-01-GP 3. GA-6QPCV-RH 90W Adpater Max Support I. 2.5" HDD *4 II. 3.5" HDD * 2 6 Additional Notices 1.
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GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard 4. Suggested to blow the wind generated by system fan to the DC convertor near CPU. (Please see the marked location below:) 7
GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard 4. Suggested to blow the wind generated by system fan to the DC convertor near CPU. (Please see the marked location below:) 7
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y Supports single Intel® Merom/Penryn/Celeron M585/M575 Chipset Memory I/O Control Expansion Slots SATA Controller On-Board Graphic Internal Connector Rear Panel I/O series processor y Socket P with 667/800/1066MHz y Intel® GM45 MCH y Intel® ICH9M-E y 2 x DDR2 SO-DIMM sockets y Supports up to 4GB 667/800 memory y Supports 1.8V DDR2 SO-DIMMs y ITE IT8718F Super I/O y Supports 1 PCI slots 32-Bit/33MHz y Supports 1 mini card slot (PCI-E x1/ USB 2.0) y Built in Intel® Matrix RAID 0,1 y Supports 4 SATA connectors y Intel® GMA 4500MHD Graphic Engine y Shared system ...
y Supports single Intel® Merom/Penryn/Celeron M585/M575 Chipset Memory I/O Control Expansion Slots SATA Controller On-Board Graphic Internal Connector Rear Panel I/O series processor y Socket P with 667/800/1066MHz y Intel® GM45 MCH y Intel® ICH9M-E y 2 x DDR2 SO-DIMM sockets y Supports up to 4GB 667/800 memory y Supports 1.8V DDR2 SO-DIMMs y ITE IT8718F Super I/O y Supports 1 PCI slots 32-Bit/33MHz y Supports 1 mini card slot (PCI-E x1/ USB 2.0) y Built in Intel® Matrix RAID 0,1 y Supports 4 SATA connectors y Intel® GMA 4500MHD Graphic Engine y Shared system ...
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GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard y y On-Board LAN y y BIOS y Additional Features y y y y y values viewing CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution Detect CPU shutdown when overheat Intel® 82567LM and 82574L GbE controllers Supports WOL, PXE Phoenix BIOS on 16Mb x 2 SPI Flash ROM External Modem wake up Supports S1, S3, S4, S5 under Windows Operating System Wake on LAN (WOL) Supports IAMT 4.0 Supports 3-pin system fan controller 9
GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard y y On-Board LAN y y BIOS y Additional Features y y y y y values viewing CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution Detect CPU shutdown when overheat Intel® 82567LM and 82574L GbE controllers Supports WOL, PXE Phoenix BIOS on 16Mb x 2 SPI Flash ROM External Modem wake up Supports S1, S3, S4, S5 under Windows Operating System Wake on LAN (WOL) Supports IAMT 4.0 Supports 3-pin system fan controller 9
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1.3 Motherboard Components PS/2 HDMI Introduction DC Power Jack Audio USB USB jack & & VGA LAN LAN F_Audio LVDS_CTL1 Intel Intel 82567LM 82574L SPDIF YPbPr Intel ICH9M-E Intel GM45 DDR 1 DDR 2 LVDS (Master) LVDS (Slave) PCI 32/33MHz SYS_FAN COM1 COM2 Mini PCI-E ITE IT8718F SATA3 SATA2 F_USB1 SATA4 SATA1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_Panel PWR1 PWR2 Battery CPU CPU_FAN 10
1.3 Motherboard Components PS/2 HDMI Introduction DC Power Jack Audio USB USB jack & & VGA LAN LAN F_Audio LVDS_CTL1 Intel Intel 82567LM 82574L SPDIF YPbPr Intel ICH9M-E Intel GM45 DDR 1 DDR 2 LVDS (Master) LVDS (Slave) PCI 32/33MHz SYS_FAN COM1 COM2 Mini PCI-E ITE IT8718F SATA3 SATA2 F_USB1 SATA4 SATA1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_Panel PWR1 PWR2 Battery CPU CPU_FAN 10
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Once the processor has slide into the socket by making sure the notch on the corner of the socket. Insert the CPU into the socket, lock the screw. Refer to secure the processor. GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 2-1: Installing Processor Step 1 Step 2 The processor socket come with the notch on the inside of the CPUcorresponds with a screw to the figures below. 1 2 Lock Unlock 11
Once the processor has slide into the socket by making sure the notch on the corner of the socket. Insert the CPU into the socket, lock the screw. Refer to secure the processor. GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 2-1: Installing Processor Step 1 Step 2 The processor socket come with the notch on the inside of the CPUcorresponds with a screw to the figures below. 1 2 Lock Unlock 11
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2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan Hardware Installation Process WARNING! ! Step 2 Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fan connector. 1 1 1 2 12 Secure the cooing fan with screws. To prevent the CPU overheat, please make sure you have apply the CPU cooler paste on the surface of installed CPU Step 1 Attach the heat sink n the procssor socket.
2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan Hardware Installation Process WARNING! ! Step 2 Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fan connector. 1 1 1 2 12 Secure the cooing fan with screws. To prevent the CPU overheat, please make sure you have apply the CPU cooler paste on the surface of installed CPU Step 1 Attach the heat sink n the procssor socket.
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... want to remove the SO-DIMM module. 13 Step 2. Firmly insert the SO-DIMMinto the socket until the retaining clips snap back in one direction. GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard 2-3: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Installation Steps: Step 1. Aling a SO-DIMM on the socket such...
... want to remove the SO-DIMM module. 13 Step 2. Firmly insert the SO-DIMMinto the socket until the retaining clips snap back in one direction. GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard 2-3: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Installation Steps: Step 1. Aling a SO-DIMM on the socket such...
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Supported DIMM Module Type Size 512MB 1GB 2GB Organization 16MB x 8 x 8bks 32MB x 16 x 8bks 32MB x 8 x 8bks 64MB x 16 x 8bks 32MB x 8 x 8bks 64MB x 16 x 8bks Hardware Installation Process RAM Chips/DIMM 8 16 8 16 8 16 14 Table 1.
Supported DIMM Module Type Size 512MB 1GB 2GB Organization 16MB x 8 x 8bks 32MB x 16 x 8bks 32MB x 8 x 8bks 64MB x 16 x 8bks 32MB x 8 x 8bks 64MB x 16 x 8bks Hardware Installation Process RAM Chips/DIMM 8 16 8 16 8 16 14 Table 1.
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GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard 2-4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction 15
GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard 2-4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction 15
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SPDIF Out (COAXIAL) The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable for sound playback to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. 16 HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of three inputs or outputs on the monitor being used. Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require...
SPDIF Out (COAXIAL) The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable for sound playback to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. 16 HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of three inputs or outputs on the monitor being used. Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require...
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PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector This port can be installed a PS/2 keyboard or mouse device. LAN Port The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of 17 GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default.
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector This port can be installed a PS/2 keyboard or mouse device. LAN Port The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of 17 GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default.
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Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. Rear center speakers can be connected to Center Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to MIC In jack. Surround/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Surround/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. have a standard USB interface. MIC In The default MIC In jack. 10/100/1000Mbps. can ...
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. Rear center speakers can be connected to Center Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to MIC In jack. Surround/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Surround/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. have a standard USB interface. MIC In The default MIC In jack. 10/100/1000Mbps. can ...
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GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard LAN LED Description LED2 (Green/Yellow) LED1 (Green) Name LED1 LED2 Color Green Green Green Green Yellow Yellow Condition ON BLINK OFF OFF OFF ON BLINK ON BLINK Description LAN Link / no Access LAN Access Idle 10Mbps connection Port identification with 10 Mbps connection 100Mbps connection Port identification with 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Port identification with 1Gbps connection 19
GA-6QPCV-RH Motherboard LAN LED Description LED2 (Green/Yellow) LED1 (Green) Name LED1 LED2 Color Green Green Green Green Yellow Yellow Condition ON BLINK OFF OFF OFF ON BLINK ON BLINK Description LAN Link / no Access LAN Access Idle 10Mbps connection Port identification with 10 Mbps connection 100Mbps connection Port identification with 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Port identification with 1Gbps connection 19
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PWR1 2. WLAN_LED1 5. BAT1 (Battery) 7. F_USB3 (Fornt USB cable connector) 22. LVDS_PSEL2 11. CPU_FAN1 25. SYS_FAN1 26. SATA3 (SATA cable connector) 16. F_USB1 (Fornt USB cable connector) 20. BIOS_RE1 13. PWR2 3. COM1 18. COM2 19. F_AUDIO1 8. COMS1 (Power COM select) 10. F_Panel (Front Panel connector) 4. SATA4 (SATA cable connector) 17. CLR_ME1 12. F_USB2 (Fornt USB cable connector) 21. LVDS connector (Slave) 24. Connector Introduction 2-5: Connectors Introduction & Jumper Setting 20 23 18 24 25 5 21 6 22 10 11 26 13 14 3 74 ...
PWR1 2. WLAN_LED1 5. BAT1 (Battery) 7. F_USB3 (Fornt USB cable connector) 22. LVDS_PSEL2 11. CPU_FAN1 25. SYS_FAN1 26. SATA3 (SATA cable connector) 16. F_USB1 (Fornt USB cable connector) 20. BIOS_RE1 13. PWR2 3. COM1 18. COM2 19. F_AUDIO1 8. COMS1 (Power COM select) 10. F_Panel (Front Panel connector) 4. SATA4 (SATA cable connector) 17. CLR_ME1 12. F_USB2 (Fornt USB cable connector) 21. LVDS connector (Slave) 24. Connector Introduction 2-5: Connectors Introduction & Jumper Setting 20 23 18 24 25 5 21 6 22 10 11 26 13 14 3 74 ...