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GA-8I925X-G Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2003 12ME-8I925XG-2003
GA-8I925X-G Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2003 12ME-8I925XG-2003
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Table of Contents GA-8I925X-G Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
Table of Contents GA-8I925X-G Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
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GA-8I925X-G Motherboard Layout DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII4 DDRII5 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I LGA775 GA-8I925X-G COM LPT USB USB LAN2 IT8712 AUDIO1 AUDIO2 ATX_12V CPU_FAN AZALIA_FP PCIE_16 Broadcom 5751 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CD_IN PCIE_3 IR Main BIOS Backup BIOS Intel 925X PCI1 PCI2 F_USB1 PWR_FAN ATX IDE FDD SATA3_SB SATA2_SB Intel ICH6R SATA1_SB SATA0_SB BAT SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB2 CLR_CMOS - 6 -
GA-8I925X-G Motherboard Layout DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII4 DDRII5 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I LGA775 GA-8I925X-G COM LPT USB USB LAN2 IT8712 AUDIO1 AUDIO2 ATX_12V CPU_FAN AZALIA_FP PCIE_16 Broadcom 5751 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CD_IN PCIE_3 IR Main BIOS Backup BIOS Intel 925X PCI1 PCI2 F_USB1 PWR_FAN ATX IDE FDD SATA3_SB SATA2_SB Intel ICH6R SATA1_SB SATA0_SB BAT SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB2 CLR_CMOS - 6 -
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... (Rear Speaker Out) ; For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 10 - Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In/Out connection CD In connection (Note 1) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel...
... (Rear Speaker Out) ; For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 10 - Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In/Out connection CD In connection (Note 1) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel...
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... system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the heatsink is properly inserted, please replace the plastic covering and push the metal lever back into the socket in...
... system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the heatsink is properly inserted, please replace the plastic covering and push the metal lever back into the socket in...
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... fit in only one direction. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. A memory module can be installed...
... fit in only one direction. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. A memory module can be installed...
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... if both DDR II memory modules are installed, please use dual channel memory. If four DDR II memory modules are installed on the same channel. 3. GA-8I925X-G includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2 Channel B : DDR II 4, DDR II 5 If you want... is for Dual Channel Technology to detect all the DDR II memory modules. The following explanations due to 8.5GB/s(DDR400). English Dual Channel DDR II GA-8I925X-G supports the Dual Channel Technology.
... if both DDR II memory modules are installed, please use dual channel memory. If four DDR II memory modules are installed on the same channel. 3. GA-8I925X-G includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2 Channel B : DDR II 4, DDR II 5 If you want... is for Dual Channel Technology to detect all the DDR II memory modules. The following explanations due to 8.5GB/s(DDR400). English Dual Channel DDR II GA-8I925X-G supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 16 - Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to install/uninstall the VGA ...
Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 16 - Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to install/uninstall the VGA ...
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You can use audio software to this connector. English Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 13 5 2 12 7 6 16 10 13 4 15 14 8 9 11 1) ATX_12V 9) PWR_LED 2) ATX (Power Connector) 10) BAT 3) CPU_FAN 11) F_PANEL 4) SYS_FAN 12) AZALIA_FP 5) PWR_FAN 13) CD_IN 6) FDD 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 7) IDE 15) IR 8) SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB/SATA2_SB/SATA3_SB 16) CLR_CMOS GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 18 -
You can use audio software to this connector. English Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 13 5 2 12 7 6 16 10 13 4 15 14 8 9 11 1) ATX_12V 9) PWR_LED 2) ATX (Power Connector) 10) BAT 3) CPU_FAN 11) F_PANEL 4) SYS_FAN 12) AZALIA_FP 5) PWR_FAN 13) CD_IN 6) FDD 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 7) IDE 15) IR 8) SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB/SATA2_SB/SATA3_SB 16) CLR_CMOS GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 18 -
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... (FDD Connector) The FDD connector is the ground wire (GND). Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 2 34 1 33 GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are designed with color...
... (FDD Connector) The FDD connector is the ground wire (GND). Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 2 34 1 33 GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are designed with color...
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... the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 10) BAT(Battery) GA-8I925X-G Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.
... the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 10) BAT(Battery) GA-8I925X-G Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.
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Pin No. English 12) AZALIA_FP (Front Audio Panel Connector) Please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the motherboard header. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 24 - To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact your dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 FAUOIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
Pin No. English 12) AZALIA_FP (Front Audio Panel Connector) Please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the motherboard header. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 24 - To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact your dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 FAUOIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
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Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. English 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper.
Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. English 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper.
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... in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 28 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC...
... in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 28 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC...
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... 3 Mode Suport Holt On [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Sun. Enter the appropriate option based on the 24-hour military- Through Dec. For example, 1 p.m. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 30 - to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Save Default ESC: Exit F1...
... 3 Mode Suport Holt On [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Sun. Enter the appropriate option based on the 24-hour military- Through Dec. For example, 1 p.m. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 30 - to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Save Default ESC: Exit F1...
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...-ZIP. Press to move it down the list. CDROM Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Disabled Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 32 -
...-ZIP. Press to move it down the list. CDROM Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Disabled Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 32 -
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... Help F7: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 34 - Disabled Select onboard Seria ATA function as RAID. (Default value) AHCI Support hotplug function under OS. SATA RAID / AHCI Mode RAID Select onboard...
... Help F7: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 34 - Disabled Select onboard Seria ATA function as RAID. (Default value) AHCI Support hotplug function under OS. SATA RAID / AHCI Mode RAID Select onboard...
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... address is 3F8. (Default value) Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 36 - Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 2E8. ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is...
... address is 3F8. (Default value) Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 36 - Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 2E8. ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is...
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... Enter to the system, the system always in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to set the Keyboard Power On Password. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 38 - Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to the Last state before AC-power off. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If...
... Enter to the system, the system always in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to set the Keyboard Power On Password. GA-8I925X-G Motherboard - 38 - Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to the Last state before AC-power off. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If...