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... of Content Item Checklist 4 GA-8IPXDR-E Series Model List 4 WARNING 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 6 Features Summary 6 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Layout 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 10 Step 1-1: Installing ...Install expansion cards 17 Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 18 Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction 18 Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 20 Step 4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction 30 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 36 Main ...38 Advanced 41 Advanced Configuration 42 Chipset Configuration ...44 Power...
... of Content Item Checklist 4 GA-8IPXDR-E Series Model List 4 WARNING 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 6 Features Summary 6 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Layout 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 10 Step 1-1: Installing ...Install expansion cards 17 Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 18 Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction 18 Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 20 Step 4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction 30 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 36 Main ...38 Advanced 41 Advanced Configuration 42 Chipset Configuration ...44 Power...
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Table of Content Chapter 4 Technical Reference 60 GA-8IPXDR-E System Block Diagram 60 Chapter 5 Appendix 61 Appendix A: Intel Network Driver Installation 61 Appendix B: INF Update Installation (Driver for chipset 63 Appendix C: ATI Rage XL VGA Driver Installation 64 Appexdix D: Adaptec SCSI Driver Installation 65 Appendix E: Utilites Installation 66 Appendix F: About Updateing Latest version of BIOS 66 Appendix G: IPMI Connector Pin Definition 67 Appendix H: Acronyms 68 Technical Support/RMA Sheet 70 3
Table of Content Chapter 4 Technical Reference 60 GA-8IPXDR-E System Block Diagram 60 Chapter 5 Appendix 61 Appendix A: Intel Network Driver Installation 61 Appendix B: INF Update Installation (Driver for chipset 63 Appendix C: ATI Rage XL VGA Driver Installation 64 Appexdix D: Adaptec SCSI Driver Installation 65 Appendix E: Utilites Installation 66 Appendix F: About Updateing Latest version of BIOS 66 Appendix G: IPMI Connector Pin Definition 67 Appendix H: Acronyms 68 Technical Support/RMA Sheet 70 3
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... computer components. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Ensure that came with SCSI function) 3 GA-8IPXDR-EC (Supports 533MHz / without SCSI function) WARNING! To protect them against damage from the system...your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. GA-8IPXDR-E user's manual GA-8IPXDR-E Series Model List 3 GA-8IPXDR-E (Supports 533MHz / with the components whenever the components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions...
... computer components. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Ensure that came with SCSI function) 3 GA-8IPXDR-EC (Supports 533MHz / without SCSI function) WARNING! To protect them against damage from the system...your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. GA-8IPXDR-E user's manual GA-8IPXDR-E Series Model List 3 GA-8IPXDR-E (Supports 533MHz / with the components whenever the components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions...
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... Ethernet controller (Server Adapter) On-Board VGA y Build in ATI Rage XL PCI VGA Chipset On-Board SCSI y Adaptec 7902W Ultra 320 SCSI Chipset PS/2 Connector y PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS y Licensed AMI BIOS, 4M bit FWH Additional Features y Wake on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM...
... Ethernet controller (Server Adapter) On-Board VGA y Build in ATI Rage XL PCI VGA Chipset On-Board SCSI y Adaptec 7902W Ultra 320 SCSI Chipset PS/2 Connector y PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS y Licensed AMI BIOS, 4M bit FWH Additional Features y Wake on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM...
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Hook one end of device set on the motherboard. 0 Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 0 We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink. 0 Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. 0 Please refer to the CPU socket first. 9. GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 7. Picture of the cooler bracket to CPU heat sink user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 14 Fan assembly. 8.
Hook one end of device set on the motherboard. 0 Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 0 We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink. 0 Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. 0 Please refer to the CPU socket first. 9. GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 7. Picture of the cooler bracket to CPU heat sink user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 14 Fan assembly. 8.
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..., Win NT with SP 6) supports USB controller. GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction X Z Y [ \ X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) ¾This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Y USB Connector USB 0 USB 1 ¾Before you connect...
..., Win NT with SP 6) supports USB controller. GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction X Z Y [ \ X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) ¾This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Y USB Connector USB 0 USB 1 ¾Before you connect...
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mouse and modem etc can be connected to Parallel port ; Device like printer can be connected to Serial ports. [/\ LAN1 / LAN2 Port 19 Hardware Installation Process ZParallel Port / Serial Port / VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA Serial Port (9 pin Male) VGA VGA Port (15 pin Female) ¾This connector supports 1 standard COM port ,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port.
mouse and modem etc can be connected to Parallel port ; Device like printer can be connected to Serial ports. [/\ LAN1 / LAN2 Port 19 Hardware Installation Process ZParallel Port / Serial Port / VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA Serial Port (9 pin Male) VGA VGA Port (15 pin Female) ¾This connector supports 1 standard COM port ,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port.
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction HG S J K D I E F Q M LN P U T R C A) ATX3 B) ATX1 C) ATX2 D) BT1 E) SCSI1 F) SCSI2 G) FDD1 H) USB1 I ) IDE1 J ) IDE2 K) IPMI_CON O B A L) COM2 M) CASEOPEN N) J20 (Front Panel) O) J30 P) J31 Q) J32 R) J33 S) J34 T) J18 ( Wake On LAN) U) F_Panel 20
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction HG S J K D I E F Q M LN P U T R C A) ATX3 B) ATX1 C) ATX2 D) BT1 E) SCSI1 F) SCSI2 G) FDD1 H) USB1 I ) IDE1 J ) IDE2 K) IPMI_CON O B A L) COM2 M) CASEOPEN N) J20 (Front Panel) O) J30 P) J31 Q) J32 R) J33 S) J34 T) J18 ( Wake On LAN) U) F_Panel 20
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Definition 1 GND 2 +12v 3 GND 1 4 +12V 5 GND 6 +12V 7 GND 8 +12V ¾This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for CPU Core Voltage. 21 Connector Introduction 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 ...
Definition 1 GND 2 +12v 3 GND 1 4 +12V 5 GND 6 +12V 7 GND 8 +12V ¾This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for CPU Core Voltage. 21 Connector Introduction 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 ...
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard C) ATX2 (+12V Power Connector) 43 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V ¾This connector (ATX +12V) is essential to 600mA . 22 O/Q ) J30/J32 (CPU FAN Connector) J32 J30 1 1 J32:CPU1 FAN J30:CPU 0 FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12v/Control Sense ¾Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is used only for CPU Core Voltage. current up to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max.
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard C) ATX2 (+12V Power Connector) 43 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V ¾This connector (ATX +12V) is essential to 600mA . 22 O/Q ) J30/J32 (CPU FAN Connector) J32 J30 1 1 J32:CPU1 FAN J30:CPU 0 FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12v/Control Sense ¾Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is used only for CPU Core Voltage. current up to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max.
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NC 24 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard T) J18 (Wake On LAN Connector) 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition +5VSB GND Signal L) COM 2 Connector 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDB NSINB NSOUTB NDTRB GND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIB-
NC 24 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard T) J18 (Wake On LAN Connector) 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition +5VSB GND Signal L) COM 2 Connector 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDB NSINB NSOUTB NDTRB GND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIB-
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E/F) SCSI1/2 Connector Connector Introduction SCSI 1 SCSI 2 I/J) IDE1/IDE2 [IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary)] IDE2 1 1 IDE1 ¾Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2.The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 25
E/F) SCSI1/2 Connector Connector Introduction SCSI 1 SCSI 2 I/J) IDE1/IDE2 [IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary)] IDE2 1 1 IDE1 ¾Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2.The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 25
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Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 26 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard G) FDD1 (Floppy Connector) 1 33 2 Floppy 34 M) CASE OPEN 1 Pin No.
Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 26 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard G) FDD1 (Floppy Connector) 1 33 2 Floppy 34 M) CASE OPEN 1 Pin No.
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Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable. 27 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power GND USB D2NC USB D2+ USB D3+ NC USBD3GND Power Power button and Power LED) 1 20 Pin No. 17 18 19 20 Definition PWR LED+ PWR LEDPWR BTN+ PWR BTN- H) USB1 (Front USB Connector) 1 Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard N) J20 (Front Panel Connector--
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable. 27 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power GND USB D2NC USB D2+ USB D3+ NC USBD3GND Power Power button and Power LED) 1 20 Pin No. 17 18 19 20 Definition PWR LED+ PWR LEDPWR BTN+ PWR BTN- H) USB1 (Front USB Connector) 1 Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard N) J20 (Front Panel Connector--
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GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard K) IPMI_CON (IPMI Connector) ¾IPMI module is an optional device for customer to purchase. ¾For the IPMI connector pins definition, please refer to Appendix G. 2 70 1 69 D) BT1 (Battery) + CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 28
GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard K) IPMI_CON (IPMI Connector) ¾IPMI module is an optional device for customer to purchase. ¾For the IPMI connector pins definition, please refer to Appendix G. 2 70 1 69 D) BT1 (Battery) + CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 28
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K) F_PANEL connector Connector Introduction JP_SPK+ JP_HD+ JP_RST JP_HD- JP_RST (Reset Button) JP_HD (HDD Active LED) JP_SPK (Speaker Connector) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset hardware system Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- JP_SPK- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) 29
K) F_PANEL connector Connector Introduction JP_SPK+ JP_HD+ JP_RST JP_HD- JP_RST (Reset Button) JP_HD (HDD Active LED) JP_SPK (Speaker Connector) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset hardware system Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- JP_SPK- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) 29