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... notice. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully... transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The trademarks ...
... notice. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully... transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The trademarks ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Layout 7 GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the Memory 12 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-5 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Layout 7 GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the Memory 12 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-5 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-D525TUD or GA-D425TUD motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA cable I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-D525TUD or GA-D425TUD motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA cable I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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k Only for GA-D525TUD. GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Layout COM KB_MS iTE IT8720 CI ATX_12V CPU_FAN GA-D525TUD/ GA-D425TUD LPT COMB VGA BAT R_USB Realtek RTL8111E USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO CODEC Intel® Atom™ D525j Intel® Atom™ D425k F_USB1 F_USB2 Intel® NM10 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 B_BIOS M_BIOS PCI DDR3_1 DDR3_2 PWR_LED GSATA2_1GSATA2_0 SYS_FAN IDE ATX F_PANEL GIGABYTE SATA2 j Only for GA-D425TUD. - 7 -
k Only for GA-D525TUD. GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Layout COM KB_MS iTE IT8720 CI ATX_12V CPU_FAN GA-D525TUD/ GA-D425TUD LPT COMB VGA BAT R_USB Realtek RTL8111E USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO CODEC Intel® Atom™ D525j Intel® Atom™ D425k F_USB1 F_USB2 Intel® NM10 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 B_BIOS M_BIOS PCI DDR3_1 DDR3_2 PWR_LED GSATA2_1GSATA2_0 SYS_FAN IDE ATX F_PANEL GIGABYTE SATA2 j Only for GA-D425TUD. - 7 -
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GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Block Diagram D-Sub Intel® Atom™ CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 800 MHz Memory DMI Interface LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® NM10 x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus Dual BIOS 2 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 iTE LPC Bus IT8720 LPT Port COM Ports CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Block Diagram D-Sub Intel® Atom™ CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 800 MHz Memory DMI Interface LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® NM10 x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus Dual BIOS 2 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 iTE LPC Bus IT8720 LPT Port COM Ports CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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...• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please ... pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware...
...• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please ... pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware...
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... an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. - 11 -
... an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. - 11 -
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...sockets. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always ... clips at both ends of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one direction. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is recommended that memory of the ...
...sockets. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always ... clips at both ends of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one direction. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is recommended that memory of the ...
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... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 13 - Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as...
... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 13 - Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 15 -
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 15 -
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...) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V DEBUG PORT Hardware Installation - 16 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x10 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable...
...) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V DEBUG PORT Hardware Installation - 16 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x10 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings ... Sense 5) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 3-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header.
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings ... Sense 5) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 3-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header.
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.... 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to this header. ... 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make...
.... 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to this header. ... 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make...
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Definition 10 9 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 21 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND Hardware Installation - 22 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 13) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable.
Definition 10 9 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 21 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND Hardware Installation - 22 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 13) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable.
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... hardware parameters of the system in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST... the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. 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 system. ...
... hardware parameters of the system in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST... the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. 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 system. ...
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2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. D525TUD E10c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/25/2010-Pine-7A89SG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS ... Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. BIOS Setup - 24 -
2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. D525TUD E10c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/25/2010-Pine-7A89SG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS ... Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. BIOS Setup - 24 -
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...ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short. Note: The Gigabit hub will show 0m, as shown in the figure above. Example:...
...ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short. Note: The Gigabit hub will show 0m, as shown in the figure above. Example:...
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... disabled, the CPU fan runs at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU...
... disabled, the CPU fan runs at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU...
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... values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load...
... values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load...
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...exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1... Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" ...
...exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1... Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" ...