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...The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this... Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.,...
...The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this... Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.,...
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... Contents GA-E240N Motherboard Layout 5 GA-E240N Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-6 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27...
... Contents GA-E240N Motherboard Layout 5 GA-E240N Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-6 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27...
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GA-E240N Motherboard Block Diagram D-Sub HDMI AMD E-240 APU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz Single Channel LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RJ45 Realtek GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus PCI CLK (33 MHz) 1 PCI UMI 4 SATA 3Gb/s AMD A45 FCH 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE Super I/O CODEC LPT COM PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 6 -
GA-E240N Motherboard Block Diagram D-Sub HDMI AMD E-240 APU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz Single Channel LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RJ45 Realtek GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus PCI CLK (33 MHz) 1 PCI UMI 4 SATA 3Gb/s AMD A45 FCH 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE Super I/O CODEC LPT COM PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 6 -
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.../Microphone) I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ...Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit...
.../Microphone) I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ...Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit...
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... . Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- System Status LED S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver...
... . Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- System Status LED S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver...
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...;• NC: No connection. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front...
...;• NC: No connection. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front...
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...," for a few seconds. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and ...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the...
...," for a few seconds. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and ...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the...
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... system, etc. A. 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you ...Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-E240N E1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/29/2012-Zacate-Hudson-7A66EG05C-...
... system, etc. A. 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you ...Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-E240N E1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/29/2012-Zacate-Hudson-7A66EG05C-...
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...;• If you do not find the settings you want in this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •• When the system is not ...stable as shown below) appears on the screen. You can use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to ...
...;• If you do not find the settings you want in this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •• When the system is not ...stable as shown below) appears on the screen. You can use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to ...
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... after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for DIMM2 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to be configurable. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. Options are : Auto (default), 5T~14T. - 24 - This item is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set... to CAS R/W Delay Options are 1500MHz. (Default: Normal) && CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency.
... after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for DIMM2 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to be configurable. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. Options are : Auto (default), 5T~14T. - 24 - This item is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set... to CAS R/W Delay Options are 1500MHz. (Default: Normal) && CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency.
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Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from +0.100V to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 4T~8T. && ...
Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from +0.100V to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 4T~8T. && ...
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... to the information on this item to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Options are: "All...during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your STA devices by the BIOS POST. - 26 - Options are used, set this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications.
... to the information on this item to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Options are: "All...during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your STA devices by the BIOS POST. - 26 - Options are used, set this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications.
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...Disabled) && Virtualization Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you to determine whether to exit this menu when finished. && EFI CD/... to EFI if you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this submenu are synchronous to decrease power consumption. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows 7 64...
...Disabled) && Virtualization Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you to determine whether to exit this menu when finished. && EFI CD/... to EFI if you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this submenu are synchronous to decrease power consumption. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows 7 64...
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...Set Supervisor/User Password item in a low-power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. This feature allows your hard drive. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to...) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. && First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order...
...Set Supervisor/User Password item in a low-power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. This feature allows your hard drive. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to...) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. && First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order...
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...or disables the system fan speed control function. If disabled, system fan runs at different speed according to load the safest BIOS default settings. Enabled allows the system fan to run at full speed. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-...Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor...
...or disables the system fan speed control function. If disabled, system fan runs at different speed according to load the safest BIOS default settings. Enabled allows the system fan to run at full speed. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-...Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor...
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... and press the key. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. In BIOS Setup, you wish to make changes. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. 2-12 Save... & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...
... and press the key. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. In BIOS Setup, you wish to make changes. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. 2-12 Save... & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software `` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) `` Standard CMOS Features `` Advanced BIOS Features `` Integrated Peripherals `` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...
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... all Data F11: Save CMOS to the CMOS. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in BIOS Setup to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Press or to return to install. - 35 - Or click Install Single...`` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (Y/N)S? This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. eNt ...
... all Data F11: Save CMOS to the CMOS. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in BIOS Setup to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Press or to return to install. - 35 - Or click Install Single...`` Power Management Setup `` PnP/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (Y/N)S? This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. eNt ...