Manual
Page 3
.... Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of the motherboard is the property of...'s 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., LTD....
.... Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of the motherboard is the property of...'s 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., LTD....
Manual
Page 4
Table of 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 ...-Safe Defaults 33 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 33 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 34 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 34 2-13 Exit Without Saving 35 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 35 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 35 3-2 Regulatory Statements 36 - 4 -
Table of 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 ...-Safe Defaults 33 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 33 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 34 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 34 2-13 Exit Without Saving 35 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 35 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 35 3-2 Regulatory Statements 36 - 4 -
Manual
Page 5
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-E240N Motherboard Layout CI KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN iTE Super I/O B_BIOS M_BIOS VGA COM LPT AMD E-240 APU GA-E240N USB_HDMI F_USB2 USB_LAN SPDIF_O AUDIO Realtek F_USB1 GbE LAN BAT F_AUDIO CODEC PCI AMD A45 FCH SATA2 0 1 2 3 DDR3_0 DDR3_1 SYS_FAN ATX PWR_LED CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-E240N motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 5 -
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-E240N Motherboard Layout CI KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN iTE Super I/O B_BIOS M_BIOS VGA COM LPT AMD E-240 APU GA-E240N USB_HDMI F_USB2 USB_LAN SPDIF_O AUDIO Realtek F_USB1 GbE LAN BAT F_AUDIO CODEC PCI AMD A45 FCH SATA2 0 1 2 3 DDR3_0 DDR3_1 SYS_FAN ATX PWR_LED CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-E240N motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 5 -
Manual
Page 8
... the size of the physical memory installed. Single channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the APU: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x HDMI port, ...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI...
... the size of the physical memory installed. Single channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the APU: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x HDMI port, ...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI...
Manual
Page 12
... speaker. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector...
... speaker. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector...
Manual
Page 27
... be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending...
... be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending...
Manual
Page 29
... cabling issue and report the approximate distance to AHCI mode. Enabled Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012...
... cabling issue and report the approximate distance to AHCI mode. Enabled Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012...
Manual
Page 35
...BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your ...optical drive. Press or to return to install. - 35 - Chapter 3 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 Data F11: Save CMOS to install....
...BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your ...optical drive. Press or to return to install. - 35 - Chapter 3 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 Data F11: Save CMOS to install....