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...X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered...132; 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. Disclaimer Information in the ...
...X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered...132; 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. Disclaimer Information in the ...
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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 13 ...
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 13 ...
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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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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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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... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of electrostatic discharge .... •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation...
... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of electrostatic discharge .... •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation...
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... 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... GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software...Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... 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... GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software...Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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... 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. DDR3_0 DDR3_1 1-3 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •...;• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the...
... 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. DDR3_0 DDR3_1 1-3 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •...;• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the...
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.... Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this jack. This jack can be connected to prevent an electrical short inside...
.... Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this jack. This jack can be connected to prevent an electrical short inside...
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... 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 6) PWR_LED 7) BAT 13 4 8 6 2 5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) CI 13) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 6) PWR_LED 7) BAT 13 4 8 6 2 5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) CI 13) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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..., the result can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). The...
..., the result can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). The...
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... system from overheating. For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 3-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN).
... system from overheating. For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 3-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN).
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Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 9 10 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 ... your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to work or even damage it. Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97...
Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 9 10 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 ... your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to work or even damage it. Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97...
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... USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 12) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
... USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 12) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
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To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-E240N E1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/29/2012-Zacate-Hudson-7A66EG05C-00 - 21 - Function Keys ...Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-E240N E1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/29/2012-Zacate-Hudson-7A66EG05C-00 - 21 - Function Keys ...Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...
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...; Move Enter: 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 AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you...
...; Move Enter: 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 AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you...
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... CPU overheating protection function. If the system chassis cover is set to Enabled, the following : Date (of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the date and time as following functions will show "No" at next boot. && Case Opened...
... CPU overheating protection function. If the system chassis cover is set to Enabled, the following : Date (of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the date and time as following functions will show "No" at next boot. && Case Opened...
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... function. 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. 2-10 Load Optimized 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...
... function. 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. 2-10 Load Optimized 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...
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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 the drivers that shown in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. This exits the ...
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 the drivers that shown in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. This exits the ...
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... are not released into the environment and to conserve natural resources and ensure that the information contained herein was delivered in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user... shown below is subject to the waste collection centers for errors or omissions in this product was accurate in , and by GIGABYTE. 3-2 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be taken to change without our written...
... are not released into the environment and to conserve natural resources and ensure that the information contained herein was delivered in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user... shown below is subject to the waste collection centers for errors or omissions in this product was accurate in , and by GIGABYTE. 3-2 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be taken to change without our written...