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...; 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-E2500N Motherboard GA-E2500N Nov. 9, 2018 Nov. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
...; 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-E2500N Motherboard GA-E2500N Nov. 9, 2018 Nov. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Table of Contents GA-E2500N Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the Memory 8 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 8 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 8 1-6 Internal Connectors 10 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 15 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 19 2-4 BIOS Features 20 2-5 Peripherals...23 2-6 Power Management 25 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Appendix...28 Drivers Installation...28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...31 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-E2500N Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the Memory 8 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card 8 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 8 1-6 Internal Connectors 10 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 15 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 19 2-4 BIOS Features 20 2-5 Peripherals...23 2-6 Power Management 25 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Appendix...28 Drivers Installation...28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...31 - 3 -
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-E2500N Motherboard Layout DDR3_2 DDR3_1 COMA KB_MS_USB F_USB1 F_USB2 CI ATX_12V COMB LPT iTE® Super I /O Shield * The box contents above are... subject to PCI Bridge CODEC BAT CLR_CMOS F_PANEL M_BIOS B_BIOS PCI Box Contents 55 GA-E2500N motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I /O APU FT3 ATX GA-E2500N VGA HDMI R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO SATA3 0 1 Realtek® GbE LAN CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SPDIF_O SYS_FAN ...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-E2500N Motherboard Layout DDR3_2 DDR3_1 COMA KB_MS_USB F_USB1 F_USB2 CI ATX_12V COMB LPT iTE® Super I /O Shield * The box contents above are... subject to PCI Bridge CODEC BAT CLR_CMOS F_PANEL M_BIOS B_BIOS PCI Box Contents 55 GA-E2500N motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I /O APU FT3 ATX GA-E2500N VGA HDMI R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO SATA3 0 1 Realtek® GbE LAN CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SPDIF_O SYS_FAN ...
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... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its components. ...8226;• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing ...
... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its components. ...8226;• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing ...
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... port. 1-3 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following... modem or other peripherals. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. It is also called a printer port. A memory module can be used ). Use this port to prevent hardware damage....
... port. 1-3 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following... modem or other peripherals. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. It is also called a printer port. A memory module can be used ). Use this port to prevent hardware damage....
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... Panel Line Out/ Side Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a To configure 7.1-channel audio, you install motherboard drivers in jack. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending...supported monitor. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port to 1 Gbps data rate. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in jack. It also supports up to connect your operating system.) Dual-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: ...
... Panel Line Out/ Side Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a To configure 7.1-channel audio, you install motherboard drivers in jack. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending...supported monitor. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port to 1 Gbps data rate. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in jack. It also supports up to connect your operating system.) Dual-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: ...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 10 -
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 10 -
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When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. Definition 1 1 GND SYS_FAN 2 Speed Control 3 Sense...GND GND GND NC +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 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). Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct...
When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. Definition 1 1 GND SYS_FAN 2 Speed Control 3 Sense...GND GND GND NC +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 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). Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct...
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... to the pin assignments below. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your... motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for more ...
... to the pin assignments below. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your... motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for more ...
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... For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to this header. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio ...module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition ...
... For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to this header. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio ...module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition ...
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... the battery. •• Replace the battery with chassis intrusion detection design. Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. 13) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery...
... the battery. •• Replace the battery with chassis intrusion detection design. Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. 13) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery...
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... The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS...Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in system's failure ...
... The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS...Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in system's failure ...
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... whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled...
... whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled...
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the User level only allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set , the default will display ...
the User level only allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set , the default will display ...
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You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 28 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. Or click the arrow icon to install. Click on the message "Tap... instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need.
You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 28 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. Or click the arrow icon to install. Click on the message "Tap... instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need.
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...this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in a manner that protects human health and the environment. Battery Information European... into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2012/19/EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)...
...this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in a manner that protects human health and the environment. Battery Information European... into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2012/19/EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)...