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...information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. The logo is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ... the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. All rights reserved. is exclusively licensed to their respective owners....
...information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. The logo is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ... the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. All rights reserved. is exclusively licensed to their respective owners....
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-VM900MC Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-VM900MC Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ...
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....) Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz (Note 2) memory modules Support for DDR 400 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU 1066/800/533 MHz FSB North Bridge... the internal USB headers) GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest...
....) Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz (Note 2) memory modules Support for DDR 400 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU 1066/800/533 MHz FSB North Bridge... the internal USB headers) GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest...
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...the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set ...the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS ...
...the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set ...the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS ...
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... configuration. • When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 18 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner... other peripherals. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... configuration. • When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 18 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner... other peripherals. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Each USB header can provide one serial port via an optional USB bracket.
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Each USB header can provide one serial port via an optional USB bracket.
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... Configure your IDE/SATA devices using one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods...
... Configure your IDE/SATA devices using one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods...
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... Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 34 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to None. Drive A Allows you ... Approximate capacity of cylinders. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Halt on the hard drive.
... Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 34 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to None. Drive A Allows you ... Approximate capacity of cylinders. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Halt on the hard drive.
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... Resume by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. English PS2KB Power On Select Allows the system to be turned on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: you need an... ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: .... Any Key Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 40 -
... Resume by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. English PS2KB Power On Select Allows the system to be turned on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: you need an... ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: .... Any Key Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 40 -