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GA-G1975X
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Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition
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Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1005
12ME-G1975X-1005R
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Motherboard GA-G1975X Motherboard GA-G1975X Dec. 16, 2005 Dec. 16, 2005
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Copyright © 2005 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In
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Table of Contents Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6 GA-G1975X Motherboard Layout .................................................................................. 7 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ............................................................................
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 59 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 59 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 60 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 60 3-4 Hardware Information .........
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Item Checklist IDE Cable x 2 & FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATAII Cable x 4 Serial ATA Power Cable x 2 SATA + Serial ATA Power Cable x 1 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable x 2 8-Channel Audio Combo kit x 1 2 Ports USB 2.0 + 2 Ports 1394 Cable x 1 I/O Shield DGBR2 Card bracket External Serial ATA Card DGBR2 Card * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. - 6 -
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GA-G1975X Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 LGA775 ATX KB_MS CPU_FAN AUDIO PWR_FAN ® Intel 975X FDD PCIE_12V CD_IN IDE1 Broadcom CI PCIE_16_1 5789 MAIN PCIE1 ® SYS_FAN Intel ICH7R BIOS BACKUP PCIE2 BIOS SUR_CEN BAT S_ATAII2_3 PCIE_16_2 TSB43AB23 PCIE_4_1 CREATIVE F_USB1 PCIE_4_2 CA0106 F_USB2 S_ATAII0_1 SPDIF_IO F1_1394 GREEN_USB F2_1394 COMA PW2 IDE2 PW1 (Note) RF_ID Debug LED (Note) For error code information, please refer to page 104. - 7 - USB F_AUDIO LAN GA-G1975X DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 IT8211F
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Block Diagram 2 PCI-ECLK CPUCLK+/-(266/200 MHz) (100MHz) LGA775 Processor Host (Note 1) (Note 2) DDRII 888 / 667 / Interface 533MHz DIMM PCI Express x16 ® Intel Dual Channel Memory 975X MCHCLK (266/200MHz) LAN1 2 PCI Express x 4 RJ45 Broadcom PCI-ECLK 5789 (100MHz) Dual BIOS x4/x1 x4/x1 x1 4 SATA 3Gb/s ® Intel PCI Express Bus ATA33/66/100 ICH7R IDE Channel PCI Bus Floppy TSB43AB23 IT8211F COM Port IT8712 CREATIVE CA0106 PS/2 KB/Mouse 24MHz 33MHz 8 USB Ports 2 PCI PCICLK(33MHz) (Note 1) DDR II
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English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic
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1-2 Feature Summary ® ® ® CPU Supports LGA775 Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition/ Pentium D / ® (Note 1) Pentium 4 L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 1066/800MHz FSB ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel 975X Express Chipset ® Southbridge: Intel ICH7R LAN Onboard Broadcom 5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio Onboard CREATIVE CA0106 chip (Note 2) Supports 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 6.1/ 7.1 channel audio Supports SPDIF In/Out connection IEEE 1394 Onboard TI 1394a chip 3 IEEE1394a ports Sto
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English Internal Connectors 1 24-pin ATX power connector 1 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 4-pin PCIE 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 2 IDE connectors 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 power fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 1 COMA connector 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 ports by cables 2 IEEE1394a connectors for additional 3 ports by cables 1 RF_ID
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Overclocking Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E/ FSB) - CPU Over Voltage : Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from 1.7500V to 1.0625V) - DIMM Over Voltage : Adjustable DIMM voltage at 0.1V (Adjustable range from +0.1V to +0.7V) - PCI-E Over Voltage : Adjustable DIMM voltage at 0.1V (Adjustable range from +0.1V to +0.7V) - FSB Over Voltage : Adjustable FSB voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from +0.05V to +0.35V) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E) - PCI Express x16 F
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English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Please make sure the heatsink is in
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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is the surface of the installed CPU. to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and ma
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English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed i
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-G1975X supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-G1975X includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2 Channel B : DDR II 3, DDR II 4 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Dual Channel mode will not
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English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot br
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1-6 Configuring a Multi-Graphics Cards System 1-6-1 Configuring a Multi View System This function is supported only on Windows XP operating system. With Multi View technology from GIGABYTE, Dual Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display support on up to eight separate monitors. This improves the capabilities and productivity of the user by allowing them to spread multiple windows over eight monitors and view them simultaneously. Multiple display support for increasing productivity Mult
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English TM 1-6-2 Configuring an ATi CrossFire System TM TM To enable CrossFire technology on the motherboard, you need one ATI CrossFire Edition graphics TM card (master) and one standard CrossFire -ready ATI RADEON graphics card (slave). Before you begin-- I. Power Requirements: Before installation, assure that the power supply you use is able to provide sufficient power to fully support an CrossFire configuration and other components in your system. We recommend a power supply that provides at
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1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Line Out Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet (PCI Express Gigab
