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GA-GC230D
® TM
Support Intel Atom 230 processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-GC230D-1002R
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Motherboard GA-GC230D Motherboard GA-GC230D May 30, 2008 May 30, 2008
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Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. The logo is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- sive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Change
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Table of Contents Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6 GA-GC230D Motherboard Layout ................................................................................. 7 Block Diagram ...............................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 43 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 43 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 44 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 44 3-4 Hardware Information ...........
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Box Contents GA-GC230D motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA 3Gb/s cable I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) - 6 -
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GA-GC230D Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN ® TM Intel Atom 230 IT8718 CI ® Intel 945GC SYS_FAN BAT1 R_USB IDE RTL8101E SATA2_1 USB_LAN ® Intel ICH7 F_AUDIO F_USB2 F_USB1 AUDIO MBIOS ATX CODEC SATA2_0 PCI DDR2 F_PANEL PWR_LED - 7 - VGA COMA LPT GA-GC230D
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Block Diagram ® Intel CPU CLK+/- TM Atom 230 (133 MHz) Processor D-Sub Host Interface DDR2 533/400 MHz ® Intel 945GC LAN GMCH CLK RJ45 (133 MHz) RTL 8101E PCIe CLK BIOS (100 MHz) x1 ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Express Bus ® 2 SATA 3Gb/s Intel ICH7 PCI Bus 8 USB Ports LPT Port COM Port IT8718 CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 - MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out)
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the
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1-2 Product Specifications ® TM (Note 1) CPU Built in with an Intel Atom 230 CPU (1.6GHz) 512K L2 cache Front Side Bus 533 MHz FSB ® Chipset North Bridge: Intel 945GC Express Chipset ® South Bridge: Intel ICH7 Memory 1 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM socket supporting up to 2 GB of system memory Support for DDR2 533/400 MHz memory module (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Onboard Graphics Integrated in the North Bridge Audio Realtek ALC662 codec High Definition Audio 2/
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Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU/North Bridge/System fan speed detection CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @B
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1-3 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the di
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1-4 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called a printer port. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Su
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Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5,
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1-5 Internal Connectors 2 3 12 4 8 11 1 10 9 6 5 7 1) ATX 7) PWR_LED 2) ATX _12V 8) BAT1 3) CPU_FAN 9) F_PANEL 4) SYS_FAN 10) F_AUDIO 5) IDE 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 6) SATA2_0/1 12) CI Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After
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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies po
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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 3-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. For op
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6) SATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition 1 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 7 5 RXN 1 6 RXP 7 GND 7 Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. 7) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The L
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8) BAT1 (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object li
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9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. 10 9 NC PW- RES+ Power Switch Reset Switch PW+ RES- MSG- HD- Message LED/ Hard Drive MSG+ HD+ Power/ Activity LED 2 1 Sleep LED • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The System Status LED S0
