Gigabyte Ga8i915pd Manual

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English6) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to
one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical
drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master
and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE
device).
To ensure that an IDE CD-ROM drive...

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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front
panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
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HD- HD+
RES+ RES-
NC
IDE Hard Disk Active LED
Reset Switch
SPEAK- MSG-MSG+
PW-PW+
Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LEDSpeaker Connector
SPEAK+
Power
Switch
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1:...

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10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the
front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin
assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis
you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note, you can have the
alternative of using front audio...

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12) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out)
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to
an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input
function. Use SPDIF IN  feature only when your device has digital output function.
Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you
connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the...

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English13) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer. The USB Device Wake up From S3 is only supported by rear USB ports.
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9
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2 Power
3 USB DX-
4 USB...

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15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short 1-2 pin. Default doesnt include the Shunter to prevent from improper use this jumper.
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS
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16) BAT(Battery)
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers
instructions....

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BIOS Setup - 29 -
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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pushing the  button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen.  You can...

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EnglishThe Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E4)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the
screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press  to accept or enter the sub-menu.
If you cant find the setting you want, please press Ctrl+F1 to search the advanced option
hidden.
Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as
usual. This action makes the system reset to the...