GIGABYTE Ga8ipe1000 User Manual

Hardware Installation
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English6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE con\
nector 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 de\
vice as Master and the other
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions\
 located on the IDE device).
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2
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7) SATA0 / SATA1...

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8) PWR_LED
PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will
blink when the system enters suspend mode.
Pin No. Definition
1 MPD+
2 MPD-
3 MPD-1
9) 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.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1. Turn OFF the...

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English10)  F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)
Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front
panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Operation
(Red) Close: Power On/Off
SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)
(Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1:...

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11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel 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...

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English13) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
14) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector)
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. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully
while you connect the SPDIF...

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15) 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.
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2 Power
3 USB DX-
4 USB Dy-
5 USB DX+
6 USB Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
16) IR
Be...

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English17) GAME (GAME Connector)
This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.
Pin No. Definition
1 VCC
2 GRX1_R
3 GND
4 GPSA2
5 VCC
6 GPX2_R
7 GPY2_R
8 MSI_R
9 GPSA1
10 GND
11 GPY1_R
12 VCC
13 GPSB1
14 MSO_R
15 GPSB2
16 No Pin
18) INFO_LINK
This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function.
Pin No. Definition
1 SMBCLK
2 VCC
3 SMBDATA
4 GPIO
5 GND
6 GND
7 No Pin
8NC
9 +12V
10 +12V
2
16
1
15
2
10
1
9 

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19) 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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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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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E8)
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.
„ „„ „
„Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
„ „„ „
„Advanced BIOS Features...