Gigabyte Ga8simlnf Manual

- 8 - GA-8SIML MotherboardEnglishTo set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2- Install memory modules
Step 3- Install expansion cards
Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
Step 5- Setup BIOS software
Step 6- Install supporting software toolsChapter 2Hardware Installation ProcessStep 2Step4
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- 9 -Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishStep 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step1-1 : CPU InstallationPin1 indicator
Pin1 indicator
CPU Top ViewCPU Bottom View
Socket  Actuation Lever1.Pull up the CPU socket lever
and up to 90-degree angle.Pin1 indicator2.Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into the socket.
3.Press down the CPU socket
lever and finish CPU installation.
M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the...

- 10 - GA-8SIML MotherboardEnglishStep1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation1.Hook one end of the cooler
bracket to the CPU socket first.2.Hook the other end of the
cooler bracket to the CPU
socket.
MPlease use Intel approved cooling fan.
MWe recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat
conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
(The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the
thermal paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cooling fan, you
might pull the...

- 11 -Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishMPlease note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one
notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change
the insert orientation.DDR1.The DIMM slot has a notch, so the
DIMMmemory module can only fit in one direction.
2.Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the
DIMM slot. Then push it down.
3.Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots
to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you...

- 12 - GA-8SIML MotherboardEnglishStep 3: Install expansion cards
1.Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into
the computer.
2.Remove your computer’s chassis cover, necessary 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 bracket of the expansion card.
6.Replace your computer’s...

- 13 -Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishStep 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction
u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard
and PS/2 mouse.uvw
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vUSB & LAN Connector
ØBefore you connect your device(s) into USB
connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip,
speaker..etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also
make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB supplement,
Win98,...

- 14 - GA-8SIML MotherboardEnglishxGame /MIDI Ports
yAudio ConnectorsØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard
and other relate audio devices.
Ø After install onboard audio driver,  you may
connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to
MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc
can be connected to Line-In jack.Line InMIC InLine Out wParallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)
ØThis connector supports 1 standard COM  port
,1 Parallel port  and 1 VGA port. Device like
printercan be...

- 15 -Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishStep 4-2 : Connectors IntroductionA)ATX_12V
B)CPU_FAN
C)ATX
D)IDE1/IDE2
E)FLOPPY
F)IR**
G)CLR_CMOS***
H)SYS_FAN
I)CI
J)F_PANELC
E
F
G
H AB
DI J LM
K)F_USB
L)BATTERY
M)COMB
N)BIOS_WP***
O)S_IRQ**
P)SPDIF**
Q)F_AUDIO *
R)CD_IN
S)AUX_IN***O
NKPQ RS*For PCB 1.1& 2.0 ver only
**For PCB 1.0& 1.1 ver only
***For PCB 2.0 ver only 

- 16 - GA-8SIML MotherboardEnglishB )  CPU_FAN (CPU FAN  Connector)
1
+12V/ControlSenseGNDØThis connector (ATX +12V) suppliesthe CPU
operation voltage (Vcore).
If this  ATX+ 12V connector is not connected,
system cannot boot. A)  ATX_12V ( +12V Power Connector)
ØPlease note, a proper installation of the CPU
cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from
running under abnormal condition or damaged
by overheating.The CPU fan connector
supports Max. current up to 600 mA.
H ) SYS_FAN (System  FAN  Connector)4...

- 17 -Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishE ) FDD (Floppy Connector)
IDE11IDE211
D ) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2  Connector)ØImportant Notice:
Please connect first harddisk to IDE1
and connect CDROM to IDE2.
Q)  F_AUDIO (Front Audio  Connector)*
ØIf you want to use Front Audio connector,
you must move 3-4,5-6 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....