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
Step3Step 4Step 4Step1 
						

							- 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 motherboard.
M If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
 improper installation.  Please change the insert orientation. 
						

							- 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 processor out of the CPU socket alone with the cooling fan, and
might damage the processor. To avoid this from happening, we suggest you to
either use thermal tape instead of thermal paste, or remove the cooling fan with
extreme caution.)
MMake sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,
this  completes the installation.
MPlease refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation
procedure. 
						

							- 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 wish to
remove the DIMM module. Step 2: Install memory modules
The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot
.The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between
sockets.
Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM Devices used on DIMM1 DIMM x 64 / x 722 DIMMs x 64 / x 72 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)128 MBytes256 MBytes 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks)32 MBytes64 MBytes 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks)256 MBytes512 MBytes 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks)64 MBytes128 MBytes 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks)512 MBytes1 GBytes 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)128 MBytes256 MBytes 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks)1 GBytes2 GBytes
 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks)256 MBytes512 MBytes 
						

							- 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 chassis cover.
7.Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8.Install related driver from the operating system.
AGP CardPlease carefully pull out the small  white-
drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when
you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card.
Please align the AGP card to the onboard
AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot .
Make sure your AGP card is locked by the
small white- drawable bar.Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a
high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and
system integrators.
DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by
doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration path from
existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR
memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of
the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the same DRAM clock
frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.1GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build
high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, high-
end PCs and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to
conventional SDRAMs 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops
and notebook applications. DDR Introduction 
						

							- 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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y
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, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT
with SP 6) supports USB controller. If your OS
does not support USB controller, please contact
OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade.
For more information please contact your OS or
device(s) vendors.USB 0
USB 1LAN PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female) 
						

							- 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 connected to Parallel port ; mouse
and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports. Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
COMAVGA
Serial Port
(9 pin Male)VGA Port
(15 pin Female)
Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) 
						

							- 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
+12V
GND +12V
GND 3
2 11+12V/Control SenseGND
I) CI (CASE OPEN)ØThis 2 pin connector allows your system to
enable or disable the system alarm if the sys
tem case begin remove.1
SignalGND 
						

							- 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. To find
out if the chassis you are buying support front
audio connector,  please contact your dealer. Front Audio (L)1GND
GNDMICRear Audio (R)
Rear Audio (L) Front Audio (R)*For PCB 1.1& 2.0 ver only
**For PCB 1.0& 1.1 ver only
***For PCB 2.0 ver only