Gigabyte Gag1975xc Manual

Hardware Installation
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EnglishInternal Connectors Š1 24-pin ATX power connector
Š 1 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Š 1 4-pin PCIE 12V power connector
Š 1 floppy connector
Š 2 IDE connectors
Š 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
Š 1 CPU fan connector
Š 1 system fan connector
Š 1 power fan connector
Š 1 Northbridge fan connector
Š 1 front panel connector
Š 1 front audio connector
Š 1 CD In connector
Š 1 COMA connector
Š 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 ports by cables
Š 2 IEEE1394a connectors for...

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(Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTEs website.
(Note 2) 4~7.1 channel audio configuration requires the use of Audio Combo Kit.
(Note 3) DDR II memory can be overclocked to 888MHz (must be used with an 1066MHz FSB
processor) through overclocking in BIOS. Go to GIGABYTEs website for m\
ore information
about the supported DDR II memory modules for this feature.
(Note 4) To use a DDR II 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must...

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English1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU.  If you install the CPU in the wrong
direction, the CPU will not insert properly.  If this occurs, please change the insert direction
of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.
4. Please make sure...

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1-3-2Installation of the Heatsink
The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent
such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used
for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.
Fig. 6
Finally, please attach the power connector of the
heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the
motherboard. Fig. 3
Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure
the...

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The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications.  Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction.
The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard.  It is
recommended that memory of similar capacity,...

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration
The GA-G1975X-C supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating
the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double.
GA-G1975X-C includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following:
Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2
Channel B : DDR II 3, DDR II 4
If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due
to the limitation of Intel chipset...

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English1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
1. Read the related expansion cards instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2. Remove your computers chassis cover, 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...

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EnglishThis function is supported only on Windows XP operating system.
With Multi View technology from GIGABYTE, Dual Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display
support on up to eight separate monitors. This improves the capabilities and productivity of the user by
allowing them to spread multiple windows over eight monitors and view them simultaneously.
Multiple display support for increasing productivity
Multiple display support for immersive video
Before you...

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Enabling CrossFire Mode--
Connecting Two Graphics Cards:
Step 1:Observe the steps in 1-5  Installation of Expansion Cards
on page 17 and install the master graphics card (ATI
CrossFire Edition) in the PCIE_16_1 slot and the slave
graphics card (ATI standard CrossFire-ready) in the
PCIE_16_2 slot.
DVI-I Connector
(Slave  card)
Step 2: Attach the CrossFire cable (included with the CrossFire
Edition graphics card) to the DMS connector of the master
card and to the DVI...

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1-8 I/O Back Panel Introduction
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard
 to the lower port (purple).
Line In
Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
Line Out
Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to this connector.
MIC In
Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.
LAN Port
The provided Internet connection is...