Gigabyte G-MAX TA1 User manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing TA series. Please read the following instructions carefully to ensure
you can use this product safely.
* Please follow the warning signs and instructions of the product.
* Please disconnect the product from the power source before unloading and cleaning
it.
* Do not rub the inside of the product with a wet cloth or expose the product to water in
any case.
* Please turn the power off before connecting or assembling any peripheral.
May/2003
Product features
TA series has been equipped with the motherboards developed byGigabyte Technology
to ensure the best performance under Windows environment.
Rack-mounted case design provides easy assembly and maintenance, and makes system
upgrade a piece of cake!
Warning
Improper battery installation may cause explosion.
Use only the same or equivalent batteries for eplacement.
Dispose batteries as instructed by their manufacturers.
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Specifications
-Product specification
-PC case
-TA series Motherboard
-Power supply unit
-24X Slim CD-ROM orDVD-Rom (Optional)
-PCMICA Slot (optional)
-2.5-inch Slim HDD(Optional)
-Power cord
-Keyboard and mouse (Optional and subject to real products at shipment)
-Accessories
System Assembly Manual
Driver CD
Ribbon cable
Screws for Slim HDD and Slim CD-ROM
System Packing
Manual and
Driver CD
*mouse
( Optional)
*Keyboard
(Optional)
Power cord
PC
0Specification with “Option” are subject to change without notice.
Front Panel
1.MIC
2.Audio Out
3.USB Ports
4.Power Button
5.Power LED
6.LAN LED
7.HDD LED
8.CD Button
9.PCMCIA Slot
10.PCMCIA Button
6.Audio In
7.MIC
8.Power Cord
9.Mouse (PS2)
10.LAN (RJ45)
11.LPT
12.COM 2
13.SPDIFOut
14.System FAN
15.IEEE 1394
16.S Video
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1.PC case
Overall dimension
With side cover: 70(W)mm x 236(H)mm x 213(D)mm
Without side cover: 64(W)mmx230(H)mmx213(D)mm
Materials of the case has been tested to comply with the ULspecification and designed for space and
screw saving purposes. Users simply need to remove one screw from the back to unload the case cover
and access to the inside of the case. Moreover, the case has been designed with anti EMI function and
complies with standard PC safety standards.
2.Parts on Panels
Front Panel
1.MIC
2.Audio Out
3.USB Ports
4.Power Button
5.Power LED
6.LAN LED
7.HDD LED
8.CD Button
9.PCMCIA Slot
10.PCMCIA Button
Rear Panel
1.Keyboard (PS2)
2.USB port
3.VGA/DVI
4.COM 1
5.Audio Out
6.Audio In
7.MIC
8.Power Cord
9.Mouse (PS2)
10.LAN (RJ45)
11.LPT
12.COM 2
13.SPDIFOut
14.System FAN
15.IEEE 1394
16.S Video
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3. System equipment installation
Unload case
Step 1: Remove the screw from the bottom of the case.
Step 2:Grasp the handle on the panel and pull out the case.
Installing hard drive
Step 1: Fix the hard drive on the base with screws and connect the hard drive with the IDE
ribbon cable.
Screw stands (Attention! Install hard drive on top of the screw stands on the base.)
(Attention! Make sure that the red (fool-proof) wire on the ribbon cable should be connected to PIN 1 of the hard drive as shown
below.)
Red (fool-proof) wire should be connected to PIN 1.
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Step 2: Fix the hard drive with its rack on the four posts and connect the ribbon cable to the
IDE connector (J1).
Installing DOM (DISK On Module)
Step 1: InstallDOM on theDOM slot (J1).
Attention! Make sure thatDOM and HDDcannot be used at the same time.
Installing DOC (Disk On Chip)
Step 1: Install DOC on theDOC slot (U12)
Attention! Use 3.3VDOC.

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Installing CD-ROM
Step 1: Fix the slim CD-ROM on the base with 4 screws (2 on each side).
Step 2: Slide slim CD-ROM and the base to the rack (J4).
Step 3: Fix the CD-ROM and the base on the rack with 2 screws.
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Installing PCMCIA
Step 1: Fix PCMCIA card next to chassis with screws.
Step 2: Unload the part from another side of the PC. Then fix the PCMCIA card on the bolts
and Fix the PCMCIACard with screws.
Step 3: Re-Fix the parts with screws.
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DDR
Make sure the direction of the foolproof groove must be the same as that of the
memory slot on the motherboard.
Clicks at sides of the RAM module
SDRAM
Align the fool-proof clicks on the bottom of the RAM module to the socket, and the locks on the socket
should securely lock on the clicks at sides of the module as shown in the above picture.
Installing memory
Notes
1. Please use high quality CDR or CDRW to prevent disks from breaking when running at high
speed.
2. Specification of hardware is subject to change without notice.
3. Please visit our site at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/ to download the latest version of drivers.
Cautions
Improper battery installation may cause explosion. Use only the same or equivalent batteries
for replacement.Dispose batteries as instructed by their manufacturers.
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