Gigabyte G-MAX TA1 User manual

FCC COMPLICANCE STATEMENT
For Users in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and
if not installed and used in accordance witch the installation., May cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient the receiving antenna
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notes:
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Unauthorized changes or modifications may void the user's right to operate the
equipment.
Only equipment certified to comply with Class B (computer input/output devices,
terminals, printers, etc.) should be attached to this equipment and all such
equipment must be connected with shielded interface cables.

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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 clean-
ing 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
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Product features
TA series has been equipped with the motherboards developed by Gigabyte Technol-
ogy 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 or DVD-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
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System Packing
Manual and
Driver CD
*mouse
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*Keyboard
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Power cord
PC
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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 UL specification 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
11.JIEEE1394
12.6 in 1 Card
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
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3. System equipment installation
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Step 1: Remove the screw from the bottom of the case.
Step 2: Grasp the handle on the panel and pull out the case.
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Installing hard drive
Step 1: Fix the hard drive on the base with screws and connect the hard drive with the IDE
ribbon cable.
Screwstands(Attention!Installhard driveontopof thescrewstandson thebase.)
(Attention!Makesurethatthe red(fool-proof)wireontheribboncableshould beconnectedtoPIN1 oftheharddriveasshownbelow.)
Red (fool-proof) wire should be connected to PIN 1.

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Pin 1
Step 2: Fix the hard drive with its rack on the four posts and connect the ribbon cable to
the IDE connector (J1).
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Installing DOM (DISK On Module)
Step 1: Install DOM on the DOM slot (J1).
Attention! Make sure that DOM and HDD cannot be used at the same time.
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Installing DOC (Disk On Chip)
Step 1: Install DOC on the DOC slot (U12)
Attention! Use 3.3V DOC.

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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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¡½InstallingPCMCIA
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 PCMCIA Card 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.
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Installing memory
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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.
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¡½Cautions
Improper battery installation may cause explosion. Use only the same or equivalent batteries
for replacement. Dispose batteries as instructed by their manufacturers.