Gigabyte G-MAX TA3 User manual

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CONTENTS
Certificate of Test ........................................................................................ 2
FCC Compliance Statement ..................................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................................................................. 5
Features ........................................................................................................ 5
Chapter One Getting started
1.1 Items in the Package ............................................................................6
1.2 Front and Rear Panel Components .....................................................7
Chapter Two Installation
2.1 Upload Case ..........................................................................................8
2.2 Installing Memory ...................................................................................9
2.3 Installing DOM (DISK On Module) .........................................................10
Appendix A Specification ...........................................................................11

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FCC COMPLIANCE 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 interference 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device myst accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Notes:
• 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 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/2005
Features
TA series has been equipped with the motherboards developed by Gigabyte
Technology to ensure the best performance under Windows / Linux
environment for thin client applications.
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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1.1 Items in the Package
keyboard (option)
Driver CD
mouse (option)
TA Series
Power Cord

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1.2 Front and Rear Panel Component
Power Button
Power Indicator
LAN Indicator
HDD Indicator
PCMCIA Port (Not
Support)
PCMCIA Enject
Button (Not Support)
Mouse(PS2)
Paralle Port
Serial Port 2
Power
MIC Jack
Earphone Jack
USB Port
Keyboard (PS2)
USB Port
VGA Port
Serial Port 1
Audio Out
Audio In
MIC

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2.1 Upload Case
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.
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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2.2 Installing Memory
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.
Clicks at side of the RAM module
SDRAM

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2.3 Installing DOM (DISK On Module)
Step 1: Install DOM on the DOM slot (J1).
Attention! TA3 Series are device-less (NO HDD & ODD).

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PC case
With side cover: 70(W)mm x 236(H)mm x 213(D)mm
Processor
VIA C3 800 MHz for TA3 V.B1
VIA Eden6000 667MHz for TA3 V.B2 (Fan-less model)
VIA C3 1GHz for TA3 V.B3
Chipset
VIA CLE 266
VIA VT8235
Chipset with Built-in enhanced Graphics
AC97 Audio Codec-Realtek ALC655
LAN Controller-Realtek RTL8100C
DRAM
1x168 Pin DIMM Sockets
PC2100 SDRAM
Supports up to 1.0GB SDRAM
Supports only 3.3V SDRAM
I/O
1x UDMA ATA 33/66/100 Bus Master IDE Ports
2x COM Port
1x LPT Port
2x PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port
1x VGA (DB15) Port
1x Line-in, 1x Line-out, 1x Mic Jack
4x USB Ports (2x Rear and 2x Front)
1x LAN Port
1x DOC (Disk on Chip-Must be use 3.3V) Socket
Form Factor
Mini-ITX (17*17cm)
H/W Monitoring
System FAN revolution detect

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System Tempeature detect
System voltage detect (Vcore, VDD, VCC, +12V)
BIOS
2Mib Flash RAM
AC recovery ON/OFF control
Auto detect &report system health status
Other Features
Suspend to RAM (STR)
Support Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
Front Line-out and Mic Connector
Front Panel Connector
(Power Switch, Power LED, HDD LED, LAN Activity LED, and Reset Switch)
Poly fuse for Keyboard Over-Current Protection
Motherboard Photos Comparison
VIA Eden6000 667MHz forTA3
V.B2
VIA C3 800 MHz for TA3 V.B1
VIA C3 1GHz for TA3 V.B3
Specification of hardware is subject to change without notice.
Please visit out site at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/ to download the latest version of drivers.

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MEMO

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MEMO

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MEMO

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MEMO