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G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E 1
Copyright Notice
Copyright 2001 Gigabyte Technology.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this documentation, including but not limited to the products
and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means without the
express written permission of Gigabyte Technology.
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their respective owners.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained
herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.
Gigabyte Technology makes no representations or warranties of any kind, either express
or implied, with respect to the contents hereof, including but not limited to implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall
Gigabyte Technology. Be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data,
interruption of business, or indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any
kind arising from the use of this product or documentation. Gigabyte Technology reserves
the right to revise or change this product or documentation at any time without obligation
of Gigabyte Technology. To notify any person of such revision or changes.
Dec/2002
G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E 2
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacture.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Preface
This system unit is designed to be stable, safe, and easy to use. The system can be
upgraded and expanded in function easily if correct procedure is followed.
For your own safety and to avoid accidental damage to your system, please ensure you
follow the following precautions:
 Follow all the warnings and instructions marked on the products.
 To remove or clean the product, remember to unplug the power cord.
 Place your system unit in a cool, clean space, to be far away from water, heat and
dust.
 Before connecting any peripheral equipment, please unplug the power cord from the
system unit to prevent unexpected damage.
 The AC input supplies power to the system unit. Check your dealer if you can not
recognize the type of the power supply.
 Introduction
G-MAXTM series product, to adopt main board of design & development by GIGABYTE that
is ATX mechanical design in advance, let you work smoothly in Windows environment.
ATX adopts dexterous mechanical design, so it is ease by assembly & safeguard.
Specification Overview
ATX chassis
ATX main board of GIGABYTE
Power supply
DVD-ROM / CD-ROM / CD-RW (Option)
1.44 “FDD
Multi I/O Card (Option)
Keyboard (Option)
Assembly Box Content
Main board user’s manual
User’s manual
Main board Driver CD
IDE cable
Screw bag
Mouse (Option)
SPDIF cable (Option)
G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E 3
Software and
Manuals
Power Cord
PC
Mouse
(
O
p
tional
)
Keyboard
(Optional)
Cables
 Items included in the package
G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E 4
I. Chassis
ŜDimension 460(D)mm x 186(W)mm x 430(H)mm
This chassis is made with material complied with UL specification and designed for
space saving and easy open with thumbscrew. There are three 5.25” and six 3.5”
drive bays. This chassis complies with corresponding EMC and safety regulations.
II. Motherboard
See Motherboard Manual for details.
III. Power Supply
The ATX switching power supply included with this product supports soft off function.
Hence, the system can be shut down automatically. Default input voltage setting is
230V.
Note: Please check the voltage requirements in the country you reside before
turning on the PC.
IV. System Component Installation
ŜRemove the screws of the back cover of the chassis, push backward to dismount the
cover.
Remove
front
p
anel
G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E 5
Install fan on to
p
of CPU
Click the heat sink
locker to the
motherboard
retention module.
ŜCPU
1. Insert the CPU on the CPU socket. Before installation, lift up the lever and align the
cut of the CPU with the marking on the socket.
2. Pull down the lever to lock the CPU on the socket after installation. When you are
installing the heat sink, please make sure to keep the heat sink tight against the
CPU to obtain the best cooling result.
3. Apply the thermal compound to one side of the template, and ensure the compound
is spread evenly across the template and repeat if necessary.
4. Connect fan power connector to the CPU FAN connector on the motherboard.
A. For Intel
Pentium

4 processors
B. For AMD AthlonTM and AMD DuronTM processors
Leve
r
CPU Pin
A
pply thermal grease to the top
of the CPU properly.
Lever
CPU Pin
A
pply thermal grease to the top
of the CPU properly.
G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E 6
Set CPU clock frequency from BIOS Setup, see Motherboard Manual for details.
ŜMemory
Position notches. Make sure that the notches should align the pin on memory
slot on the motherboard
Notches at sides
of module
DDR
Notches at sides
of module
Position notches. Make sure that the notches should align the pin on memory
slot on the motherboard
SDRAM
Install fan on top o
f
CPU
Click the heat sink locker to the
motherboard retention module.
G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E 7
HDD frame
Locks: make sure they hook up the notches at sides of module
Press down splinter then pull
out HDD frame.
HDD frame
In this section we will guide you to install memory module. First, make sure the position
notches at the bottom of the module should align to the pins on the module sockets on
the motherboard, then push the module downward until the locks hook up notches at
sides.
ŜHard Drive Installation
1.Remove 4 screws in front of the hard drive chassis and dismount chassis.
2.The chassis accommodates up to six 3.5” storage devices. Select a place and fix the
hard drive with screws.
3.5” floppy Drive
HDD Drive
G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E 8
HDD frame
3.Connect the IDE cable included in the accessory box to the connector on the hard
drive. Make sure that the RED wire on the ribbon connects to PIN 1 of the hard drive.
4.Connect power connector to the hard drive.
5.Install chassis back to position after completing hard drive installation.
Connect to hard drive
G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E 9
Put back front
panel
6.Connect the other end of the IDE connector to the IDE-1 bus on the motherboard.
7.Check all connections again.
Put bac
k
side panel
G-MAXTM ATX Series User’s Manual
P. E10
V.System Installation and User’s Guide
ŜFront Panel
ŜRear Panel
Power Switch
*PCMCIA Button
*PCMCIA Port
*SPDIF
*1394 Port
A
udio Out
USB Port
MIC In
Flopp
y
Floppy LED
Flopp
y
Button
CD ROM Tray
CD-ROM Button
Power LED
Power Button
HDD LED
Power Inlet
Voltage Switch
Keyboard Port (PS/2)
COM Port
*VGA/COM Port
Audio Out
MIC In
Audio In
USB Port
Mouse Port (PS/2)
LPT Port
Game Port
*LAN Port
*1394 Port
Power Switch
*LAN Port
Mouse Port(PS/2)
LPT Port
Game Port
*VGA/COM Port
Power Inlet
Keyboard Port(PS/2)
COM Port
Voltage Switch
USB Port
Audio In
Audio Out
MIC In *1394 Port