Gigabyte GS-A21S-RH User manual

GS-A21S-RH
User`s Manual

User’s Manual
GS-A21S-RH
Rev. 1.0
25A08G-0A210-C00

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Table of Contents
Safety, Care and Regulatory Information................................................3
Getting Started ........................................................................................7
Packing Checklist.............................................................................................................. 7
Features at a Glance......................................................................................................... 8
System Appreance.................................................................................8
Front View of GS-A21S-RH.....................................................................8
Rear View of GS-A21S-RH .....................................................................9
System Hardware Installation................................................................10
Chassis Removal and Installation................................................................................. 10
Installing Hard Disk Drive.................................................................................................11
Installing Optical Disk Drive............................................................................................ 13
Installing CPU and Cooling Fan..................................................................................... 16
Installing Memory ............................................................................................................ 18
Installing Mini PCI Card .................................................................................................. 19
Installing Mini PCI Express Card................................................................................... 20
Stealthed USB Device Door ........................................................................................... 21
Specifications .......................................................................................22
Specifications ................................................................................................................... 22
AppendixACleaning and Maintenance ...............................................23
Taking Care of Your GS-A21S-RH ................................................................................. 23
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................. 23
Appendix B Service Center .................................................................24

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Safety, Care and Regulatory Information
Important safety information
Readandfollowallinstructionsmarkedontheproductandinthedocumentationbeforeyouoperate
yoursystem.Retainallsafetyandoperatinginstructionsforfutureuse.
*Theproductshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedontheratinglabel.
*Ifyourcomputer hasavoltageselectorswitch,makesure thattheswitchisintheproper positionfor
yourarea.Thevoltageselectorswitchissetatthefactorytothecorrectvoltage.
*Theplug-socketcombinationmustbeaccessibleatalltimesbecauseitservesasthemaindisconnect-
ingdevice.
*Allproductshippedwithathree-wireelectricalgrounding-typeplugonlyfitsintoagrounding-typepower
outlet.Thisisasafetyfeature.Theequipmentgroundingshouldbeinaccordancewithlocalandnational
electricalcodes.Theequipmentoperatessafelywhenitisusedinaccordancewithitsmarkedelectrical
ratingsandproductusageinstructions
*Donotusethisproductnearwateroraheatsource.
*Setupthe productonastablework surfaceorsoasto ensurestabilityofthesystem.
*Openingsinthecaseareprovidedforventilation.Donotblockorcovertheseopenings.Makesureyou
provideadequatespacearoundthesystemforventilationwhenyousetupyourworkarea.Neverinsert
objectsofanykindintotheventilationopenings.
*Toavoidelectrical shock, always unplugall power cables and modem cables fromthe wall outlets
beforeremovingcovers.
*Allowtheproducttocoolbeforeremovingcoversortouchinginternalcomponents.
Precaution for Product with Laser Devices
Observethefollowingprecautionsforlaserdevices:
*DonotopentheCD-ROMdrive,makeadjustments,orperformprocedures onalaserdeviceotherthan
thosespecifiedintheproduct'sdocumentation.
*Onlyauthorizedservicetechniciansshouldrepairlaserdevices.
Precaution for Product with Modems, Telecommunications, ot Local Area Network
Options
Observethefollowingguidelineswhenworkingwithoptions:
*Donotconnectoruseamodemortelephoneduringalightningstorm.Theremaybeariskofelectrical
shockfromlightning.

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*Toreducetherisk offire,useonlyNo. 26AWGorlargertelecommunicationsline cord.
*Donotplugamodemortelephonecableintothenetworkinterfacecontroller(NIC)receptacle.
* Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internal
components,ortouchinganuninsulatedmodemcableorjack.
*Donotuseatelephoneline toreporta gasleakwhile youareinthevicinityoftheleak.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassAdigitaldevice,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst
harmfulinterferencewhenthe equipment is operated in a commercial environment.Thisequipment
generates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewith
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
requiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.
Properlyshieldedandgrounded cablesandconnectorsmustbe usedinordertomeet FCCemission
limits.Neithertheprovidernorthemanufacturerareresponsibleforanyradioortelevisioninterference
caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or
modificationstothisequipment.Unauthorizedchangesormodificationscouldvoidtheuser'sauthorityto
operatetheequipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired
operation.
FCC part 68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
ThemodemcomplieswithPart68oftheFCCRules.Onthisequipmentisalabelthatcontains,among
otherinformation,theFCCregistrationnumberandRingerEquivalenceNumber(REN)forthisequipment.
Youmust,uponrequest,providethisinformationtoyourtelephonecompany.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may
discontinueyourservicetemporarily.Ifpossible,theywillnotifyinadvance.But,ifadvancenoticeisnot
practical,youwillbenotifiedassoonaspossible.Youwillbeinformedofyourrighttofileacomplaintwith
the FCC.

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Yourtelephonecompanymaymakechangesinitsfacilities,equipment,operations,orproceduresthat
couldaffectproperoperationofyourequipment.Iftheydo,youwillbenotifiedinadvancetogiveyouan
opportunitytomaintainuninterruptedtelephoneservice.
TheFCCprohibitsthisequipmenttobeconnectedtopartylinesorcoin-telephoneservice.
TheFCCalsorequiresthetransmitterofaFAXtransmissionbeproperlyidentified(perFCCRulesPart
68,Sec.68.381 (c) (3)).
/forCanadianusersonly/
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatusassetoutintheradiointerferenceregulationsofIndustryCanada.
Lepresentappareilnumeriquen'emetpasdebruitsradioelectriquesdepassantleslimitesapplicablesaux
appareilsnumeriquesdeClasseB prescritesdanslereglementsurlebrouillageradioelectriqueedicte
parIndustrieCanada.
DOC notice (for products fitted with an Industry Canada-compliant modem)
TheCanadianDepartmentofCommunicationslabelidentifiescertifiedequipment.Thiscertification
meansthattheequipmentmeetscertaintelecommunicationsnetworkprotective,operationalandsafety
requirements.TheDepartmentdoesnotguaranteetheequipmentwilloperatetotheusersatisfaction.
Beforeinstallingthisequipment,usersensurethatitispermissibletobeconnectedtothefacilitiesofthe
localTelecommunicationsCompany.Theequipmentmustalsobeinstalledusinganacceptablemethod
ofconnection.Thecustomershouldbeawarethatcompliancewiththeaboveconditionsmightnotprevent
degradationofserviceinsomesituations.
RepairstocertifiedequipmentshouldbemadebyanauthorizedCanadianmaintenancefacilitydesignated
bythesupplier.Anyrepairsoralterationsmadebytheusertothisequipment,orequipmentmalfunctions,
maygivethetelecommunicationscompanycausetorequesttheusertodisconnecttheequipment.
Usersshouldensurefortheirownprotectionthattheelectricalgroundconnectionsofthepowerutility,
telephonelinesandinternalmetallicwaterpipesystem,ifresentareconnectedtogether.Thisprecaution
maybeparticularlyimportantinruralareas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the
appropriateelectricinspectionauthority,orelectrician,asappropriate.

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NOTICE:TheLoadNumber(LN)assignedtoeachterminaldevicedenotesthepercentageofthetotal
load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The
terminationonaloopmayconsistofanycombinationofdevicessubjectonlytotherequirementthatthe
sumoftheLoadNumbersofallthedevicesdoesnotexceed100.
/forEuropean users only /
WEEE-Consumer Notice:
The GIGABYTE product you have purchased is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC of the European
ParliamentandtheCounciloftheEuropeanUniononwasteelectricalandelectronicequipment(WEEE)
and,injurisdictionsadoptingthatDirective,ismarkedasbeingputonthemarketafterAugust13,2005,and
shouldnotbedisposedofasunsortedmunicipalwaste.PleaseutilizeyourlocalWEEE
collectionfacilitiesinthedispositionofthisproductandotherwiseobserveallapplicable
requirements.
CAUTION
Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectly
replaced.
Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalent
typerecommendedbythemanufacturer.
Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtothe
manufacturer’sinstructions.

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Getting Started
Packing Checklist
CarefullyunpacktheGS-A21S-RHandcheckthefollowingitemsareincluded:
GS-A21S-RH System x 1
Adapterx1
Coolingfan x 1 (forBareboneonly)
RemoteControl(optional)
TwoAABatteriesforRemoteControl(optional)
User’s Manual & Utility Driver CD
USB to IDE Card (for Barebone only)
Screws Pack (for Barebone only)
* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

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Features at a Glance
Front View of GS-A21S-RH
System Appreance
Power Button
Power and
HDD LED
Indicator Optical Drive
Stealthed USB Port
Door (User can plug
in USB device such
as Wireless LAN and
RF keyboard
receiver)
IrDA
Mic In
Line Out
(Audio Out or
Earphone)
USB Ports

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RearView of GS-A21S-RH
YPbPr
VGAPort
USB Ports
DVI-D Port
LAN Port
lock Port
Audio jack Port
HDMI Port
Power Cord
SPDIF
Pull Handle

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Pleaseobservethesafetyinformationinchapter“ImportantSafetyInformation”
Donotexposethe systemtoextremeenvironmentalconditions. Protectitfromdust,
humidity,andheat.
System Hardware Installation
Chassis Removal and Installation
Step1 Removethescrewfromthebottomofthechassis.
Step2 Graspthepullhandleonthepanelandpulloutthechassis.
Step3 ReverseStep 1, ,and 2 to replace the chassiscover.

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Installing Hard Disk Drive
 Pleaseturnoffthecomputerandunplugitspowercordbeforeremovingandinstallingharddrives.
Step1 PlaceHDD on theplate.TightenHDD with fourscrews.
Warning
Step2 ConnectHDDpowerconnector andcableto theHDD.

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Step3 Tightenthe HDD racktothechassis with 4screws.

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Installing Optical Disk Drive
Step1. Removethefrontcover fromthe system.Seethearrowdirectionbelow.
Step2. RemovethetwoscrewsandODDdummydoor.Placethefront cover back to the system.

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Step3 InstallUSB to IDE Card totheoptical disk drive, securetheUSB to IDE Cardwitha screw.
Note that use the longer screw in the Screws Pack..
M2*4.5L
(for USB to IDE Card)
M2*2.5L
(forODDbracket)

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Step4 PlaceODD bracket on the Optical Disk Drive. Secure the bracket withscrews.
Note that use the shorter screws in the Screws Pack..
Step5. Placetherackbackandtightentheracktothechassis.ConnectODDcable.
Screws
Cable

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Installing CPU and Cooling Fan
Step1. Theprocessorsocketcomewithascrewtosecuretheprocessor.
Insert theCPUintothe socket by makingsurethenotchonthecorneroftheCPU
correspondswiththenotchontheinsideofthesocket.Oncetheprocessorhasslideintothe
socket,lockthescrew.Refertothefiguresbelow.
Tighten screw
Step2. PlacecoolingfanonthetopofCPUand tightenthefourscrews.

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Step3. ConnectthepowertotheSYS_FANpowercableconnector.

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Installing Memory
Step1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically intothe DIMM slot, andpush it down.
Step2. Closetheplastic clip atbothedgesof the DIMMslotstolock the DIMMmodule.

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Installing Mini PCI Card
Step1 Aligntheconnectoredgeof theminiPCI card with theconnectorslot. Insertthemini PCI
cardat45degreeangleandpressitdownuntilitlocksinderneathretainingclip.