Gigabyte GA-G33-DS3R User manual

GA-G33-DS3R
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel®CoreTM processor family/
Intel®Pentium®processor family/Intel®Celeron®processor family
User's Manual
Rev.1004
12ME-G33DS3R-1004R

Motherboard
GA-G33-DS3R
Apr. 13, 2007
Motherboard GA-G33-DS3R
Apr. 13, 2007

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboardBIOS,drivers,orwhenlookingfortechnicalinformation.
Example:

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Table of Contents
OptionalItems................................................................................................................. 6
BoxContents ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-G33-DS3RMotherboard Layout.............................................................................. 7
BlockDiagram................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 HardwareInstallation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 InstallationPrecautions ..................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecifications .................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler.............................................................. 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15
1-4 InstallingtheMemory ..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration................................................................ 16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 17
1-5 InstallinganExpansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 InstallingtheSATABracket ............................................................................. 19
1-7 BackPanelConnectors ................................................................................. 20
1-8 InternalConnectors ........................................................................................ 22
Chapter 2 BIOSSetup................................................................................................. 33
2-1 StartupScreen................................................................................................ 34
2-2 TheMainMenu .............................................................................................. 35
2-3 StandardCMOSFeatures ............................................................................. 37
2-4 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 39
2-5 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 42
2-6 PowerManagementSetup ............................................................................. 45
2-7 PnP/PCIConfigurations................................................................................. 47
2-8 PC HealthStatus ........................................................................................... 48
2-9 MBIntelligentTweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 50
2-10 LoadFail-SafeDefaults................................................................................... 53
2-11 LoadOptimizedDefaults ................................................................................. 53
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 54
2-13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 55
2-14 ExitWithoutSaving ....................................................................................... 55

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Chapter 3 DriversInstallation ...................................................................................... 57
3-1 InstallingChipsetDrivers ............................................................................... 57
3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 58
3-3 DriverCDInformation .................................................................................... 58
3-4 HardwareInformation ..................................................................................... 59
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 4 UniqueFeatures......................................................................................... 61
4-1 XpressRecovery2 ......................................................................................... 61
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 66
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 66
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 69
4-3 EasyTune5.................................................................................................... 71
4-4 WindowsVistaReadyBoost........................................................................... 72
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73
5-1 ConfiguringSATAHard Drive(s) .................................................................... 73
5-1-1 Configuring Intel®ICH9R SATA Controllers ...................................................... 73
5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller ............................................. 79
5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 85
5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 86
5-2 ConfiguringAudioInputandOutput ................................................................. 90
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 90
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)........................................................... 92
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 94
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 96
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 97
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 97
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 98
RegulatoryStatements ............................................................................................... 100

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Box Contents
GA-G33-DS3Rmotherboard
Motherboarddriverdisk
User'sManual
QuickInstallationGuide
Intel®LGA775CPUInstallationGuide
OneIDEcableandone floppy disk drive cable
FourSATA3Gb/s cables
OneSATAbracket
I/O Shield
Optional Items
2-portUSB2.0bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R)
2-portSATApowercable (Part No.12CF1-2SERPW-01R)
S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R)
•Theboxcontentsaboveare for reference only andtheactualitemsshalldepend on product package youobtain.
Thebox contentsare subject tochange withoutnotice.
•Themotherboardimageisforreferenceonly.

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GA-G33-DS3R Motherboard Layout
KB_MS CPU_FAN
LGA775 ATX
GA-G33-DS3R
USB LAN
CD_IN
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
BIOS
PCIE_16
PCIE_3
F_USB1
IDE1
PCIE_1
SPDIF_I
CI
DDRII1
DDRII2
DDRII3
DDRII4
BATTERY
GSATAII0
F_PANEL
IT8718
SYS_FAN2
SATAII0
ATX_12V
Intel®G33
Intel®ICH9R
PWR_LED
FDD
PCIE_2
SATAII1
SATAII4
SATAII5
GIGABYTE
SATA2
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
USB
CLR_CMOS
VGA
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
LPT
CODEC
RTL8111B
GSATAII1
PWR_FAN
SYS_FAN1
F_USB2F_USB3F_USB4
SATAII2
SATAII3
COMA
HDMI_AC

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Block Diagram
LGA775
Processor
Host
Interface
Intel®G33
Intel®ICH9R
BIOS
3 PCI
PCI Bus
Dual Channel Memory
6 SATA 3Gb/s
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express x16
12 USB Ports
IT8718
Floppy
PS/2 KB/Mouse
LPT Port
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line-Out
MIC
Line-In
SPDIF In
SPDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC COM Port
3 PCI Express x1
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
LAN
RJ45
x1
x1
x1
ATA-133/100/66/33
IDE Channel RTL
8111B
2 SATA 3Gb/s
x1 x1
GIGABYTE
SATA2
D-Sub
GMCH CLK
(333/266/200 MHz)
DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz
CPU CLK+/-
(333/266/200 MHz)

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1-1 Installation Precautions
Themotherboardcontainsnumerousdelicateelectroniccircuitsandcomponentswhichcanbecome
damagedasaresult of electrostatic discharge (ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefully read the user's
manualandfollowtheseprocedures:
•Priortoinstallation,donotremoveorbreakmotherboardS/N(SerialNumber)stickeror
warrantystickerprovidedbyyourdealer.Thesestickersarerequiredforwarrantyvalidation.
•AlwaysremovetheACpowerby unpluggingthepower cordfromthe poweroutletbefore
installingorremovingthemotherboardorotherhardwarecomponents.
•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,
makesuretheyareconnectedtightlyandsecurely.
•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.
•Itisbesttowearanelectrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhenhandlingelectronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
keepyourhandsdryandfirsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Priortoinstallingthemotherboard,pleasehaveitontopofanantistaticpadorwithinan
electrostaticshieldingcontainer.
•Beforeunpluggingthepowersupplycablefromthemotherboard,makesurethepowersupply
hasbeenturnedoff.
•Beforeturningonthepower,makesurethepowersupplyvoltagehasbeensetaccordingto
thelocalvoltagestandard.
•Beforeusingtheproduct,pleaseverifythatallcablesandpowerconnectorsofyourhardware
componentsareconnected.
•Topreventdamagetothemotherboard,donotallowscrewstocomeincontactwiththe
motherboardcircuitoritscomponents.
•Makesuretherearenoleftoverscrewsormetalcomponentsplacedonthemotherboardor
withinthecomputercasing.
•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface
.
•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureenvironment.
•Turningonthecomputerpowerduringtheinstallationprocesscanleadtodamagetosystem
componentsaswell asphysicalharm totheuser.
•Ifyouareuncertainaboutanyinstallationstepsorhaveaproblemrelatedtotheuseofthe
product,pleaseconsultacertifiedcomputertechnician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specifications
CPU Support for an Intel®CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/
Intel®CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo processor/
Intel®Pentium®processor Extreme Edition/Intel®Pentium®D processor/
Intel®Pentium®4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel®Pentium®4 processor/
Intel®Celeron®processor in the LGA 775 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Support for Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology
L2 cache varies with CPU
Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB
Chipset North Bridge: Intel®G33 Express Chipset
South Bridge: Intel®ICH9R
Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory(Note 1)
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Onboard Graphics Integrated in the North Bridge
Audio Realtek ALC889A codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
LAN RTL 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
3 x PCI slots
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3,
SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) supporting up to
2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
iTE IT8718 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB Integrated in the South Bridge
Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers)

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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x CD In connector
1 x S/PDIF In header
1 x HDMI Adapter Audio Cable header
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x COMA header
1 x chassis intrusion header
1 x power LED header
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x parallel port
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
1 x D-Sub port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side
Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
CPU fan speed control(Note 2)
BIOS 1 x 8 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

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(Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you
install.
(Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
(Note 4) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating
system.
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Download Center
Support for Q-Flash
Support for EasyTune(Note 3)
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System Support for Microsoft®Windows®Vista/XP/2000(Note 4)
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you
may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and
damage of the CPU may occur.
•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recom-
mended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it
does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the fre-
quency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware
specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
NotchNotch
AlignmentKey
AlignmentKey
LGA775CPU
LGA775CPUSocket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:
(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)
•An Intel®CPU that supports HT Technology
•A chipset that supports HT Technology
•An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology
•A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
(Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for instructions on enabling
the HT Technology.)

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Step 2:
Remove the protective socket cover.
Step 4:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index
fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle)
with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or
you may align the CPU notches with the socket
alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU
into position.
Step 3:
Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket.
Step 5:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace
the load plate and push the CPU socket lever
back into its locked position.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
Step 1:
Completely raise the CPU socket lever.
CPU Socket Lever

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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between
the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may
damage the CPU.
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the
four push pins through the pin holes on the
motherboard. Push down on the push pins
diagonally.
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
pushpin. Checkthatthe Male andFemale push pins
are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler instal-
lation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the
motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the
picture above, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on
the motherboard.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure
uses Intel®boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction
of the arrow sign on the male push pin.
(Turning the push pin along the direction of
arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary,
is to install.)
Male
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Direction of
the Arrow Sign
on the Male
Push Pin

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1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one
direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel
Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the
specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode
will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory
sockets as following:
Channel 0: DDRII1, DDRII2
Channel 1: DDRII3, DDRII4
Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same
colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.
When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says
memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel®Flex Memory
Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be
populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance.
Two Modules
Four Modules
DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
- - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
DualChannelMemoryConfigurationsTable
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory
module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left,
place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down
on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Notch
DDR2 DIMM
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when
the memory module is securely inserted.
A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to
correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this
motherboard.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that
came with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for
your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
PCI Express x16 Slot
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Slot
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card:
•Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Ex-
press x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is
locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Ex-
press x16 slot.
•Removing the Card:
Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the
card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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1-6 Installing theSATA Bracket
The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one
SATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.
SATABracket SATA Power CableSATA Signal Cable
Step 1:
Locate one free PCI
slot and secure the
SATA bracket to the
chassis back panel
with a screw.
Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket:
Step 2:
Connect the SATA
cable from the
bracket to the SATA
port on your
motherboard.
Step 3:
Connect the power
cable from the
bracket to the power
supply.
Step 4:
Plug one end of the
SATAsignal cable into
the external SATA
connector on the
bracket. Then attach
the SATApower cable
to the power connec-
tor on the bracket.
External
SATA
Connector Power
Connector External SATA
Connector
The SATA bracket allows you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the
internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel.
•Turn off your system and the power switch on the power supply before installing or
removing the SATA bracket and SATA power cable to prevent damage to hardware.
•Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into the corresponding connec-
tors when installing.
Step 5:
Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable
to your SATA device. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only
need to connect the SATAsignal cable. Before connecting the SATAsignal
cable, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure.

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2
keyboard.
Parallel Port
Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also
called a printer port.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial
audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in
connector.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical
audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in
connector.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub
connection to this port.
USB Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable
from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side
to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
ActivityLED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
ActivityLED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gpbs data rate
Green 100 Mpbs data rate
Off 10 Mpbs data rate