Gigabyte GA-H97TN User manual

GA-H97TN
User's Manual
12ME0-H97TN0-00R

Nov. 21, 2014
Motherboard
GA-H97TN
Motherboard
GA-H97TN
Nov. 21, 2014
Copyright
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For product-related information, check on our website at:
http://www.gigabyte.com

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................4
GA-H97TN Motherboard Layout......................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 6
1-2 ProductSpecications...................................................................................... 7
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ................................................................. 9
1-4 Installing the Memory/Expansion Card ............................................................ 9
1-5 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 10
1-6 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................23
2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 25
2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 27
2-2-1 S5 RTC Wake Settings...........................................................................................28
2-2-2 Trusted Computing .................................................................................................29
2-2-3 CPUConguration..................................................................................................30
2-2-4 SATAConguration.................................................................................................32
2-2-5 Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology.............................................................................33
2-2-6 SuperIOConguration...........................................................................................34
2-2-7 H/W Monitor............................................................................................................35
2-2-8 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology........................................................................36
2-2-9 Intel(R) Ready Mode Technology ...........................................................................37
2-3 Chipset Menu................................................................................................. 38
2-4 Boot Menu...................................................................................................... 40
2-5 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 42
2-6 Save & Exit Menu........................................................................................... 43
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................45
3-1 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 45
3-1-1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................45
3-1-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ....................................................................................46
Regulatory Statements.............................................................................................. 48
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 51

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Box Contents
;GA-H97TN motherboard
;Motherboard driver disk
;User's Manual
;I/O Shield (AIO Thin Mini-ITX x1, Standard Type x 1)
;Screws kit for expansion cards
;COM serial cable
;Cable SATA Power x 1
•The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

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Socket 1150
PCIE4X
Intel®H97
CODEC
ATX_19V
GA-H97TN
FUSB2_3
SATAIII_1 FUSB3_1
SATAIII_3
HDMI
EXT_CON
DMIC_CON
LPT
CLR_CMOS
FP_AUDIO
SPKR
MIC_IN
LINE_OUT
BATTERY
BIOS
USBX_1
USB3_1
DP
LAN
DC_IN
FUSB2_5
SATAIII_0
SATAIII_2
SYS_FAN
SATA_PWR
MPCIE1X
SO_DIMM1
SO_DIMM2
BL_SW
FPD
LVDS
SYS_PANEL
MON_SW
CPU_FAN
COM1
FPD_PWR LCD_VCC
GA-H97TN Motherboard Layout
FUSB2_2 FUSB2_4
(Note) The chip is located on the back of the motherboard.
Realtek® GbE LAN (Note)

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1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read
the user's manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist
strap,keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power
supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your
hardware components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to
system components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specications
CPU Support for Intel®Core™i7 processors/Intel®Core™i5 processors/
Intel®Core™i3 processors/Intel®Pentium®processors/Intel®Celeron®processors
in the LGA1150 package (Supports up to 84W)
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®H97 Express Chipset
Memory 2 x 1.5V DDR3/1.35V DDR3L SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system
memory
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of
physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than
the size of the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and
memory modules.)
Onboard Graphics Chipset:
- 1 x HDMI 1.4 port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160
- 1 x LVDS connector
Audio Realtek®ALC887 codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* Tocongure5.1/7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomodule
and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
LAN Realtek®GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x4 slot (Supports 25W only)
(The PCIEX4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
1 x Mini PCI Express x1 slot
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x mSATA connector
USB Chipset:
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports; 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
* USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers (Card reader/Touch
panel/webcam and other devices)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 2-pin power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x mSATA connector
1 x SATA power connector
5 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x parallel port header
1 x front panel header

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Internal
Connectors
1 x front panel audio header
1 x digital microphone header
1 x AIO speaker header
1 x LVDS connector
1 x LVDS drive voltage header
1xatpaneldisplaypowerheader(bothpanelandbacklightinverter)
1xatpaneldisplaypowerconnector
1 x backlight switch header
1xatpaneldisplayswitchheader
1xClearCMOSjumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
2xaudiojacks(LineOut,MicIn)
1 x DC-In power connector
I/O Controller Nuvoton I/O Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System fan speed control
* For 4-pin coolers only.
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS 1x128Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Operating System Support for Windows 8.1/7
Form Factor Thin Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
•GIGABYTE recommends 180W power adapters for processors above 84W TDP. Processors
with a TDP lower than 84W, may use 150W power adapters.
•Power adapter connector dimension: 7.4 x 5.1mm, 180W = 19V / 9.47A, 150W = 19V / 7.89A.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU/CPU cooler:
•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specications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,
graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
•For installing the CPU cooler, please refer to chassis user's manual.
1-4 Installing the Memory/Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory expansion card:
•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
supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
•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
the memory/expansion card 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.

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1-5 Back Panel Connectors
DC Power Connector
Connect the DC power to this port.
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 After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is
theHDMIdevice.(Theitemnamemaydifferbyoperatingsystem.Refertheguresbelowfor
details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to D-SUB/HDMI under
Advanced BIOS Features.
•Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3
and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface which is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device
such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to transmit audio, USB, and other forms of data.
HDMI Port
TheHDMI(High-DenitionMultimediaInterface) providesanall-digitalaudio/
video interface to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP
compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a
maximum resolution of 4096x2160 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being
used.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB3.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevicessuchasaUSBkeyboard/
mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
ThedefaultLineOut(FrontSpeakerOut)jack.Stereospeakers,earphoneorfrontsurroundspeakerscan
beconnectedtoLineOut(FrontSpeakerOut)jack.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
ThedefaultMICInjack.MicrophonecabbeconnectedtoMICInjack.
•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rst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.

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1-6 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely
attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1) SYS_PANEL
2) SATAIII_0/1/2/3
3) FUSB2_2
4) FUSB2_4
5) FUSB2_5
6) FUSB2_3
7) FUSB3_1
8) FP_AUDIO
9) FPD
10) LVDS
11) CPU_FAN
12) SYS_FAN
13) DMIC_CON
14) ATX_19V
15) MON_SW
16) SATA_PWR
17) SPKR
18) BATTERY
19) CLR_CMOS
20) LCD_VCC
21) FPD_PWR
22) BL_SW
23) LPT
24) COM1
18
11
2
21 2 7
10
12
2
4
17
23
24
8
3
5
6
9
1319
14
15
22
20
21
16

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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
matched correctly.
10
9
2
1
1) SYS_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status
indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and
negative pins before connecting the cables.
2) SATAIII_0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connector)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
1
SATAIII_0
7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
Pin No. Signal Name Denition
1 HD+ Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+)
2 MPD+ Power LED Signal anode (+)
3 HD- Hard Disk LED Signal cathode(-)
4 MPD- Power LED Signal cathode(-)
5 GND Ground
6 PW+ Power Button anode (+)
7 RST Reset Button
8PW- Power Button cathode(-)
9 WF_LED WiactiveLEDSignal
SATAIII_1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SATAIII_2
7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
SATAIII_3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM

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3/4/5) FUSB2_2/4/5 (USB Header)
 TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.Eachheadersupportsasingledevice.
109
21
Pin No. Denition
1 VCC
2 VCC
3 USB-
4 USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
6) FUSB2_3 (USB Headers)
 TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
1 5
1
5
Pin No. Denition
1 VCC
2 USB-
3 USB+
4 GND
5 No Pin
FUSB2_2/FUSB2_4
FUSB2_5

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12
910
8) FP_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel®HighDenitionaudio(HD) andAC'97 audio.Youmay
connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the
module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between
the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage
it.
•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.
•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has
different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
Pin No. Denition
1 F_MIC_L
2 GND
3 F_MIC_R
4 GPIO_DET
5 F_LINE_R
6 F_MIC_JD
7 GND
8 No Pin
9 F_LINE_L
10 F_LINE_JD
Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
7) FUSB3 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)
 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.0/2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.Forpurchasingthe
optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4 GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7 GND 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_  
 
 

10
11 20
1

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9) FPD (Flat Panel Display Headers)
The FPD is a high-speed interface connecting the output of a video controller in a laptop computer,
computer monitor or LCD television set to the display panel. Most laptops, LCD computer monitors and
LCD TVs use this interface internally.
 TheheadersconformtoFPDspecication.
1
8Pin No. Denition
1 BKLT_EN
2 BKLT_PWM
3 BKLT_PWR
4 BKLT_PWR
5 BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND
6 BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND
7 Brightness_Up
8 Brightness_Down
10) LVDS (LVDS Header)
LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit techniques to
provide multigigabit data transfers on copper interconnects and is a generic interface standard for high-
speed data transmission.
1
40
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 ODD_Lane3_P 21 NC
2 ODD_Lane3_N 22 EDID_3.3V
3 ODD_Lane2_P 23 LCD_GND
4 ODD_Lane2_N 24 LVDS SENSE (Note)
5 ODD_Lane1_P 25 LCD_GND
6 ODD_Lane1_N 26 ODD_CLK_P
7 ODD_Lane0_P 27 ODD_CLK_N
8 ODD_Lane0_N 28 BLKT_GND
9 EVEN_Lane3_P 29 BLKT_GND
10 EVEN_Lane3_N 30 BLKT_GND
11 EVEN_Lane2_P 31 EDID_CLK
12 EVEN_Lane2_N 32 BLKT_ENABLE
13 EVEN_Lane1_P 33 BLKT_PWM_DIM
14 EVEN_Lane1_N 34 EVEN_CLK_P
15 EVEN_Lane0_P 35 EVEN_CLK_N
16 EVEN_Lane0_N 36 BLKT_PWR
17 EDID_GND 37 BLKT_PWR
18 LCD_VCC 38 BLKT_PWR
19 LCD_VCC 39 NC
20 LCD_VCC 40 EDID_DATA
(Note) LVDS SENSE must link cable LCD Panel GND.

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11/12) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is
the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.
13) DMIC_CON (DMIC Headers)
This header is for a digital microphone.
5
1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN
DEBUG PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
CPU_FAN
Pin No. Denition
1 Power
2 DMI DATA
3 GND
4 DMI CLK
5 No Pin

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14) ATX_19V (2 Pin Power Connector)
This power connector is for the integrated 19V chassis power supply.
12
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +19V
15) MON_SW (Flat panel display switch header)
This header allows you to connect an on/off switch for the display.
1
Pin No. Denition
1 Mon_SW
2 GND

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17) SPKR (Speaker Header)
This speaker header is connected to a L/R audio pins from the board to support the 3W (4ohm) stereo
speaker on your AIO chassis.
1
4Pin No. Denition
1 Speaker OUT L-
2 Speaker OUT L+
3 Speaker OUT R+
4 Speaker OUT R-
16) SATA_PWR (SATA Power Connector)
This connector provides power to installed SATA devices.
Connect the included SATA power cable to the SATA_PWR connector.
Then connect the SATA/optical drive power connectors to your hard
drive and optical drive.

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18) BATTERY (Battery Cable Connector)
Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a
low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect
model.
•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or
uncertain about the battery model.
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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Pin No. Denition
1 RTC Reset
2 GND
19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)
 UsethisjumpertocleartheCMOSvalues(e.g.dateinformationandBIOScongurations)andresetthe
CMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclearthe CMOSvalues,useametalobjectlikeascrewdriverto
touch the two pins for a few seconds.
Open: Normal operation (Default setting)
Close: Clear CMOS data
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the
CMOS values.
•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).

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20) LCD_VCC (LVDS Drive Boltage Jumper)
 Thisjumpercanbeusedtoprovidedifferentscreenvoltagesettings.
1
1
1-2 Close: Set to 3V.
2-3 Close: Set to 5V. (Default setting)
21) FPD_PWR (Flat Panel Display Power Jumper)
 Thisjumperallowsyoutoselecttherequiredoperatingvoltageforthebacklightpanel.
1-2 Close: Set to 12V.
2-3 Close: Set to 19V. (Default setting)
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1