XFX GeForce 9300 User manual

User Guide
XFX GeForce 9300
Motherboard
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Before You Begin…
Inside the GeForce 9300
Installation CD
he following tools and drivers are in the XFX GeForce 9000
Motherboard Installation CD:
Motherboard Drivers for:
Windows XP
Windows XP 64-bit
Windows Vista
Windows Vista 64-bit
Onboard Audio Drivers
Windows XP
Windows XP 64-bit
Windows Vista
Windows Vista 64-bit
eSA A Driver
Windows XP
Windows XP 64-bit
Windows Vista
Windows Vista 64-bit
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0
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Parts NO in the Kit
his kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect
your new XFX GeForce 9300 motherboard. However, it does not
contain the following items that must be purchased separately to
make the motherboard functional.
 Intel microprocessor:
Intel Core 2 Extreme, Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo Pentium
EE, Pentium D, Pentium in the Socket 775 package
 Cooling fan for the microprocessor:
 System memory support:
Supports dual channel DDR2 memory, and up to 8 GBs DDR2
Memory
 Graphics Card
his motherboard supports one x16 PCI Express slot.
 Power Supply
he power supply requirement is dependent upon the power and
the of the graphics card you install. As a rule, for one graphic card
you need a minimum of a 350 W power supply.
hese instructions tell you how to install each of the parts listed so
you can have a functioning motherboard. As you go through the
installation instructions, we are assuming you have purchased the
necessary parts.
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Intentions of the Kit
his kit provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables
necessary to install the motherboard into a PC cabinet. If you are
building a PC, you will use most of the cables provided in the kit. If
however, you are replacing a motherboard, you will not need many of
the cables.
When replacing a motherboard in a PC cabinet, you will need to
reinstall an operating system even though the current drives have an
operating system.
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XFX GeForce 9300
Motherboard
hank you for buying the XFX GeForce 9300 Motherboard. his
motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users’ demand.
Motherboard Specifications
 Processor Support
Core 2 Extreme, Core2 Quad, Core2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core,
Pentium & Celeron in the socket 775 package
 Supported FSB
400/ 533/ 800/ 667/ 1066/ 1333 Mhz
In Overclock Mode up to 1600 MHz
 Chipset
NVIDIA
®
GeForce 9300 SLI Chipset
 Memory Support
DDR2 667/ 800 SDRAM
In Overclock Mode up to 900 MHz
Four DDR2 DIMMs (8GB Max, 240-pin 1.8 V)
 LA
Supports Giga LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek
®
R L8111C
Compliant with PCI 2.3
Supports ACPI Power Management
 Audio
Onboard Audio by Realtek
®
ALC888S
Supports 8-channels audio with jack sensing
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Compliant with Azalia Spec
Meet Microsoft
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Windows
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Premium Spec
 SATA
Six SA A II ports with NVIDIA chipset
Supports six SA A devices
Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3 Gb/s
One eSA A port with JMicron
®
JMB362 chip
 RAID
Six SA A II supporting RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1/ 5 or JBOD mode
One eSA A supporting RAID 0/ 1 mode
 Connectors Back panel
One PS/2 keyboard port
Six USB ports
One clear CMOS button
One HDMI port
One VGA port
One DVI port
One eSA A port
One LAN jack
Six audio jacks
 On-Board Pin headers
hree USB 2.0 pin headers
One SPDIF-Out pin header
One Front Panel Audio pin header
 Slots
One PCI Express x 16 slot
One PCI Express x 1 slot
wo PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface
 Form Factor
Micro-A X (24.4 cm X 24.4 cm)
 Mounting
Eight mounting holes
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Motherboard Layout
PCI 2
PCI 1
PCI_E2
NVIDIA
MCP7AS
PCI_E1
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SYSFAN1
CPUFAN
SATA3_4
SATA1_2
T: LINE-IN
M: LINE-OUT
B: MIC
T: RS-OUT
M: CS-OUT
B: SS-OUT
T:
B: USB PORTS
KEYBOARD
T: LAN JACK
B: USB PORTS
JAUD1
JMICRON
JMB362
REALTEK
ALC88S
REALTEK
RTL8111C
JSPD1 JUSB3 JUSB1 JUSB2
J4RESET1 POWER1
ITE
IT8720F
JFP2
JFP1
JPWR2
T:
B: ESATA PORT
USB PORTS
T: VGA PORT
B: DVI PORT
HDMI PORT
CLEAR COMS BUTTON
Debug LED Light
XFX Geforce 9300
Micro-ATX Motherboard
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Rear Panel
GeForce 9300 Rear Panel
 Keyboard Connector
he standard PS/2
®
keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2
®
keyboard.
 USB Port
he USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB
devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible
devices.
 Clear CMOS
here is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from
external battery to keep the system configuration data. With
the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every
time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system
configuration, use the button to clear data. Press the button to
clear the data.
 HDMI Port
he High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-
digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting
uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all V format, including
Keyboard
HDMI
USB Port LA Line-In RS-Out VGA Port
Mic SS-Out
DVI Port USB Port eSATA USB Port
Clear
CMOS
Line-Out CS-Out
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standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-
channel digital audio on a single cable.
 VGA Port
he DB15-pin female connector allows you to connect to a
monitor with a VGA port.
 DVI Port
he DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector allows you to
connect a LCD monitor. o connect an LCD monitor, plug your
monitor cable into the DVI connector, and make sure that the
other end of the cable is properly connected to your monitor
(refer to your monitor manual for more information.)
 eSATA
his eSA A (External Serial A A) port is used to connect the
external SA A device. You can also use the optional external
SA A cable to connect SA A device and eSA A port.
 LA (RJ-45) Jack
he standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area
Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.
 Audio Ports
hese audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can
differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound
effects.
CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1
channel mode.
RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel
mode.
SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.
Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tape
player or other audio devices.
Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or
headphones.
Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
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Hardware Installation
his section will guide you through the installation of the
motherboard. he topics covered in this section are:
 Preparing the motherboard
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU fan
Installing the memory
 Installing the motherboard
 Connecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always
follow basic safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by
disconnecting the AC main source before removing or
installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
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Preparing the Motherboard
he motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or
memory. You need to purchase these to complete this installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or
break any pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and
do not touch the bottom of the processor.
Use the following procedure to install the CPU
onto the motherboard.
1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down
and away from the socket.
2. Lift the load plate. here is a protective
socket cover on the load plate to protect
the socket when there is no CPU installed.
3. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate.
4. Remove the processor from its protective
cover, making sure you hold it only by the
edges.
It is a good idea to save the cover so that
whenever you remove the CPU, you have a
safe place to store it.
5. Align the notches in the processor with the
notches on the socket.
6. Lower the processor straight down into the socket
with out tilting or sliding it into the socket
Align notches with
notches on the CPU
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Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket.
7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press
down while you close and engage the socket
lever.
Installing the CPU Fan
here are many different fan types that can be used with this
motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with you fan assembly.
Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and
your fan assembly.
Installing Memory DIMMs
his motherboard has four 1.8V 240-pin slots for DDR2 memory.
hese slots support 256 MB, 512 MB 1 GB and 2 GB DDR2
technologies. hey also support dual channel DDR2 memory
technology up to 10.7GB/s. here must be at least one memory bank
populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the
recommendations for installing memory.
ote: For One DIMM, install into slot 1. You can install the DIMM into
any slot, however, slot 1 is preferred.
DIMM Slot 1
DIMM Slot 2
DIMM Slot 3
DIMM Slot 4
CPU Side
Edge
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Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs. Note that there
is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. his slot matches
the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed
properly.
8. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
9. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module
vertically into the DIMM slot. he plastic clips at both sides of the
DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive
data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel
mode can enhance the system performance. he following
illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.
Empty
Installed
Configuration 1:
DIMM Slot 3
DIMM Slot 4
DIMM Slot 1
DIMM Slot 2
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Configuration 2:
Configuration 3:
Installing the Motherboard
he sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends
on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing
motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Determine if it would
be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure
the motherboard and then make all the connections. It is normally
easier to secure the motherboard first.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the
motherboard into the chassis.
Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the chassis covers to
lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the CPU Fan
assembly is aligned with the vents on the covers.
DIMM Slot 3
DIMM Slot 4
DIMM Slot 1
DIMM Slot 2
DIMM Slot 3
DIMM Slot 4
DIMM Slot 1
DIMM Slot 2
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Installing the I/O Shield
he motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block
radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from
dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the
chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the
inside of the chassis. Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it
fits securely. If the I/O shield does not fit into the chassis, you would
need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to
allow the mother board to be secured to the chassis and help to
prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not align with a
mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you
remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most
cases, it is recommended to secure the motherboard using a
minimum of eight (8) spacers.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located
inside the chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents
according to the fan assembly instruction.
5. Secure the motherboard with a minimum of eight-to-ten screws.
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Connecting Cables and
Setting Switches
his section takes you through all the connections and switch settings
necessary on the motherboard. his will include:
 Power Connections
24-pin A X power
 4-pin A X 12V power
 Internal Headers
Front panel
USB Headers
Audio
Speaker
 Serial A A II
 Chassis Fans
 Rear panel USB 2.0 Adapter
 Expansion slots
 CMOS jumper settings
 Power Connections
A X 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1
his connector allows you to connect an A X 24-pin power supply. o
connect the A X 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the
power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are
aligned. hen push down the power supply firmly into the connector.
You may use the 20-pin A X power supply as you like. If you’d like to
use the 20-pin A X power supply, please plug your power supply
along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the image at the right hand).
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here is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to avoid wrong
installation.
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1
Connector Pin Signal Pin
Signal
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 PWROK 20 RSVD
9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
A X 12V Power Connector: JPWR2
his 12V power connector JPW1 is used to provide power to the CPU.
1. Maker sure that all the connectors are connected to proper A X
power supplies to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
2. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for
system stability.
4 3
1 2
13
24
1
12
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