Intel GA-G1975X user manual Considerations Prior to Installation, Preparing Your Computer

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below:

1.Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2.When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3.It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM).

4.Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.

5.Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1.Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

2.Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual.

3.Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4.To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

5.Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

6.Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7.Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

8.If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

Instances of Non-Warranty

1.Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

2.Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.

3.Damage due to improper installation.

4.Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5.Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6.Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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Contents GA-G1975X Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-G1975X GA-G1975X Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryBios English Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUHT functionality requirement content Installation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards Configuring a Multi-Graphics Cards System Configuring a Multi View SystemBefore you begin Enabling CrossFire Mode Configuring an ATi CrossFireTM SystemI/O Back Panel Introduction ATX Power Connector Connectors IntroductionATX12V2X4 F11394 / F21394ATX12V2X4/ATX Power Connector 6 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector PCIE12V Power ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorBattery SATAII01 / SATAII23 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/Out USB1 / FUSB2 / Greenusb Front USB ConnectorRfid 16 F11394 / F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open PwrledSurcen Surround Center Connector Coma Coma Connector22 PW1 / PW2 English English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. F1„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave TimeIDE Channel 2/3 Master Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onBase Memory MemoryExtended Memory Total MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Bios Flash ProtectionFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Up Num-Lock Boot Up Floppy SeekPassword Check Interrupt ModeDram Data Integrity Mode Delay For HDD SecsLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory Protect NotePata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set toSata Port 1/3 Set to USB Controller OnBoard LAN Boot ROMUSB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard SupportPower On By Mouse Resume by AlarmKB Power on Password Power On By KeyboardPCI Latency Timer CLK AC Back FunctionCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM Current CPU TemperaturePCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ AssignmentCPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T M. NoteCPU Clock Ratio Note A.2 Robust Graphics BoosterCPU Host Clock Control CPU Host FrequencyMhzDimm OverVoltage Control Memory Frequency MhzPCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage ControlActive to Precharge Delay Dram RAS# to CAS# DelayRefresh Mode Select CAS Latency TimeSelect Language Top PerformanceLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave & Exit Setup Set Supervisor/User PasswordExit Without Saving English Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction What is Dual Bios Technology?How to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableAuto Recovery EnableDefault, Disable Halt On Error DisableDefault, EnableBefore You Begin Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityTask menu for Dual Bios utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish English Installing Sata hard drives in your computer RAID Step Save and exit Bios Setup Create RAID Volume¡G Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosEnter Create Volume Delete RAID Volume Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Accessing Creative Speaker Settings Channel Speaker Configurations Configuring Multi-Channel Speakers with Audio Combo KitInstalling Audio Combo Kit Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Enabling Digital Output English DTS Introduction Using Creative Built-in decoder Device ControlEnglish English Using External Decoder Decoding using SoftDVD player DTS Neo6 Launching DTS Neo6 Settings To launch DTS Neo6 SettingsFinal Word AMI Bios Beep Codes TroubleshootingPost hex Description Post Error CodeEnglish E8POST.ASM starts English GA-G1975X Motherboard 108 109 GA-G1975X Motherboard 110 Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGA-G1975X Motherboard 112