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GA-2AIEV-RH GA-2AIEV2-RH GA-2AIEV3-RH AMD® mini-ITX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD® mini-ITX Motherboard Rev. 1001 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-2AIEV-RH GA-2AIEV2-RH GA-2AIEV3-RH AMD® mini-ITX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD® mini-ITX Motherboard Rev. 1001 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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... the manual are subject to assist in the use of Gigabyte. For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw 2 GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Product Manual Classification In order to change without Gigabyte's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the following: ...
... the manual are subject to assist in the use of Gigabyte. For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw 2 GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Product Manual Classification In order to change without Gigabyte's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the following: ...
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... 10 2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan 11 2-3: Install Memory Modules 12 2-4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 13 2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-2AIEV2-RH 13 2-4-2 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH 14 2-5: Connectors Introduction 19 2-6: Block Diagram 28 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 Main ...31 Advanced ...34 SystemInformation 35 CPU Feature 36 Advanced Chipset Control...
... 10 2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan 11 2-3: Install Memory Modules 12 2-4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 13 2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-2AIEV2-RH 13 2-4-2 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH 14 2-5: Connectors Introduction 19 2-6: Block Diagram 28 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 Main ...31 Advanced ...34 SystemInformation 35 CPU Feature 36 Advanced Chipset Control...
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...; The GA-2AIEV-RH motherboard (for GA--2AIEV-RH motherboard) The GA-2AIEV2-RH motherboard (for GA--2AIEV2-RH motherboard) The GA-2AIEV3-RH motherboard (for GA--2AIEV3-RH motherboard) Serial ATA cable x 2 I/O Shield Kit CD for motherboard driver & utility GA--2AIEV-RH Quick Reference Guide (for GA--2AIEV-RH motherboard) GA--2AIEV2-RH Quick Reference Guide (for GA--2AIEV2-RH motherboard) GA--2AIEV3-RH Quick Reference Guide (for GA--2AIEV3-RH motherboard) Introduction...
...; The GA-2AIEV-RH motherboard (for GA--2AIEV-RH motherboard) The GA-2AIEV2-RH motherboard (for GA--2AIEV2-RH motherboard) The GA-2AIEV3-RH motherboard (for GA--2AIEV3-RH motherboard) Serial ATA cable x 2 I/O Shield Kit CD for motherboard driver & utility GA--2AIEV-RH Quick Reference Guide (for GA--2AIEV-RH motherboard) GA--2AIEV2-RH Quick Reference Guide (for GA--2AIEV2-RH motherboard) GA--2AIEV3-RH Quick Reference Guide (for GA--2AIEV3-RH motherboard) Introduction...
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... the installation process can become damaged as a result of Non-Warranty 1. Damage as physical harm to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. 5 Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Instances of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please... contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to the use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Considerations Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. Thus,...
... the installation process can become damaged as a result of Non-Warranty 1. Damage as physical harm to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. 5 Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Instances of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please... contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to the use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Considerations Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. Thus,...
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1.2 Features Summary Introduction Form Factor CPU Chipset (GA-2AIEV-RH) Chipset (GA-2AIEV2-RH) Chipset (GA-2AIEV-3RH) Memory I/O Control Expansion Slots SATA Controller On-Board Graphic On-Board Sound Internal Connector Rear Panel I/O 170mm x ... Built in AMD® SB700 with RAID 0,1,10 Supports 6 SATA connectors Build in AMD® 780MN (GA-2AIEV-RH) Build in AMD® 780M (GA-2AIEV2-RH) Build in AMD® 780E (GA-2AIEV3-RH) Relteak® ALC889A 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 6 x SATA connectors 2 ...
1.2 Features Summary Introduction Form Factor CPU Chipset (GA-2AIEV-RH) Chipset (GA-2AIEV2-RH) Chipset (GA-2AIEV-3RH) Memory I/O Control Expansion Slots SATA Controller On-Board Graphic On-Board Sound Internal Connector Rear Panel I/O 170mm x ... Built in AMD® SB700 with RAID 0,1,10 Supports 6 SATA connectors Build in AMD® 780MN (GA-2AIEV-RH) Build in AMD® 780M (GA-2AIEV2-RH) Build in AMD® 780E (GA-2AIEV3-RH) Relteak® ALC889A 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 6 x SATA connectors 2 ...
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GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x LAN RJ45 ports 1 HD Audio jacks (Line-out / MIC-in / Line-in) can configure 5.1 channel output by utility **Note** SPDIF Out (Optical + Coaxial) device only for GA-2AIEV2-RH Hardware Monitor Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, 1.5V reference, VCC3 (3.3V) , VBAT3V, +5VSB, CPUA/B Temperature, and...
GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x LAN RJ45 ports 1 HD Audio jacks (Line-out / MIC-in / Line-in) can configure 5.1 channel output by utility **Note** SPDIF Out (Optical + Coaxial) device only for GA-2AIEV2-RH Hardware Monitor Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, 1.5V reference, VCC3 (3.3V) , VBAT3V, +5VSB, CPUA/B Temperature, and...
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GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 1.4 Motherboard Components (GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH) SPDIF Out HDMI (OPTICAL) F_Audio Audio jack AMD NB** USB USB VGA LAN LAN LVDS_CON SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 Battery COMA1 COMB1 CPU_FAN DDRII 2 DDRII 1 AMD CPU SB700 LPC PCI -E x 16 Slot ATX Power SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 CF Card Connector SATA1 LED_CON F_Panel SATA5 SATA6 12V ATX Power **Note** GA-2AIEV-RH: AMD 780MN GA-2AIEV3-RH: AMD 780E 9
GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 1.4 Motherboard Components (GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH) SPDIF Out HDMI (OPTICAL) F_Audio Audio jack AMD NB** USB USB VGA LAN LAN LVDS_CON SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 Battery COMA1 COMB1 CPU_FAN DDRII 2 DDRII 1 AMD CPU SB700 LPC PCI -E x 16 Slot ATX Power SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 CF Card Connector SATA1 LED_CON F_Panel SATA5 SATA6 12V ATX Power **Note** GA-2AIEV-RH: AMD 780MN GA-2AIEV3-RH: AMD 780E 9
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GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan WARNING! 㕑 To prevent the CPU overheat, please make sure you have apply the CPU cooler paste on the surface of installed CPU Step 1 Attach the cooling fan clip to lock the heaksink securely. Step 3 Press down the clip to the processor scoket. Step 2 Align the heatsink assembly with the support frame mating with the backer plate standoffs. Coonect the processor fan cable to the processor fan connector. 11
GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 2-2: Installing Processor Colling Fan WARNING! 㕑 To prevent the CPU overheat, please make sure you have apply the CPU cooler paste on the surface of installed CPU Step 1 Attach the cooling fan clip to lock the heaksink securely. Step 3 Press down the clip to the processor scoket. Step 2 Align the heatsink assembly with the support frame mating with the backer plate standoffs. Coonect the processor fan cable to the processor fan connector. 11
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GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 2-4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction (GA-2AIEV2-RH) 13
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... audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to these three ports. Blue port represents Pb port, Red represnts Pr port, and Green represent Y port. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard / / YPbPr Ports The "Y," "Pb" and "Pr" are sets of three inputs or outputs on the monitor being used. 15 LAN Port The LAN...
... audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to these three ports. Blue port represents Pb port, Red represnts Pr port, and Green represent Y port. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard / / YPbPr Ports The "Y," "Pb" and "Pr" are sets of three inputs or outputs on the monitor being used. 15 LAN Port The LAN...
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Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Microphone must be connected to Line In jack. can be connected to MIC In jack. 17 MIC In The default MIC In jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Line In The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default.
Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Microphone must be connected to Line In jack. can be connected to MIC In jack. 17 MIC In The default MIC In jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Line In The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default.
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... cable connector) 18. ATX_12V1 14. F_Panel (Front Panel connector) 9. LPC 7. COMA1 21. SATAII0_3 (SATA cable connector) 17. SATAII0_6 (SATA cable connector) 20. ATX 13. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 2-5: Connectors Introduction 13 15 14 17 12 19 9 11 10 16 1 18 654 20 3 78 2 21 1. SATAII0_1 (SATA cable connector) 15. F_USB2 (Fornt USB...
... cable connector) 18. ATX_12V1 14. F_Panel (Front Panel connector) 9. LPC 7. COMA1 21. SATAII0_3 (SATA cable connector) 17. SATAII0_6 (SATA cable connector) 20. ATX 13. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 2-5: Connectors Introduction 13 15 14 17 12 19 9 11 10 16 1 18 654 20 3 78 2 21 1. SATAII0_1 (SATA cable connector) 15. F_USB2 (Fornt USB...
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GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8 ) SATAII0_1~6 (Serial ATA cable connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. 7 7 1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA5 SATA6 9/ 10 ) COMA1/COMB1 COMA1 COMB1 2 10 19 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin 21 Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to 300MB/s stransfer rate.
GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8 ) SATAII0_1~6 (Serial ATA cable connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. 7 7 1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA5 SATA6 9/ 10 ) COMA1/COMB1 COMA1 COMB1 2 10 19 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin 21 Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to 300MB/s stransfer rate.
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...- 37 LVDS_TX_CLK+ 38 LVDS_TX_L3- 39 LVDS_TX_L3+ 40 Definition LVDS_TX_U0LVDS_TX_U0+ LVDS_TX_U1LVDS_TX_U1+ LVDS_TX_U2LVDS_TX_U2+ LVDS_TX_CLKULVDS_TX_CLKU+ LVDS_TX_U3LVDS_TX_U3+ NC NC +5V +5V +5V NC NC GND GND GND 23 GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 14) LVDS connector LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit techniques to provide multigigabit data transfers on copper...
...- 37 LVDS_TX_CLK+ 38 LVDS_TX_L3- 39 LVDS_TX_L3+ 40 Definition LVDS_TX_U0LVDS_TX_U0+ LVDS_TX_U1LVDS_TX_U1+ LVDS_TX_U2LVDS_TX_U2+ LVDS_TX_CLKULVDS_TX_CLKU+ LVDS_TX_U3LVDS_TX_U3+ NC NC +5V +5V +5V NC NC GND GND GND 23 GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 14) LVDS connector LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit techniques to provide multigigabit data transfers on copper...
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... unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 25 GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 18 ) LPC (LPC connector) 21 Pin No.
... unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 25 GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 18 ) LPC (LPC connector) 21 Pin No.
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GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 21 ) LED_CON (Windows Home Server Front Panel connector) 12 1920 Pin No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Signal ...
GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard 21 ) LED_CON (Windows Home Server Front Panel connector) 12 1920 Pin No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Signal ...
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... 66/100/133 I/F CF Card Connector LPC ITE LPC SIO IT8720F TMP 1,2 80 Port COM Port A, B HW Monitor Keyboard/Mouse HW Monitor Keyboard/Mouse **Note** GA-2AIEV-RH: AMD 780MN GA-2AIEV2-RH: AMD 780M GA-2AIEV3-RH: AMD 780E TVOUT connector device only for...
... 66/100/133 I/F CF Card Connector LPC ITE LPC SIO IT8720F TMP 1,2 80 Port COM Port A, B HW Monitor Keyboard/Mouse HW Monitor Keyboard/Mouse **Note** GA-2AIEV-RH: AMD 780MN GA-2AIEV2-RH: AMD 780M GA-2AIEV3-RH: AMD 780E TVOUT connector device only for...
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... the item in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate...
... the item in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate...
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... that the "Day" automatically changed after you enter Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the 24-hour military time clock. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard Main Once you set the date. (Weekend: DD: MM: YY) (YY: 1099~2099) 31
... that the "Day" automatically changed after you enter Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the 24-hour military time clock. GA-2AIEV-RH/GA-2AIEV2-RH/GA-2AIEV3-RH Motherboard Main Once you set the date. (Weekend: DD: MM: YY) (YY: 1099~2099) 31