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Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents
Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-GC230D Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the Memory 12 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-5 Internal Connectors 15
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 27 2-4 ...
Manual - Page 6
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GA-GC230D motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA 3Gb/s cable I/O Shield
• The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
• The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power...
Manual - Page 10
... 1 x 20-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x IDE connector
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x chassis intrusion header
1 x power LED header
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Manual - Page 12
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GA-GC230D Motherboard
- 12 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory.
(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...
Manual - Page 24
... arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first.
Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-GC230D Motherboard
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The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc.
Manual - Page 26
... system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup.
Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to make changes.
Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.)
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Manual - Page 43
... if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk.
• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark...
Manual - Page 44
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3-2 Software Applications
This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it.
3-3 Driver CD Information
This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
Manual - Page 50
...to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2.....
GC230D E8 . . . .
: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash
05/13/...
during the POST (Figure 9). Figure 12 GA-GC230D Motherboard
Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). B. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright ...
Manual - Page 52
... BIOS flashing process. What is @BIOS ? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities
GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. TM @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. GC230D E8 . . . .
: BIOS Setup...
Manual - Page 56
...could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function
Click Update New BIOS
Step 1: Click Update New BIOS.
Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in an unbootable system. gc230d.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system.
• If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. Select Load Optimized...
Manual - Page 59
... multiple audio streams (in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for instructions. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.)
Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. A.
Manual - Page 62
Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel
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Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in jack (pink) on the front panel. Note:...and back panel cannot be used at the same time. 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording
Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel.
Manual - Page 68
...errors or omissions in your "end of life" product, you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service... The parts and ...GIGABYTE will be prosecuted.
GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Instead, the device should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-GC230D Motherboard...
Manual - Page 72
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WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk y GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. - TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - GA-GC230D Motherboard
- 72 - y G.B.T. France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr y Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se y Italy WEB address ...
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