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... of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with...
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Table of Contents
MN525RI Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6
1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the Memory 9
1-3-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 9 1-3-2 Installing a Memory 10 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-5 Internal Connectors 12
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... a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first 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...
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...x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x serial cable connector ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0 headers ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0 ports ŠŠ 2 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 1 x VGA port ŠŠ 1 x eSATA port
I/O Controller ŠŠ iTE IT8721F...
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Form Factor ŠŠ Mini ITX Form Factor; 6.75 inch x 6.75 inch
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
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Hardware Installation
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... you begin to install the memory: • 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.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware...
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1-3-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Installation Step: Step 1. Align the memory with the DIMM module and insert the DIMM memory module into the DIM slot.
Please note that memory module has a foolproof...
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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.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use...
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... 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.
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... on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will...
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... design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
FAN1
FAN2...
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... 10 configuration requires four hard drives. IR
(Note) When a RAID configuration is built across the SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID configuration may vary depends on the devices are connected.
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7/8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the...
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11) BATTERY (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when ... able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the bat-
tery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery...
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... the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.
• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
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