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Gigabyte GA-VM900M User Manual

Gigabyte GA-VM900M
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GA-VM900M
Intel
®
Core
TM
2 Duo / Intel
®
Pentium
®
D /
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 / Celeron
®
D LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2001
12ME-VM900M-2001R
* 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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Gigabyte GA-VM900M Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots2
Maximum internal memory4 GB
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Power fan connectorYes
Number of COM connectors1
WiFi-AP antenna jackNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
Audio chipVIA VT1708A
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetVIA P4M900
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8201CL
Networking features10/100Mb Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth233 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Component and Connector Identification

Visual guide to motherboard components and their locations.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Pre-Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware.

Motherboard Features and Specifications

Feature Summary

Comprehensive overview of the motherboard's capabilities and specifications.

Rear Panel I/O and Connectors

Descriptions of Rear Panel I/O, I/O Control, and Internal Connectors.

CPU and Cooler Installation

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the CPU into its socket.

CPU Cooler Mounting Guide

Instructions for attaching the CPU cooler and its fan connector.

Memory Installation

DDR2 DIMM Installation Steps

Guide for inserting DDR2 memory modules into the DIMM slots correctly.

Expansion Card Installation

PCI Express Card Installation

Procedure for installing expansion cards like graphics cards.

I/O Back Panel Ports

External Port Descriptions

Details on PS/2, USB, LAN, and audio jacks on the back panel.

Internal Connectors Overview

Motherboard Header and Connector Map

Identifies all internal connectors for system components.

Power Connector Installation

ATX Power Supply Connection

Guide for connecting ATX 12V and main ATX power connectors.

Component Connection Guides

IDE and SATA Drive Connectors

Instructions for connecting IDE and SATA storage devices.

Front Panel Connector Pinouts

Pin assignments for chassis front panel switches and LEDs.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Introduction to BIOS Setup Utility

Overview of the BIOS Setup program and its purpose.

PC Health Status Monitoring

System Voltages, Temperatures, and Fans

Monitors system voltage, CPU/system temperature, and fan speeds.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide for installing chipset drivers using Xpress Install.

Chapter 4 Appendix

Q-Flash BIOS Update Method

Instructions for updating the BIOS using the Q-Flash utility.

Performing BIOS Update with Q-Flash

Detailed steps for BIOS flashing and post-update default loading.

SATA Hard Drive Configuration

Installing SATA Drives and BIOS Setup

Steps to install SATA drives and configure BIOS settings.

Creating and Configuring RAID Arrays

Steps for creating RAID arrays and selecting disk drives.

RAID Array Block Size and Creation

Setting stripe size and initiating the RAID array creation process.

SATA Driver Disk Creation

Installing SATA Controller Driver During OS Setup

Guide for loading SATA drivers during Windows installation.

Selecting SATA Driver in Windows Setup

Procedure to select the correct SATA controller driver in Windows Setup.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

System Startup Troubleshooting Guide

Step-by-step procedure to diagnose system startup problems.

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