Gigabyte Personal Computer GA K8VT800M User Manual

GA-K8VT800M

AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-K8VT800M-1001

without the expressed, written permission of GBT.

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Notice

Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.

The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a

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Motherboard

GA-K8VT800M

Aug. 29, 2003

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Read Me First!

When you installingAGPcard, pleasemake sure the following notice is fully understood and

practiced. If yourAGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure

your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X.

AGP 4X/8X notch

Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by VIA K8VT800M. You might experience

system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP Pro 4X/8X card.

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Prepare your computer...

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To

protectthem againstdamage fromstatic electricity, you should follow some precautions wheneveryou

work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one,

touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power

supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other

components.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components

whenever the components are separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX power

connector onthe motherboard.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis...

If the motherboard hasmounting holes, but they don't line up with the holes on the base and there

are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the

mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion ofthe spacers (the spacer maybe a little hard to cut off, so

be careful of your hands). In this wayyou can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying

about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the

motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the

screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it

may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.

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Table of Content

Read Me First! ............................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................................8

1.1 Item Checklist ........................................................................................... 8

1.2 Features Summary ................................................................................... 8

GA-K8VT800M Motherboard Layout........................................................... 11

Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 12

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ...............................................15

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................... 16

Step 2: Install Memory Modules .................................................................. 18

Step 3: Install expansion cards .................................................................... 20

Step 3-1: AGP Card Installation ................................................................................. 20

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply............. 21

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ....................................................................... 21

Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction ............................................................................. 23

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..............................................................................36

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1) ......................................... 37

Standard CMOS Features ........................................................................... 39

Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................................. 42

Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................. 44

Power Management Setup .......................................................................... 49

PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................ 52

PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 53

Frequency/Voltage Control ........................................................................... 54

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................ 55

Load Optimized Defaults .............................................................................. 56

Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 57

Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 58

Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 59

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ..............................................................62

@BIOS™ Introduction .................................................................................. 62

Easy Tune^TM4 Introduction .......................................................................... 63

Flash BIOS Method Introduction ................................................................. 64

2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction .....................................68

Jack-Sensing Introduction ...................................................................74

Xpress Recovery Introduction ...................................................................... 76

Chapter 5 Appendix ................................................................................80

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Item Checklist

TheGA-K8VT800Mmotherboard

CD for motherboard driver & utility

GA-K8VT800M user's manual

Quick PC Installation Guide

GigaRAID manual

IDE cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1

Serial ATA cable x 1

USB + IEEE1394 Cable x 1

Audio Combo Kit x 1

(SURROUND-Kit + SPDIF Out Kit)

I/O Shield

SATARAID manual

DPVRM x 1

GC-SATA Card (optional)

(Manual; SATA cable x 1; Power cable x 1)

Motherboard SettingsLabel

1.2 Features Summary

Form Factor

—

24.4cm x 24.4cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB

CPU

—

Socket 754 for AMD Althlon^TM64 processor (K8)

128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M L2 cache on die

800MHz FSB

—

Support core frequencies in excess of 1.6 GHz(2800+) and faster

Chipset

Memory

VIA K8T800 H.T. Bus/AGP/VLINK Controller

VIA VT8237 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)

2 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

Supports DDR400/333/266/200 DIMM

Supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB unbuffered DRAM

Supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max)

Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

I/O Control

Slots

IT8705

1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X mode,

AGP3.0 8X interface at 533MHz

—

3 PCI slots support 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

2 IDE controllers provide IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with

PIO, BusMaster(DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133)operation modes

On-Board IDE

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SerialATA

y 2 Serial ATAconnectors in 150 MB/s operation mode

y Built-in VIA VT8237^{(Note 1)}

On-Board Peripherals

y 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and

2.88M bytes

y 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode

y 2 Serial ports (COMA & COMB)

y 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

y 1 IrDA connector for IR

y 1 Front Audio connector

Hardware Monitor

y CPU/System fan revolution detect

y CPU temperature detect

y CPU warning temperature

y System voltage detect

y CPU/System fan fail warning

y Thermalshutdownfunction

On-Board LAN

On-Board Sound

y Built-in RTL8100C (10/100 Mbit)

y 1 RJ45 port

y ALC655 CODEC

y Supports Jack Sensing function

y Line Out / 2 front speaker

y Line In / 2 rear speaker (by s/w switch)

y Mic In / center & subwoofer (by s/w switch)

y SPDIF In / Out

y CD In / AUX In / Game port

y Built-in VIA VT8237

On-Board SATA RAID

y Supports disk striping (RAID 0) or disk mirroring (RAID 1)

y Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec

y Up to 2 SATA devices

PS/2 Connector

BIOS

y PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface

y Licensed AWARD BIOS

y Supports Q-Flash

(Note 1) It is recommended to use SATA (1.5Gb/s) hard disks.

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AdditionalFeatures

—

PS/2 Keyboard password power on

PS/2 Mouse power on

STR(Suspend-To-RAM)

AC Recovery

USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3

Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection

SupportsThermalShutdown function

Supports @BIOS

Supports EasyTune 4

Overclocking

Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP/PCI) by BIOS

Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.

We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because

these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the

peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will

depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards… etc.

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GA-K8VT800M Motherboard Layout

CPU_FAN

MS/ KB

SOCKET 754

VIA K8T800

ATX_12V

AUDIO

F_AUDIO

AGP

SYS_FAN

BIOS

PCI1

SATA1

SATA0

VIA

VT8237

AUX_IN

CODEC

PCI2

PCI3

CD_IN

F_PANEL

BATTERY

F_USB1 F_USB2

RTL8100C

INFO_LINK

GAME

PWR_LED

SPDIF_IO

CLR_PWD

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Block Diagram

AMD

CPUCLK+/- (200MHz)

Althlon^TM64

processor(K8)

AGP

4X/8X

AGPCLK

(66MHz)

H.T. Bus 800MHz

DDR RAM

400/333/266/200MHz

VIA K8T800

LAN1

RJ45

33 MHz

14.318 MHz

3 PCI

RTL8100C

BIOS

Game Port

Floppy

LPC BUS

VIA VT8237

IT8705

LPT Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

2 COM Ports

24 MHz

33 MHz

2 Serial ATA

8 USB

Ports

6 Channel

CODEC

PCICLK

(33MHz)

ATA33/66/100/133

IDE Channels

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:

Step 1 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 2 -Install memory modules

Step 3 - Install expansion cards

Step 4 - Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

Step 2

Step 4

Step 1

Step 4

Step 3

Congratulations! You have accomplished the hardware installation!

Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the

BIOS/softwareinstallation.

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following warning:

1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent

irreparabledamage.

2. Never force the processor into the socket.

3. Apply thermal grease between the processor and cooling fan.

4. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

5. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper

installation. Please change the insert orientation. Please useAMD approved cooling

fan.

The installation of the processor and cooling fan is performed in four main steps:

Step 1-1. Processor insertion

Step 1-2.Applying thermal grease

Step 1-3. Cooling fan attachment

Step 1-4. Connecting processor fan power

Step1-1. First, check the processor pins to see that none are bent. Move the socket lever to the

unlocked position as shown in Figure 1 & Figure 2.(90^oto the plane of the motherboard) prior

to inserting the processor. The A1 pin location is designated on the processor by a copper

triangle that matches up to a triangle on the socket as shown in Figure 3. Align the processor

to the socket and gently lower it into place. Do not force the processor into the socket.

Figure 1.Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe

Angling the

rod to 65⁰

feel a kind of tight , and then continue pull the rod

to 90-degree when a noise “cough” made.

Figure 2.Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.

Socket

Actuation Lever

Figure 3. A1 pin location on the Socket and

Processor.Move the socket lever to the

locked position while holding pressure on

the center of the processor.

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Step1-2. When the processor is installed in the socket, apply thermal grease to the processor(as

shown in Figure 4) prior to installing the heatsink. AMD recommends using a high thermal

conductivity grease (such as Shin-Etsu types G751 or G749, or an equivalent product) for

the thermal interface material rather than a phase change material. Phase change materials

develop strong adhesive forces between the heatsink and processor.

Removing the heatsink under such conditions can cause the processor to be

removed from the socket without moving the socket lever to the unlocked

position and then damage the processor pins or socket contacts.

** We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your

CPU and heatsink. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the

thermal paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cooling fan, you might pull the

processor out of the CPU socket alone with the cooling fan, and might damage the processor.

To avoid this from happening, we suggest you to either use thermal tape instead of thermal

paste, or remove the cooling fan with extreme caution.)

Figure 4. Application of Thermal Grease to the processor.

Step 1-3.Once the thermal grease has been applied to the processor, the heatsink can be attached to

the processor. Align the heatsink assembly with the support frame mating with the backer

plate standoffs as shown in Figure 5&6.

Figure 5&6 Alignment of Heatsink

Assembly with Standoffs

Step 1-4. Connect the fan power wires to the header on the motherboard as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Connecting the Fan Power Wires

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Step 2: Install Memory Modules

Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning:

1. When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket.

2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to

the one notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation.

Please change the insert orientation.

The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically

detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM

socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary

between sockets.

Notch

DDR

Total Memory Size Per Chip Select

Device Used on DIMMs

Size Per CS

64 Mbyte

32 Mbyte

128 Mbyte

64 Mbyte

256 Mbyte

128 Mbyte

512 Mbyte

256 Mbyte

1 Gbyte

Comments

64 Mbit (2Mx8-bitsx4 banks)

64 Mbit (1Mx16-bitsx4 banks)

128 Mbit(4Mx8-bitsx4 banks)

128 Mbit(2Mx16-bitsx4 banks)

256 Mbit(8Mx8-bitsx4 banks)

256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)

512 Mbit(16Mx8-bitsx4 banks)

512 Mbit(8Mx16-bitsx4 banks)

1 Gbit(32Mx8-bitsx4 banks)

1 Gbit(16Mx16-bitsx4 banks)

512 Mbyte

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1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory

module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM

socket. Then push it down.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets

to lock the DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove

the DIMM module.

DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high

performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and

system integrators.

DDR memory is a great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing

SDRAMarchitecture, yetmake the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck

by doubling the memory bandwidth. Nowadays, with the highest bandwidth of 3.2GB/s of DDR400

memory and complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best

choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers,

workstations, and full range of desktop PCs.

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Step 3: Install expansion cards

Step 3-1: AGP Card Installation

1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the

computer.

2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

AGP Card

Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you tryto install

/ uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to the onboard AGP slotand press firmly down on

the slot. Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white-drawable bar.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction

u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector

This connector supports standard PS/2

keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

(6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

(6 pin Female)

v/x USB/LAN Connector

Before you connect your device(s) into USB

connector(s), please make sure your device

(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner,

zip, speaker...etc. Have a standard USB

interface. Also make sure your OS supports

USB controller. If your OS does not support

USB controller, please contact OS vendor for

possible patch or driver upgrade. For more

information please contact your OS or device

(s) vendors.

LAN

USB 0

USB 1

USB 2

USB 3

LAN connector is fast Ethernet with 10/100

Mbps speed.

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w Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)

This connector supports 2 standard COM ports

and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be

connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem

etc. can be connected to Serial ports.

Parallel Port (25 pin Female)

COMA

COMB

Serial Port (9 pin Male)

After install onboard audio driver, you may con-

nectspeaker to Line Out jack, microphone to MIC

In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc. can

be connected to Line-In jack.

y Audio Connectors

Line In (Rear Speaker)

Please note:

You are able touse 2-/4-/6-channel audio feature

by S/W selection.

If you want to enable 6-channel function, you

have 2 choose for hardware connection.

Method1:

Line Out (Front Speaker)

MIC In (Center and Subwoofer)

Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"

Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"

Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out ".

Method2:

You can refer to page 30, and contact your

nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup

installation, please refer to page 68.

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Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

13 18

16 20

1) ATX_12V

12) SUR_CEN

13) SPDIF_IO

14) CD_IN

2) ATX(Power Connector)

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

15) AUX_IN

5) FDD

16) F_USB1 / F_USB2

17) IR

6) IDE1 / IDE2

7) SATA0 / SATA1

8) F_PANEL

18) GAME

19) INFO_LINK

20) CLR_PWD

21) BAT

9) PWR_LED

10) RAM_LED

11) F_AUDIO

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1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)

This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore).

If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.

Pin No.

Definition

GND

+12V

2) ATX (ATX Power Connector)

AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and

other related devices are firmly connected to the motherboard.

Pin No.

Definition

3.3V

GND

VCC

GND

VCC

GND

Power Good

5V SB (stand by +5V)

+12V

3.3V

-12V

GND

PS_ON(soft on/off)

GND

-5V

VCC

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3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)

Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running

under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max.

current up to 600 mA.

Pin No.

Definition

GND

+12V

Sense

4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system

temperature.

Pin No.

Definition

GND

+12V

Sense

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5) FDD (Floppy Connector)

Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and

2.88M bytes floppy disk types.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)

Important Notice:

Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

IDE2

IDE1

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7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)

You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates

(150MB/sec). If you wish to use RAID function, please use it in unity with BIOS and install the

correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to the "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf"

at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw" .

Pin No.

Definition

GND

TXP

SATA1

SATA0

TXN

GND

RXN

RXP

GND

8) PWR_LED

PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off.

It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn

to another color.

Pin No.

Definition

MPD+

MPD-

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9) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis

front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.

20 19

SPEAK-

Speaker

Connector

SPEAK+

RES+

RES-

Soft Power

Connector

PW-

Reset Switch

PW+

MSG-

MSG+

HD-

HD+

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

IDE Hard Disk

Active LED

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)

(Blue)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

Pin 1: VCC(+)

SPK (Speaker Connector)

(Amber)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch)

Open: Normal Operation

(Green)

Close: Reset Hardware System

Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

N C

PW (Soft Power Connector)

(Red)

MSG(Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED)

(Yellow)

NC (Purple)

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10) RAM_LED

Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected

damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is

disconnected.

11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)

If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.

In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please

make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To

find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.

Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio

connector to play sound.

Pin No.

Definition

MIC

GND

REF

Power

Front Audio (R)

Rear Audio (R)

Reserved

No Pin

Front Audio (L)

Rear Audio (L)

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12) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

Pin No.

Definition

SUR OUTL

SUR OUTR

GND

No Pin

CENTER_OUT

BASS_OUT

13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3

data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has

digital input function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin

assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF_IO cable, incorrect connection between the

cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional

SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer.

Pin No.

Definition

VCC

No Pin

SPDIF

SPDIFI

GND

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14) CD_IN (CD In Connector)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

Pin No.

Definition

CD-L

GND

CD-R

15) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)

Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector.

Pin No.

Definition

AUX-L

GND

AUX-R

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16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while

you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make

the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your

local dealer.

Pin No.

Definition

Power

USB Dx-

USB Dy-

USB Dx+

USB Dy+

GND

No Pin

17) IR

Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR function

on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR module. Be careful with the polarity of the

IR/CIR or IR connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR cable,

incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even

damage it. For optional IR cable, please contact your local dealer.

Pin No.

Definition

VCC(+5V)

No Pin

IR Data Input

GND

IR Data Output

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18) GAME (Game Connector)

This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin

assignment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional

game cables.

Pin No.

Definition

VCC

GRX1_R

GND

GPSA2

VCC

GPX2_R

GPY2_R

MSI_R

GPSA1

GND

GPY1_R

VCC

GPSB1

MSO_R

GPSB2

No Pin

19) INFO_LINK

This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check

the pin assignment while you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest

dealer for optional external device cable.

Pin No.

Definition

SMBCLK

VCC

SMBDATA

GPIO

GND

No Pin

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20) CLR_PWD

When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared.

On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains.

Open: Clear Password

Close: Normal (Default)

21) BATTERY

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer's instructions.

If you want to erase CMOS...

1. Turn OFF the computer and 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.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the

basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it

retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

ENTERING SETUP

Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. Ifyou require

more advanced BIOS settings, please go to " Adv anced BIOS" setting menu. To enter

Advanced BIOS setting menu, press "Ctrl+F1" key on the BIOS screen.

CONTROL KEYS

< >

Move to previous item

Move to next item

Move to the item in the left hand

Move to the item in the right hand

Select Item

<Enter>

<Esc>

Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and

Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu

<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes

<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes

<F1>

<F2>

<F3>

<F4>

<F5>

<F6>

<F7>

<F8>

<F9>

<F10>

General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu

Item Help

Reserved

Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu

Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table

Load the Optimized Defaults

Q-Flash utility

System Information

Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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GETTING HELP

Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible

selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1)

Once you enterAward BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.

The Main Menu allows you to selectfrom eight setup functions and two exitchoices. Use arrow keys to

select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

}Standard CMOS Features

}Advanced BIOS Features

}Integrated Peripherals

}Power Management Setup

}PnP/PCI Configurations

}PC Health Status

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

}Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit

higf: Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

F8: Q-Flash

Figure 1: Main Menu

If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to

search the advanced option widden.

Standard CMOS Features

This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.

Advanced BIOS Features

This setup page includes all the items ofAward special enhanced features.

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Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

Power Management Setup

This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

PnP/PCI Configurations

This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.

PC Health Status

This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

Frequency/Voltage Control

This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would

be in safe configuration.

Load OptimizedDefaults

Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would

be in best performance configuration.

Set Supervis or password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,

or just to Setup.

Set User password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.

Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

Wed, Jul 16 2003

22:31:24

Date (mm:dd:yy)

Time (hh:mm:ss)

Item Help

Menu Level u

Change the day, month,

}IDE Primary Master

}IDE Primary Slave

}IDE Secondary Master

}IDE Secondary Slave

[None]

year

<Week>

Sun. to Sat.

Drive A

[1.44M, 3.5"]

[None]

<Month>

Drive B

Jan. to Dec.

Floppy 3 Mode Support

[Disabled]

<Day>

Halt On

[All, But Keyboard]

1 to 31 (or maximum

allowed in the month)

Base Memory

Extended Memory

Total Memory

640K

130048K

131072K

<Year>

1999 to 2098

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features

C Date

The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.

8Week

8Month

8Day

The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only

The month, Jan. Through Dec.

The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)

The year, from 1999 through 2098

8Year

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C Time

The timesformat in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-

time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

C IDEPrimary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave

The category identifies the types ofhard disk from driveC to F that has been installed in the computer.

There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which will

automatically detect HDD type.

Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work

properly if you enter improper information for this category.

If y ou select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the

information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the

documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

8CYLS.

Number of cylinders

Number of heads

Write precomp

8HEADS

8PRECOMP

8LANDZONE

Landing zone

8SECTORSNumber of sectors

If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.

C Drive A / Drive B

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the

computer.

8None

No floppy drive installed

8360K, 5.25 in.

81.2M, 5.25 in.

5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.

5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity

(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).

8720K, 3.5 in.

81.44M, 3.5 in.

82.88M, 3.5 in.

3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity

3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.

3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

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C Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

8Disabled

8Drive A

8Drive B

8Both

Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)

Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.

Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.

Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

C Halt on

The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

8NO Errors

The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected

and you will be prompted.

8All Errors

Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.

8All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for

all other errors. (Default value)

8All, But Diskette

The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all

other errors.

8All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will

stop for all other errors.

C Memory

The category is display-only which is determined by POST (PowerOn Self Test) ofthe BIOS.

Base Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory

installed in the system.

The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory

installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory

installed on the motherboard.

Extended Memory

The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.

This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory

address map.

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Advanced BIOS Features

[Floppy]

First Boot Device

Second Boot Device

Third Boot Device

Password Check

Item Help

[HDD-0]

Menu Level u

Select Boot Device

priority

[CDROM]

[Setup]

[Floppy]

Boot from floppy

[LS120]

Boot from LS120

[HDD-0]

Boot from First HDD

[HDD-1]

Boot from second HDD

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features

C First / S econd / Third Boot Device

8Floppy

8LS120

8HDD-0~3

8SCSI

Select your boot device priority by Floppy.

Select your boot device priority by LS120.

Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3.

Select your boot device priority by SCSI.

Select your boot device priority by CDROM.

Select your boot device priority by ZIP.

Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.

Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.

8CDROM

8ZIP

8USB-FDD

8USB-ZIP

8USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.

8USB-HDD

8LAN

Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.

Select your boot device priority by LAN.

Select your boot device priority by Disabled.

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C Password Check

8System

The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied

if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

8Setup

The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct

password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

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Integrated Peripherals

[Enabled]

[Auto]

IDE DMA transfer access

On-Chip IDE Channel 0

On-Chip IDE Channel 1

Onchip Serial ATA

Item Help

Menu Level u

[Auto]

Auto-detect IDE

cable type

AC97 Audio

USB 1.1 Controller

USB 2.0 Controller

USB Device Function

USB Keyboard Support

USB Mouse Support

Onboard H/W LAN

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]

[2F8/IRQ3]

[Normal]

Half

[ATA66/100/133]

Set Conductor cable

to ATA66/100/133(80

-pins)

Onboard H/W ATA / RAID

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Onboard FDC Controller

Onboard Serial Port 1

Onboard Serial Port 2

UART Mode Select

xUR2 Duplex Mode

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

[ATA33]

Set Conductor cable

to ATA33(40-pins)

[378/IRQ7]

[SPP]

Game Port Address

Midi Port Address

[201]

[330]

Midi Port IRQ

[10]

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values

F6:Fail-Safe Defaults

F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals

C IDEDMA transfter access

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value)

Disable IDE DMA transfer access.

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On-Chip IDE Channel 0

Enabled

Disabled

Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)

Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

C On-Chip IDEChannel1

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)

Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.

On-chip SATA

Disabled

Auto

Disable SATA controller.

When there is no device to be plugged in IDE1 or IDE2, SATA controller will

remap to IDE controller.

Enabled

Set SATA Mode manually. (Default Value)

C AC97 Audio

8Auto

Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value)

Disable this function.

8Disabled

C USB 1.1 Controller

If you are not using the onboard USB function, please set at Disabled.

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable USB 1.1 Controller. (Default value)

Disable USB 1.1 Controller.

C USB 2.0 Controller

If you are not using the onboard USB function, please set at Disabled.

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value)

Disable USB 2.0 Controller.

C USB Device Function

If you are not using the onboard USB function, please set at Disabled.

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable USB Device Function. (Default value)

Disable USB Device Function.

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C USB Keyboard Support

When USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled.

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable USB Keyboard Support.

Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value)

C USB Mouse Support

When USB mouse is installed, please set at Enabled.

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable USB Mouse Support.

Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value)

C Onboard H/W LAN

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default Value)

Disable this function.

Onboard H/W ATA / RAID

Enabled

Disabled

Enable onboard H/WATA/RAID function. (Default value)

Disable this function.

C Onboard LAN Boot ROM

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable onboard LAN boot ROM. (Default Value)

Disable this function.

C Onboard FDC Controller

8Enabled

8Disabled

Enable onboard FDC Controller. (Default value)

Disable onboard FDC Controller.

C Onboard Serial Port 1

8Auto

BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.

83F8/IRQ4

82F8/IRQ3

83E8/IRQ4

82E8/IRQ3

8Disabled

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value)

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.

Disable onboard Serial port 1.

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C Onboard Serial Port 2

8Auto

BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.

83F8/IRQ4

82F8/IRQ3

83E8/IRQ4

82E8/IRQ3

8Disabled

Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.

Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default value)

Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.

Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.

Disable onboard Serial port 2.

C UART Mode Select

This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip

8Normal

8IrDA

Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value)

Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode.

8ASKIR

Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.

C UR2 Duplex Mode

8Full

8Half

IR Function Duplex Full.

IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value)

C Onboard Parallel port

8378/IRQ7

8278/IRQ5

8Disabled

83BC/IRQ7

Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value)

Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.

Disable onboard LPT port.

Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.

CParallel Port Mode

8SPP

Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default Value)

8EPP

Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.

Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.

Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

8ECP

8ECP+EPP

CGame Port Address

8201

Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value)

8209

Set Game Port Address to 209.

Disable this function.

8Disabled

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CMidi Port Address

8290

Set Midi Port Address to 290.

8300

Set Midi Port Address to 300.

Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value)

Disable this function.

8330

8Disabled

C Midi Port IRQ

Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.

810

Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value)

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Power Management Setup

[S1(POS)]

[Disabled]

ACPI Suspend Type

xUSB Device Wake-Up From S3

Soft-Off by PWRBTTN

AC Back Function

Item Help

Menu Level u

[S1]

[Instant-Off]

[Soft-Off]

Keyboard Power On

Mouse Power On

[Disabled]

PME Event Wake Up

ModemRing Resume

Resume by Alarm

[Enabled]

Set suspend type to

Power On Suspend under

ACPI OS

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

x Date (of Month) Alarm

x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

Everyday

0 : 0 : 0

[S3]

ACPI OS

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values

F6:Fail-Safe Defaults

F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 5: Power Management Setup

C ACPI Suspend Type

8S1(POS)

8S3(STR)

Set ACPI suspend type to S1. (Default Value)

Set ACPI suspend type to S3.

USB Device Wake-up From S3

Disabled

Enabled

Disable USB Dev Wakeup From S3. (Default Value)

Enable USB Dev Wakeup From S3.

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C Soft-off by PWRBTTN

8Instant-off

Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)

8Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less

than 4 sec.

C AC Back Function

8Memory

8Soft-Off

8Full-On

System power on depends on the status before AC lost.

Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value)

Always power on the system when AC back.

C Keyboard Power On

8Password

8Disabled

Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.

Disabled this function. (Default value)

8Keyboard 98

If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to

power on your system.

CMouse Power On

8Disabled

Disabled this function. (Default value)

8Double Click

Set mouse power on by double click mouse bottom.

C PMEEvent Wake Up

8Disabled

8Enabled

Disable this function.

Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default Value)

C ModemRingResume

8Disabled

8Enabled

Disable Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function.

The modem ring / LAN wake up will bring the system out of soft-off or

suspend state if this option is set "Enabled". (Default Value)

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C Resume byAlarm

You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.

8Disabled

8Enabled

Disable this function. (Default Value)

Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.

If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.

Date ( of Month) Alarm :

Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm :

Everyday, 1~31

(0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

PCI 3 IRQ Assignment

[Auto]

Item Help

Menu Level u

Device(s) using this

INT:

Display Cntrlr

-BUS 1 Dev 0 Func 0

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values

F6:Fail-Safe Defaults

F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

Auto

Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)

Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/5.

3,4, 5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

Auto

Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)

Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10, 11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.

3,4, 5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15

PCI 3 IRQ Assignment

Auto

Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)

Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10, 11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.

3,4, 5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15

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PC Health Status

Vcore

Item Help

DDR25V

Menu Level u

[Disabled]

+3.3V

+12V

Don't reset case

open status

Current CPU Temperature

Current CPU FAN Speed

Current SYSTEM FAN Speed

CPU FAN Fail Warning

SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning

33°C

4440 RPM

0 RPM

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Clear case open

status at next boot

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 7: PC Health Status

C Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V

8Detect system's voltage status automatically.

C Current CPU Temperature

8Detect CPU temperature automatically.

C Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect CPU/System Fan speed status automatically.

CPU FAN Fail Warning

Disabled

Enabled

Fan Warning function disable. (Default value)

Enalbe FAN warning alarm when FAN stops.

SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning

Disabled

Enabled

Fan Warning function disable. (Default value)

Enalbe FAN warning alarm when FAN stops.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

CPU Host Clock Control

xCPU Host Frequency(Mhz)

PCI/AGP Frequency(Mhz)

[Disabled]

200

Item Help

Menu Level u

33/66

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control

CPU Host Clock Control

Note: If system hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, waitfor 20 sec for times outreboot. When

time out occur, system will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot.

Disabled

Enabled

Disable CPU Host Clock Control.(Default value)

Enable CPU Host Clock Control.

C CPU Host Frequency (Mhz)

8200MHz ~455MHz

Set CPU Host Frequency from 200MHz to 455MHz.

PCI/AGP Frequency(Mhz)

The values depend on Fixed PCI/AGP Frequency.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

}Standard CMOS Features

}Advanced BIOS Features

}Integrated Peripherals

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

}Power Management Setup

}PnP/PCI Configurations

Save & Exit Setup

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N

}PC Health Status

Exit Without Saving

}Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit

higf: Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Load Fail-State Defaults

F8: Q-Flash

Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow mini-

mum sy stem performance.

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Load Optimized Defaults

}Standard CMOS Features

}Advanced BIOS Features

}Integrated Peripherals

}Power Management Setup

}PnP/PCI Configurations

}PC Health Status

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N

}Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit

higf: Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults

F8: Q-Flash

Load OptimizedDefaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system

automatically detects.

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Set Supervisor/User Password

}Standard CMOS Features

}Advanced BIOS Features

}Integrated Peripherals

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

}Power Management Setup

}PnP/PCI Configurations

Save & Exit Setup

}PC Health Status

Enter Password:

Exit Without Saving

}Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit

higf: Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Change/Set/Disable Password

Figure 11: Password Setting

F8: Q-Flash

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to

assist you in creating a password.

Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the

password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the

selection and not enter a password.

To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message

"PASSWORD DISABLED" w ill appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is

disabled, the system w ill boot and you can enter Setup freely.

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passw ords:

SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, any one may access all

BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS

Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic

items.

If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Adv ance BIOS Features Menu, you will be

prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.

If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted

only when you try to enter Setup.

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Save & Exit Setup

}Standard CMOS Features

}Advanced BIOS Features

}Integrated Peripherals

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

}Power Management Setup

}PnP/PCI Configurations

Save & Exit Setup

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y

}PC Health Status

Exit Without Saving

}Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit

higf: Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Save & Exit Setup

F8: Q-Flash

Figure 12: Save & Exit Setup

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.

Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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Exit Without Saving

}Standard CMOS Features

}Advanced BIOS Features

}Integrated Peripherals

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

}Power Management Setup

Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ? N

}PnP/PCI Configurations

}PC Health Status

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

}Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit

higf: Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Abandon all Data

F8:Q-Flash

Figure 13: Exit Without Saving

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.

Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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Chapter 4 Technical Reference

@BIOS^™Introduction

Gigabyte announces @BIOS

Windows BIOS Live Update Utility

Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like

many other people, you just know what BIOS is,

butalways hesitate to update it? Because you think

updating newestBIOS isunnecessary and actually

you don't know how to update it.

Maybe notlike others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lotof time

to do it. But of course you don't like to do it too much. First, download different BIOS from website

and then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to update

BIOS. The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS

source code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.

Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your

time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte

announces @BIOS -- the firstWindows BIOS liveupdate utility. This is a smartBIOS update software.

It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the other BIOS update

software, it's a Windows utility. With the help of "@BIOS", BIOS updating is no more than a click.

Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it's a Gigabyte's product*, @BIOS help

you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to

choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site

automatically. There are several different choices; you could use "InternetUpdate" to download and

update your BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose

"Save Current BIOS" to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update

your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and

manage your BIOS easily.Again, Gigabyte's innovative product erects a milestone in motherboard

industries.

For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It's free! Now, if you buy a

Gigabyte's motherboard, you could find this amazing software inthe attached driver CD. Butplease

remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from your

Gigabyte @BIOS.

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Easy Tune^TM4 Introduction

Gigabyte announces EasyTune^TM4

Windows based Overclocking utility

EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations.

Overclock" might be one of the most common is-

sues in computer field. But have many users ever

tried it? The answer is probably "no". Because

"Overclock" is thought to be very difficult and in-

cludes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes

"Overclock" is even considered as special skills

found only in some enthusiasts. But as to the ex-

perts in "Overclock", what's the truth? They may

spend quite a lot of time and money to study, try

anduse manydifferent hardware or BIOS tools todo "Overclock".And even with these technologies,

they still learn that it's quite a risk because the safety and stability of an "Overclock" system is

unknown. Now everything is different because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune

4" --announced by Gigabyte. This windows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of

"Overclock". This is thefirst windows based overclocking utilityis suitable for both normal and power

users. Users can choose either "Easy Mode" or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking at their

convenience. For users who choose "Easy Mode", they just need to click "Auto Optimize" to have

autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will then overdrive CPU speed automati-

cally with the result being shown in the control panel. If users prefer "Overclock" by them, there is

alsoanother choice. Click "Advanced Mode" to enjoy"sportdrive" classOverclocking userinterface.

"Advanced Mode", allows users to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in

small increments to get ultimate system performance. It operates in coordination with Gigabyte

motherboards. Besides, it is different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTune 4

doesn't require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting; on the other

hand, theycan do "Overclock" ateasy step . Therefore, this is a safer wayfor "Overclock"as nothing

is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTune 4 over system's limitation, the biggest

lost is only to restartthe computer again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one

well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and

"Load" itin next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technol-

ogy toward to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte

motherboard attached in driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more

amazing features by themselves.

*Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products sup-

ported list

in the web site.

*Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any

damage orinstability to yourprocessor, motherboard, or anyother components.

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Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-Flash

A. What is Q-Flash Utility?

Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS

mode, no more fooling aroundanyOS.

B. How to use Q-Flash?

a. After power onthe computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST(Power On Self Test) it will

allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility.

} Standard CMOS Features

} Advanced BIOS Features

} Integrated Peripherals

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

} Power Management Setup

Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y

} PnP/PCI Configurations

Save & Exit Setup

} PC Health Status

Exit Without Saving

} Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit

higf: Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Tim e, Date, Hard Disk Type...

F8: Q-Flash

b. Q-Flash Utility

Q-Flash Utility v1.30

Flash Type/Size ......................................................... SST 49LF002A

256K

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Enter : Run

h/i : Move

ESC : Reset

F10 : Power Off

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Load BIOS From Floppy

!In theA:drive, insert the "BIOS"diskette, then Press Enter to Run.

1File(s)

xxxx.xxx

256K

Freesize: 1.14M

Total size:1.39M

F5:Refresh

DEL:Delete

Where xxxx.xxx is name of the BIOS file.

! Press Enter to Run.

Are yousure to update BIOS?

[Enter] to contiune or [ESC] to abort ...

! Press Enter to Run.

!! Copy BIOS Completed - Pass !!

Please press anykey to continue ...

Congratulation!You have completedtheflashed and now canrestartsystem.

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Method 2: @ BIOS Utility

If youdon't have DOS boot disk, we recommend thatyou used Gigabyte @BIOS^TMprogram to

flash BIOS.

Presshere.

2.Click"Start"-"Programs"-

"GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS"

1.Click "@BIOS"

(2)

(1)

3.Click "P".

4.Click here.

5. Please select @BIOS sever site,

then Click "OK".

(3)

(4)

Methodsandsteps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

a. Click"Internet Update"icon

b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon

c. Select @BIOS^TMsever

d. Selectthe exactmodelnameonyour motherboard

e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a. Do notclick "InternetUpdate"icon

b. Click "Update New BIOS"

c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading frominternetor anyother methods (suchas:

K8VT800M.F1).

e. Completeupdateprocessfollowingtheinstruction.

III. Save BIOS

In the verybeginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. Itmeans to save

the currentBIOS version.

IV. Check outsupported motherboardand Flash ROM:

In the verybeginning, there is "Aboutthis program" icon shown in dialog box. Itcan helpyou

checkoutwhich kind ofmotherboard and whichbrand ofFlashROMaresupported.

Note:

a. Inmethod I,ifitshows twoor more motherboard's modelnames to be selected, please make

sure yourmotherboard'smodel nameagain.Selectingwrong modelname willcause the

systemunbooted.

b. Inmethod II, be surethatmotherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same asyour

motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won'tboot.

c. In method I, if theBIOS file you need cannotbe found in @BIOS^TMserver, please go onto

Gigabyte's web site fordownloading and updating itaccording to methodII.

d. Pleasenote thatanyinterruption duringupdating willcause system unbooted

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R2-e/4vi-s/6io-CnhHainsntoerlyAudio Function Introduction

The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the

function!

Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:

We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output

is applied.

STEP 1:

Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line

Out".

Line Out

STEP 2 :

After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at

the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3:

Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the

"2 channel for stereo speakers out put".

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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

STEP 1 :

Connect the front channels to "Line Out",

the rear channels to "Line In".

Line Out Line In

STEP 2 :

After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at

the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3 :

Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the

"4 channel for 4 speakers out put".

Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press

"OK".

When the "Environment settings" is "None", the

sound would be performed as stereo mode

(2 channels output). Please select the other

settings for 4 channels output.

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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out-

put without any additional module.

STEP 1 :

Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear

channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer

channels to "MIC In".

Line In

M IC In Line Out

STEP 2 :

After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at

the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3 :

Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the

"6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put".

Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK".

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Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output M ode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):

(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN

/Subwoofer)

SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear

channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the

best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In

and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is

included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Com bo

Kit" as picture.

STEP 1 :

Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case

,and fix it with the screw.

STEP 2 :

Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on

the M/B.

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STEP 3 :

Connect the front channels to back audio panel's

"Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's

REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to

SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.

STEP 4 :

Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the win-

dows tray at the bottom of the screen.

STEP 5 :

Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the

"6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put".

Enable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK".

Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes:

Whenthe "Environmentsettings" is "None", the sound

would be perform ed as stereo m ode(2 channels

output). Please select the other settings for 6

channels output.

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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)

A "SPDIF output" device is available on the

motherboard. Cable withrear bracket is provided

andcould link to the "SPDIFoutput" connector(As

picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear

bracketprovides coaxialcableandFiber

connectingport.

1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear

bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.

2. Connect SPDIF device to the m otherboard.

3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.

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Jack-Sensing Introduction

Jack-Sensingprovidesaudioconnectorserror-detection

function.

Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000

/M E.

Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and M ANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels

(Windows XP):

Introduction of audio connectors

You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others

audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers,

earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack,

and microphone to M IC In jack.

Auto-detecting:

Please connect the devices to the right jacks as

above. A window will appear as right picture if you

setup the devices properly.

Please note that 3D audio function will only appear

when 3D audio inputs.

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If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning

message will come out as right picture.

Manual setting:

If the device picture shows different from what you

set, please press "Manual Selecion" to set.

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Xpress Recovery Introduction

What is Xpress Recovery?

Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard

drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state.

1. It supports FAT16 、 FAT32 、 NTFS format .

2. It must be connected to IDE1 Master .

3. It's only allows you to install one O.S .

4. It must be used with IDE hard disk supporting HPA .

5. The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed

up, please do notchange the its size.

6. It is not recommend to use Xpress Recovery if you had ever used Ghost to return boot

manager to NTFS format.

1. System dataand hard disk's reading/writing speed will affect backing up speed.

2. We recommend that you install Xpress Recovery immediately after installing O.S ,

drivers and applications.

How to use the Xpress Recovery

There are two ways to enter the Xpress Recovery utility. (see the below)

1. TextMode: press F9 during powering onthe computer.

Press F9 during powering on the computer .

Aw ard Mod ula r BIOS v6. 00 PG, An Ene rg y Sta r Al ly

Co pyrigh t (C) 19 84-2002 , Award Soft ware, In c.

Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1

Check System Hea lth OK

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery

F9 ForXpress Recovery

08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00

2. BMP Mode: boot from CD-ROM

Please go to “Advanced BIOS” setting menu and setboot from CD-ROM , then save and exit the

BIOS menu . Later,please insertMB driver CD into your drive when “Boot from CD:”appears atthe

bottom of the screen , press any key to enter Xpress Recovery.

Verifying DMI Poo l Data

Boot from CD:

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You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard and

enter key to enter the menu.

Text Mode:

1. Execute Backup Utility

2. Execute Restore Utility

3.Remove Backup Image

4. Exitand Restart

BMP Mode:

1. Execute Backup Utility

2. Execute Restore Utility

3.Remove Backup Image

4. Exitand Restart

If you ever entered Xpress Recoveryby booting from CD-ROM, you'll still be

directed to BMP mode by pressing F9 in the bootup screen.

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1.ExecuteBackup Utility:

! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit

The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it.

The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image .

2.Execute Restore Utility:

! This program will recover your system to factory default.

Press R to recover your system.

Press Esc to exit

Restore the backup image to the original state.

3.Remove Backup Image:

! Are you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N)

Removethe backupimage.

4.Exitand Restart:

Exit and restart your computer.

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Revision History

Chapter 5 Appendix

Install Drivers

Pictures below are shown in Windows XP

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the

driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click

the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.

INSTALL CHIPSET DRIVER

This page shows the drivers that need to be installed for the system. Click each item to install the

driver manually or switch to the to install the drivers automatically.

The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Forget" technology to install the drivers automatically. Just

select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The

automatically.

will finish the installation for you

Massage: Some device drivers will restart

your system automatically. After restarting

your system the "Xpress Install" will

continue to install other drivers.

We recommend that you install all components in the list.

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Driver installation finished !

You have to reboot system !

Item Description

n VIA 4IN1Driver

VIA Chipset Driver

n USB Patch for WinXP

This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP.

n Realtek Lan Driver

RealTek 10/100 LAN driver

n RealTek AC97 Codec Driver

RealtekAudio Driver

n VIA 8237 Serial ATA Driver

For VIA 8237 SATA Driver

n VIA USB 2.0 Controller

VIA USB 2.0 Host Controller use the inbox driver in Service Pack 1

Please upgrade to Windows XP Service Pack 1 and rescan for hardware

change in Device Manage.

For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service

Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus

controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system

(System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).

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SOFTWARE APPLICATION

This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners.

n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM)

This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray

n Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT)

A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network

n EasyTune 4

Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions

n DMI Viewer

Windows based utility which is used to browse the DMI/SMBIOS information of the system

n Face-Wizard

New utility for adding BIOS logo

n @BIOS

Gigabyte windows flash BIOS utility

n Acrobat e-Book

Useful utility from Adobe

n Acrobat Reader

Popular utility from Adobe for reading .PDF file format documents

n DirectX 9.0

Install Microsoft DirectX 9 to enable 3D hardware acceleration that support for operating system

to achieve better3D performence.

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SOFTWARE INFORMATION

This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title.

HARDWARE INFORMATION

This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

Please see the last page for details.

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FAQ

Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard

model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm

Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?

Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering

BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.

Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?

Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that's why

the light is still on.

Question 3: Why cannot I use all functions in EasyTune^™4?

Answer: The availability of the listed functions in EasyTune^™4 depends on the MB chipset. If the chipset doesn't

support certain functions in EasyTune^™4, these functions will be locked automatically and you will not be able to use

them.

Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID and ATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that support RAID

function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ?

Answer: First of all, you need to save some files in the CD-ROM to a floppy disk before installing drivers. You also

need to go through some rather different steps in the installation process. Therefore, we suggest that you refer to

the installation steps in the RAID manual at our website.

(Please download it at http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/user_pdf/raid_manual.pdf)

Question 5: How do I clear CMOS?

Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your board

doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Please refer to the

steps below:

Steps:

1. Turn off power.

2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.

3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a

metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make

them short for one minute).

4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.

5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.

6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults.

7. Save changes and reboot the system.

Question 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?

Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing BIOS. However, if the

system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem.

Question 7: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?

Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change

another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.

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Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?

Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to

change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.

Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2?

Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with

the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable, please

remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.

Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these

beeps usually stand for?

Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for

reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.

gAMI BIOS Beep Codes

g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

*Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.

*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.

1 beep Refresh failure

1 short: System boots successfully

2 short: CMOS setting error

1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error

1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error

1 long 3 short: Keyboard error

1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error

Continuous long beeps: DRAM error

Continuous short beeps: Power error

2 beeps Parity error

3 beeps Base 64K memory failure

4 beeps Timer not operational

5 beeps Processor error

6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure

7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error

8 beeps Display memory read/write failure

9 beeps ROM checksum error

10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error

11 beeps Cache memory bad

Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA mode?

Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow:

1. Advanced BIOS features--> SATA/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"

2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"

3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W Serial ATA: "enable"

Then it depends on the SATA mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "BASE" to normal ATA mode in the

item named Serial ATA function.

Question 12: For the M/B which have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from IDE3, 4 by either

RAID or ATA mode?

Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:

1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"

2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"

3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W ATA/RAID: "enable"

Then it depends on the RAID mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "ATA" to normal ATA mode in the

item named RAID controller function.

Question 13: How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?

Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:

1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI"

2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"

Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS.

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting

procedures.

START

Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove

all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard.

Yes

Please isolate

the short pin.

Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ?

Failure has been excluded.

Make sure the

jumper setting

are correct.

Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system

bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc) are set properly.

Yes

Failure has been excluded.

Plug the CPU

cooling fan power

in the CPU fan

connector. Plug

in the AC power

connector.

Check if the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU properly. ls

CPU cooling fan power connected to CPU_FAN

properly?

Yes

Failure has been excluded.

Insert and push

the memory

module vertically

into the DIMM

slot.

Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot.

Yes

Failure has been excluded.

Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and

turn on the system.

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The problem could

be caused by

power supply,

CPU, memory or

CPU/memory

socket itself.

Is memory LED on and CPU fan running?

Yes

Failure has been excluded.

Perhaps your VGA

card / VGA slot or

Check if there is display.

Yes

monitor is defective.

Failure has been excluded.

Turn off the system. Reboot after keyboard and mouse

have been plugged in.

It is possible that

your keyboard or

keyboard connector

is defective.

Check if keyboard is working properly.

Yes

Press <Del> to enter BIOS setup. Choose "Load

Optimized Defaults" and save then exit setup.

Failure has been excluded.

The problem was

probably caused by

the IDE device /

Turn off the system and re-connect the IDE cable.

Check if the system can reboot successfully.

connector or cable.

Yes

Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on cards and

cables. Then try to reboot the system.

Failure has been excluded.

END

If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national

distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical

support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.

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Technical Support/RMA Sheet

Customer/Country:

Company:

Phone No.:

Contact Person:

E-mail Add. :

Model name/Lot Number:

BIOS version:

PCB revision:

Driver/Utility:

O.S./A.S.:

Hardware

Configuration

CPU

Mfs.

Model name

Size:

Memory

Brand

Video Card

Audio Card

HDD

CD-ROM /

DVD-ROM

Modem

Network

AMR / CNR

Keyboard

Mouse

Power supply

Other Device

Problem Description:

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Acronyms

ACPI

APM

AGP

AMR

ACR

Meaning

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

Advanced Power Management

Accelerated Graphics Port

Audio Modem Riser

Advanced Communications Riser

Basic Input / Output System

Central Processing Unit

BIOS

CPU

CMOS

CRIMM

CNR

DMA

DMI

Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

Continuity RIMM

Communication and Networking Riser

Direct Memory Access

Desktop Management Interface

Dual Inline Memory Module

Dual Retention Mechanism

Dynamic Random Access Memory

Double Data Rate

DIMM

DRM

DRAM

DDR

ECP

Extended Capabilities Port

Extended System Configuration Data

Error Checking and Correcting

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Enhanced Parallel Port

ESCD

ECC

EMC

EPP

ESD

Electrostatic Discharge

FDD

Floppy Disk Device

FSB

Front Side Bus

HDD

IDE

Hard Disk Device

Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced

Interrupt Request

IRQ

to be continued......

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Acronyms

IOAPIC

ISA

Meaning

Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller

Industry Standard Architecture

Local Area Network

LAN

I/O

Input / Output

LBA

Logical Block Addressing

Light Emitting Diode

LED

MHz

MIDI

MTH

MPT

NIC

Megahertz

Musical Instrument Digital Interface

Memory Translator Hub

Memory Protocol Translator

Network Interface Card

Operating System

OEM

PAC

Original Equipment Manufacturer

PCI A.G.P. Controller

POST

PCI

Power-On Self Test

Peripheral Component Interconnect

Rambus in-line Memory Module

Special Circumstance Instructions

Single Edge Contact Cartridge

Static Random Access Memory

RIMM

SCI

SECC

SRAM

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