Gigabyte GA-6IEML, GA-6IEM User Manual
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Declaration of Conformity
Rex Li n
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Pe r FCC Part 2 Sect ion 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party
Name:
h ereby declares that the product
C onforms to the follo wing specifications:
FC C Part 15, Sub part B, Section 15.107(a) an d Se ction 15.109
(a),C lass B Digital Device
Su pplementary Information:
Th is device complies wi th part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is
su bject to t h e following two conditi on s: (1) This device may not
cau se harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received,
in cluding that may cause undesired operation.
Represen tative Person’s Name:
Address:
Ph one/Fax No:
Product Name:
Model Number:
Sig nature: Eric Lu
G.B.T. INC.
183 05 Valley Blvd., Suite#A LA
Puen t, CA 91744
(818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339
Moth er board
GA-6 IEM / GA-6IEML
ERIC LU
Date:
Oc tober 19,2001
GA-6IEM(L) Series
Socket 370 Processor Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Socket 370 Processor Motherboard
Rev. 1.1 First Edition
12ME-6IEM-1101
GA-6IEM Series Motherboard
Table of Content
Revision History ..............................................................................4
Item Checklist ..................................................................................4
WARNING! .......................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................6
Features Summary................................................................................................ 6
GA-6IEM Series Motherboard Layout ............................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ............................................9
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) .........................................10
Step1-1: CPU Installation ........................................................................................ 10
Step1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation ..........................................................................11
Step 2: Install memory modules ....................................................................... 12
Step 3: Install expansion cards ......................................................................... 13
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply .............14
Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction ......................................................................... 14
Step4-2: Connectors Introduction .............................................................................. 16
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................... 23
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F3d) ........................................... 24
Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................. 26
Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Features .............................................................................. 33
Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................... 40
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Table of Content
Power Management Setup ................................................................................48
PnP/PCI Configurations ......................................................................................52
PC Health Status ..................................................................................................54
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................................ 56
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ......................................................................................58
Load Optimized Defaults ....................................................................................59
Set Supervisor/User Password ..........................................................................60
Save & Exit Setup .................................................................................................61
Exit Without Saving .............................................................................................62
Chapter 4 Technical Reference ........................................................63
Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 65
@ BIOS Introduction ........................................................................................... 66
Easy TuneIIITM Introduction ................................................................................67
Chapter 5 Appendix ....................................................................... 68
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Revision History
Revision Revision Note Date
1.1 Initial release of the GA-6IEM Series motherboard user's manual. Nov. 2001
Item Checklist
? The GA-6IEM Series motherboard
? IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1
? CD for motherboard driver & utility (IUCD)
? GA-6IEM Series user’s manual
? Internal COM B Cable (Optional)
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WARNING!
WARNING!
Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you
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 on the motherboard.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis…
If the motherboard has mounting 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 of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful
of your hands). In this way you 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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GA-6IEM Series Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Form Factor ? 24.4cm x 20.2cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
Motherboard ? GA-6IEM Series Motherboard
GA-6IEM and GA-6IEML
CPU ? Socket 370 processor
supports Pentium®III Tualatin or Coppermine processors (FC-PGA
& FC-PGA2 package)
supports Celeron Tualatin processors
(FC-PGA & FC-PAG2 package)
supports 66/100/133MHz system bus frequency
? 2nd cache depend on CPU
Chipset ? Intel 82815 B-step HOST/AGP/Controller
? Intel 82801BA
Memory ? 2 168-pin DIMM sockets
? Supports PC-100/PC-133 SDRAM (Auto)
? Supports only 3.3V SDRAM DIMM
? Supports up to 512MGB SDRAM (Max)
I/O Control ? ITE IT8712F-A
Slots ? 1 AGP Slot
? 3 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
On-Board IDE ? 2 IDE bus master (DMA33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE ports for up to 4
ATAPI devices
? Supports PIO mode3,4 (UDMA 33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE & ATAPI
CD-ROM
On-Board Peripherals ? 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88M bytes.
? 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
? 2 Serial port (COMA , and COMB onboard)
? 4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2)
? 1 IrDA connector for IR
? 1 Front Audio Header
to be continued......
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? 1 SCR(Smart card Reader)
Hardware Monitor ? CPU/System Fan Revolution detect
? CPU/System temperature detect
? System Voltage Detect
On-Board Sound ? AC97 CODEC
? Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port/SPDIF/Front Audio
Header
On-Board LAN ? Build in Kinnereth 82562ET*
On-Board VGA ? Build in FW82815
PS/2 Connector ? PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace
BIOS ? Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM
Additional Features ? STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
? Wake on LAN
? AC Recovery
? USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
? Supports @BIOS
? Supports Easy TuneIII
TM
TM
? 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.
Introduction
* For GA-6IEML only.
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GA-6IEM Series Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
VGA
LINE_OUTMIC_IN
USB
COMA
LINE_IN
AC97
LAN*
LPT1
GAM E
J5
JP34*
Kinnereth*
JP44
IT8712
AGP
J1
COM B
SOCKET 370
GA-6IEM(L)
82815JP41
PCI1
PCI2
DIMM1
ICH2
DIMM2
J2
ATXPWR
BATTERY
LED 2
FLOPPY
F_PANEL
IDE2
IDE1
BIOS
* For GA-6IEML only.
J16
JP13
PCI3
JP22
J12
J14
JP32
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Hardware Installation Process
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 5- Setup BIOS software
Step 6- Install supporting software tools
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Step1-1: CPU Installation
For example: The newest Pentium III processor (FC-PGA2 package).
CPU Top View CPU Bottom View
Socket Actuation Lever
Pin1 indicator
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever
and up to 90-degree angle.
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into the socket.
? Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
? 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.
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Step1-2:CPU Heat Sink Installation
Hardware Installation Process
1. Press down the CPU socket
lever and finish CPU installation.
3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base
onto the CPU socket on the main-
board.
2. Use qualified fan approved by Intel.
4. Make sure the CPU fan is
plugged to the CPU fan connector,
than install complete.
? Please use Intel approved cooling fan.
? We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat
conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
? Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,
this completes the installation.
? Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation
procedure.
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Step 2: Install memory modules
The motherboard has 2 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets support 4 banks. The BIOS will
automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the
DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch. Memory size can vary
between sockets.
SDRAM
1. The DIMM slot has two notch, so the
DIMM memory module can only fit in
one direction.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module
vertically into the DIMM slot. Then
push it down.
? When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove SDRAM from socket.
? Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two
notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change
the insert orientation.
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Hardware Installation Process
Step 3: Install expansion cards
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.
when removing the AGP card, please
pull out the retention Module bar.
AGP Card
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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction
? ?
?
? PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
? USB & LAN Connector
LAN*
USB 0
USB 1
?This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard
and PS/2 mouse.
?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 (Win 95 with USB supplement,
Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT
with SP 6) 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.
?
?
* For GA-6IEML only.
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? Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)
Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
COMA VGA
Serial Port
(9 pin Male)
VGA Port
(15 pin Female)
?This connector supports 1 standard COM port
,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like
printercan be connected to Parallel port ; mouse
and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.
Hardware Installation Process
? Game /MIDI Ports
Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)
? Audio Connectors
Line Out
MIC In
Line In
?This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard
and other relate audio devices.
? After install onboard audio driver, you may
connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to
MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc
can be connected to Line-In jack.
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Step4-2: Connectors Introduction
A
A) J2
B) LED 2
C) ATX PWR
D) Floppy
E) IDE/IDE2
F) BATTERY
G) F_PANEL
H) JP32
I) J14
J) J12
S
B
C
R
D
Q
P
O
M
JLNK
HI
E
F
G
K) JP13
L) J16
M) JP22
N) J5
O) JP44
P) JP41
Q) CN10
R) JP34
S) J1
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Hardware Installation Process
A) J2 (Power_FAN Connector)
1
GND
Sense
+12V/Control
S) J1 (CPU_FAN Connector)
1
GND
Sense
+12V/Control
I) J14 (SYS_FAN Connector)
1
GND
Sense
+12V/Control
? Please note, a proper installation of the CPU
cooleris essential to prevent the CPU from run
ning under abnormal condition or damaged by
overheating.The CPU fan connector supports
Max. current up to 600mA .
C) ATX PWR (ATX Power)
5V SB (Stand by +5V)
+12V
Power Good
GND
VCC
GND
VCC
GND
3.3V
3.3V
? AC power cord should only be connected to
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VCC
VCC
-5V
GND
GND
GND
PS-ON(Soft On/Off)
GND
-12V
1
3.3V
your power supply unit after ATX power cable
and other related devices are firmly connected
to the mainboard.
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J) J12 (Wake on LAN)
1
+5V SB
GND
Signal
O)JP44 (SPDIF)
1
VCC
SPDIF Out
GND
SPDIF
P)JP41 (F_AUDIO Connector)
1
Incase speaker (R)
Front Audio (R)
Front Audio (L)
GND
GND
GND
+12V
MIC
Incase speaker (L)
GND
GND
GND
Front Audio (R)
Front Audio (L)
? The SPDIF output is capable of providing
digital audio to external speakers or com
pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby
Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when
your stereo system has digital input
function.
? If you want to use "Front Audio" connector,
you must move 11-12,13-14 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 buy
ing support front audio connector, please
contact your dealer.
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D ) Floppy Connector
1
Floppy
E) IDE1 / IDE2 Connector
Hardware Installation Process
IDE1
Q) CN10 (COM B)
1
1
1
IDE2
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H) JP32 (Front USB Connector)
GND
NC
USB D3+
USB D3-
Power
NC
USB D2-
USB D2+
GND
Power
B) LED 2 (STR/DIMM LED)
1
N) J5 (CD_IN )
? Be careful with the polarity of the front panel
USB connector. Check the pin assignment
while you connect the front panel USB cable.
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional
front panel USB cable.
? Do not remove memory modules while
DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or
other unexpected damages due to the
3.3V stand by voltage. Remove memory
modules only when STR function is
disabled by jumper and AC Power cord is
disconnected.
CD-L
GND
CD-R
1
R) JP34 (Onboard LAN Function)*
1
1-2 close: Enable(Default)
2-3 close: Disable
1
* For GA-6IEML only.
?This MB supports optional LAN chip.If the MB
has optional LAN chip the user can enable the
LAN function by setting the “JP34” to 1-2,
user can disable the optional LAN function by
setting the “JP34” to 2-3. “JP34” will
have any effect if the board does not have
optioal LAN chip.
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Hardware Installation Process
K) JP13 (IR/CIR )
NC
VCC
GND
IRRX
GND
NC
IRTX
CIRRX
1
NC
VCC
L) J16 (Smart Card Reader Header)
NCNCNC
DATA
1
VCC
VCC
Clock
DATA
DATA
NC
DATA
GND
NC
NC
? Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is
aling with pin one the connector. To
enable the IR/CIR function on the board,
you are required to purchase an option IR/
CIR module. For detail information please
contact your autherized Giga-Byte
distributor.
To use IR function only, please connect IR
module to Pin1 to Pin5.
? This MB supports smart card reader. To enable
smart card reader function an optional smart
card reader box is required. Please contact
your autherized distributor.
M) JP22 (CASE OPEN)
Signal
GND
1
CASE OPEN
? This 2 pin connector allows your system to
enable or disable the system alarm if the sys
tem case begin remove.
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G) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper)
1
P-P-P+
1
PW
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RE (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Reset Hardware System
P+P-P-(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 3: LED cathode(-)
PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
? 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.
HD
SPK
1
RE
F) 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.
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BIOS Setup
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
Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup.
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
<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> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2> Reserved
<F3> Reserved
<F4> Reserved
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6> Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup
Menu
<F7> Load the Setup Defaults
<F8> Reserved
<F9> Reserved
<F10> 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>.
Q-Flash Uti lity
After power on the 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.
T he Main Menu (For example: BI O S Ver. :F3d)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.
The Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to
select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software
?Standard CMOS Features ?Frequency/Voltage Control
?Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
?Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults
?Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
?Power Management Setup Set User Password
?PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup
?PC Health Status Exit Without Saving
ESC:Quit ????:Select Item
F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Figure 1: Main Menu
? Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
? Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
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