When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has
"AGP 4X notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is
AGP 4X (1.5V).
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by Intel® 845(GE/PE) /
845(E/G) / 850(E). You might experience system unable to boot up
normally. Please insert an AGP 4X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V)
mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is
2X(3.3V). The GA-8GE800 Pro (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards
might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the
jumper to 4X(1.5) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by “Power
Color”, the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their
golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but
they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-8GE800 Pro (or any AGP 4X only)
motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on
ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance
with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S (G)will work
fine with Intel® 845(GE/PE) /845(E/G) / 850(E) based motherboards.
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from
PCI slots if there is one.
M The author assumes no responsibility for any errors
or omissions that may appear in this document nor
does the author make a commitment to update the
information contained herein.
M Third-party brands and names are the property of
their respective owners.
M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this
may void the warranty of this motherboard.
M Due to rapid change in technology, some of the
specifications might be out of date before publication
of this booklet.
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( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)
in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive
o EN 55011Limits and methods of measurement
o EN 55013
o EN 55014Limits and methods of measurement
o EN 55015Limits and methods of measurement
o EN 55020
T EN 55022Limits and methods of measurement
o DIN VDE 0855
o part 10
o part 12
T CE marking
o EN 60065
o EN 60335
of radio disturbance characteristics of
industrial,scientific and medical (ISM
high frequency equipment
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
broadcast receivers and associated
equipment
of radio disturbance characteristics of
household electrical appliances,
portable tools and similar electrical
apparatus
of radio disturbance characteristics of
fluorescent lamps and luminaries
Immunity from radio interference of
broadcast receivers and associated
equipment
of radio disturbance characteristics of
information technology equipment
Cabled distribution systems; Equipment
for receiving and/or distribution from
sound and television signals
The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product
with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC
Safety requirements for mains operated
electronic and related apparatus for
household and similar general use
Safety of household and similar
electrical appliances
(Stamp)
Declaration of Conformity
We, Manufacturer/Importer
(full address)
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declare that the product
Mother Board
GA-8GE800 Pro
is in conformity with
o EN 61000-3-2*
T EN 60555-2
o EN 61000-3-3*Disturbances in supply systems cause
T EN 60555-3
T EN 50081-1
T EN 50082-1
o EN 55081-2
o EN 55082-2
o ENV 55104
o EN50091-2
(EC conformity marking)
o EN 60950
o EN 50091-1
Manufacturer/Importer
Date : January 24, 2003
Disturbances in supply systems cause
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Harmonics”
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment
lmmunity requirements for household
appliances tools and similar apparatus
EMC requirements for uninterruptible
power systems (UPS)
Safety for information technology equipment
including electrical bussiness equipment
General and Safety requirements for
uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
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Name:
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
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Produ ct Name:
Model Nu mber:
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109
(a),Class B Digital D evice
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received,
including that may cause undes ired operation.
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(818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339
þ The GA-8GE800 Pro motherboardo 2 Port USB Cable x 1
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þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1þ 2 Port USB Cable x 2
þ CD for motherboard driver & utilityþ SPDIF-KIT x 1 (SPDIF Out KIT)
þ GA-8GE800 Pro user's manualþ IEEE 1394 Cable x1
þ I/O Shieldo Audio Combo Kit x 1
þ Quick PC Installation Guide(SURROUND-Kit + SPDIF Out KIT)
o RAID M anualþ Motherboard Settings Label
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
ower 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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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Form Factor— 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPU— Socket 478 for Intel® Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium® 4 processor
— Support Intel ® Pentium ® 4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor
— Support Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor with HT Technology
— Intel Pentium®4 400/533MHz FSB
— 2nd cache depends on CPU
Chipset— Chipset Intel 845GE HOST/AGP/Controller
— ICH4 I/O Controller Hub
Memory— 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
— Supports DDR333/DDR266 DIMM
— Supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max)
— Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
On-Board IDE— 2 IDE bus master (UDMA33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE ports
for up to 4 ATAPI devices
— Supports PIO mode3,4 (UDMA 33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE
& ATAPICD-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
— 1 Serial port (COMA), 1 VGA port, COMB on Board
— 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 x Rear, 4 xFront by cable)
— 1 Front Audio Connector
— 1 IrDA connector for IR/CIR
Hardware Monitor— CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution detect
— CPU/Power/System Fan Fail Warning
— CPU Overheat Warning
— System Voltage Detect
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to be continued......
M Due to (Intel 845PE/GE/GV) chipset architecture limitation, DDR 333 memory module is
only supported when using FSB 533 Pentium 4 processor. A FSB 400 Pentium 4 processor
will only support DDR 266 memory module
Introduction- 5 -
On-Board Sound— Realtek ALC650 CODEC
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On-Board LAN— Build in Kinnereth-R Chipset
On-Board SCR— IT8712 I/O Chipset (Smart Card Reader)
On-Board IEEE1394— VT6306
PS/2 Connector— PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface
BIOS— Licensed AWARD BIOS,3M bit Flash ROM
Additional Features— PS/2 Keyboard power on by password
Overclocking— Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS
— Line Out / 2 front speaker
— Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch)
— Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch)
— SPDIF Out /SPDIF In
— CD In/ AUX_IN/ Game Port
— Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
— Supports Multi Language
— Supports Face Wizard
— PS/2 Mouse power on
— STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
— AC Recovery
— USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
— Supports EasyTune 4
— Supports @BIOS
— Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS
"*" HT functionality requirement content :
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires
all of the following platform components:
- CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology
- Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology
- BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
- OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology
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,
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
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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 4
Step 3
Step 4
Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
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/software installation.
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Before installing the processor , adhere to the following warning:
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 make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
Step 1-1: CPU Installation
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Angling the
rod to 65
1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe feel a
kind of tight , and then continue pull the rod
to 90-degree when a noise “cough” made.
0
Pin1 indicator
3. CPU Top View
Socket
Actuation
Lever
2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.
Pin1 indicator
4. 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.
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Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation
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Before installing the CPU Heat Sink , adhere to the following warning:
1.Please use Intel approved cooling fan.
2.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.)
3.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.
1. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base
onto the CPU socket on the
mainboard.
2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to
the CPU fan connector, than install
complete.
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Step 2: Install memory modules
Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning:
When RAM_LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket.
Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches.
Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
The motherboard has 3 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
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM
DDR Introduction
Established on the existing SDRAM industry 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 sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration
path from existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100
DDR memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and
falling edge of the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the
same DRAM clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.664GB per second, DDR memory enables
system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for
servers, workstations, high-end PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only
2.5 Volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for
small form factor desktops and notebook applications.
mem ory module can only fit in one direction.
the DIMM slot. Then push it down.
slots to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish
to remove the DIM M module.
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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, necessary 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.
Please carefully pull out the sm all white- drawable bar
at the end of the AGP slot when you try to i nstall/
Uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to
AGP Card
the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot
.Make sure your AGP card is locked by the sm all whitedrawable bar.
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When an AGP 2x (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a non-supported
graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2x
(3.3V) is not supported by the chipset.
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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
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Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
u
v
w
x
u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard
and PS/2 mouse.
vParallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)
Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
Ø This connector supports 1 standard COM port,
1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like
printer can be connected to Parallel port ;
mouse and modem etc can be connected to
Serial ports.
y
COMA
Serial Port
(9 pin Male)
VGA
VGA Port
(15 pin Female)
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w Game /MIDI Ports
Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)
ØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard
and other relate audio devices.
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x Audio Connectors
Line Out
(Front
Speaker)
(Rear Speaker)
MIC In
(Center and Subwoofer)
Line In
If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup
installation, please refer to page 87.
y USB & LAN Connector
LAN
USB 0
USB 1
Ø 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.
Please note:
You are able to use 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:
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 26, and contact your
nearest dealerfor optional SUR_CEN cable.
This connector (ATX _12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " ATX_ 12V connector" is not
connected, system cannot boot.
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2
4
1
Pin No. Definition
3
1GND
2GND
3+12V
4+12V
2) ATX (ATX Power)
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 mainboard.
Pin No.Definition
13.3V
23.3V
3GND
4VCC
5GND
11
20
1
6VCC
7GND
8Power Good
95V SB( stand by +5 V)
10+12V
113.3V
12-12V
13GND
14PS _ON( softOn/ Off)
15GND
16GND
10
17GND
18-5V
19VCC
20VCC
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3) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)
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4) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running
under abnormal condition or dam aged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max.
current up to 600 mA.
Pin No.Definition
1
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system
temperature.
1GND
2+12V
3Sense
Pin No. Definition
1GND
2+12V
1
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3Sense
5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector)
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system
temperature.
Pin No. Definition
1GND
1
2+12V
3Sense
6) NB_FAN
If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan.
(Usually black cable is GND)
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1
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Pin No. Definition
1VCC
2GND
7) IDE1/ IDE2(IDE1/IDE2 Connector)
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Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must
be the same side with the Pin1.
40
2
IDE2
39
1
IDE1
8) FDD (Floppy Connector)
Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and
2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable m ust be the same side with the Pin1.
34
33
2
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1
9) RAM_LED
Do not remove memory m odules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected dam ages
due to the 2.5V stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected.
+-
10) 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 m ode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.
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Pin No. Definition
1MPD+
1
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2MPD3MPD-
11) 2X_DET
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12) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector)
When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up , indicating a nonsupported graphics
card is inserted. Informing users that system m ight not boot up normal ly due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not
supported by the chipset.
+-
Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to
the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.
Pin 4: Data(-)
RES (Reset Switch)Open: Normal Operation
(Green)Close: Reset Hardware System
PW (Soft Power Connector)Open: Normal Operation
(Red)Close: Power On/Off
MSG(Message LED/Power/Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Sleep LED)(Yellow)Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC( Purple)NC
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RSE +
PW-
Speaker
Connector
SPK -
SPK +
1
1
NC
20
19
13) BAT (Battery)
+
CAUTION
v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
v Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recom mended by the manufacturer.
v Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If yo u want to erase CM OS...
1.Turn OFF the computer a nd unplug the power cord.
2.Remov e the battery, wait for 30 second.
3.Re-install the battery.
4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the com puter.
14) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jum per. 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 sam e as the pin assigment on the M B header. To find out if the chassis
you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note, you can have the
alternati ve of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.