Gigabyte GA-8IDML User Manual

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).

Do not use AGP 2X card (3.3V) in this motherboard. It will

burn and damage the motherboard due to Intel® 845 chipset

can't support AGP 2X(3.3V).

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). If you install this card in GA-8IDML series (or any AGP 4X

only) motherboards without switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V), it

will burn the motherboard.

Example 2: ATi Rage 128 Pro (Power Color) & SiS 305 golden finger is

compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot, but it supports 2X(3.3V) only. If

you install this card in GA-8IDML series (or any AGP 4X only)

motherboards, it will burn the motherboard.

Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S graphics card is based on ATi Rage

128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S is compliance with AGP 4X (1.5V)

specification. Therefore, AG32S will work fine with Intel 845 / 850 based

motherboards.

? 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.

? Third-party brands and names are the property of

their respective owners.

? 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specifications might be out of date before publication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.

? Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual

BIOS label from PCI slots if there is one.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Respon sible Party Name:

Address:

Ph one/Fax No:

hereby declares that the product

Product 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 Device

Su pplementary 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 undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name:

Signature:

G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.)
17358 Railroad Street

City of Industry, CA 91 748
[phone]/ [phone]

Moth er board
GA-8IDML

ERIC LU
Eric Lu

Date:

July 28,2001

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

( 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

 EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement

 EN 55013

 EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement

 EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement

 EN 55020

 EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement

 DIN VDE 0855
 part 10
 part 12

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

Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

declare that the product

Mother Board

GA-8IDML

is in conformity with

 EN 61000-3-2*

 EN 60555-2

 EN 61000-3-3* Disturbances in supply systems cause

 EN 60555-3

 EN 50081-1

 EN 50082-1

 EN 55081-2

 EN 55082-2

 ENV 55104

 EN50091-2

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)

 CE marking

 EN 60065

 EN 60335

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)

 EN 60950

 EN 50091-1

Manufacturer/Importer

Date : July 28, 2001

(EC conformity marking)

Signature:

Name:

Rex Lin

Rex Lin

GA-8IDML Series

P4 Titan-SDRAM Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

Pentium®4 Processor Motherboard

Rev. 2.0 Sixth Edition

12ME-8IDML-2006

GA-8IDML Series Motherboard

Table of Content

Revision History ..............................................................................4

Item Checklist ..................................................................................4

WARNING! .......................................................................................5

Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................6

Summary of Features ........................................................................................... 6

GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Layout ............................................................ 8

GA-8IDML-LE Motherboard Layout ................................................................... 9

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process .......................................... 10

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ......................................... 11

Step 1-1:CPU Installation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11

Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12

Step 2: Install memory modules ....................................................................... 13

Step 3: Install expansion cards ......................................................................... 14

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ............. 15

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ............................................................ 15

Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction ................................................................. 17

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................... 21

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1) .............................................. 22

Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................. 24

Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................... 28

Advanced Chipset Features .............................................................................. 30

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Table of Content

Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................... 33

Power Management Setup ................................................................................ 40

PnP/PCI Configurations ...................................................................................... 44

PC Health Status .................................................................................................. 46

Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................................ 48

Load Fail-Safe Defaults ...................................................................................... 49

Load Optimized Defaults .................................................................................... 50

Set Supervisor/User Password .......................................................................... 51

Save & Exit Setup ................................................................................................. 52

Exit Without Saving .............................................................................................53

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ........................................................54

Performance List ................................................................................................. 54

Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 55

Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction ................................................................ 56

@ BIOS Introduction ........................................................................................... 60

Easy TuneIIITM Introduction ................................................................................ 61

Chapter 5 Appendix ....................................................................... 62

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Revision History

Revision Revision Note Date

2.0 Initial release of the GA-8IDML Series motherboard user's manual. Jul.2001

2.0 Second release of the GA-8IDML Series motherboard user's manual. Aug.2001

2.0 Third release of the GA-8IDML Series motherboard user's manual. Sep.2001

2.0 Fourth release of the GA-8IDML Series motherboard user's manual. Nov.2001

2.0 Fifth release of the GA-8IDML Series motherboard user's manual. Dec.2001

2.0 Sixth release of the GA-8IDML Series motherboard user's manual. Feb.2002

Item Checklist

? The GA-8IDML Series motherboard

? IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1

? CD for motherboard driver & utility (IUCD)

? GA-8IDML Series user’s manual

? I/O Back Panel

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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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Chapter 1 Introduction

Summary of Features

Form Factor ? 24.4cm x 22.4cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.

Motherboard ? GA-8IDML Series Motherboard:

GA-8IDML and GA-8IDML-C

CPU ? Socket 478 for Intel® Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium® 4 processor

?? Support Intel ® Pentium ® 4 (Northwood, 0.13um) processor

? Intel Pentium®4 400MHz FSB

? 2nd cache depend on CPU

Chipset ? Chipset 82845 HOST/AGP/Controller

? 82801BA(ICH2) I/O Controller Hub

Memory ? 2 168-pin DIMM sockets

? Supports PC-100/PC-133 SDRAM (Auto)

? Supports only 3.3V SDRAM DIMM

? No Regisitered DIMM support

I/O Control ? Winbond 83627HF

Slots ? 1 CNR(Communication and Networking Riser) Slot

? 1 AGP slot 4X (1.5V) device support

? 3 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

On-Board IDE ? An IDE controller on the Intel 82801BA PCI chipset

provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master (Ultra

DMA33/ATA66/ATA100) operation modes.

? Can connect up to four IDE devices

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 ports (COMA&COMB)

? 4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2)

? 1 IrDA connector for IR

Hardware Monitor ? CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution detect

? CPU Fan Control

? CPU Overheat Warning

to be continued......

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On-Board LAN ? Build in RTL8100(B)L Chipset *

On-Board Sound ? Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset *

? Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port

PS/2 Connector ? PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace

BIOS ? Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit FWH

Additional Features ? PS/2 Keyboard power on by password

? PS/2 Mouse power on

? STR(Suspend-To-RAM)

? Wake on LAN

? AC Recovery

? USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3

? Supports @BIOS

? Supports Easy TuneIII

Special Features ? Over Clock (CPU/PCI/AGP)

? 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

"*" Only for GA-8IDML.

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GA-8IDML Series Motherboard

GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

COMA

COMB

LINE_OUT

LINE_IN

MIC_IN

USB

CD_IN

USB_VS

LPT1

F_AUDIO

GAME

LAN*

RTL8100*

CNR

AC97

CT5880*

CPU_FAN

AUX_12V

WOL

SOCKET478

Brookdale

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

AGP

BATTERY

ATX

GA-8IDML(-C)

IDE2

DIMM1

DIMM2

ICH2

FRONT USB

SYS

IDE1

FAN

FWH

F_PANEL

W83627HF

IR

PWR_FAN

FLOPPY

"*" Only for GA-8IDML.

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GA-8IDML-LE Motherboard Layout

Hardware Installation Process

KB_MS

LINE_OUTMIC_IN

COMA

COMB

LINE_IN

USB

USB_VS

LPT1

GAME

CD_IN1

CNR

F_AUDIO

AC97

CPU_FAN

AUX_12V

WOL

SOCKET478

Brookdale

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

AGP

BATTERY

ATX

GA-8IDML-LE

IDE2

DIMM1

DIMM2

ICH2

FRONT USB

IDE1

FWH

F_PANEL

W83627HF

IR

PWR_FAN

FLOPPY

SYS
FAN

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

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

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

Step 2Step1Step1

Step 4

Step3

Step 4

Step 4

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Hardware Installation Process

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 1-1:CPU Installation

Pin1 indicator Pin1indicator

CPU Top View CPU Bottom View

Socket Actuation Lever

1. Pull up the CPU socket level

and up to 90-degree angle.

3. Press down the CPU socket

lever and finish CPU installation.

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

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Pin1 indicator

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.

GA-8IDML Series Motherboard

Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation

1. Hook one end of the cooler

bracket to the CPU socket first.

2. Hook the other end of the

cooler bracket to the CPU

socket.

? Please use Intel approved cooling fan.

? 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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Hardware Installation Process

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.

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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.

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Hardware Installation Process

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

supply

Step 4-1: 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)

?This connector supports standard PS/2

keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

? Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB)

Parallel Port

(25 pin Female)

?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.

?

?

COMA COMB

Serial Ports (9 pin Male)

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? Game /MIDI Ports

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

? Audio Connectors

?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.

Line Out

MIC In

Line In

? USB/LAN Connector

LAN*

Connector

USB 0

USB 1

"*" Only for GA-8IDML.

?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 pos-

sible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please

contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

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Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

A

O

N

M

L

Hardware Installation Process

B
C

D

E
F

G

J

K

A CPU_FAN I FRONT_USB

B ATX J BATTERY

C IR K WOL

D PWR_FAN L CD_IN

E FLOPPY M AUX_12V

F IDE1/IDE2 N F_AUDIO

G SYS_FAN O USB_VS

H F_PANEL

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H

I

GA-8IDML Series Motherboard

A / D / G : CPU_FAN / PWR_FAN / SYS FAN Connector

SYS_FANPWR_FANCPU_FAN

1

GND

Sense

+12V/Control

Sense

1

+12V/Control

GND

GND

+12V/Control

Sense

B : ATX Power

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5V SB (Stand by +5V)

? 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.

+12V

Power Good

GND
VCC

GND
VCC
GND

3.3V

3.3V
1

ATX Power

VCC
VCC

-5V
GND
GND
GND

PS-ON(Soft On/Off)

GND

-12V

3.3V

1

M : AUX_12V Power Connector

1

GND
GND

+12V Power

+12V
+12V

234

?This connector (ATX +12V) is used

only for CPU Core Voltage.

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Hardware Installation Process

E / F : Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2 Connector

1

1

Floppy

IDE1

K :WOL

1

+5V SB

GND

Signal

L : CD_IN

1

CD-L

GND

1

IDE2

CD-R

N: F_AUDIO Connector

There are two types of Front Audio connector, please refer to the tables below before you install.

GND

Type 2

GND

Front Audio (L)
Front Audio (R)
MIC

1

Rear Audio(L)

Rear Audio(R)

GND

GND

GND

Incase Speaker (L)

Type 1

1

GND

Front Audio(L)
Front Audio(R)
MIC

+12V

GND
GND

Incase Speaker (R)

Rear Audio (L)

Rear Audio (R)

? If you want to use ty pe-1 Front Audio connector, you must remove 11-12,13-14 Jumper.

If you want to use type-2 Front Audio connector, you must remove 3-4 ,5-6 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.

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GA-8IDML Series Motherboard

C:IR

IRTX
GND

IRRX

1

? Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector

while you connect the IR. Please contact you

nearest dealer for optional IR device.

NC
VCC

I :Front USB

GND

NC

USB D3+

USB D3-

Power

NC

USB D2-

USB D2+

GND

Power

J:Battery

+

WARNING

? 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.

H :F_PANEL

RST­RST+
SPK+

NC
NC

SPK-

HD-

? 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.

PW+
PW-

PD+
PD­PD-

HD+

O: USB_VS : PS/2 USB Wake Up

selection

1

1

1-2 close: Enable

2-3 close: Disable (Default)

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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. If the message

disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning

it OFF then ON or pressing the “ RESET” bottom on the system case. You may also restart by

simultaneously press <Ctrl> - <Alt>- <Del> keys.

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>.

T he Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1)

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 Itect

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.

? Advanced Chipset Features

This setup page includes all the items of chipset special 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 Optimized Defaults

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.

BIOS Setup

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Standard CMO S Features

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software

Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Mon, Feb 21 2000 Item Help

Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level

?IDE Primary Master Press Enter None

?IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None

?IDE Secondary Master Press Enter None

?IDE Secondary Slave Press Enter None

Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.

Drive B None

Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled

Video EGA / VGA

Halt On All, But Keyboard

Base Memory 640K

Extended Memory 130048K

Total Memory 131072K

????: 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

Date

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

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

Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1994 through 2079

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BIOS Setup

Time

The times format 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.

IDE Pri mary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave

The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C 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 you 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.

CYLS. Number of cylinders

HEADS Number of heads

PRECOMP Write precomp

LANDZONE Landing zone

SECTORS Number of sectors

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

Drive A / Drive B

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

None No floppy drive installed

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

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

(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).

720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity

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

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

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Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)

Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.

Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.

Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

Video

The category detects the type of adapter used for the primary system monitor that must match your video

display card and monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type

in setup.

EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA,

SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters

CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode

CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode

MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome adapters

Halt on

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

NO Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected

and you will be prompted.

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

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

all other errors. (Default value)

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all

other errors.

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

stop for all other errors.

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Memory

The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the 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

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Advanced BIOS Features

First Boot Device Floppy Item Help

Second Boot Device HDD-0 Menu Level

Third Boot Device CDROM

Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled

Boot Up Num-Lock On

Password Check Setup

MPS Version Control For OS 1.4

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Disabled

????: 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

First / Second / Third Boot device

Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy.

LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120.

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

SCSI Select your boot device priority by SCSI.

CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM.

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Boot Up Fl oppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is 40

tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.

Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note

that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are

all 80tracks. (Default value)

Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note

that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360 K.

Boot Up NumLock

On Keypad is number keys. (Default value)

Off Keypad is arrow keys.

Passwor d Check

This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.

System 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.

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

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

MPS Ver sion Control For OS

(Support Multi Processor Specification revision 1.4)

1.4 Support MPS Version 1.4 . (Default Value)

1.1 Support MPS Version 1.1.

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Enabled Enabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability.

Disabled Disabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. (Default value)

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Advanced Chipset Features

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Advanced Chipset Features

Configure DRAM Timing SPD Item Help

?CAS Latency Time 2 Menu Level

?Active to Precharge Delay 5

?DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 2

?DRAM RAS# Precharge 2

?Refresh Mode Select 15.6usec

DRAM Data Integrity Mode Non-ECC

DRAM Read Thermal Mgmt Disable

Delay Transaction Enable

AGP Aperture Size(MB) 64

Delay Prior to Thermal 16Min

????: 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: Advanced Chipset Features

Configure DRAM Timing

SPD Set Configure DRAM Timing Control by SPD. (Default value)

Manual Set SConfigure DRAM Timing Control by Manual.

CAS latency Time

3 For Slower SDRAM DIMM module.

2 For Fastest SDRAM DIMM module. (Default Value)

Active to Precharge Delay

5 Set active to Precharge delay timing is 5 clk. (Default value)

6 Set active to Precharge delay timing is 6 clk.

7 Set active to Precharge delay timing is 7 clk.

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SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay

3 Set SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay 3 SCLKs.

2 Set SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay 2 SCLKs.(Default value)

SDRAM RAS# Precharge

3 Set SDRAM RAS# Precharge Time to 3. (Default value)

2 Set SDRAM RAS# Precharge Time to 2.

Refresh Mode Select

7.8 usec Set active to Refresh mode timing is 7.8 usec.

15.6 usec Set active to Refresh mode timing is 15.6 usec.

64 usec Set active to Refresh mode timing is 64 usec.

DRAM Data Integrity Mode

ECC Set DRAM Data Integrity Mode by ECC.

Non-ECC Set DRAM Data Integrity Mode by Non-ECC. (Default value)

DRAM Read Thermal Mgmt

Disabled Disable DRAM Read Thermal Mgme . (Default value)

Enabled Enable DRAM Read Thermal Mgme.

BIOS Setup

Delay Transaction

Disabled Normal operation.

Enabled For slow speed ISA device in system. (Default value)

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AGP Graphics Aperture Size

4 AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 4MB.

8 AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 8MB.

16 AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 16MB
32 AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 32MB.
64 AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 64MB.(Default Value)
128 AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 128MB.
256 AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 256MB.

Delay Prior to Thermal

16Min Set active CPU Thermal function after booting 16 Min.(Default Value)

64Min Set active CPU Thermal function after booting 64 Min.

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BIOS Setup

Integrated Peripherals

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Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Item Help

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled

IDE Primary Master PIO Auto Menu Level

IDE Primary Slave PIO Auto

IDE Secondary Master PIO Auto

IDE Secondary Slave PIO Auto

IDE Primary Master UDMA Auto

IDE Primary Slave UDMA Auto

IDE Secondary Master UDMA Auto

IDE Secondary Slave UDMA Auto

USB Controller Enabled

USB Keyboard Support Disabled

USB Mouse Support Disabled

Init Display First AGP

AC97 Audio Auto

AC97 Modem Auto

Onboard LAN* Enabled

Onboard Sound* Enabled

Mouse Power On Disabled

Keyboard Power On Disabled

?KB Power ON Password Enter

Onboard FDC Controller Enabled

Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4

Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3

UART Mode Select Normal

?RxD,TxD, Active Hi,Lo

?IR Transmission Delay Enabled

?UR2 Duplex Mode Half

Use IR Pins IR-Rx2Tx2

Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7

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Parallel Port Mode SPP

?EPP Mode Select EPP 1.7

?ECP Mode Use DMA 3

AC BACK Function Soft-Off

????: 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: Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

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

Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

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

Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.

IDE Pri mary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel)

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.

(Default value)

Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

IDE Pri mary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel)

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.

(Default value)

Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

IDE Secondary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel)

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.

(Default value)

Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

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IDE Secondary S lave PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel)

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.

(Default value)

Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

IDE Pri mary Master UDMA

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.

(Default value)

Disabled Disable UDMA function.

IDE Pri mary Slave UDMA

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.

(Default value)

Disabled Disable UDMA function.

IDE Secondary Master UDMA

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. (Default value)

Disabled Disable UDMA function.

BIOS Setup

IDE Secondar y S lave UDMA

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. (Default value)

Disabled Disable UDMA function.

USB Controller

Enabled Enabled USB Controller. (Default value)

Disabled Disabled USB Controller.

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USB Keyboard Support

Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support.

Disabled Disabled USB Keyboard Support. (Default value)

USB Mouse Support

Enabled Enabled USB Mouse Support.

Disabled Disabled USB Mouse Support. (Default value)

Init Display First

PCI Set Init Display First to PCI Slot.

AGP Set Init Display First to AGP. (Default value)

AC97 Audio

Auto BIOS will automatically detect onboard AC97 Audio or Creative CT5880

audio. (Default value)

Disabled Disabled AC97 Audio.

AC97 Modem

Auto Bios will automatically detect onboard AC97 Modem. (Default value)

Disabled Disabled AC97 Modem.

Onboard LAN*

Enable Enable onboard LAN function.(Default value)

Disable Disable onboard LAN function.

Onboard Sound*

Enable Enable onboard LAN function. (Default value)

Disabled Disabled onboard LAN function.

"*" Only for GA-8IDML.

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Mouse Power On

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)

Mouse Click Power On by Mouse click.

Keyboard Power On

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

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)

Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have “POWER Key” button, you can press the key to

power on your system.

KB Power ON Password

Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Key

board Power On Password.

Onboard FDC Controller

Enabled Enable onboard FDC port. (Default value)

Disabled Disable onboard FDC port.

Onboard Serial Port 1

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.

3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value)

2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.

3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.

2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.

Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

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Onboard Serial Port 2

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.

3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.

2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default Value)

3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.

2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.

Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.

UART Mode S elect

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

ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.

IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode.

SCR Set onboard I/O chip UART to SCR Mode.

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

RxD, TxD Active

Hi, Hi Set RxD,TxD Active to Hi, Hi.

Hi, Lo Set RxD,TxD Active to Hi, Lo. (Default Value)

Lo, Hi Set RxD,TxD Active to Lo, Hi.

Lo, Lo Set RxD,TxD Active to Lo, Lo.

IR Transmission Delay

Enabled Enabled IR Transmission delay. (Default Value)

Disabled Enabled IR Transmission delay.

UR2 Duplex Mode

Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value)

Full IR Function Duplex Full.

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Use IR Pins

IR-Rx2Tx2 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378.(Default Value)

RxD2,TxD2 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278.

OnBoard Parallel port

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

278/IRQ5 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278.

3BC/IRQ7 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 3BC.

Parallel Port Mode

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

EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.

ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.

ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

Parall el Port EPP Type

EPP 1.9 EPP Version is 1.9. (Default value)

EPP 1.7 EPP Version is 1.7.

BIOS Setup

AC Back Function

Memory System power on depends on the status before AC lost.

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

Full-On Always power on the system when AC back.

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Power Management Setup

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Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Item Help

?USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled

Power Management User Define Menu Level

Video Off Method DPMS

Video Off In Suspend Yes

Suspend Type Stop Grant

MODEM Use IRQ 3

Suspend Mode Disabled

HDD Power Down Disabled

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Instant-off

PME Event Wake Up Enabled

ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan Enabled

Resume by Alarm Disabled

? Date(of Month) Alarm Everyday

? Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 0 0

** Reload Global Timer Events **

Primary IDE 0 Disabled

Primary IDE 1 Disabled

Secondary IDE 0 Disabled

Secondary IDE 1 Disabled

FDD,COM,LPT Port Disabled

PCI PIRQ[A-D]# Disabled

????: 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: Power Management Setup

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ACPI Sleep Type

S1/POS Set ACPI Sleep Type to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). (Default value)

S3/STR Set ACPI Sleep Type to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM).

USB Dev Wakeup From S3

Enabled Enable USB Device Wakeup From S3.

Disabled Disable USB Device Wakeup From S3. (Default value)

Power Management

User Define For configuring our own power management features (Default Value)

Min Saving Disabled Green & software APM function.

Max Saving Enabled Green & softw are APM function.

Video off Method

V/H SYNC+Blank BIOS will turn off V/H-SYNC when gets into Green mode for Green monitor

power saving.

Blank Screen BIOS will only black monitor when gets into Green mode.

DPMS BIOS will use DPMS Standard to control VGA card. (The Green type VGA

card will turn off V/H-SYNC automatically.)(Default value)

Video Off In Suspend

Yes Set Suspend type is stop grant. (Default value)

No SuspendSet Suspend type is Power on Suspend.

Suspend Type

Stop Grant Set Suspend type is stop grant. (Default value)

PwrOn Suspend Set Suspend type is Power on Suspend.

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MODEM Use IRQ

N/A Set MODEM Use IRQ to NA.

3 Set MODEM Use IRQ to 3.(Default value)

4 Set MODEM Use IRQ to 4.

5 Set MODEM Use IRQ to 5.

7 Set MODEM Use IRQ to 7.

9 Set MODEM Use IRQ to 9.

10 Set MODEM Use IRQ to 10.

11 Set MODEM Use IRQ to 11.

Suspend Mode

Disabled Disabled Suspend Mode. (Default value)

1 min - 1 Hour Setup the timer to enter Suspend Mode.

HDD Power Down

Disabled Disabled HDD Power Down mode function. (Default value)

1-15 mins. Enabled HDD Power Down mode between 1 to 15 mins.

Soft-off by PWR-BTTN

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

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

than 4 sec.

PME Event Wake up

Disabled Disabled PME Event Wake up function.

Enabled Enabled PME Event Wake up function. (Default Value)

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Modem Ring On/ WakeOnLAN

Disabled Disabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function.

Enabled Enabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. (Default Value)

RTC Alarm Power On

You can set “RTC Alarm Power On” item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on

system.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)

Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.

If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.

RTC Alarm Date : Every Day,1~31

RTC Alarm Hour: 0~23

RTC Alarm Minute : 0~59

RTC Alarm Second : 0~59

Primary IDE 0/1

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)

Enabled Enabled monitor Primary IDE 0/1 for Green event.

BIOS Setup

Secondary IDE 0/1

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)

Enabled Enabled monitor Secondary IDE 0/1 for Green event.

FDD,COM,LPT Port

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)

Enabled Enabled monitor FDC,COM,LPT for Green event.

PCI PIRQ[A-D] #

Enabled Monitor PCI PIRQ[A-D]# IRQ Active.

Disabled Ignore PCI PIRQ[A-D]# IRQ Active. (Default value)

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PnP/PCI Configurations

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PnP/PCI Configurations

Resources Controlled By Auto Item Help

?IRQ Resources Press Enter Menu Level

PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto

PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto

PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto

????: 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: PnP/PCI Configurations

Resources Controlled by

Manual User can set the PnP resource (I/O Address, IRQ & DMA channels) used

by legacy ISA DEVICE.

Auto(ESCD) BIOS automatically use these PnP rescuers. (Default value)

IRQ Resources ( 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 )

PCI Device The resource is used by PCI device.

Reserved Set the resource to reserved.

PCI1 IRQ Assi gnment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)

3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1.

PCI2 IRQ Assi gnment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)

3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2.

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PCI3 IRQ Assi gnment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)

3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3.

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PC Health Status

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PC Health Status

VCORE 1.792 V Item Help

+3.3V 3.360V Menu Level

+ 5V 5.053 V

+12V 12.096V

- 12V -12.280 V

Current System Temperature 31°C~89°F

Current CPU Temperature 28°C~98°F

Current CPU FAN Speed 5443 RPM

Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM

Current SYSTEM FAN speed 0 RPM

CPU Warning Temperature Disabled

CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled

POWER FAN Fail Warning Disabled

SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled

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

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

Figure8: PC Health Status

Current Voltage (V) VCORE / VCC18 / +5V / ±12V

Detect system’s voltage status automatically.

Current System / CPU Temperature (°C / °F)

Detect System / CPU Temp. automatically.

Current CPU FAN / POWER FAN / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect Fan speed status automatically.

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CPU Warning Temperature

60° C / 140° F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60° C / 140° F.

70° C / 158° F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70° C / 158° F.

80° C / 176° F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80° C / 176° F.

90° C / 194° F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90° C / 194° F.

Disabled Disabled this function.(Default value)

Fan Fail Warning ( CPU / POWER/ SYSTEM)

Disabled Fan Fail Alarm Function Disabled. (Default value)

Enabled Fan Fail Alarm Function Enabled.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

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Frequency/Voltage Control

CPU Clock Ratio x 15 Item Help

CPU Host Clock Control Disable Menu Level

CPU Host Frequency(MHz) 100

Host/DRAM Clock ratio Auto

Memory Frequency(MHz) 133

PCI/AGP Frequency(MHz) 33/66

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

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

Figure 9: Frequency/Voltage Control

CPU Clock Ratio

X 8~X 24 It’s depends on CPU Clock Ratio.

CPU Host Clock Control

Disable Disable CPU Host Clock Control.(Default value)

Enable Enable CPU Host Clock Control.

CPU Host Frequency

100MHz ~ 200MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 200MHz.

Host/DRAM Clock Ratio

1.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.0.

1.33 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.33.

Auto Depend’s On SPD Data. (Default value)

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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?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 Itect

F10:Save & Exit Setup

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

minimum system performance.

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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Load Optimized Defaults

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?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 Itect

F10:Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

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

system automatically detects.

Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y

Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults

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BIOS Setup

Set Supervisor/User Passw or d

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?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 Itect

F10:Save & Exit Setup

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” will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is

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

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a SUPERVISOR PASS-

WORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone 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 “ Security Option” in Advance 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 “Security Option” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only

when you try to enter Setup.

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Password

Figure 12: Password Setting

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Sav e & Exit Setup

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?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 Itect

F10: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.

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

Save Datat to CMOS

Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup

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Exit Without Saving

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?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 Itect

F10:Save & Exit Setup

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

Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon all Data

Figure 14: Exit Without Saving

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Revision History

Chapter 4 Technical Reference

Performance List

The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular benchmark testing programs.

These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values

gotten by users. (The different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark

testing results.)

CPU Intel Pentuim

DRAM (128 x 1) MB SDRAM (PQI PC166)

CACHE SIZE 256KB included in CPU

DISPLAY Gigabyte GV-GF3000D

STORAGE Onboard IDE (Quantum AS30000AT 30GB)

O.S Windows 2000+ SP2

DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 64K colors x 75Hz

IUCD ver. 1.8 For Intel chipset M.B.

Pr ocessor Intel Pentium® 4

1.7GHz (100x17)

WCPUID 2.8 Clock Fr equency

Internal MHz 1700.01

SiSoft Sandr a 2001

CPU/FPU Benchmark 3264/887/2095

CPU Multi-Media Benchmark 6799/8821

Drives Benchmark 22971

Memory Benchmark 662/669

SPECviewper f 6. 12

Pro CDRS-03 13.42

MedMCAD-01 17.90

Light-04 5.093

DX-06 14.05

DRV-07 14.83

Awadvs-04 39.38

QUAKE III Ar ena (wi thout sound)

640*480*16 Demo1 153.3

1024*768*32 Demo2 134.2

®

4 1.7GHz processor

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Block Diagram

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AGPCLK

(66MHz)

3 PCI

PCICLK

(33MHz)

AGP 4X

RJ45

Game Port

RTL8100(B)L

Creative

CT5880

AC97

CODEC

Pentium 4

CPU

82845

AC97 Link

4 USB

Ports

System Bus 100MHz

100/133 MHz

Intel

48 MHz

Intel

ICH 2

LPC BUS

ATA33/66/100
IDE Channels

CPUCLK+/- (100MHz)

HCLK+/- (100MHz)

MCHCLK (66MHz)

66 MHz

33 MHz

14.318 MHz

SST49LF002

Winbond

W83627HF

24 MHz

33 MHz

SDRAM

FWH

Game Port

Floppy

LPT Port

PS/2

KB/Mouse

COM

Ports

PCICLK (33MHz)

USBCLK (48MHz)

14.318 MHz
33 MHz

MIC

LINE-IN

LINE-OUT

Cypress

CY28324

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HCLK+/- (100MHz)

CPUCLK+/- (100MHz)
AGPCLK (66MHz)

MCHCLK (66MHz)

ICH3V66 (66MHz)

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Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction

Four Speaker Introduction

A. What is Four Speaker?

The Creative CT5880 audio chip can support up to 4 speaker output. If you select “Four speaker out”,

Line In will be reconfigured as another line out to support a second pair of speakers.

B. How to use Four Speaker?

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition setup procedure:

Click the audio icon along the task bar and

select “Configure 3D Audio”

Select two speaker (Default)

Select “Four speaker” item.

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Microsoft Windows Me setup procedure:

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Go to “Control Panel” and double click

“Sounds and Multimedia”.

Select “Audio” Page, and click “Advanced”

button.

Select “Quadraphonic Speakers” and

click ok.

C. Four Speaker Application

The four speaker function will only be supported in application softwares that use Microsoft

DirectX and Creative EAX, for example, the game titles, software DVD player and MP3 player.

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SPDIF Introduction

A. What is SPDIF?

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital signal to AC3 decoder which can support upto 5.1

speakers.

B. How to use SPDIF?

Click your mouse right button in “My Computer”

and select the “Properties” item.

Click “Device Manager” item.

Click “Sound, vidio and game controllers” item

and select the “Creative Sound Blaster

PCI128” item.

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Click “Settings” item and select the “Output

Mode” item.

Click “Digital” item, Line Out will be reconfigure

to SPDIF Out.

Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the type (mono or stereo) of

the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, then configure Line Out to either

SPDIF or Speaker accordingly.

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@ 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,

but always hesitate to update it? Because you think

updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually

you don’t know how to update it.

Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of 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 first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS 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 “Internet Update” 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 mainboard

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 in the attached driver CD. But please

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

Gigabyte @BIOS.

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Easy TuneIIITM Introduction

Gigabyte announces EasyTuneIII

Windows overdrive utility

“Overdrive” might be one of the most

common issues in computer field. But have many

users ever tried it? The answer is probably “no”.

Because “overdrive” is thought to be very difficult and

includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes “over-

drive” is even considered as special skills found only in some enthusiasts.

But as to the experts in “overdrive”, what’s the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time and money

to study, try and use many different hardware and software tools to do “overdrive”. And even with these

technologies, they still learn that it’s quite a risk because the safety and stability of an “overdrive“ system

is unknown.

Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility EasyTuneIII— announced by

Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility

suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode”

to run “overdrive” at their convenience. For users who choose “Easy Mode”, they just need to click

“Auto Optimize” to have auto and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will then overdrive CPU

speed automatically with the result being shown in the control panel. If someone prefers to “overdrive” by

oneself, there is also another choice. Click “Advanced Mode” to enjoy “sport drive” class overclocking.

In “Advanced Mode”, one can change the system bus speed in small increments to get ultimate system

performance. And no matter which mainboard is used, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*, EasyTuneIII helps to

perform the best of system.

Besides, different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTuneIII doesn’t require users to

change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting; on the other hand, they can do “overdrive” at

only one click. Therefore, this is a safer way for “overdrive” as nothing is changed on software or

hardware. If user runs EasyTuneIII over system’s limitation, the biggest lost is only to restart the

computer again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one well-performed system speed

been tested in EasyTuneIII, user can “Save” this bus speed and “Load” it in next time. Obviously,

Gigabyte EasyTuneIII has already turned the “overdrive” technology toward to a newer generation.

This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached driver CD. Users

may make a test drive of “EasyTuneIII” to find out more amazing features by themselves.

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Revision History

Chapter 5 Appendix

Picture below are shown in Windows ME (VUCD driver version 1.8)

Appendix A: Intel 845 Chipset Driver Installation

A. Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP INF Update Utility:

Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double – click

the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen.

1.Click "Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP INF

Update Utility" item.

(1)

2.Click "Yes".

(3) (4)

4.Click "Finish" to restart computer.

(5)

(2)

3.Click "Next".

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Appendix B: Creative CT5880 Chipset Driver Installation

Revision History

Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double click

the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen.

1.Click "Creative CT5880 Sound Driver"

item.

2.Click "OK".

(1)

3.Click "Yes".

(3)

5.Click here.

(5)

(2)

4.Click "next".

(4)

6.Click "Finish" to restart computer.

(6)

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