GIGABYTE GA-8IEX P4 User Guide

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GA-8IEX Series

P4 Titan 533 Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

Pentium®4 P rocessor Motherboard

Rev. 1202

12MD-8IEX-1202

Table of Content

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Item Checklist ................................................................................. 3

WA RNING! ..................................................................................... 3

Chapter 1 Introduction...................................................................... 4

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ........................................... 8

Features Summary................................................................................................ 4

GA -8IEX Series Motherboard Layout.................................................................7

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)............................................9

Step 1-1: CPU Installation ...............................................................................9

Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation ............................................................10

Step 2: Install memory modules ........................................................................ 11

Step 3: Install expansion cards..........................................................................12

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply...............13

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction...........................................................13

Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction....................................15

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................... 23

T he Main Menu.....................................................................................................23

Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Utility.................................................................................23

Select Language ..................................................................................................23

Load Optimized Default ......................................................................................25

Sav e & Exit Setup ................................................................................................26

Chapter 4 Driv er Installation ...........................................................27

Chapter 5 BIOS Flash Procedure ....................................................29

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Item Checklist

þ The GA-8I EX Series motherboard þ SPD-KIT x 1 þ IDE (ATA100 ) cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1 þ IEEE1394 Cable x 1 (**) þ IDE (ATA133 )cable x 2(**) þ I/O Shield þ 4-Port USB Cable x 1 þ CD for motherboard driver & utility þ GA-8IEX Series user’s manual þ Quick PC Installation Guide

W ARNING!

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, y ou should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer w hen working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded w rist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of y our hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the pow er 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 w ith the components w henever the components are separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the ATX pow er supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX ow er connector on the motherboard.

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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 y ou 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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Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Features Summary

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Form Factor — 30.6cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Motherboard — GA-8I EX Series Motherboard:

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

Chipset — Chipset 845E HOST/AGP/Controller

Mem ory — 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

I/O Control — I T8712 Slots — 1 CNR(Communication and Networking Riser) Slot (**)

On-Board IDE — 2 IDE controllers on the Intel ICH4 PCI chipset

On-Board Peripherals — 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M

GA-8IEX and GA-8IEXP

— Intel Pentium®4 533MHz/ 400MHz FSB — Support Intel ® Pentium ® 4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor — 2nd cache depend on CPU

— ICH4 I/O Controller Hub

— Supports PC2100 DDR or PC1600 DDR DIMM — Supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max) — Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM — Supports 64bit ECC type DRAM integrity mode

— 1 AGP slot 4X (1.5V only) device support — 6 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2. 2 compliant

provid es IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA 33/ATA66/ATA100) operation modes.

— IDE3 and IDE4 Compatible with RAID,Ultra ATA133/100.(**)

and 2.88M bytes.

— 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode — 2 Serial ports (COMA & COMB) — 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (2 x Rear,4 xFront by cable ) — 1 IrDA connector for IR/CIR — 1 Front Audio connector — 3 IEEE1394 connector (**)

to be continued......

** For GA-8IEXP Only.

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Hardware Monitor — CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution detect

— CPU/Power/System Fan Control — CPU Overheat Warning — System Voltage Detect

On-Board Sound — Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset + Sigmatel 9708T CODEC

— Line Out / 2 front speaker — Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch) — Mic In : Mic — SPDIF out : by s/w switch

On-Board RAID (**) — Onboard Promise PDC20276

— Supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) — Supports concurrent dual ATA133 IDE controller operation — Support ATAPI mode for CD ROM, DVD ROM ..etc. — Supports IDE bus master operation — Support ATA133/RAID mode switch by BIOS — Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds — Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in

controller onboard BIOS On-Board LAN — Intel 82562ET LAN PHY On-Board USB 2.0 — Built in IC H4 Chipset On-Board 1394(**) — Built in VT6306 C hipset (**) On-Board MS(**),SC, — Winbond SMART I/O Chipset (Memory Stick , Security Digital and SD( MMC)(**) SC header) PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS, 4M bit x 2 FWH (**)

— Licensed AWARD BIOS, 3M bit x 2 FWH (*) — Supports Dual BIOS — Supports Multi Language — Supports Face Wizard — Supports Q-Flash

Additional Features — PS/2 Keyboard power on by password

— PS/2 Mouse power on — External Modem w ake up — STR(Suspend-To-RAM) — Wake on LAN (WOL)(**) — AC Re covery

to be continued......

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Introduction

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Overclocking — Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) b y BIOS

— Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection — USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3 — Supports @BIOS — Supports EasyTune 4

— Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS

Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications. We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards… .etc.

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GA-8IEX Series Motherboard Layout

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KB_ MS

COMA

COMB

LINE_OUT

LINE_IN

MIC_IN

USB

AC97

825 62ET

LPT1

GAME

LAN

CNR(**)

AUX_12V

CT5880

F_AUDIO_I

AGP

CD_IN

A UX_IN

SPDIF

NB-FAN

SOCKET478

GA-8IEX/8IEXP

P4 Titan533

WOL(**)

CPU_FAN

Intel 845E

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

PCI5

PCI6

1394-2

IEEE1394(**)

IT8712

VT6306(**)

1394-31394-1

DDR1

DDR3

DDR2

ICH4

IDE4 (**)

F_ USB2

Front USB 2.0

IDE3 (**)

IDE2

F_ USB1

DIMM_LED_CONN

ATX

IDE1

BATTERY

BAC KUP BIOS

MAIN BIOS

PDC20276(**)

IR/CIR

SD(**)

FLOPPY

PWR_FAN

F_PANEL

MS(**)

SYS_FAN

CLR_CMOS

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Chapter 2 Hardw are Installation Process

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

Step 1- Install the Centr al Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet w ires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools

Step 2Step1Step4

Step 4

Step3

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 1-1 CPU Instal lation

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Pin1 indicator

CPU Top View CPU Bottom View

Socket Actuation Lever

1. Pull up the CP U socket lever and up to 90-degree angle.

3. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation.

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

Pin1indicator

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.

M 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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Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation

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1. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard.

M Plea se use Intel approved cooling fan. M We recomme nd you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between

your CPU and heats ink. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste. During this condition if y ou try to remove the cooling fan, you might pull the processor out of t he 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.)

M Mak e sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes

the installa tion.

M Plea se refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation procedure.

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

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIM M) sockets, but it can only support a maximum of 4 banks of DDR memory. DDR socket 1 uses 2 banks, DDR socket 2&3 share the remainin g 2 banks. Please refer to the following tables for possible memory configurations supported. 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 notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM Dev ices used on DIMM 1 DIMM x 64 / x 72 2 DIMMs x 64 / x 72 3 DIMMs x 64 / x 72

64 Mbit (2Mx 8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 256 MBytes 64 Mbit (1Mx 16x4 banks) 32 MBy tes 64 MBy tes 96 MBy tes 128 Mbit(4Mx 8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 512 MBytes 128 Mbit(2Mx 16x4 banks) 64 MBy tes 128 MBytes 196 MBytes 256 Mbit(8Mx 8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBy tes 1 GBytes 256 Mbit(4Mx 16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 512 Mbit(16Mx 8x4 banks) 1 GBy tes 2 GBytes 2 GBytes 512 Mbit(8Mx 16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

Notes: Double-sided x 16 DDR memory devices are not support by Intel 845E/G chipset.

DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 S S S D S S D D X

D X D S D X

S X D D:Double Sided DIMM S:Single Sided DIMM X:Not Use

1. The DIMM socke t has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

DDR

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M When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. M 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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Step 3: Install expansion cards

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

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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.

Issues To Beware Of When Installing CNR

Please use standard CNR card like the one in order to avoid mechanical problem.

the computer.

AGP Card

Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot .Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white- drawable bar.

MPlease note:

If M/B has hardw are audio (CT5880), your modem riser has been set to "Primary " automatically

Standard CNR Card

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

Step 4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction

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u v w

u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

PS/2 K eyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

ØThis connector supports standard PS/2

keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

v Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB)

Parallel Port (25 pin Female)

ØThis 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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w Game /MIDI Ports

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Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

ØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard

and other relate audio devices.

x Audio Connectors

Line Out 1

(Line Out 2)

MIC In

Line In

y USB/ LAN Connector

L AN

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 no te: Line Out 1: Line Out or SPDIF (The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder). To enable SPDIF, simply insert SPDIF connector into Line Out1. Line Out1 will become SPDIF Out automatically. To enable Four Speaker (for Creative 5880 audio only), and Line In will become Line Out2 to support second pair of stereo speakers.

If you want the detail information for “ 4 _Channel Audio & SPDIF “ setup, please download 8I EX Series manual (Complete Version) from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.

Ø 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, WinNT 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.

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Step 4-2 :Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

A B C D

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U T

PFOQR

A) CPU_FAN M) CLR_CMOS B) BATTERY N) F_P ANEL C) ATX O) IDE3/IDE4 (**) D) IR/CIR P) F_USB1/F_USB2 E) SC Q) 1394-1/1394-2/1394-3 (**) F) MS (**) R) WOL(**) G) SD (**) S) SPDIF H) FDD T) AUX_IN I) IDE1/IDE2 U) CD_IN J) PWR_FAN V) F_AUDIO_I K) SYS_FAN W) NB_FAN L) CI X) AUX_12V

G H

L M N

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X ) AUX_12V( +12V Power Connector)

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GND

Ø This connector (ATX +12V) is

used only for CPU Core Voltage.

+12V +12V

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C) ATX (ATX Power Con nector)

5V SB (Stand by +5V)

+12V

Power Good

GND VCC

GND VCC GND

3.3V

3.3V 1

A) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)

+12V/Control

GND

Sense

K) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)

GND +12V/Control

Sense

Ø AC power cord should only be connected to

your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related dev ices are firmly

VCC

connected to the mainboard.

VCC

-5V GND GND GND

PS-ON(Soft On/Off)

GND

-12V

3.3V

Ø Please note, a proper installation of the CPU

cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600mA .

Ø These connector allow you to link with the

cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.

J) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector)

Sense

+12V/Control

GND

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W) NB_FAN

Ø If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan

will not wo rk. Sometimes will damage the Chip

GND

VCC

Fan. (Usually black cable is GND)

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I,H ) Floppy/ IDE1 / IDE2 Connector (Primary/Secondary]

IDE2

IDE1

FDD

O) IDE3/IDE4 Connector (RAID/ATA133,Green Connector)(**)

IDE4

IDE3

Ø Important Notice:

Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CD_ROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

Important Notice:

1. The rad stripe of the ribbn cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

2. If you wish to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS (either RAID or ATA133). Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to the RAID manual.

If you want the detail information for “RAID“ setup , please download 8IEX Series manual (Complete Version) from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.

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R) WOL(Wake on LAN)(**)

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+5V SB

Ø This connector allows the remove servers to

manage the system that installed this mainboard via your network adapter which also supports WOL.

GND

Signal

S)SPDIF

VCC SPDIF Out

GND

SPDIF

U) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In Connector)

CD_R

CD_L

GND

T) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)

AUX-R

AUX-L

GND

Ø The SPDIF output is capable of providing

digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. U se this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function.

Ø Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out

to the connector.

Ø Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner

audio out )to the connector.

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P)F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Y ellow Connector)

USB Dy+

USB Over

GND

Current

USB Dy-

Power

USB Dy+

USB Over

GND

Current

Power

USB Dy-

Ø 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.

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Power

USB Dx-

USB Dx+

USB2

V) F_AUDIO_I (F_AUDIO Connector)

GND

Power

USB1

GND

USB Dx-

USB Dx+

Ø If you want to use Front Audio connector, you

must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your

MIC REF

Front Audio (R)

Reserved

Front Audio (L)

GND POWER

Rear Audio (R) Rear Audio (L)

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.

Q) 1394-1/1394-2/1394-3(IEEE1394 Connector,Grey Connector) (**)

Ø Please Note: Serial interface

standard set by Institute of

GND

TPB2-

GND

TPB2+

VCC

GND

Electrical and Electronics Engineers , which has fea tures like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.

GND

VCCVCC

GND

TPA0-

TPB0-

GND

TPA0+

TPB0+

1394-1

TPA1-

TPA1+

1394-2

TPB1-

GND GND

TPB1+

GND

VCC

TPA2-

TPA2+

1394-3

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D) IR/CIR (IR/CIR )

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E) SC(Smart Card Interface,Black Connector) G)SD(MMC) (Secure Digital Memory Car d Interface,Red exide Connector) (**) F)MS (Mem ory Stick Interface,White Connector) (**)

SCAPSNT

GND

VCC

CIRRX

SCAC8

SCAL ED

SCARST-

GND

IRTX

GND

IRRX

NC VCC

SCACL K SCAIO SCAC4 SCAPWCTLVCC

Ø 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.

Ø The device could be expanded for reading Flash

Memory, such as SD(Security Digital), MS (Memory Stick) and Smart Card Reader Connector. The Smart IC Card could increase security in authenticating online transactions; the card reader device ( inquire local distributor) made by Third Party could be purchased by users.

1 GND

** For GA-8IEXP Only.

SDLED SDPWCTL-

SDCLK SD5 SD4 SD3

SD2 VCC3

SD1

MSLED

MSPW CTLMSCLK MS5 MS4 MS3

MS2 VCC3 MS1

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GND

L ) CI

Ø This 2 pin connector allows y our system to

enable or disable the system alarm if the sys

GND

Signal

tem case begin remove.

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M) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

1-2 close: Clear CMOS

2-3 close: Normal

B ) BATTERY (Battery)

Ø You may clear the CMOS data to its default

values by thisjumper. Default doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent

from improp er use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.

CAUTION

v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

v Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

v Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

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N) F_P ANEL (2x7 pins connector)

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13 RS TRST+ SPK+

SPK-

HD-

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

SPK (S peaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

PD+/PD_G-/PD_ Y-(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

PW+

PW-

PD+ PD_GPD_Y-

HD+

2 14

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

Close: Reset Hardware System

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

Pin 3: LED cathode(-)

Close: Power On/Off

Ø 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.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

ENTERING SETUP

Powering O N the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If you require more advanced BIOS settings, please go to “Adv anced BIOS” setting menu.To enter Advanced BIOS setting menu, press “Ctrl+F1” key on the BIOS screen.

GETTING HELP

M ain 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 H elp Window press <E sc>.

The Main Menu

Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main M enu 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.

Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Utility

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 DualBIOS/Q-Flash utility. If you want to detail information for “DualBIOS/Q-Flash Utility “, please download

this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.

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Select Language

You can press <F3> to select multi language. There are 7 languages available, including

English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Germany, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

}Standa rd CMOS Features Select Language }Advanced BIOS Fe atures Load Fail-Safe Defaults

}Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Power Manag ement Setup Set Supervi sor Password }PnP/PCI Con figurations Set User Password }PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup }Freque ncy/Voltage Control Exit With out Saving

Top Performance

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l Stand ard CMOS Features

l Advanc ed BIOS Features

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l Advance d Chipset Features

l Integrated Peri pherals

l Pow er Management Setup

l PnP/PCI Confi gurations

l PC H ealth Status

l Fr equency/Voltage Control

l Top Performance Defaul ts

l Sel ect Language

l Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.

This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.

We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it.

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

We would not suggest you change the default setting unless you really need it. For power End-User use only.

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

We would not suggest you change the default setting unless you really need it. For power End-User use only.

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

We would not suggest you change the default setting unless you really need it. For power End-User use only.

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

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

For power End-User use only.

Top Performance Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration.

This setup page is select multi language.

Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system w ould be in safe configuration.

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l Load Op timized Defaul ts

Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration.

l Se t S upervisor p assword

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

l Se t User password

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

l Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

l Exit Wi thout Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

Load Optim ized Default

}Standa rd CMOS Features Select Language }Advanced BIOS Fe atures Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Top Performance

Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y

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F Load Optimized Defaults

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

To Load Optimized, move cursor, by pressing the arrow keys on the keyboard ,to highlight the optimized default and press enter key then press "Y" if you decide to load this option.

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Save & Exit Setup

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F To save exit the BIOS setting screen press F10, and press "Y" if

}Standa rd CMOS Features Select Language }Advanced BIOS Fe atures Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

you want to save setting. By typing "N" or "ESC" will take you back to setup screen.

If you want the detail informatio n for BIOS setup, please download 8IEXP (Complete Version) manual from Gigabyte web.

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.

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Revi sion History

Chapter 4 Driver Installation

Picture below are shown in Windows XP (IUCD driver version 2.0)

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your C D-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.

A. Installing Intel 845-E Chipset Driver

Please install this driver as the first priority . this item installs the chipset driv er utility that enableds Plug-n-Plag INF support for Intel chipset component.

B. Installing Sound Driver

Click this item to install sound driv er.

C. Installing LAN Driver

Click this item to install LAN driv er.

If you want the detail information for Driver installation, please download 8IEXP (Complete Version) manual from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.

Before the end of May 2002, Intel® didn’t announce ICH4 USB2.0 driver. We’ll put the driver on GIGABYTE’s website asap. (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). Please go to the website to get detail information.

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Appendix A: Intel 845-E Chipset Driver Installation

Follow the setup that show ing on the scween to install the Utility.

Inorder to install the driver successfully, please refer to the following installation procedures.

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Appendix B: Creative CT5880 Sound Driver

Press "Audio" icon.

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Appendix C: Intel 82562 Network Driver If you would like to manually install LAN driver, please refer to “Driver Information” or download 8IEXP (Complete V ersion) manual from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.

1.Click "Creative CT5880 Sound Driver" item.

Press "Network" icon.

Click "Driver Information".

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Chapter 5 BIOS Flash Procedure

BIOS update procedure: Method 1: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM Program to flash BIOS.

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Press "Tools" icon.

1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities".

(1)

Click "P".

Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet

a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOSTM sever ("Gigabyte @BIOSTM sever 1 in Taiwan" and "Gigabyte

@BIOSTM sever 2 in Taiwan" are available for now, the others w ill be completedsoon) d. Select the ex act model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

Click here.

(3)

2.Click "@BIOS Writer Utility v.1.08q".

(2)

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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

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III. Save BIOS

IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:

Note:

a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such

as: 8IEXP.F1). e. Complete update process following the instruction.

In the very beginning, there is "Save Current B IOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the current BIOS version.

In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.

a. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please

make sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will

cause the system unbooted. b. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as

your motherboard's. Otherwise, your sy stem won't boot. c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto

Gigabyte' s web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause sy stem unbooted

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Method 2: We use GA-7VTX motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example. Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode. Flash BIOS Procedure: STEP 1: (1) Please make sure your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip.

Firstly you have to install the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip for unzip the files. Both of these utilities are available on many shareware download pages like http://www.shareware.cnet.com

STEP 2: Make a DOS boot diskette. (See example: Windows 98 O.S.) Beware: Windows ME/2000 are not allowed to make a DOS boot diskette. (1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected"

type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click " 3.5 diskette (A)" and right click to select "Format (M)"

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(2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and

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(3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".

"Copy system files", after that press "Start". That w ill format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.

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STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support".

(2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".

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(3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset

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(4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop

optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files.

up a file download screen, then select the "O pen this file from its current location" and press "OK".

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(5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the

files.

(6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2,

and press "Extract".

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STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then,

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(2) Once you enter the BIOS setup utility, the main menu will appear on the screen. Use the arrows

restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.

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7VTX F1 Check Syste m Health OK AMD-Athlon(tm)Proce ssor-900MHz Checking NVRAM... 262144KB

Wai t... Press F1 to ente r Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit Press any key to contiune

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to highlight the item "BIOS FEATURES SETUP".

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Sav e & Exit

Time, Date , Hard Disk Type…

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(3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item

"1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy".

AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed

1st Boot Dev ice : Floppy 2nd Boot Dev ice : IDE-0 3rd Boot Dev ice : CDROM S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks : Disabled BootUp Num-Lock : On ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item Floppy Drive Seek : Disabled F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify Password Check : Setup F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color

F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

(4) Press "ESC" to go back to previous screen. Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT

SETUP" then press "Enter". System wi ll ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Sav e & Exit

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

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Save Data to CMOS & Ex it SETUP

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STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire

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(2) Now screen appears the following Flash Utility main menu. Press "Enter", the highlighted item

files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4" and then press "Enter".

Starting Windows 98…

A:\> dir/w Volume in drive A has no label Volume Serial Number is 16EB-353D Directory of A:\ COMMAND.COM 7VTX.F4 FLASH84 1.EXE 3 file(s) 838,954 bytes 0 dir(s) 324,608 bytes free

A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4

will locate on the model name of the right-upper screen. Right after that, press "Enter" to start BIOS Flash Utility.

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(3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the

procedure, or press [ESC] to quit. Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.

Are you sure to flash the BIOS? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?

(4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility.

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EXIT? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?

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STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step resets

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everything after the flash. (1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen ` will indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.

(2) Don't forget to press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup again when system is boot up. Use the

American Release:09/16/99 Megatrends AMI BIOS (C) 19 99 American Megatr end

7VTX F4 Check Syste m Health OK AMD-Athlon(tm)Proce ssor-900MHz Checking NVRAM... 262144KB

Wai t... Press F1 to ente r Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit Press any key to contiune

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arrows to highlight the item "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" then press "Enter". System will ask "Load Setup Defaults (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

Load Setup Defaults? (Y/N )?N

Load Setup Defaults

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(3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will ask

"SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

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

Save Data to CMOS & Ex it SETUP

(4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure.

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