Gigabyte GA-8S661GXMP User Manual

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GA-8S661GXMP(-C)

Intel® Pentium

User's Manual

Rev. 1003

12ME-S661GXMP-1003

4 Socket 478 Processor Motherboard

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April 11, 2005

GA-8S661GXMP

Motherboard

April 11, 2005

GA-8S661GXMP

Motherboard

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Table of Contents

GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Layout .................................................................... 6

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 9

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9

1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ............................................................... 11

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU .......................................................................................... 11

1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................. 12

1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 13

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 14

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 15

1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 16

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 27

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2) ....................................................... 28

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 30

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 32

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 34

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 36

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 38

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 39

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) ...................................................................... 40

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 42

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 42

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 43

2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 44

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 44

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 45

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 45

3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 46

3-3 Software Information ....................................................................................... 46

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 47

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 47

Chapter 4 Appendix ..................................................................................................... 49

4-1 Unique Software Utility .................................................................................. 49

4-1-1 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 49

4-1-2 BIOS Flash Method Introduction ........................................................................ 51

4-1-3 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction ................................................. 60

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 68

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GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

COMA

LPT

CPU_FAN

COMB

-C

ATX

FDD

VGA

USB

AUDIO

CODEC

LAN*

IT8705AF

CD_IN

F_AUDIO

BIOS

ATX_12V

ICS1883*

AGP

SPDIF_IO

SUR_CEN

Socket 478

SiS 661GX

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

BAT

F_USB1

GA-8S661GXMP

DDR2

DDR1

SiS 964L

F_USB2

PWR_LED

IDE2 IDE1

CLR_CMOS

SYS _FAN

F_PANEL

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Block Diagram

AGPCLK

(66MHz)

3 PCI

PCICLK

(33MHz)

AGP 4X/8X

ICS1883*

RJ45*

VGA Port

AC97 Link

AC97

CODEC

MIC

LINE-IN

Pentium 4

Socket 478

SiS 661GX

SiS 964L

8 USB

Ports

LINE-OUT

CPU

Interface

ATA33/66/100/

133 IDE

Channels

CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

Host

HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz)

133MHz

33 MHz

14.318 MHz 48 MHz

LPC BUS

IT8705AF

33 MHz

KB/Mouse

266/333/400MHz

24 MHz

PS/2

DDR RAM

BIOS

Floppy

LPT Port

COM

Ports

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below:

1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM).

4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.

5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual.

3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

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Instances of Non-Warranty

1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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1-2 Feature Summary

CPU  Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 (Northwood, Prescott) processor with

HT Technology

 Supports 533/400MHz FSB  L2 cache varies with processors

Chipset  Northbridge:SiS® 661GX

 Southbridge: SiS® 964L

Memory  2 184-pin DDR DIMM slots

 Supports DDR400/333/266 DIMM  Supports up to 2GB (Max.)

Slots  1 AGP slot 4X/8X (1.5V) device support

 3 PCI slots

IDE Connections  2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA133), allows connection of

4 IDE devices

FDD Connections  1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices Peripherals  1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode

 1 VGA port, 1 COMA port, onboard COMB connection  8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)  1 front audio connector  1 PS/2 keyboard port  1 PS/2 mouse port

Onboard VGA  Built-in SiS® 661GX Chipset Onboard LAN*  ICS 1883 chip

 1 RJ45 port

Onboard Audio  Realtek ALC655 CODEC

 Supports Line In ; Line Out ; MIC In  Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio  SPDIF In/Out connection  CD In connection  Supports Jack-Sensing function

I/O Control  IT8705AF Hardware Monitor  CPU / System fan speed detection

 System voltage detection  CPU temperature detection

BIOS  Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

 Supports Q-Flash

Additional Features  Supports @BIOS

 Supports EasyTune

Form Factor  Micro-ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.0cm

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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

2. Please take note of the pin one marks on the processor and socket. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU.

3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.

4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.

5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

HT functionality requirement content :

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components:

- CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology

- Chipset: An SiS® Chipset that supports HT Technology

- BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

- OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

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Raise the processor

socket handle to 65

degrees.

1. Raise the processor socket handle to 65 degrees. You maybe feel a kind of tight.

Fully raise the pro-

cessor socket handle.

2. Raise the processor socket handle all the way up to a fully raised position (around 90 degrees) till you hear a "click."

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Pin OnePin One

Pin One

Pin OnePin One

IndicatorIndicator

Indicator

IndicatorIndicator

3. Locate the Pin One Indicator on the processor.

4. Locate Pin One in the socket and

look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket and close the socket handle.

1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

1. Push down the cooler clip to secure to the retention mechanism hooks for all four corners.

0 Please use Intel® approved cooling fan.

00 00

0 We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduc

tion between your CPU and heatsink. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the

CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste. During this condition if you

try to remove the cooling fan, you might pull the processor out of the

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

avoid this from happening, we suggest you to either use thermal tape in

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

0 Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,

this completes the installation.

0 Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation

procedure.

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2. Plug the cooler power cable into the CPU fan

connector on the motherboard.

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1-4 Installation of Memory

Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.

2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.

3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.

The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

notch

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Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

Fig.2 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 memory module

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

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

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a AGP expansion card:

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

AGP Card

install/uninstall the VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the small white-drawable bar.

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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple).

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.

Serial Port

Devices like mouses, modems, and etc. can be connected to Serial port.

VGA Port

Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

USB port

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not supportUSB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

LAN Port*

The LAN port provides Internet connection.

Line In

Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector.

MIC In

Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

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1-7 Connectors Introduction

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3 1 2

9 12 13

111510

1) ATX_12V 10) SUR_CEN

2) ATX 11) SPDIF_IO

3) CPU_FAN 12) F_USB1/F_USB2

4) SYS_FAN 13) CI

5) IDE1/IDE2 14) CLR_CMOS

6) FDD 15) COMB

7) F_AUDIO 16) PWR_LED

8) F_PANEL 17) BAT

9) CD_IN

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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will not start. Caution! Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start.

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Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB (stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 3.3V

12 -12V

13 GND

14 PS_ON(soft on/off)

15 GND

16 GND

17 GND

18 -5V

19 +5V

20 +5V

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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)

The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.

Pin No. Definition

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

5) IDE1/IDE2 (IDE Connector)

An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).

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IDE2 Connector IDE1 Connector

40 39

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6) FDD (FDD Connector)

The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.

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7) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)

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 panel connector, please contact your dealer. If you want to use "Front Audio" connector, you must remove the jumpers from pins 5-6, 9-10.

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Pin No. Definition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC_BIAS

4 Power

5 Front Audio (R)

6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R

7NC

8 No Pin

9 Front Audio (L)

10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L

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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Connector)

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignments below.

MSG+

MSG-

HD-

HD+

Power

Switch

PW+

PW-

RES+

RES-

Reset Switch

Speaker Connector

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

20 19

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

2 1

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

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: Power

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal

Close: Power On/Off

MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC NC

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

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9) CD_IN (CD IN Connector)

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

10) SUR_CEN

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

652

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD-R

Pin No. Definition

1 SUR OUTL

2 SUR OUTR

3 GND

4 No Pin

5 CENTER_OUT

6 BASS_OUT

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11) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/ Out)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF_IO cable. Incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 No Pin

3 SPDIF

4 SPDIFI

5 GND

6 GND

12) F1_USB / F2_USB (Front USB Connectors)

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.

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Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 Power

3 USB DX-

4 USB Dy-

5 USB DX+

6 USB Dy+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

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13) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)

This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup.

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal

2 GND

14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily

short pins 1-2. To prevent improper use of this header, we do not include a jumper on it.

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Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS

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15) COMB (COMB Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable.

Pin No. Definition

1 NDCDA-

2 NSINA

3 NSOUTA

4 NDTRA-

5 GND

6 NDSRA-

7 NRTSA-

8 NCTSA-

9 NRIA-

10 No Pin

16) PWR_LED

PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.

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Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

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17) BAT (Battery)

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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's

instructions.

If you want to erase CMOS...

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes. (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for one

minute.)

3. Re-install the battery.

4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certain system features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SRAM. When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.

CONTROL KEYS

< >< >< >< > Move to select item <Enter> Select Item <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 <Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes <Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes <F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu <F2> Item Help <F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu <F6> Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table <F7> Load the Optimized Defaults <F8> Q-Flash utility <F9> System Information <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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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>.

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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2)

Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to access hidden advanced options.



 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.



 Integrated Peripherals



This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

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 Power Management Setup



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

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 PnP/PCI Configuration



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



 PC Health Status



This setup page includes information about the CPU autodetected temperature, voltage, and fan, speed.

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 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)



This setup page is to control CPU clock and frequency.



 Load Fail-Safe Defaults



Fail-Safe Defaults refers to the value of the system parameters with which the system would be in safe configuration.



 Load Optimized Defaults



Optimized Defaults refers to the value of the system parameters with which the system would be in best performance configuration.



 Set Supervisor Password



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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

 Set User Password



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



 Save & Exit Setup



Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.



 Exit Without Saving



Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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2-1 Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu, July 29 2004 Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24

` IDE Channel 0 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] ` IDE Channel 1 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Drive B [None] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 127M Total Memory 128M

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Date

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

Week The weekday, from Sun. to Sat., is determined by the BIOS and displayed

only.

Month The month, from Jan. to Dec. Day The date, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month). Year The year, from 1999 through 2098.

Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave /IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Channel 0/Channel 1 Master(Slave) setup You can use one of the three methods below:

Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic

detection step and allow for faster system start up.

Manual User can manually input the correct settings

Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:

CHS/LBA/Large/Auto (Default:Auto)

Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard disk. Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information.

Cylinder Number of cylinders

Head Number of heads

Precomp Write precomp

Landing Zone Landing zone

Sector Number of sectors

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Item Help Menu Level `

Change the day, month, year

<Week> Sun. to Sat.

<Month> Jan. to Dec.

<Day> 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month)

<Year> 1999 to 2098

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

1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).

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

1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. (Default value)

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

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.

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 Keyboard 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.

Memory

The category is display-only and 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 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K 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.

Total Memory

This item displays the memory size that used.

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2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

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` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Password Check [Setup] CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Init Display First [AGP]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Note 1

Note 2

Advanced BIOS Features

[Enabled] [Disabled]

Item Help Menu Level `

Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority

Note 1: This option is available only when the processor you install supports Intel® Hyper-

Threading Technology.

Note 2: This option is available only when you install an Intel® Prescott processor.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

First / Second / Third Boot Device

Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disabled this function.

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Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine if the installed floppy disk drive is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.

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 360K. (Default value)

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

that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80

tracks.

Password Check

Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct

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

System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct

password is not entered at the prompt.

If you want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty.

CPU Hyper-Threading

This option appears only when the processor you install supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.

Enabled Enable CPU Hyper-Threading feature. Please note that this feature only works

for operating system with multiprocessors mode supported. (Default value)

Disabled Disable CPU Hyper-Threading.

Limit CPUID Max. to 3

This option is available only when you install an Intel® Prescott processor

Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when using older OS like NT4. Disabled Disable CPUID Limit for Windows XP.(Defaults value)

Init Display First

Select the first initiation of the monitor display from AGP or PCI VGA card.

PCI Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. AGP Set Init Display First to AGP VGA card.(Default value)

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2-3 Integrated Peripherals

IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto] IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto] On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] AC97 Audio [Enabled] Onboard LAN device* [Enabled] USB Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Disabled] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode Use DMA 3

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

IDE1 Conductor Cable

Auto BIOS autodetects IDE1 conductor cable .(Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (Please make sure your

IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA66/100/133).

ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE

device and cable are compatible with ATA33)

IDE2 Conductor Cable

Auto BIOS autodetects IDE2 conductor cable. (Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133. (Please make sure your

IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA66/100/133)

ATA33 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE

device and cable are compatible with ATA33)

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.

AC97 Audio

Enabled Enable AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable AC97 audio function.

Integrated Peripherals

Item Help Menu Level `

[Auto] Auto-detect IDE cable type

[ATA 66/100/133] Set Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (80 Pins)

[ATA33] Set Conductor Cable ATA33 (40 Pins)

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Onboard LAN device*

Enabled Enable Onboard LAN device function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

USB Controller

Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller.

USB Legacy Support

Enabled Enable USB Legacy Support. Disabled Disable USB Legacy Support. (Default value)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

Onboard Serial Port 2

Auto BIOS will automatically set up the Serial port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.

Onboard Parallel Port

Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode

SPP Use Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. EPP Use Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. ECP Use Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default value) ECP+EPP Use Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

ECP Mode Use DMA

This option is available only when Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP.

3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.

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2-4 Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN [Off] System After AC Back [Off] IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI [Enabled] ModemRingOn [Enabled] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] Power On by Keyboard [Disabled] Power On by Mouse [Disabled]

Resume by Alarm [Disabled]

x Month Alarm NA x Day(of Month) Ev eryday x Time(hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

Power LED in S1 state [Blinking]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

ACPI Suspend Type

S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM).

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

Off Press power button to turn off the system instantly. (Default value) Suspend Press power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. The system will enter

suspend mode if the button is pressed for less than 4 seconds.

System After AC Back

Off When AC-power is back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.

(Default value) On When AC-power is back to the system, the system will be always in "On" state. Laststate When AC-power is back to the system, the system will return to the last state

before AC-power was off.

IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI

When IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI triggered, the suspend timer will be reloaded to prevent system from getting into green mode.

Disabled Don’t monitor IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI. Enabled Monitor IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI.(Default value)

ModemRingOn

Disabled Disable ModemRingOn function. Enabled Enable ModemRingOn function.(Default value)

Power Management Setup

Item Help Menu Level `

[S1] Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS

[S3] Set suspend type to Suspend to RAM under ACPI OS

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PME Event Wake Up

This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.

Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value)

Power On By Keyboard

Password Enter one to five characters to set the Keyboard Power On password. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Any Key Press any key to turn on the computer.

Power On By Mouse

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Move or click the left button of the PS/2 mouse to turn on the computer.

Resume by Alarm

You can enable Resume by Alarm and set date/time to turn on your system.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable Resume by Alarm function to turn on system.

If Resume by Alarm is Enabled:

Month Alarm: Jan.~Dec. Day (of Month): Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss): (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

Power LED in S1 State

Blinking The Power LED will be blinking during S1 state. (Default value) Dual/OFF The Power LED will be turned off or change color.

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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.

PCI 3 IRQ Assignment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Item Help

Menu Level `

Assign PCI IRQ For Device

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2-6 PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status [Disabled]

Case Opened Yes Vcore OK DDR 2.5V OK +3.3V OK +12V OK Current CPU Temperature 33oC Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Reset Case Open Status

Disabled Don't reset case open status. (Default value) Enabled Clear case open status at next boot.

Case Opened

If the case is closed, Case Opened will show "No." If the case is opened, Case Opened will show "Yes."

If you want to reset Case Opened value, enable Reset Case Open Status and save the change

to CMOS, and then your computer will restart.

Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR 2.5V / +3.3V / +12V

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current CPU Temperature

Detect CPU temperature automatically.

Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect CPU/SYSTEM fan speed status automatically.

PC Health Status

Item Help

Menu Level `

[Disabled] Don't reset case open status

[Enabled] Clear case open status and set to be Disabled at next boot

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2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Configure DRAM Timing [Auto]

x Cas Latency Setting 2.5T x DRAM RAS Active Time 7T x DRAM RAS Precharge Time 3T x DRAM RAS to CAS Delay 3T

CPU Clock Ratio [16X]

Linear Frequency Control [Disabled]

x CPU Clock (MHz) 133 x DRAM Clock (MHz) AUTO

AGP/PCI Clock Control [AUTO]

x AGP Clock (MHz) 66 x PCI Clock (MHz) 33

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Incorrect using these features may cause your system corrupted. For power users only.

Configure DRAM Timing

Auto BIOS will automatically set up the DRAM Timing by DRAM SPD data.

(Default value)

Manual This item allows user to set DRAM Timing manually.

CAS Latency Setting

2T/2.5T/3T Set CAS Latency to 2T/2.5T/3T (Default value is 2.5T). Auto BIOS will automatically detect CAS Latency.

DRAM RAS Active Time

4T/5T/6T/7T/8T/9T Set DRAM RAS Active Time to 4T/5T/6T/7T/8T/9T. (Default value:7T)

DRAM RAS Precharge Time

3T/2T/4T/5T Set DRAM RAS Precharge time to 2T/3T/4T/5T . (Default value:3T)

DRAM RAS to CAS Delay

3T/2T/4T/5T Set DRAM RAS to CAS Delay to 3T/2T/4T/5T. (Default value:3T)

CPU Clock Ratio (MHz)

This setup option will be automatically assigned by CPU detection. The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable.

Linear Frequency Control

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable this function.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Item Help

Menu Level `

[AUTO] Configure DRAM Timing automatically

[Normal] Configure DRAM Timing by manual

Warning: Wrong DRAM Timing may make system can’t boot. Clear CMOS to overcome wrong Timing issue

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CPU Clock (MHz)

This option is available only when Linear Frequency Control is enabled.

100~355 Select CPU Clock to 100MHz~355MHz. If you use a Pentium 4 processor with 400MHz FSB, please set "CPU Clock" to 100MHz. If you use a Pentium 4 processor with 533MHz FSB, please set "CPU Clock" to 133MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted. For power users only!

DRAM Clock (MHz)

This option is available only when Linear Frequency Control is enabled.

Please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. If you use DDR266 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to 266. If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to 333. Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted. For power users only!

AGP/PCI Clock Control

AUTO Set AGP/PCI clock automatically. (Default Value)

Manual Set AGP/PCI clock manually. Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted. For power users only!

AGP Clock (MHz)

This option is available only when AGP/PCI Clock Control is set to Manual.

Please set AGP Clock according to your requirement. Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted. For power users only!

PCI Clock (MHz)

When you select to set the AGP Clock (MHz) manually, the PCI Clock (MHz) will change automatically depending on the AGP Clock (MHz) you set.

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2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

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2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Password

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: SUPERVISOR PASSWORD 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 "Password Check" 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 "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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2-11 Save & Exit Setup

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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

Save Data to CMOS

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

2-12 Exit Without Saving

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon all Data

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

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Chapter 3Drivers Installation

Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Setup.exe.

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that recommended to install. The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Go" technology to install the drivers automatically. Just select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for you automatically.

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Some device drivers will restart your system automatically. After restarting your system the "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application.

For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).

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3-2 Software Application

This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them.

3-3 Software Information

This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

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3-4 Hardware Information

This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

3-5 Contact Us

Please see the last page for details.

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Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utility

(Not all models support these unique software utilities, please check your motherboard features.)

4-1-1 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restoration of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data

on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM for the first time, it will stay permanent in your hard disk. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM.

System requirements:

1. Intel x86 platforms

2. At least 64M bytes of system memory

3. VESA-supported VGA cards

How to use the Xpress Recovery2

Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save

the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made by simply pressing the <F9> key during system power-on.

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. . Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

GA-8S661GXMP F2a . . . .

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 11/07/2005-SiS964L-6A79HG0GC-00

Boot from CD/DVD:

<F9> Xpress Recovery2

1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> key in the future.

2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed.

3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.

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The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2

1. RESTORE:

Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk. (This button will not appear if there is no backup file.)

2. BACKUP:

Back up data from hard disk.

3. REMOVE:

Remove previously-created backup files to release disk space. (This button will not appear if there is no backup file.)

4. REBOOT:

Exit the main screen and restart the system.

Limitations:

1. Not compatible to Xpress Recovery.

2. For the use of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved.

3. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk, so free space available on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recommended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up)

4. Capable of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me.

5. USB hard disks are currently not supported.

6. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks.

7. Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk.

Hard disks detection sequence is as follows:

a. PATA IDE primary channel b. PATA IDE secondary channel c. SATA IDE channel 1 d. SATA IDE channel 2 e. SATA IDE channel 3 f. SATA IDE channel 4

Precautions:

1. When using hard disks with more than 128G under Windows 2000, be sure to execute the EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup.

2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.

3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.

4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2 to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. Please contact your motherboard manufacturer.

5. Xpress Recovery2 supports only PATA hard disks and not SATA hard disks on the following motherboards (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update)

GA-K8U GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI

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GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9

GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI

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4-1-2 BIOS Flash Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility

Q-FlashTM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to

update BIOS. Q-Flash utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-FlashTM indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.

Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

Before You Begin:

Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-FlashTM utility, please follow the steps below first.

1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.

2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For

example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.

3. Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.

The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts. If your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to Part One. If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two.

Part One:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.

In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.

Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.

allows users to flash BIOS without any

English

The BIOS file is Fa3

before updating

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star

Ally

Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) <CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027> Memory Testing : 131072K OK

Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00

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Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:

Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.

Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen

The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

Task menu for

Dual BIOS

utility

Task menu for

Q-Flash

utility

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF004A 512K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

Dual BIOS utility bar

Q-FlashTM utility title

bar

Action bar

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:

Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

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Using the Q-FlashTM utility:

This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.

Steps:

1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy" item in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.

If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save Main BIOS to Floppy" item.

2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.

In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,

8KNXPU.Fba, is listed.

Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF004A 512K

Wide Range Protection Disable

8KNXPU.Fba 512K

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 911.50K

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF004A 512K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

After BIOS file is read, you'll see a dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"

Dual BIOS Utility

1 file(s) found

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

BIOS file in the floppy

disk.

Do not trun off power or

reset your system at this

stage!!

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3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.

Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed.

English

Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.

4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF004A 512K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Halt On Error Disable

Please press any key to continue

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

You can repeat Step 1 to 4

to flash the backup BIOS,

too.

5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after you exit Q-Flash.

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF004A 512K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Are you sure to RESET ?

Halt On Error Disable

[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star

Ally

The BIOS file

becomes Fab after

updating.

Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) <CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027> Memory Testing : 131072K OK

Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00

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6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe 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.

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults.

7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

English

Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.

Part Two:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.

Top Performance

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen

The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

Q-FlashTM utility bar

Action bar

Task menu for

Q-Flash

utility

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

Using the Q-FlashTM utility:

Steps:

1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.

If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save BIOS to Floppy" item.

2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.

In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8GE800.F4, is listed.

Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

8GE800.F4 256K

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14M

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

1 file(s) found

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

BIOS file in the floppy

disk.

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Do not trun off power or

reset your system at this

stage!!

After BIOS file is read, you'll see a dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"

Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.

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3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time.

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

Updating BIOS Now

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Do not trun off power or

reset your system

at this stage!!

4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.

English

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Please press any key to continue

5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after you exit Q-Flash.

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

Are you sure to RESET ?

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...

After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.

The BIOS file becomes F4 after updating

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star

Ally

Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) <CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009> Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory

Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash 03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00

6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.

Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS.

Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS

Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Click @BIOS item to Install

Fig 3. The @BIOS utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click "" Click "Update New BIOS"

1. Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through the Internet

a. Select the Internet Update checkbox b. Click Update New BIOS c. Select an @BIOSTM sever from which you want to download BIOS d. Select the exact model name of your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet:

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

(such as: 661gxmp.f1).

e. Complete update process following the on-screen instructions.

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

IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: 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.

2. Note:

I. 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.

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

motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.

III. I n 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.

IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.

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4-1-3 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction

Please follow the steps below to enable the function!

2 Channel Audio Setup

We recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to get the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.

STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out."

Line Out

STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you’ll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.

STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the

Speaker Configuration tab and select the 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output

check box.

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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

STEP 1: Connect the front channels to "Line Out," the rear channels to "Line In."

STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you’ll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.

STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the

Speaker Configuration tab and select the 4-channel mode for 4 speaker output check box.

Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press OK.

English

Line Out

Line In

When the Environment setting is None, the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel output). Please select other settings (ex: Living Room) for 4-channel output.

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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1: Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".

STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you’ll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.

MIC In

Line In

Line Out

STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the

Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6-channel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box.

Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press OK.

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

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

SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture.

STEP 1: Secure the metal bracket of the “Surround Kit” to the chassis back panel with a screw.

English

STEP 2: Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" cable to the SUR_CEN connector on the M/B.

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STEP 3: Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.

STEP 4: After installing the audio driver, you’ll find a Sound

Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.

Click the icon to select the function.

STEP 5: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the

Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6-channel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box.

Select the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press OK.

Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes:

When the Environment setting is None, the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output.

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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)

A "SPDIF output" device is an optional device. The SPDIF_IO cable with rear bracket could link to the "SPDIF_IO" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

STEP 1:

Secure the metal bracket of the SPDIF Output device to the chassis back panel with a screw.

STEP 2: Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IO connector on the motherboard.

English

STEP 3: Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.

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Jack-Sensing Introuction

Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function.

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

Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP):

Introduction of audio connectors

You may connect CDROM, Walkman or other audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone, other output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to MIC In jack.

Auto-detecting:

Please connect the devices to the right jacks as above. A window will appear as right picture if you setup the devices properly. Please note that 3D audio function will only appear when 3D audio inputs.

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If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture.

Manual setting:

If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set.

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4-2 Troubleshooting

Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to www.gigabyte.com.tw

Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.

Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down? Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on.

Question 3: How do I clear CMOS? Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Please refer to the steps below:

Steps:

1. Turn off power.

2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.

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

to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for one minute).

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

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

6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults).

7. Save changes and reboot the system.

Question 4: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume? Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.

Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for? Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.

AMI BIOS Beep Codes *

Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.

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

1 beep Refresh failure 2 beeps Parity error 3 beeps Base 64K memory failure 4 beeps Timer not operational 5 beeps Processor error 6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure 7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 9 beeps ROM checksum error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error 11 beeps Cache memory bad

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 AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error

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 

 Taiwan (Headquarters)

 

GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231,

Taiwan

TEL: +886-2-8912-4888

FAX: +886-2-8912-4003

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WEB address (Chinese): http://chinese.giga-byte.com

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 U.S.A.

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G.B.T. INC.

TEL: +1-626-854-9338

FAX: +1-626-854-9339

Tech. Support :

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Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com

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 Germany

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G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH

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http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

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NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp

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 Singapore

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GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

Tech. Support :

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.com.sg

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 U.K.

 

G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD.

Tech. Support :

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

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http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

WEB address : http://uk.giga-byte.com

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 The Netherlands

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GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V.

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 China

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Shanghai

TEL: +86-021-63410999

FAX: +86-021-63410100

Beijing

TEL: +86-10-62102838

FAX: +86-10-62102848

Wuhan

TEL: +86-27-87851061

FAX: +86-27-87851330

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TEL: +86-20-87586074

FAX: +86-20-85517843

Chengdu

TEL: +86-28-85236930

FAX: +86-28-85256822

Xian

TEL: +86-29-85531943

FAX: +86-29-85539821

Shenyang

TEL: +86-24-23960918

FAX: +86-24-23960918-809

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GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD.

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http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.au

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 France

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GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.L.

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http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

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http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr

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 Russia

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Moscow Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co.,

Ltd.

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http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

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Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND

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Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in

SERBIA & MONTENEGRO

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WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.co.yu

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 Czech Republic

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Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in

CZECH REPUBLIC

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Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in

Romania

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Gigabyte GA-8S661GXMP User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual