Gigabyte GA-8ST Series, GA-8ST-L User Manual

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The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein.

Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.

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Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

declare that the product

( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)

Mother Board

GA-8ST

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)

in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

o EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement

of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial,scientific and medical (ISM high frequency equipment

o EN 61000-3-2*

! EN 60555-2

Disturbances in supply systems cause by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “Harmonics”

o EN 55013

Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment

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

by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”

o EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement

of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances, portable tools and similar electrical apparatus

! EN 50081-1

Generic emission standard Part 1: Residual commercial and light industry

! EN 50082-1

Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residual commercial and light industry

o EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement

of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries

Generic emission standard Part 2: Industrial environment

o EN 55081-2

Immunity from radio interference of broadcast receivers and associated equipment

Generic emission standard Part 2: Industrial environment

o EN 55082-2

! EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement

of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

lmmunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus

o ENV 55104

Cabled distribution systems; Equipment for receiving and/or distribution from sound and television signals

EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

o EN50091-2

o EN 55020

o DIN VDE 0855 o part 10 o part 12

(EC conformity marking)

! CE marking

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC

Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use

o EN 60950

o EN 60065

Safety of household and similar electrical appliances

o EN 60335

Manufacturer/Importer

Signature:

Name:

(Stamp)

Date : Jul. 8, 2002

! EN 60555-3

Timmy Huang

o EN 50091-1

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FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a), Class B Digital Device

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party Name:

Address:

Phone/Fax No:

hereby declares that the product

Product Na me: Motherboard

Conforms to the following specifications:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name:

Signature:

Eric Lu

Supplementary Information:

Model Number: GA-8ST

17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748

G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.)

(818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339

Date:

ERIC LU

Jul. 8, 2002

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USER'S MANUAL

GA-8ST Series

P4 Titan-DDR Motherboard

Pentium® 4 Processor Motherboard

Rev. 2001

12ME-8ST-2001

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Table of Content

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

WARNING! ...............................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................5

Features Summary...................................................................................... 5

GA-8ST (Ver. 1.0) Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 7

GA-8ST-L (Ver. 1.0) Motherboard Layout ................................................... 8

GA-8ST (Ver. 2.0) Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 9

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

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

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

Step1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation.............................................................................12

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

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

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

Step4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction .........................................................................15

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

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ......................................................................... 25

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4d) ..................................... 26

Standard CMOS Features ........................................................................ 28

Advanced BIOS Features........................................................................... 31

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

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Power Management Setup ....................................................................... 37

PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................................ 40

PC Health Status ....................................................................................... 41

Frequency/Voltage Control......................................................................... 43

Top Performance ...................................................................................... 45

Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................ 46

Load Optimized Defaults............................................................................ 47

Set Supervisor/User Password................................................................... 48

Save & Exit Setup ...................................................................................... 49

Exit Without Saving ................................................................................... 50

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ........................................................... 53

Block Diagram............................................................................................ 53

Q-Flash Introduction ................................................................................. 54

@BIOS™ Introduction ............................................................................... 56

EasyTune™ 4 Introduction ....................................................................... 57

2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction.......................................... 58

Chapter 5 Appendix ............................................................................. 65

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The GA-8ST Series motherboard IDE cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility (TUCD) GA-8ST Series user's manual I/O Shield* Quick PC Installation Guide

RAID Manual

Item Checklist

2 Port USB Cable x 1 4 Port USB Cable x 1 SPDIF KIT x 1 (SPD-KIT) IEEE 1394 Cable x1 Center/Subwoofer Cable x 1 (SURROUND-KIT)

Motherboard Settings Label

* Only for GA-8ST-L.

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

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the A TX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the A TX power connector on the motherboard.

If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis…

WARNING!

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Chapter 1 Introduction

to be continued......

Features Summary

Form Factor — 29.5cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB Motherboard — GA-8ST Series Motherboard:

GA-8ST or GA-8ST-L

CPU — Socket 478 for Intel

Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium® 4 processor

— Support Intel

Pentium® 4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor

— Intel

®2

Pentium® 4 400/533MHz FSB

— 2nd cache depends on CPU

Chipset — SiS 645DX Host/Memory controller

— SiS 962L MuTIOL Media I/O

Memory — 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

— Supports DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 DIMM — Supports Up to 2 un-buffer DIMM DDR333 or up to 3 un-buffer

Double-sided DIMM DDR266/200

— Supports up to 3GB DRAM (Max)(DDR266/200) — Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

I/O Control — IT8700F**

— IT8705F***

Slots — 1 Universal AGP slot (1X/2X/4X) device support

— 5 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

On-Board IDE — 2 IDE bus master (UDMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) IDE ports

for up to 4 ATAPI devices

— Supports PIO mode3, 4 (UDMA 33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) IDE

& ATAPICD-ROM

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

and 2.88M bytes

— 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode — 2 Serial ports (COMA & COMB) — 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 x Rear, 4 x Front by cable) — 1 Front Audio Connector

** Only for GA-8ST / 8ST-L PCB Ver. 1.0. *** Only for GA-8ST PCB Ver. 2.0.

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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.

Hardware Monitor — CPU/System Fan Revolution detect

— CPU Temperature detect*** — System Temperature detect*** — System Voltage detect*** — CPU/System Fan Fail Warning

On-Board Sound — Realtek ALC650 CODEC

— Line Out / 2 front speaker — Line In / 2 rear speaker (by s/w switch) — Mic In / center & subwoofer (by s/w switch) — SPDIF out — CD In / AUX In / Game Port

On-Board LAN* — Builit in RTL8100BL Chipset

— 1 RJ45 port

PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM

— Supports Q-Flash

Additional Features — PS/2 Keyboard power on by password

— PS/2 Mouse power on — STR (Suspend-To-RAM) — AC Recovery — Supports EasyTune™ 4 — Supports @BIOS

™

* Only for GA-8ST-L. *** Only for GA-8ST PCB Ver. 2.0.

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GA-8ST (Ver. 1.0) Motherboard Layout

CD_IN

GA-8ST

REV: 1.0

KB_MS

COMA

LPT

GAME

LINE_IN

LINE_OUT

MIC_IN

USB

ATX_12V

SOCKET 478

CPU_FAN

ATX POWER

FDD

IDE1

IDE2

AGP

DDR2

DDR1

COMB

SiS 645DX

PWR_LED

BAT

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

F_USB2

IT8700F

BIOS

CODEC

F_PANEL

SYS _FAN

SiS 962L

DDR3

PCI4

PCI5

F_USB1

SUR_CEN

SPDIF

F_AUDIO

AUX_IN

CLR_CMOS

P4 Titan 533

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GA-8ST-L (Ver. 1.0) Motherboard Layout

CD_IN

KB_MS

COMA

LPT

GAME

LINE_IN

LINE_OUT

MIC_IN

USB

LAN

ATX_12V

SOCKET 478

CPU_FAN

ATX POWER

FDD

IDE1

IDE2

AGP

DDR2

DDR1

COMB

SiS 645DX

PWR_LED

BAT

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

F_USB2

IT8700F

BIOS

CODEC

F_PANEL

SYS _FAN

SiS 962L

DDR3

PCI4

PCI5

F_USB1

SUR_CEN

SPDIF

F_AUDIO

AUX_IN

CLR_CMOS

P4 Titan 533

RTL 8100BL

GA-8ST-L

REV: 1.0

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GA-8ST

REV: 2.0

GA-8ST (Ver. 2.0) Motherboard Layout

CD_IN

KB_MS

COMA

LPT

GAME

LINE_IN

LINE_OUT

MIC_IN

USB

ATX_12V

SOCKET 478

CPU_FAN

ATX POWER

FDD

IDE1

IDE2

AGP

DDR2

DDR1

COMB

SiS 645DX

PWR_LED

BAT

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

F_USB2

IT8705

BIOS

CODEC

F_PANEL

SYS _FAN

SiS 962L

DDR3

PCI4

PCI5

F_USB1

SUR_CEN

SPDIF

F_AUDIO

AUX_IN

P4 Titan 533

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

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

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

Step 2

Step 4

Step 1

Step 3

Step 4

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 1-1: CPU Installation

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

If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause

improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

Angling the rod to 65

1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe feel a kind of tight , and then continue pull the rod to 90-degree when a noise “cough” made.

2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly .

Pin1 indicator

3. CPU Top View

Pin1 indicator

4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket.

Socket Actuation Lever

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Step1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation

1. Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket first.

2. Hook the other end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket.

Please use Intel approved cooling fan. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat

conduction between your CPU and heatsink. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cooling fan, you might pull the processor out of the CPU socket alone with the cooling fan, and might damage the processor. To avoid this from happening, we suggest you to either use thermal tape instead of thermal paste, or remove the cooling fan with extreme caution.)

Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation.

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

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DDR

1. The DIMM socket 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 sremove the DIMM module.

Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change

the insert orientation.

Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type: 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit (4Mx8x4 banks) 128 Mbit (2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit (8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit (4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit (16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit (8Mx16x4 banks)

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Step 3: Install expansion cards

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

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

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

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

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

6. Replace your computer’s chassis cover.

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

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

AGP Card

Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable 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.

Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and system integrators.

DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration path from existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the same DRAM clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.1GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, highend PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops and notebook applications.

DDR Introduction

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power

supply

Step4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction

! PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

" USB / LAN* Connector

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 support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

* For GA-8ST-L Only.

PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

USB 0 USB 1

LAN*

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$ Game / MIDI Ports

% Audio Connectors

This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.

After install onboard audio driver, you may connect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone to MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line-In jack.

Please note:

Y ou are able to use 2-/4-/6- channel audio feature by S/W selection. Please refer to page 58 to get detail information for 2-/4-/6- channel audio setup installation.

# Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB)

This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial ports.

MIC In (Center and Subwoofer)

Line Out

(Front Speaker)

Line In

(Rear Speaker)

Parallel Port (25 pin Female)

COMA COMB

Serial Port (9 pin Male)

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

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Step 4-2 : Connectors Introduction

152

4 1

17**

1) CPU_F AN

2) SYS_FAN

3) ATX_12V

4) A TX POWER

5) FDD

6) IDE1 / IDE2

7) PWR_LED

8) F_P ANEL

9) BAT

10) F_AUDIO

11) AUX_IN

12) CD_IN

13) SUR_CEN

14) SPDIF

15) F_USB1 / F_USB2

16) CI

17) CLR_CMOS**

** Only for GA-8ST / 8ST-L PCB Ver. 1.0.

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1) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) 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 600 mA.

+12V/Control

Sense

GND

2) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)

+12V/Control

Sense

GND

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the

system temperature.

This connector (ATX +12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " A TX+ 12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.

3) ATX_12V ( +12V Power Connector)

4) ATX POWER (ATX Power Connector)

AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after A TX power cable

and other related devices are firmly connected to the motherboard.

+12V

GND

+12V

GND

PS-ON

(Soft On/Off)

3.3V

GND

VCC

-5V

-12V

GND

VCC

3.3V

GND

VCC

+12V

5V SB

(Stand by +5V)

Power Good

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6) IDE1/ IDE2 [IDE1 / IDE2 Connector (Primary/Secondary)]

Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

IDE1

IDE2

7) PWR_LED

MPD+

MPD-

PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.

5) FDD (Floppy Connector)

Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

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8) F_PANEL (2x10 Pins 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 assignment above.

GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Entering Green Mode

GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

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

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-)

RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off MPD(Message LED/Power/ Pin 1: LED anode(+) Sleep LED) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC NC

9) BA T (Battery)

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

SPK+

GD+

GN+

HD+

MPD+

GD-

PW-

PW+

RST-

SPK-

RST+

HD-

MPD-

GN-

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10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)

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 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.

GND

Reserved

MIC

Rear Audio (R)

Rear Audio (L)

Front Audio (R)

Front Audio (L)

POWER

REF

10 9

12) CD_IN (CD Audio In Connector)

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

11) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)

Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector.

13) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

AUX_L

GND

AUX_R

CD_L

GND

CD_R

SUR OUT(R)

SUR OUT(L)

GND

CENTER_OUT

BASS_OUT

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14) SPDIF (SPDIF)

VCC

SPDIF Out

GND

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. 6 Channel output : A “S/PDIF output” connector is available on the motherboard. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SPDIF cable.

GND

USB Dy+

USB Over Current

Power

USB Dy-

USB Dx+

GND

USB Dx-

Power

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB 2.0 cable.

15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) (F_USB1 & F_USB2 connectors in yellow are for USB 2.0)

17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)**

1-2 close: Clear CMOS

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.

2-3 open: Normal

16) CI (Case Open)

This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "Case Open" item in BIOS, if the system case begin remove.

Signal

GND

# Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to

prevent from improper use this jumper.

** Only for GA-8ST / 8ST-L PCB Ver. 1.0.

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< > Move to previous item < > Move to next item < > Move to the item in the left hand < > Move to the item in the right hand <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 <+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes <F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu <F2> Item Help <F3> Reserved <F4> Reserved <F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu <F6> Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table <F7> Load the Optimized Defaults <F8> Q-Flash function <F9> Reserved <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

ENTERING

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

CONTROL

SETUP

KEYS

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l Standard CMOS Features

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

l Advanced BIOS Features

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

l Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

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>.

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4d)

Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

GETTING HELP

Figure 1: Main Menu

! Standard CMOS Features Top Performance ! Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ! Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults ! Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password ! PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password ! PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup ! Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit "#$%:Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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l Power Management Setup

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

l PnP/PCI Configurations

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

l PC Health Status

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

l Frequency/Voltage Control

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

l Top Performance

If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "T op Performance" as "Enabled".

l Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

l Load Optimized Defaults

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

l Set Supervisor password

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

l Set 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 Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Jul 9 2002 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 17:56:23 Menu Level &

Change the day, month,

!IDE Primary Master [None] year !IDE Primary Slave [None] !IDE Secondary Master [None] <Week> !IDE Secondary Slave [None] Sun. to Sat.

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] <Month> Drive B [None] Jan. to Dec. Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

<Day>

Halt On [All, But Keyboard] 1 to 31 (or maximum

allowed in the month)

Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 130048K <Year> Total Memory 131072K 1999 to 2098

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

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features

Date

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

Week The week, from Sun. to Sat., determined by the BIOS and is display only Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999 through 2098

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Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour

military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

IDE Pri mary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary M aster, Slave

The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the

computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which will automatically detect HDD type.

Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.

If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors

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

Drive A / Drive B

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

computer.

None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 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.

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

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Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Ja pan Area)

Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Enable Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Enable Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Enable 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.

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. NO Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you

will be prompted.

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 which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

Base Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory

installed in the system.

The value of the base memory is typically 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 1MB in the CPU's memory address map.

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Advanced BIOS Features

First / Second / Third Boot Device

Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. HDD-0~3 Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3. SCSI Select your boot device priority by SCSI. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. 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 Select your boot device priority by Disabled.

Advanced BIOS Features

First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Menu Level &

Third Boot Device [CDROM] Select Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] priority

[Floppy] Boot from floppy

[LS120] Boot from LS120

[HDD-0] Boot from First HDD

[HDD-1]

Boot from second HDD "#$%: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features

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Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed 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 360 K. (Default value)

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

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

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Integrated Peripherals

Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals

IDE1 Conductor Cable

Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (Please make sure your IDE

device and cable is compatible with ATA66/100/133).

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

and cable is compatible with ATA33).

IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto] IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto]

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] AC97 Audio [Enabled] USB Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Disabled] Onboard LAN device* [Enabled] Init Display First [AGP] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

x ECP Mode Use DMA 3

Game Port Address [201] Midi Port Address [330 ] Midi Port IRQ [10]

Item Help

Menu Level &

[Auto]

Auto-detect IDE

cable type

[ATA66/100/133]

Set Conductor cable

to ATA66/100/133(80

-pins)

[ATA33]

Set Conductor cable

to ATA33(40-pins)

Integrated Peripherals

"#$%: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

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

* Only for GA-8ST-L.

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IDE2 Conductor Cable

Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (Please make sure your IDE

device and cable is compatible with ATA66/100/133).

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

and cable is compatible with ATA33).

On-Chip Pri mary PCI IDE

Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

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

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

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

AC97 Audio

Enabled Enable auto detect onboard AC'97 audio. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

USB Controller

Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB feature.

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

USB Legacy Support

When USB keyboard or mouse is installed, please set at Enabled.

Disabled Disable USB keyboard or mouse Support. (Default value)

!Enabled Enable USB keyboard or mouse support.

Onboard LAN device*

Enabled Enable Onboard Lan Chip function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function.

* Only for GA-8ST-L.

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Init Display First

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

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

Onboard Serial Port 1

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

Onboard Serial Port 2

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

Onboard Parallel port

This feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the onboard I/O controller.

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

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Parallel Port Mode

This feature allows you to connect with an advanced printer via the port mode it supports.

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

ECP Mode Use DMA

This feature allows you to select Direct Memory Access(DMA) channel if the ECP mode selected.

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

Game Port Addre ss

This feature allows you to select the game port address or disable it.

Disabled Disable this function. 201 Set Game port address to 201. (Default Value) 209 Set Game port address to 209.

Midi Port Addre ss

This feature allows you to select the Midi port address or disable it.

Disabled Disable this function. 300 Set Midi port address to 300. 330 Set Midi port address to 330.(Default Value)

Midi Port IRQ

5 Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. 10 Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value)

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Power Management Setup

Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN [Off] Menu Level & System After AC Back [Off] [S1] IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI [Enabled] Set suspend type to ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan [Enabled] Power On Suspend under PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] ACPI OS Power On by Keyboard [Password] Power On by Mou se [Disabled] [S3] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Set suspend type to

x Month Alarm NA Suspend to RAM under x Day (of Month) 0 ACPI OS x Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

Power LED in S1 state [Blinking]

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

Figure 5: Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend T ype

S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1. (Default Value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3.

Soft-off by PWR_BTTN

Off User can press Power button to power off system instantly. (Default Value) Suspend User can press Power button for 4 seconds to power off system. System will

enter suspend mode if button is pressed less than 4 seconds.

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System after AC Ba ck

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

(Default Value) On When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. Laststate When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state

before AC-power 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 gets

into green mode.

Disabled Disable monitor IRQ[3-7, 9-15] or NMI. Enabled Enable monitor IRQ[3-7, 9-15] or NMI. (Default value)

ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN

An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state or an input signal

comes from the other client server on the LAN can awake the system from any suspend state.

Disabled Disable Modem Ring on/wake on Lan function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on/wake on Lan. (Default Value)

PME Event W ake Up

Set PME as wake up event.

Disabled Disable PME Event wake up function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable PME Event wake up.

Power On by Keyboard

Password Input password (from 1 to 8 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard

Power On Password. (Default Value)

Power On by Mouse

Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable Power On by move or click mouse function.

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Resume by Alarm

You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.

If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled. Month Alarm : NA, 1~12 Day (of Month) : 1~31 Time (hh : mm : ss) : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

Power LED in S1 state

Blinking In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default Value) Dual/OFF In standby mode(S1):

a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off.

b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 4 IRQ Assignment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (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 4.

PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/5. (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 1/5.

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.

Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations

PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level & PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Device(s) using this

INT:

Display Cntrlr

-BUS 1 Dev 0 Func 0

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

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Reset Case Open Status Case Opened

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

If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will restart.

Current Voltage (V) VCORE / VCC18 / +3.3V / +5V / +12V ***

!Detect system's voltage status automatically.

PC Health Status

Figure 7: PC Health Status

PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help

Case Opened No Menu Level & VCORE*** 1.778V [Disabled] VCC18*** 1.856V Don’t reset case +3.3V*** 3.2V open status +5V*** 4.945V +12V*** 12.288V [Enabled] Current System Temperature*** 33°C Clear case open Current CPU Temperature*** 68°C status at next boot Current CPU FAN Speed 5113 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM

CPU Warning Temperature*** [Disabled] CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled] SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]

"#$%: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

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

*** Only for GA-8ST PCB Ver. 2.0.

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Current Syste m / CPU Temperatur e ***

!Detect System/CPU temperature automatically.

Current CPU/SYSTEM F AN Speed (RPM)

Detect CPU/System Fan speed status automatically.

CPU W arning Temperatur e***

Disabled Don't monitor CPU's temperature. (Default value) 60°/140°F Alarm when CPU current temperature over than 60°/140°F. 70°/158°F Alarm when CPU current temperature over than 70°/158°F. 80°/176°F Alarm when CPU current temperature over than 80°/176°F. 90°/194°F Alarm when CPU current temperature over than 90°/194°F.

CPU F AN Fail W arning

Disabled Fan Warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Enalbe FAN warning alarm when FAN stops.

SYSTEM F AN Fail W arning

Disabled Fan Warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Enalbe FAN warning alarm when FAN stops.

*** Only for GA-8ST PCB Ver. 2.0.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control

Frequency/Voltage Control

CPU Clock Ratio [15X] Item Help

Linear Frequency Control [Disabled] Menu Level &

x CPU Clock (MHz) 100 x DRAM Clock (MHz) AUTO x AGP Clock (MHz) AUTO x PCI Clock (MHz) AUTO

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

CPU Clock Ratio

This option will not be shown or not be available if you are using a CPU with the locked ratio.

10X~24X It’s depends on CPU Clock Ratio.

Linear Frequency Control

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

CPU Clock (MHz)

100~355 Select CPU Clock to 100MHz~355MHz.

Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!

DRAM Clock (MHz)

This feature allows you to adjust the DRAM frequency, When "Linear Frequency Control" is set

to Enabled.

Please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement.

If you use DDR200 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to 100. If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to 166.

Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!

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AGP Clock (MHz)

Please set AGP Clock according to your requirement.

Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!

PCI Clock (MHz)

Please set PCI Clock according to your requirement.

Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!

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Top Performance

T op Performance

If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled".

Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable Top Performance function.

Figure 9: Top Performance

!Standard CMOS Features Top Performance !Advanced Chipset Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults !Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password !PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup !Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit "#$%:Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

T op Performance

Disabled...................[! ]

Enabled...................[ ]

"#: Move ENTER: Accept ESC: Abort

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

mum system performance.

Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

ESC:Quit "#$%:Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

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Load Optimized Defaults

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

automatically detects.

Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults

!Standard CMOS Features Top Performance !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults !Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password !PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup !Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit "#$%:Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N

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Set Supervisor/User 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.

Figure 12: Password Setting

!Standard CMOS Features Top Performance !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults !Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password !PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup !Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit "#$%:Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Change/Set/Disable Password

Enter Password:

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Save & Exit Setup

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

Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup

!Standard CMOS Features Top Performance !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults !Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password !PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup !Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit "#$%:Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Save Data to CMOS

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

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Exit Without Saving

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

Figure 14: Exit Without Saving

!Standard CMOS Features Top Performance !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults !Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password !PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup !Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit "#$%:Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Abandon all Data

Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ? N

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Chapter 4 Technical Reference

Block Diagram

* Only for GA-8ST-L. ** Only for GA-8ST / 8ST-L PCB Ver. 1.0. *** Only for GA-8ST PCB Ver. 2.0.

Pentium 4

Socket 478

CPU

SiS 645DX

AC97

CODEC

SiS 962L

CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

System Bus 400/533MHz

DDR

100/133/166MHz

ZCLK (66MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

66 MHz

33 MHz

14.318 MHz

48 MHz

24 MHz

33 MHz

LPC BUS

AGP 1X/2X/4X

AGPCLK

(66MHz)

5 PCI

PCICLK (33MHz)

AC97 Link

MIC

LINE-IN

LINE-OUT

6 USB

Ports

ATA33/66/100/133

IDE Channels

Floppy

LPT Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

2 COM Ports

ICS

952004

ZCLK (66MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

AGPCLK (66MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

PCICLK (33MHz)

USBCLK (48MHz)

14.318 MHz 33 MHz

BIOS

IT8700F** IT8705F***

Game Port

RTL8100BL*

RJ45*

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Q-Flash Introduction

A. What is Q-Flash Utility?

Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS

mode, no more fooling around any OS.

B. How to use Q-Flash?

a. After power on the computer , pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility.

b. Q-Flash Utility

}Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password }PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup }Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit higf:Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N) ? Y

Q-Flash Utility V3.06

Flash Type/Size : SST 39SF020 / 256K Keep DMI Data : Yes

Space Bar:Change V alue

Enter: Run ESC: Reset !/": Select Item

Load BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy

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Congratulation! Y ou have completed the flashed and now can restart system.

!Press Enter to Run.

Are you sure to update BIOS? [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...

!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !! Please press any key to continue

!Press Enter to Run.

Load BIOS From Floppy

!In the A: drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run.

XXXX.XX 256K

Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.14M F5: Refresh DEL: Delete ESC: Return Main

1 File(s) found

Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file.

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@BIOS™ Introduction

Gigabyte announces @BIOS

Windows BIOS live update utility

Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually you don’t know how to update it.

Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of time to do it. But of course you don’t like to do it too much. First, download different BIOS from website and then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to update BIOS. The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS source code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.

Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte announces @BIOS—the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the other BIOS update software, it’s a Windows utility. With the help of “@BIOS’, BIOS updating is no more than a click.

Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*, @BIOS help you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site automatically. There are several different choices; you could use “Internet Update” to download and update your BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose “Save Current BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily . Again, Gigabyte’s innovative product erects a milestone in mainboard industries.

For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It’s free! Now, if you buy a Gigabyte’s motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But please remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from your Gigabyte @BIOS.

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EasyTune™ 4 Introduction

Gigabyte announces EasyTune™ 4 Windows based Overclocking utility

EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations.

Overclock" might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably "no". Because "Overclock" is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is even considered as special skills found only in some enthusiasts. But as to the experts in "Overclock", what's the truth? They may spend

quite a lot of time and money to study, try and use many different hardware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". And even with these technologies, they still learn that it's quite a risk because the safety and stability of an "Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything is different because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This windows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based overclocking utility is suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either "Easy Mode" or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking at their convenience. For users who choose "Easy Mode", they just need to click "Auto Optimize" to have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown in the control panel. If users prefer "Overclock" by them, there is also another choice. Click "Advanced Mode" to enjoy "sport drive" class Overclocking user interface. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in small increments to get ultimate system performance. It operates in coordination with Gigabyte motherboards. Besides, it is different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting; on the other hand, they can do "Overclock" at easy step . Therefore, this is a safer way for "Overclock" as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTune 4 over system's limitation, the biggest lost is only to restart the computer again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load" it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by themselves. *Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported list in the web site. *Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components.

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2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:

STEP 3: Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "2 channels for stereo speakers out put".

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

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

Out".

STEP 2 :

After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen.

The installation of Windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function!

Line Out

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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 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "4 channels for 4 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press "OK".

When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 4 channels output.

STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen.

Line Out

Line In

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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".

Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK".

Line Out

Line In MIC In

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STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case,

and fix it with the screw.

Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using SURROUND-KIT):

"SURROUND-KIT" is an optional device, which 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.

STEP 2 : Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on

the M/B.

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STEP 4 : Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the win-

dows tray at the bottom of the screen.

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 5 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6

channels for 5.1 speakers out put". Enable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK".

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

Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes:

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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)

3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3

decoder.

1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.

2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard.

A "S/PDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

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Revision History

Chapter 5 Appendix

Picture below are shown in Windows XP (TUCD driver version 2.02) Appendix A: SiS 645/645DX Chipset Driver Installation A. SiS AGP Driver:

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CDtitle 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)

(2)

2. Click "Next".

(4)

1. Click "SiS AGP Driver" item.

3. Click "Finish" to restart computer.

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B. USB Patch Driver:

(1)

(2)

2. Click "Finish" to restart computer.

1. Click "USB Patch Driver " item.

For SiS® 962L USB2.0 support, as Microsoft® / SiS® has not officially released the USB2.0 driver, please download the USB2.0 driver from Microsoft

website (www. microsoft.com) for USB2.0 devices support. Please also note that Microsoft

USB2.0 driver is currently supported by Windows

XP and Windows 2000 only.

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Appendix B: RealT ek AC'97 Audio Driver

(3)

(2)

(4)

3. Click "Finish" to restart computer.

(1)

Press "Audio" icon.

1. Click "RealT ek AC'97 Audio Driver" item.

2. Click "Next".

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Appendix C: RealTek 8100/8139 LAN Driver*

For your reference, you can follow the steps to complete the RealT ek 8100/8139 LAN Driver Installation.

(1)

Press "Network" icon.

1. Click "RealT ek 8100/8139 LAN Driver" item.

(3)

(4)

(2)

2. Click "Next".

3. Click "Finish".

* Only for GA-8ST-L.

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Revision History

Appendix D: EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-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.

(2)

(1)

2. Click "EasyTune 4 Trial Version".

Press "Tools" icon.

1. Click "Gigabyte Utilities".

(4)

3. Click "Next".

(5)

4. Click "Next".

(3)

(6)

(7)

5. Click "Finish" to restart computer.

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Appendix E: BIOS Flash Procedure

BIOS update procedure: Method 1: 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

"Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will 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.

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

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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

optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files.

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

up a file download screen, then select the "Open 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,

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.

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

to highlight the item "BIOS FEATURES SETUP".

7VTX F1 Check System Health OK AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-900MHz Checking NVRAM... 262144KB

Wait... Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit Press any key to contiune

( C ) American Megatrends Inc., 63-0001-001199-00101111-071595-VIA_K7-GA7VTX1-F

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:Save & 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".

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

SETUP" then 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.

1st Boot Device : Floppy 2nd Boot Device : IDE-0 3rd Boot Device : 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

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP

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

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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 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".

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

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

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 FLASH841.EXE 3 file(s) 838,954 bytes 0 dir(s) 324,608 bytes free

A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4

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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.

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

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

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 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

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

7VTX F4 Check System Health OK AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-900MHz Checking NVRAM... 262144KB

Wait... Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit Press any key to contiune

( C ) American Megatrends Inc., 63-0001-001199-00101111-071595-VIA_K7-GA7VTX1-F

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

Load Setup Defaults

Load Setup Defaults (Y/N) ? N

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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.

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

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP

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

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Method 2: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS

™

Program to flash BIOS.

Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet

a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOS™ sever d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

(4)

(2)

Click here.

(1)

Press "Tools" icon.

1. Click "Gigabyte Utilities".

2. Click "@BIOS Writer Ver.1.08q".

(3)

Click "!".

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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

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:

8ST.F4d).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.

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.

Note:

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 system won't boot.

c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS™ 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 system unbooted.

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Appendix E: Acronyms

Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface APM Advanced Power Management AGP Accelerated Graphics Port AMR Audio Modem Riser ACR Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System CPU Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM CNR Communication and Networking Riser DMA Direct Memory Access DMI Desktop Management Interface DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DRM Dual Retention Mechanism DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory DDR Double Data Rate ECP Extended Capabilities Port ESCD Extended System Configuration Data ECC Error Checking and Correcting EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EPP Enhanced Parallel Port ESD Electrostatic Discharge FDD Floppy Disk Device FSB Front Side Bus HDD Hard Disk Device IDE Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced IRQ Interrupt Request I/O Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller ISA Industry Standard Architecture LAN Local Area Network

to be continued......

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Acronyms Meaning LBA Logical Block Addressing LED Light Emitting Diode MHz Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface MTH Memory Translator Hub MPT Memory Protocol Translator NIC Network Interface Card OS Operating System OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer PAC PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self T est PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module SCI Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge SRAM Static Random Access Memory SMP Symmetric Multi-Processing SMI System Management Interrupt USB Universal Serial Bus VID V oltage ID

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Technical Support/RMA Sheet

Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. :

Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.:

Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration CPU Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card HDD CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device

Problem Description:

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