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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has
"AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP
card is AGP 4X/8X (1.5V).
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA PT800. You might
experiencesystem unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP
4X/8X (1.5V) card
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with
2X/4X mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X
(1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is
2X(3.3V).
The GA-8VT800 motherboards might not function properly, if you install
this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by
"Power Color", the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards,
their golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot, but they
support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-8VT800 motherboards might not function
properly, If you install this card in it.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on
ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance
with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S (G)will work
fine with VIA PT800 based motherboards.
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M The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions
that may appear in this document nor does the author make a
commitment to update the information contained herein.
M Third-party brands and names are the property of theirrespective
owners.
M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, thismay void the
warranty of this motherboard.
M Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might
be out of date before publication of this booklet.
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( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)
in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive
o EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement
o EN 55013
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T EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement
o DIN VDE 0855
o part 10
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T CE marking
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industrial,scientific and medical (ISM
high frequency equipment
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
broadcast receivers and associated
equipment
of radio disturbance characteristics of
household electrical appliances,
portable tools and similar electrical
apparatus
of radio disturbance characteristics of
fluorescent lamps and luminaries
Immunity from radio interference of
broadcast receivers and associated
equipment
of radio disturbance characteristics of
information technology equipment
Cabled distribution systems; Equipment
for receiving and/or distribution from
sound and television signals
The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product
with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC
Safety requirements for mains operated
electronic and related apparatus for
household and similar general use
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electrical appliances
(Stamp)
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declare that the product
Mother Board
GA-8VT800
is in conformity with
o EN 61000-3-2*
T EN 60555-2
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T EN 60555-3
T EN 50081-1
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(EC conformity marking)
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Manufacturer/Importer
Date : September 18, 2003
Disturbances in supply systems cause
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Harmonics”
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment
lmmunity requirements for household
appliances tools and similar apparatus
EMC requirements for uninterruptible
power systems (UPS)
Safety for information technology equipment
including electrical bussiness equipment
General and Safety requirments for
uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
Signature:
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
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Address:
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hereby declares that the product
Produ ct Name:
Model Nu mber:
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109
(a),Class B Digital D evice
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received,
including that may cause undes ired operation.
Representative Person’s Name:
Motherboard
GA-8VT800
Signature:
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(818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339
ERIC LU
Eric Lu
Date:
September 18,2003
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GA-8VT800(-L)
P4 Titan Series Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
Pentium®4 Processor Motherboard
Rev. 1003
12ME-8VT800-1003
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Table of Content
English
Item Checklist ............................................................................................. 4
WARNING! ................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ................................................11
Features Summary .......................................................................................... 5
GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard Layout .............................................................. 7
Block Diagramt.......................................................................................8
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................... 12
Step 1-1 : CPU Installation ........................................................................... 12
Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation ............................................................ 13
Step 2: Install memory modules.................................................................... 14
Step 3: Install expansion cards ..................................................................... 16
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply .............. 17
Step 4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction .......................................................... 17
Step 4-2 : Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction..................................... 19
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 31
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F3) ............................................ 32
Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 34
Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 37
Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................... 39
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Power Management Setup ............................................................................ 43
PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 45
PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 46
Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................ 48
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................. 50
Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................................... 51
Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 52
Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 53
Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 54
Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............................................................... 57
BIOS Flash Procedure................................................................................... 57
@ BIOS Introduction ...................................................................................... 61
Easy Tune 4TM Introduction ........................................................................... 62
2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction................................................ 63
Jack-Sensing Introduction ............................................................................. 69
Xpress Recovery Introduction ....................................................................... 71
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Chapter 5 Appendix ................................................................................. 75
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Item Checklist
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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.
The GA-8VT800(-L) motherboard 2 Port USB Cable x 1
IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 4 Port USB Cable x 1
CD for motherboard driver & utility SPDIF-KIT x 1 (SPDIF Out KIT)
GA-8VT800(-L) user's manual IEEE 1394 Cable x1
I/O Shield Audio Combo Kit x 1
Quick PC Installation Guide (SURROUND-Kit + SPDIF Out KIT)
RAID Manual Motherboard Settings Label
GC-SATA Card (Optional) SATA RAID Manual
(Manual; SATA cable x1; Power cable x 1) SATA cable x2
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have
one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as
the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or
other components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
components whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX
power connector on the motherboard.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis…
If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don't line up with the holes on the base and there
are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the
mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so
be careful of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying
about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the
motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the
screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may
damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Form Factor — 30.5cm x 21.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPU — Socket 478 for Intel® Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium® 4 processor
— Support Intel® Pent ium® 4 ( Northw ood) proce ssor
— Support Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology
— Intel Pentium®4 800/533/400 MHz FSB
— 2nd cache depends on CPU
Chipset — Chipset VIA PT800 HOST/AGP/Controller
— VT8235 I/O Controller Hub
Memory — 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
— Supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB unbuffered DRAM
— Supports up to 3GB DRAM (Max)
I/O Control — IT8705
Slots — 1 AGP 3.0 slot supports 8X/4X mode
— 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
& ATAPI CD-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 and COMB)
— 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 x Rear, 4 xFront by cable)
— 1 Front Audio Connector
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to be continued......
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Hardware Monitor — CPU/System Fan Revolution detect
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On-Board Sound — Realtek ALC655 CODEC
On-Board LAN * — RealTek RTL8101L
PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface
BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS
Additional Features — PS/2 Keyboard power on by password
Overclocking — Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS
" * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only.
— CPU/System Fan Fail Warning
— CPU Overheat Warning
— System Voltage Detect
— Supports Jack Sensing function
— Line Out / 2 front speaker
— Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch)
— Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch)
— SPDIF Out /SPDIF In
— CD_In/ AUX_IN/ Game Port
— 1 RJ45 port
— Supports Q-Flash
— PS/2 Mouse power on
— STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
— AC Recovery
— USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
— Supports EasyTune 4
— Supports @BIOS
— Supports CPU Smart Fan Control function
— Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU/PCI) by BIOS
HT functionality requirement content :
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires
all of the following platform components:
- CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology
- Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology
- BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
- OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology
Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.
We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification
because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU,
chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific
bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU,
Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards… .etc.
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GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
CPU_FAN
MIC_IN
CD_IN
COMA
LPT
COMB
USB\
LINE_OUT
CODEC
LAN*
LINE_IN
F_AUDIO
SOCKET478
ATX_12V
VIA PT800
AUX_IN
SUR_CEN
Hyper Threading
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
GA-8VT800
DDR1
AGP
VT8235
DDR2
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RAM_LED
ATX
FDD
DDR3
BAT
RTL8101L*
-L
ITE8705F
GAME
" * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only.
BIOS
SYS_FAN
PCI5
SPDIF_IO
PCI4
CLR_PWD
F_USB1
F_USB2
F_PANEL
IDE2
IDE1
PWR_LED
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Block Diagram
English
PCICLK
(33MHz)
AGPCLK
(66MHz)
5 PCI
AGP 8X/4X
RJ45*
RTL8101L*
AC97 Link
AC97
CODEC
MIC
LINE-IN
6 USB
(2.0/1.1)
Ports
LINE-OUT
Pentium 4
Socket 478
CPU
VIA PT800
VT2835
ATA33/66/
100/133
IDE
Channels
CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz)
System Bus
400/533/800MHz
266/333/400MHz
GCLKNB
HCLK+/- (100/133MHz)
48 MHz
LPC BUS
48 MHz
PS/2
KB/Mouse
66MHz
33 MHz
14.318 MHz
ITE8705
33 MHz
DDR
BIOS
Game Port
Floppy
LPT Port
COM
Ports
PCICLK (33MHz)
USBCLK (48MHz)
" * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only.
14.318 MHz
33 MHz
24 MHz
CLK GEN
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GCLKNB
CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz)
AGPCLK (66MHz)
HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz)
VCLK (66MHz)
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
To 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 1
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Step 4
Step 3
Step 4
Step 2
Step 4
Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation!
Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with
the BIOS/software installation.
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
English
Step 1-1: CPU Installation
Before installing the processor , adhere to the following warning:
If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will
cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
Angling the
rod to 65
1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe feel a
kind of tight, and then continue pull the rod
to 90-degree when a noise "cough" made.
0
Pin1 indicator
3. CPU Top View
Socket
Actuation
Lever
2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.
Pin1 indicator
4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into the socket.
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Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation
Before installing the CPU Cooling Fan , adhere to the following warning:
1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan.
2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction
between your CPU and cooling fan.
(The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal
paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cooling fan, you might pull the
processor out of the CPU socket alone with the cooling fan, and might damage the
processor. To avoid this from happening, we suggest you to either use thermal
tape instead of thermal paste, or remove the cooling fan with extreme caution.)
3. Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this
completes the installation.
Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure.
English
1. Fasten the cooling fan supporting-base
onto the CPU socket on the
mainboard.
2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to
the CPU fan connector, than install
complete.
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Step 2: Install memory modules
English
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.
Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning:
When RAM_LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket.
Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches.
Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
Notch
DDR
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)
Total System Memory (Max3GB)
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1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM
memory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into
the DIMM slot. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM
slots to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish
to remove the DIMM module.
DDR Introduction
Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a
high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs
and system integrators.
DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration
path from existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100
DDR memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and
falling edge of the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the
same DRAM clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.664GB per second, DDR memory enables
system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for
servers, workstations, high-end PC's and value desktop SMA systems.
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Step 3: Install expansion cards
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into
English
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.
the computer.
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 whitedrawable bar.
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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
English
Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
v Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)
u
v
PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
w
x
Ø This connector supports standard PS/2
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
Ø This connector supports 2 standard COM
ports and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer
can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and
modem etc. can be connected to Serial ports.
COMA COMB
Serial Port (9 pin Male)
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w USB /LAN* Connector
English
LAN*
USB 4
USB 5
Ø Before you connect your device(s) into USB
connector(s), please make sure your
device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse,
scanner, zip, speaker..etc. Have a standard
USB interface. Also make sure your OS
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.
x Audio Connectors
Line In(Rear Speaker)
Line Out(Front Speaker)
MIC In(Center and Subwoofer)
If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup
installation, please refer to page 65.
Ø After install onboard audio driver, you may
connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone
to MIC In jack.
Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be
connected to Line-In jack.
Please note:
You are able to use 2-/4-/6- channel audio
feature by S/W selection.
If you want to enable 6-channel function, you
have 2 choose for hardware connection.
Method1:
Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"
Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"
Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out".
Method2:
You can refer to page 26, and contact your
nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
" * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only.
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Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction
1
3
11
14
13
12
17
7
10
18
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2
6
5
9
8
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) IDE1/IDE2
6) FDD
7) RAM_LED
8) PWR_LED
9) F_PANEL
4
15
16
10) BAT
11) F_AUDIO
12) SUR_CEN
13) CD_IN
14) AUX_IN
15) SPDIF_IO
16) F_USB1/F_USB2
17) GAME
18) CLR_PWD
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1) ATX_12V ( +12V Power Connector)
English
This connector (ATX _12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " ATX_ 12V connector" is not
connected, system cannot boot.
31
2
4
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
2) ATX (ATX Power)
AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other
related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
Pin No. Definition
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
11
20
1
10
4 VCC
5 GND
6 VCC
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5V SB(stand by + 5V)
10 +12V
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON(softOn/Off)
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 VCC
20 VCC
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3) 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.
Pin No. Definition
1
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system
temperature.
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Pin No. Definition
1 GND
1
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2 +12V
3 Sense
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5) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector)
English
Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must
be the same side with the Pin1.
39
40
6) FDD (Floppy Connector)
Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and
2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.
34
33
1
IDE2
IDE1
2
2
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7) RAM_LED
Do not remove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages
due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected.
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+
8) PWR_LED
PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink
when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.
English
Pin No. Definition
1 MPD+
1
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2 MPD3 MPD-
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9)) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector)
English
Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to
the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.
19
PW-
SPEAK-
SPEAK+
PW+
MSG-
MSG+
20
1
1
1
2
NC
1
1
1
HD+
IDE Hard Di sk
Active LED
RES+
Reset Switch
RES-
HD-
Speaker
Connector
Soft Power
Connector
Me ssa ge LED /Po wer /
Sleep LED
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)
(Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation
(Green) Close: Reset Hardware System
PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation
(Red) Close: Power On/Off
MSG(Message LED/Power/ Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Sleep LED)(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC( Purple) NC
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10) BAT (Battery)
+
CAUTION
v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
v Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
v Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
3.Re-install the battery.
4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
11) F_AUDIO (F_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.Please note, you can have the
alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.
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9
12
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Pin No. Definition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 REF
4 POWER
5 FrontAudio(R)
6 RearAudio(R)
7 Reserved
8 No Pin
9 FrontAudio (L)
10 RearAudio(L)
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12) SUR_CEN
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13) CD_IN (CD IN,Black)
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
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2
1
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
Pin No. Definition
1 SUR OUTL
2 SUR OUTR
3 GND
4 No Pin
5 CENTER_OUT
6 BASS_OUT
Pin No. Definition
1
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1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD_R
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14) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)
Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector.
English
1
Pin No. Definition
1 AUX-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 AUX_R
15) 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 VCC
62
5
1
2 No Pin
3 SPDIF
4 SPDIFI
5 GND
6 GND
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16) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow )
English
17) GAME (GAME Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you
connect the F_USBcable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your
local dealer.
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2 Power
3 USB0 DX-/USB6 DX-
2
10
1 9
This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.
4 USB1 Dy-/USB7 Dy5 USB0 DX+/USB6 DX+
6 USB1 Dy+/USB7 Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
2
1 15
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Pin No. Definition
1 VCC
2 GRX1_R
3 GND
4 GPSA2
5 VCC
6 GPX2_R
7 GPY2_R
8 MSI_R
9 GPSA1
10 GND
11 GPY1_R
12 VCC
13 GPSB1
14 MSO_R
15 GPSB2
16 No Pin
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18) CLR_PWD
When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared.
On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains.
1
Open: Clear Password
1
Close: Normal
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the
basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
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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.
CONTR OL
<á> Move to previous item
<â> Move to next item
<ß> Move to the item in the left hand
<à> 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
<+/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> System Information
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
S ETUP
KEYS
Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
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GETTING HELP
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
English
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. : F3)
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.
Main Menu
Statu s Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
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}Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Power Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Exit Without Saving
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit higf:Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Figure 1: Main Menu
If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to
search the advanced option widden.
l Stan dard 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 Award special enhanced features.
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l Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
l Power Man agement 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 Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
l Frequ ency/Voltage Control
This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.
l Load Fail-S afe Defaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in safe configuration.
l Load Optimized Defau lts
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
English
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Jan 1 2003 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level u
Change the day, month,
}IDE Primary Master [None] y ea r
}IDE Primary Slave [None]
}IDE Secondary Master [N one] <Week>
}IDE Secondary Slave [Non e] Sun. to Sat.
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] <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
Ext ended Memory 130048K <Year>
Total Memory 131072K 1999 to 2098
higf: 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 Primary Mas ter, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave
The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.
There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which will
automatically detect HDD type.
Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category.
If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the
information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the
documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
CYLS. Number of cylinders
HEADS Number of heads
PRECOMP Write precomp
LANDZONE Landing zone
SECTORS Number of sectors
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
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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 in. 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
1.2M, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
2.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
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Flop py 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 which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory
installed in the system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory
installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory
installed on the motherboard.
Exten ded Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU’s memory
address map.
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Advanced B IOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
First Boot Device [Flop py] Item Help
Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Menu Level u
Third Boot Device [CD-RO M] Select Boot Device
Password Check [Setup] priority
# CPU Hyper-Threading [Enabled] [ Floppy]
Boot from floppy
[LS120]
Boot from LS120
[HDD-0]
Boot from First HDD
[HDD-1]
Boot from second HDD
higf: 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
English
" # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel
with HT Technology.
Firs t / 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.
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LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN.
Disabled Select your boot device priority by Disabled.
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Pass word Check
Sys tem The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password
is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
CPU Hyper-Th reading
Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only
working for operating system with multi processors mode supported.
(Default value)
Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading.
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Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled]
On-Chip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled]
AC97 Audio [Auto]
USB 1.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
Onboard H/W LAN * [En abled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM * [Disabled]
Onborad FDC Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]
UART Mode Select [N ormal]
xUR2 Duplex Mode Half
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [SP P]
Game Port Address [20 1]
Midi Port Address [33 0]
Midi Port IRQ [10]
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Item Help
Menu Level u
If a hard disk
controller card is
used, set at Disable
[Enabled]
Enable on-chip IDE
Channel
[Disabled]
Disable on-chip IDE
Channel
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals
" * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only.
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On-Chip IDE Channel 0
Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
On-Chip IDE Channel 1
Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
AC97 Audio
Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value)
Disabled Disable this function.
USB 1.0 Controller
Enabled Enable USB 1.0 Controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB 1.0 Controller.
USB 2.0 Controller
Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature.
Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller.
USB Keyboard Su pport
Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support.
Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value)
USB Mouse Sup port
Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support.
Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value)
FOnboard H/W LAN *
8Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value)
8Disabled Disable this function.
" * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only.
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FOnboard LAN Boot ROM *
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
8Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)
8Enabled Enable this function.
Onb oard FDC Controller
Enabled Enable onboard FDC controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onboard FDC controller.
Onboard Serial Port 1
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value)
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.
Onboard Serial Port 2
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default value)
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.
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UAR T Mode Select
This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip.
Normal Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value)
IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode.
ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.
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UR2 Du plex Mode
This feature allows you to secle ct IR mode.
This function will available when "UART Mode Select" doesn't set at "Normal" nor "SCR".
Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value)
Full IR Function Duplex Full.
Onb oard Parallel 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.
Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
Parallel Port Mode
SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default Value)
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
Game Port Address
201 Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value)
209 Set Game Port Address to 209.
Disabled Disable this function.
Mid i Port Address
300 Set Midi Port Address to 300.
330 Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value)
Disabled Disable this function.
Midi Port IRQ
5 Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.
10 Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value)
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Powe r Management Setup
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]
x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 [Disabled]
Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-Off]
AC BACK Function [Soft-Off]
Keyboard Power On [Disabled]
Mouse Power On [Disabled]
PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]
Modem Ring Resume [Enabled]
Resume by Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Alarm Ev er yda y
x Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 0 0
higf: 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
Item Help
Menu Level u
[S1]
Set suspend type to
Power On Suspend under
ACPI OS
[S3]
PSet suspend type to
Suspend to RAM under
ACPI OS
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ACPI Sus pend Type
S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1. (Default Value)
S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3.
USB Device Wake-U p from S3
Disabled Disabled USB Device Wake-Up from S3. (Default Value)
Enabled Enabled USB Device Wake-Up from S3.
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less
than 4 sec.
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AC BACK Fun ction
Me mory System power on depends on the status before AC lost.
Soft-Off Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value)
Full-On Always power on the system when AC back.
Keyb oard Power On
Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to
power on your system.
Mou se Power On
Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
Enabled Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on system.
PME Event Wake Up
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default Value)
Mod em Ring Resume
Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function.
Enabled Enable Modem Ring on Function. (Default Value)
Res ume 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.
Date ( of Month) Alarm : Everyday , 1~31
Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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PnP/PCI Configurations
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level u
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto]
PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto]
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1/PCI 5 I RQ Assignment
Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/PCI 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/PCI 5.
English
PCI 2 IRQ Assign ment
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 Assign ment
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.
PCI 4 IRQ Assign ment
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.
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PC Health Status
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Vcore 1.504V Item Help
DDR25V 2.480V Menu Level u
+3.3V 3.264V
+12V 11.985V
Current CPU Temperature 28°C
Current CPU FAN Speed 4963 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM
CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
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PC Health Status
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 7: PC Health Status
Current V oltage (V) Vcore /DDR25V +3.3V / +12V
Detect system's voltage status automatically.
Curren t CPU Temperaturee
Detect CPU Temp. automatically..
Cu rrent CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically.
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CPU FAN Fail Warning
Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value)
Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable.
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warnin g
Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value)
Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
English
CPU Clock Ratio [15X] Item Help
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled] Menu Level u
Clock Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
CPU Cl ock [100MHz]
CPU Voltage Control [Norma l]
Normal CPU Vcore 1.4750V
AGP OverVoltage Control [Auto]
DIMM OverVoltage Control [Auto]
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
øThose items will be available when "CPU Host Clock Control" is set to Enabled.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Clock Ratio
This option will not be shown or not be available if you are using a CPU with the locked ratio.
15X~21X It depends on CPU Clock Ratio.
This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection.
For C-Step ping P4: 8X,10X~24X defaul t: 15X
For Northw ood CPU: 12X ~24X default: 16X
The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable.
Au to Detect DIMM/PCI clk
Enabled Detect the DIMM/PCI clock automatically. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.
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Clock Spread Spectrum
Enabled Enable clock spread spectrum. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.
CPU Clock
100MHz ~ 160MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 160MHz.
Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!
CPU Voltage Control
Normal Set CPU Voltage Control to Normal. (Default value)
Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.600V by 0.025V step.
Incorrect using it may cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only!
Normal CPU Vcore
Display your CPU Vcore Voltage.
AGP OverVoltage Con trol
Auto Supply voltage as AGP Card reguired. (Default value)
+0.1V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.
+0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.
English
Increase AGP voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to AGP Card when
enable this feature.
DIMM OverVoltage Control
Auto Supply voltage as DRAM module reguired. (Default value)
+0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.
+0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.
Increase DRAM voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to DRAM module
when enable this feature.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
English
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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}Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Power Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Exit Without Saving
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit higf:Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow
minimum system performance.
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Load Optimized De faults
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Power Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Exit Without Saving
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit higf:Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defau lts
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the
system automatically detects.
Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y
Load Optimized Defaults
Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults
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Set Supe rvisor/User Password
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you in creating a password.
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.
"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.
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.
prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
only when you try to enter Setup.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Power Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Exit Without Saving
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit higf:Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup
Enter Password:
Change/Set/Disable Password
Figure 11: Password Setting
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted
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Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Power Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Exit Without Saving
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit higf:Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Save Data to CMOS
Figure 12: Save & Exit Setup
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Exit Without Saving
English
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
}Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
}Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
}Power Management Setup Set User Password
}PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup
}PC Health Status Exit Without Saving
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit higf:Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Abandon all Data
Figure 13: Exit Without Saving
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Chapter 4 Technical Reference
BIOS Flash Procedure
Method 1:
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.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}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
Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
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b. Q-Flash Utility
Q-Flash Utility V3.05
Flash Type/Size : SST 39SF020 / 256K
Keep DMI Data : Yes
Load BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Space Bar:Change Value
Enter: Run ESC: Reset h/i: Select Item
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Load BIOS From Floppy
English
!In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run.
1 File(s) found
XXXX.XX 256K
Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.14M
F5: Refresh DEL: Delete ESC: Return Main
Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file.
!Press Enter to Run.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
[Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...
!Press Enter to Run.
!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system.
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Method 2:
English
If you don’t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS
flash BIOS.
Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility.
2.Click"Start"-"Programs"-
"GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS"
3. Please select @BIOS sever site,
then Click "OK".
Click "P".
Press here.
1.Click "@BIOS .
(1) (2)
Click here.
TM
program to
(3)
Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
English
III. Save BIOS
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
Note:
a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS"
c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.
d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such
as: 8VT800.F1).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to
save the current BIOS version.
In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you
check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
a. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please
make sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will
cause the system unbooted.
b. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as
your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.
c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto
Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted
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@ BIOS In troduction
Gigabyte announces @ BIOS
Windows BIOS live update utility
Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like
many other people, you just know what BIOS is,
but always hesitate to update it? Because you
think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and
actually you don’t know how to update it.
Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of
time to do it. But of course you don’t like to do it too much. First, download different BIOS from
website and then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to
update BIOS. The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the
BIOS source code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.
Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save
your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now
Gigabyte announces @BIOS— the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS
update software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the
other BIOS update software, it’s a Windows utility. With the help of “@BIOS’, BIOS updating is no
more than a click.
Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*, @BIOS help
you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to
choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site
automatically. There are several different choices; you could use “Internet Update” to download
and update your BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just
choose “Save Current BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS
update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to
maintain and manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabyte’s innovative product erects a milestone
in mainboard industries.
For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It’s free! Now, if you buy a
Gigabyte’s motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But
please remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from
your Gigabyte @BIOS.
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Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction
Gigabyte announces EasyTune
English
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
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 overclocking 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.
TM
4 Windows based Overclocking utility
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
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Revision History2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction
The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the
function!
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
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".
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.
English
STEP 3:
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the
"2 channel for stereo speakers out put".
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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to "Line Out",
English
the rear channels to "Line In".
STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an
audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at
the bottom of the screen.
STEP 3 :
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the
"4 channel for 4 speakers out put".
Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press
"OK".
Line Out Line In
icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the
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.
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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 chan-
nels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels
to "MIC In".
STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an
icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the au-
dio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the
bottom of the screen.
MIC In
English
Line In
Line Out
STEP 3 :
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the
"6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put".
Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "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)
English
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 :
Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,
and fix it with the screw.
STEP 2 :
Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN 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 :
Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows
tray at the bottom of the screen.
STEP 5 :
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6
channels for 5.1 speakers out put".
Enable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK".
English
Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes:
When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound
would be pe rfo rme d as stereo mode (2 channels
output). Please select the other settings for 6
channels output.
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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
A "SPDIF output" device is available on the
English
motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided
and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector
(As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder,
rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber
connecting port.
1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear
2. Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard.
bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.
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 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/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 others
audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers,
earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack,
and microphone to MIC In jack.
English
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 mes-
sage will come out as right picture.
English
Manual setting:
If the device picture shows different from what you set,
please press "Manual Selection" to set.
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Xpress Recovery Introduction
What is Xpress Recovery?
Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard
drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state.
1. It supports FAT16 、FAT32 、NTFS format .
2. It must be connected to IDE1 Master .
3. It's only allows you to install one O.S .
4. It must be used with IDE hard disk supporting HPA .
5. The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed
up, please do not change the its size.
6. It is not recommend to use Xpress Recovery if you had ever used Ghost to return boot
manager to NTFS format.
1. System data and hard disk's reading/writing speed will affect backing up speed.
2. We recommend that you install Xpress Recovery immediately after installing O.S ,
drivers and applications.
How to use the Xpress Recovery
There are two ways to enter the Xpress Recovery utility. (see the below)
1. Text Mode: press F9 during powering on the computer.
Press F9 during powering on the computer .
Award M odular BIOS v6.00P G, An Ene rgy Star Al ly
Copyr ight (C) 198 4-2002, Award Software, Inc.
Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1
Check System Health OK
.
.
.
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery
08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00
F9 For Xpress Recovery
English
2. BMP Mode: boot from CD-ROM
Please go to “Advanced BIOS” setting menu and set boot from CD-ROM , then save and exit the
BIOS menu . Later,please insert MB driver CD into your drive when “Boot from CD:” appears at
the bottom of the screen , press any key to enter Xpress Recovery.
.
.
Verifying DMI Pool Data
Boot from CD:
Boot from CD:
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Text Mode:
English
BMP Mode:
You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard and enter
key to enter the menu.
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.
1. Execute Backup Utility
2. Execute Restore Utility
3. Remove Backup Image
4. Exit and Restart
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.
1. Execute Backup Utility
2. Execute Restore Utility
3. Remove Backup Image
4. Exit and Restart
If you ever entered Xpress Recovery by booting from CD-ROM, you'll still be directed
to BMP mode by pressing F9 in the bootup screen.
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1.Execute Backup Utility:
! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit
The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it.
The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image .
2.Execute Restore Utility:
! This program will recover your system to factory default.
Press R to recover your system.
Press Esc to exit
Restore the backup image to the original state.
3.Remove Backup Image:
! Are you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N)
Remove the backup image.
4.Exit and Restart:
Exit and restart your computer.
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Revision History
Chapter 5 Appendix
Install Drivers
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.
INSTALL CHIPSET DRIVER
This page shows the drivers that need to be installed for the system. Click each item to install the
driver manually or switch to the to install the drivers automatically.
English
The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Forget" technology to install the drivers automatically. Just
select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The will finish the installation for you
automatically.
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Massage: Some device drivers will restart
your system automatically. After restarting
your system the "Xpress Install" will
continue to install other drivers.
We recommend that you install all components in the list.
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Item Description
n VIA 4IN1 Driver
n USB Path for WinXP
n RealTek LAN Driver *
n RealTek AC97 Audio Driver
Audio driver for Realtek AC97 codec chipset
n VIA USB 2.0 Controller
Driver installation finished !
You have to reboot system !
For INF, AGP, IDE and DMA Driver
This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP
RealTek 10/100 LAN driver for 81xx series chips
USB 2.0 Driver information for XP
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).
" * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only.
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SOFTWARE APPLICATION
This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners.
n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM)
This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray
n Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT)
A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network
n EasyTune 4
Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions
n DMI Viewer
Windows based utility which is used to browse the DMI/SMBIOS information of the system
n Face-Wizard
New utility for adding BIOS logo
n @BIOS
Gigabyte windows flash BIOS utility
n Acrobat e-Book
Useful utility from Adobe
n Acrobat Reader
Popular utility from Adobe for reading .PDF file format documents
n Norton Internet Security (NIS)
Integrated utility which includes anti-virus, ads, etc.
n DirectX 9.0
Install Microsoft DirectX 9 to enable 3D hardware acceleration that support for operating system
to achieve better 3D performence.
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SOFTWARE INFORMATION
This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title.
English
HARDWARE INFORMATION
This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.
CONTACT US
Please see the last page for details.
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EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation
Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions
English
1. Click "EasyTune4" item.
(1)
(3)
4. Right Click the icon to start
"EasyTune 4".
(5)
2. Click "Next".
(2)
3. Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(4)
(6)
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FAQ
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard
model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm
English
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: Why cannot I use all functions in EasyTune™ 4?
Answer: The availability of the listed functions in EasyTune™ 4 depends on the MB chipset. If the chipset doesn't
support certain functions in EasyTune™ 4, these functions will be locked automatically and you will not be able to use
them.
Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID and ATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that support RAID
function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ?
Answer: First of all, you need to save some files in the CD-ROM to a floppy disk before installing drivers. You also
need to go through some rather different steps in the installation process. Therefore, we suggest that you refer to
the installation steps in the RAID manual at our website.
(Please download it at http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/user_pdf/raid_manual.pdf)
Question 5: 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:
them short for one minute).
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 make
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.
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?
Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing BIOS. However, if the
system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem.
Question 7: 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.
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Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?
Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to
change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2?
Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with
the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable, please
remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.
Question 10: 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.
English
gAMI 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
Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA mode?
Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features--> SATA/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W Serial ATA: "enable"
Then it depends on the SATA mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "BASE" to normal ATA mode in the
item named Serial ATA function.
Question 12: For the M/B which have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from IDE3, 4 by either
RAID or ATA mode?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W ATA/RAID: "enable"
Then it depends on the RAID mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "ATA" to normal ATA mode in the
item named RAID controller function.
g 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
Question 13: How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS.
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Troubleshooting
English
If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting
procedures.
START
Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove
all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard.
Yes
No
Please isolate
the short pin.
Make sure the
jumper setting
are correct.
Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ?
No
Failure has been excluded.
Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system
bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc) are set properly.
Yes
Check if the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU properly. ls
CPU cooling fan power connected to CPU_FAN
properly?
Yes
Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot.
Yes
Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and
turn on the system.
A
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Failure has been excluded.
Failure has been excluded.
Failure has been excluded.
No
No
Plug the CPU
cooling fa n power
in the CPU f an
connec tor. Plug
in the AC pow er
conne ctor.
Insert and pus h
the memory
module vertically
into the DI MM
slot.
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A
Is memory LED on and CPU fan running?
Yes
Check if there is display.
The pr oblem co uld
be c aused by
powe r supply,
CPU, memory or
No
CPU/ memory
socket itself.
Failure has been excluded.
Perha ps your VGA
No
card / VGA slot or
monitor is defective.
English
Yes
Turn off the system. Reboot after keyboard and mouse
have been plugged in.
Check if keyboard is working properly.
Yes
Press <Del> to enter BIOS setup. Choose "Load
Optimized Defaults" and save then exit setup.
Turn off the system and re-connect the IDE cable.
Check if the system can reboot successfully.
Yes
Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on cards and
cables. Then try to reboot the system.
END
Failure has been excluded.
It is po ssible that
your k eyboard o r
No
keyboa rd conne ctor
is defe ctive.
Failure has been excluded.
The pro blem was
No
prob ably cause d by
the IDE device /
conne ctor or cab le.
Failure has been excluded.
If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national
distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical
support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet
Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.:
English
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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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
English
to be continued......
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Acronyms Meaning
IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller
ISA Industry Standard Architecture
English
LAN Local Area Network
I/O Input / Output
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 Test
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module
SCI Special Circumstance Instructions
SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge
SRAM Static Random Access Memory
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CONTACT US
Contact us via the information in this page all over the world.
English
— Taiwan
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei
Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888
FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004
E-mail:
We have been constantly striving hard to provide you
with faster and more efficient mail replying service.
If you have any inquiry please classify it into the following topics.
The respective department will attend to the inquiry
as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation!
WEB Address: http://tw.giga-byte.com
— USA
G.B.T. INC.
Addres s: 17358 Railroad St, City of Ind ust ry, CA
91748.
Tel: 1 (626) 854-9338
Fax: 1 (626) 854-9339
E-mail: sales@giga-byte.com
support@giga-byte.com
WEB Address: http://us.giga-byte.com
— Germany
G.B.T. Technology Trading GmbH
Tel: 49-40-2533040
49-01803-428468 (Tech.)
Fax: 49-40-25492343 (Sales)
49-01803-428329 (Tech.)
E-mail:support@gigabyte.de
WEB Address: http://de.giga-byte.com
— Japan
Nippon Giga-Byte Corporation
WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.co.jp
— U.K
G.B.T. TECH. CO. LTD.
Tel: 44-1908-362700
Fax: 44-1908-362709
E-mail:support@gbt-tech.co.uk
WEB Address: http://uk.giga-byte.com
— The Netherlands
Giga-Byte Technology B.V.
Address: Verdunplein 8 5627 SZ, Eindhoven, The
Netherlands
Tel: +31 40 290 2088
NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983,
0.2/M)
BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 ( 0.4/M)
Fax: +31 40 290 2089
E-mail:info@giga-byte.nl
Tech. Support E-mail:support@giga-byte.nl
WEB Address: http://nl.giga-byte.com
— China
Shanghai Office
Tel: 86-21-64737410
Fax: 86-21-64453227
WEB Address: http://cn.giga-byte.com
GuangZhou Office
Tel: 86-20-87586273
Fax: 86-20-87544306
WEB Address: http://cn.giga-byte.com
Beijing Office
Tel: 86-10-82856054
86-10-82856064
86-10-82856094
Fax: 86-10-82856575
E-mail:bjsupport@gigabyte.com.cn
WEB Address: http://cn.giga-byte.com
Chengdu Office
Tel: 86-28-85236930
Fax: 86-28-85256822
WEB Address: http://cn.giga-byte.com
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