Intel GA-8I865GME User Manual
GA-8I865GME
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-865GME-1001R
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Apr. 26. 2006
GA-8I865GME
Motherboard
Apr. 26. 2006
GA-8I865GME
Motherboard
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Table of Contents
GA-8I865GME Motherboard Layout .............................................................................. 6
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9
1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink .............................................................. 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................. 13
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17
1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 27
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D1) ....................................................... 28
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 30
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 32
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 34
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 37
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 38
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 39
2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................. 40
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 41
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 41
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 42
2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 43
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 43
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 45
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 45
3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 46
3-3 Software Information ....................................................................................... 46
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 47
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 49
4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 49
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 49
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 50
4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 52
4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- Channel Audio Function Introduction ............................................. 61
4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 64
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GA-8I865GME Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
COMA
VGA
R_USB
USB
AUDIO
CODEC
LPT
LAN
F_AUDIO
EP82562G
ATX_12V
IT8712
CD_IN
BIOS_WP*
AGP
FDD
Socket 478
Intel 865G
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
BIOS
SYS_FAN PWR_LED
CPU_FAN
Intel ICH5
F_USB1
PWR_FAN*
GA-8I865GME
IDE2
DDR1
DDR2
SATA1
SATA0
BATTERY
F_PANEL
ATX
IDE1
CI
CLR_CMOS
* Only for DB customer.
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Block Diagram
AGP 4X/8X
VGA
AGPCLK 66MHz
PCI Bus
EP82562G
RJ45
Pentium 4
Socket 478
CODEC
CPU
Intel
865G
GMCH
Intel
ICH5
Host
Interface
CPUCLK+/-(133/200MHz)
DDR 400/333/266MHz DIMM
Dual Channel Memory
HCLK (133/200MHz)
GMCHCLK (66MHz)
66MHz
33MHz
14.318MHz
48MHz
BIOS
2 Serial ATA
ATA33/66/100
IDE Channels
IT8712
Floppy
LPT Port
COM Port
3 PCI
PCICLK
(33MHz)
MIC
Line-Out
Line-In
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6 USB
Ports
14.318MHz
33MHz
PS/2 KB/Mouse
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Chapter 1Hardware Installation
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please
follow the instructions below:
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic
pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply
connector from the motherboard.
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers
are required for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the
information in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with
the motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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Instances of Non-Warranty
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
3. Damage due to improper installation.
4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.
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1-2 Feature Summary
CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 (Northwood, Prescott) with HT Technology
L2 cache varies with CPU
Front Side Bus Supports 800/533/400MHz FSB
Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 865G Chipset
Southbridge: Intel® ICH5
LAN Onboard EP82562G chip (10/100 Mbit)
Audio Onboard Realtek ALC653 chip
Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio
Storage ICH5 Southbrigde
- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices
- 2 IDE connectors (IDE1, IDE2) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100 suppport,
allowing connection of 4 IDE devices
- 2 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1), allowing connection of 2 SATA
devices
O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
Memory 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory)
Supports dual channel DDR 400/333/266 DIMM
Supports 2.5V DDR DIMMs
Expanstion Slots 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode
3 PCI slots
Internal Connectors 1 20-pin ATX power connector
1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 floppy connector
2 IDE connectors
2 SATA connectors
1 CPU fan connector
1 system fan connector
1 power fan connector*
1 front panel connector
1 front audio connector
1 CD In connector
1 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables
1 power LED connector
* Only for DB customer.
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Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 PS/2 mouse port
1 parallel port
1 VGA port
1 COMA port
4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 RJ-45 port
3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In)
I/O Control IT8712 chip
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU temperature detection
CPU / System fan speed detection
CPU warning temperature
CPU / System fan failure warning
BIOS 1 3Mbit flash ROM
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Additional Features Supports @BIOS
Supports Download Center
Supports Q-Flash
Supports EasyTune
Supports Xpress Install
Supports Xpress Recovery2
Supports Xpress Rescue
Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm
(Note)
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(Note) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong
direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction
of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.
4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise
overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it
does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency
beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications
including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
HT functionality requirement content :
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all
of the following platform components:
- CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology
- Chipset: An 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
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU
Fig. 1
Socket lever
Position lever at a 90 degree angle.
Fig. 2
A gold-colored triangle is marked one edge of the CPU. Please align this
edge with the socket edge closest to the CPU lever. Gently place the CPU
into position making sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes.
Once the CPU is positioned into it socket, place one finger down on the middle
of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its original position.
Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly.
Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU.
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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink
Fig.1
Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink
paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the heat sink components (Please
refer to the heat sink manual for detailed installation instructions).
Fig.2
Please connect the heat sink power connector to the CPU_FAN connector
located on the motherboard so that the heat sink can properly function to
prevent CPU overheating.
The heat sink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat sink paste. To prevent
such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for
heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heat sink.
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1-4 Installation of Memory
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is
recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.
2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power
is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in
only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.
The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity
and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The
memory capacity used can differ with each slot.
Notch
DDR
Fig.1
The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only
fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the
DIMM socket. Then push it down.
Fig.2
Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the
DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM
module.
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration
The GA-8I865GME supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is
activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one.
The GA-8I865GME includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has one DIMM socket as following:
Channel A : DDR 1
Channel B : DDR 2
If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the
limitation of Intel chipset specifications.
1. Dual channel memory cannot be used if one DDR memory modules are installed.
2. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules, it is recommended to use memory
modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.
The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDR 1 DDR 2
2 memory modules
DS/SS DS/SS
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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
Installing a AGP VGA card:
Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the AGP slot
when you try to install/uninstall the VGA
card. Please align the VGA card to the
onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on
the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked
by the small white-drawable bar.
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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the
lower port (purple).
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.
COMA (Serial Port)
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
VGA Port
Monitor can be connected to VGA port.
USB port
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such
as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make
sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact
OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or
device(s) vendors.
LAN Port
The provided Internet connection provides data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.
Line In
Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
Line Out
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to this connector.
MIC In
Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.
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You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-channel audio functioning.
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1-7 Connectors Introduction
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12
13
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX (Power Connector)
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) PWR_FAN*
6) FDD
7) IDE1 / IDE2
8) SATA0 / SATA1
9) PWR_LED
13
4 14 9617*
5*
11
10) BATTERY
11) F_PANEL
12) F_AUDIO
13) CD_IN
14) F_USB1
15) CI
16) CLR_CMOS
17) BIOS_WP*
2
7
8
15
10
16
* Only for DB customer.
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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the
components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all
components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on
the motherboard and connect tightly.
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector
is not connected, the system will not start.
Caution!
Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is
recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or
greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an
unstable system or a system that is unable to start.
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2
1
20
11
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
Pin No. Definition
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5V SB (stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON(soft on/off)
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 +5V
20 +5V
4
3
10
1
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3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN* (Cooler Fan Power Connector)
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and
possesses a foolproof connection design.
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire
indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the
ground wire (GND).
Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure.
Caution!
Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.
1
CPU_FAN
1
PWR_FAN*
1
SYS_FAN
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
6) FDD (FDD Connector)
The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the
FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.
Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.
2
1
34
33
* Only for DB customer.
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7) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one
IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If
you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
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40
2
IDE2 IDE1
39
1
8) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)
Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA
and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 TXP
71
3 TXN
4 GND
5RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
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9) 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.
Pin No. Definition
1
1 MPD+
2 MPD-
3 MPD-
10) BATTERY
If you want to erase CMOS...
1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one minute.
3. Re-install the battery.
4. Plug the power cord in and turn on the computer.
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
(Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and
negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for five
seconds.)
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