Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL, GA-8I955X PRO User Manual

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GA-8I955X Royal/ GA-8I955X Pro

Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition

Intel

Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1003 12ME-8I955XRO-1003

April 18, 2005

GA-8I955X Royal

Motherboard

April 18, 2005

GA-8I955X Royal

Motherboard

May 6, 2005

GA-8I955X Pro

Motherboard

May 6, 2005

GA-8I955X Pro

Motherboard

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change without prior notice.

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following:

 For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the

product.

 For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the

"Product User Manual".

 For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to "Technology

Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need.

For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw

Table of Contents

GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard Layout ................................................. 7

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8

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 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) .............................. 14

1-5 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14

1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16

1-7 Installation of U-Plus DPS (Universal Plus Dual Power System) ................. 17

1-8 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 18

1-9 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 19

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 29

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : 8I955XRO.F3J) .................................... 30

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 34

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 36

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 39

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 40

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 41

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 43

2-8 Select Language ............................................................................................. 46

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 46

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 46

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 47

2-12 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 48

2-13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 48

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 49

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 49

3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 50

3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 50

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 51

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 51

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 53

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 53

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 54

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction ........................................................................... 55

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 58

4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction ...................................................... 69

4-1-5 Introduction of Designed for Dolby® Master StudioTM........................................ 76

4-1-6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 77

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 82

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GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard Layout

COATIAL

OPTICAL

KB_MS

LPT

COMA

USB

LAN2

USB

LAN1

AUDIO1

AUDIO2

Broadcom

5751 phy

F_AUDIO

Broadcom

5751 / 5789 phy

CODEC

CD_IN

RF_ID

VRM_CONN

ATX_12V

PCIE_16

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCIE_1

PCIE_2

CPU_FAN

NB_FAN

Sil3132

LGA775

CLR_CMOS

F1_1394

Intel

955X

SN081BA3

F2_1394

BATTERY

SN082AA2

F2_USB

IT8712F

GA-8I955X Royal (Pro)

DDRII3

SATAII1

SATAII0

DDRII4

Main BIOS

Backup BIOS

IDE2

IDE3

DDRII1

DDRII2

Intel

ICH7R

IT8212F

ATX

PWR_FAN

FDD

IDE1

SATAII3

SATAII2

SYS_FAN

F_PANEL

SPDIF_I

ESATAII1

ESATAII0

GREEN_USB

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PWR_LED

Block Diagram

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

2 PCI Express x 1

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

PCI Express Bus

LAN

PCI Bus

SN082AA2

SN081BA3

PCI Express

LAN1

RJ45

Broadcom

5751

RJ45

Broadcom

SiI3132

x16

LAN2

RJ45

Broadcom

5751

5789

IT8212F

LGA775

Processor

Intel 955X

ICH7R

CODEC

CPUCLK+/-(266/200/133MHz)

Host

Interface

DDRII 888

MCHCLK (266/200/133MHz)

Dual BIOS

Intel

IT 8712F

(Note 1)

(Note 2)

/667

/533MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory

66MHz 33MHz

14.318MHz 48MHz

4 SATA 3Gb/s

ATA33/66/100 IDE

Channel

Floppy

LPT Port

COM Port

24MHz

33MHz

Line-In

SPDIF In

8 USB

Ports

SPDIF Out

MIC

2 SATA 3Gb/s

Line-Out

3 IEEE1394b

3 PCI

PCICLK(33MHz)

ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channel

(Note 1) DDR II memory can be overclocked to 888MHz (must be used with an 1066MHz FSB

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

PS/2 KB/Mouse

processor) through overclocking in BIOS. Go to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the supported DDR II memory modules for this feature.

(Note 2) To use a DDR II 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz

FSB processor.

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installation Notices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Instances of Non-Warranty

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

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

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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1-2 Feature Summary

Motherboard  GA-8I955X Royal or GA-8I955X Pro CPU  Supports LGA775 Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition/ Pentium® D /

Pentium® 4

 Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB  L2 cache varies with CPU

Chipset  Northbridge: Intel® 955X Chipset

 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R  Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

Memory  4 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8GB memory)

 Supports dual channel DDR II 888  Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM  Supports ECC/non-ECC type DRAM

Slots  1 PCI Express x 16 slot

 2 PCI Express x 1 slots  3 PCI slots

IDE Connections  1 port from ICH7R (IDE1) (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of

2 IDE devices

- Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

 2 port from IT8212F (IDE2/IDE3)(UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133),

allows connection of 4 IDE devices

FDD Connections  1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices Onboard SATA 3Gb/s  4 ports from ICH7R controller (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3)

- Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

 2 ports from Sil3132 controller (ESATAII0, ESATAII1)

- Supported on the Win 2000/XP/Server 2003 operating systems

Peripherals  1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode

 1 Serial port (COMA)  8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)  1 front audio connector  3 IEEE1394b ports (requires cable)  1 PS/2 keyboard port  1 PS/2 mouse port

Onboard Audio  ALC882M /ALC882 CODEC (UAJ)

 Supports Jack Sensing function  Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio  Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker

Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection

(Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage

and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 8 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 7.xxGB memory during system startup.

(Note 3) DDR II memory can be overclocked to 888MHz (must be used with an 1066MHz FSB

processor) through overclocking in BIOS. Go to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the supported DDR II memory modules for this feature.

(Note 4) To use a DDR II 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz

FSB processor.

(Note 1)

(Note 3)/

667

(Note 4)

/533/400 unbuffered DIMM

(Note 2)

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Onboard Audio  SPDIF In connection

 SPDIF Out connection (coaxial+optical)  CD In connection  Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

Onboard LAN  Onboard Broadcom 5751 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN1/LAN2)

 Onboard Broadcom 5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)  2 RJ45 ports  Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

I/O Control  IT8712F Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection

 CPU temperature detection  CPU / System / Power fan speed detection  CPU warning temperature  CPU / System/ Power fan failure warning  CPU smart fan control

Onboard IDE RAID  Onboard GigaRAID IT8212F chip

- supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) function

- supports JBOD function

- supports concurrent dual ATA133 IDE controller operation

- support ATAPI mode for HDD

- supports IDE bus master operation

- support ATA133/RAID mode switch by BIOS

- displays status and error checking messages during boot-up

- mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds

- Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS

Onboard SATA 3Gb/s  Onboard Intel

ICH7R chipset

RAID - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring

(RAID 0+1), or RAID 5

- supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s

- supports hot plugging function (only for AHCI mode)

- supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections

- supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

 Onboard Sil3132 chip

- supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1)

- supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s

- supports hot plugging function

- supports a maximum of 2 SATA 3Gb/s connections

- supported on the Win 2000/XP/Server 2003 operating systems

BIOS  Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

 Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash/Multilanguage BIOS

Additional Features  Supports U-Plus DPS

 Supports @BIOS  Supports EasyTune 5

(Note 5)

Overclocking  Over Voltage via BIOS (FSB/DDR II/PCIE/CPU)

 Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR II /PCIE)

Form Factor  ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

(Note 5) EasyTune 5 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

- Chipset: An Intel

- 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

Metal Lever

Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology

Chipset that supports HT Technology

Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright position.

Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.

Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the edge of the CPU socket. Align the indented corner of the

CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.)

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Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into its original position.

1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

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Male Push Pin

The top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU.

Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally.

Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture, the installation is complete.

Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan)

Fig. 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual)

Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.

The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink 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 heatsink.

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1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan)

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Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus to a heatsink, align the extensions on both sides with the grooves in the heatsink as shown. Firmly press down until it snaps into position.

Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to make sure that the fan's power cable is disconnected. Then, while applying pressure to the top of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to dislodge the extension on one side.

Exerting too much pressure on the fan during removal might cause the side extensions to break-off.

Fig.2 Once the fan is properly affixed onto the heatsink, plug the power cable into the NB_FAN connector.

1-5 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 II 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.

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Notch

DDR II

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.

Dual Channel DDR II

GA-8I955X Royal/Pro supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.

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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 or three DDR II memory modules are installed.

2. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 or 4 memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.

We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR II memory modules into the DIMMs of the same color in order for Dual Channel Technology to work.

The following table is for Dual Channel Technology combination: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

DDR II 1 DDR II 2 DDR II 3 DDR II 4

2 memory modules

4 memory modules

DS/SS X DS/SS X

X DS/SS X DS/SS

DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

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1-6 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 PCI Express x 16 expansion card:

Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card.

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1-7 Installation of U-Plus DPS (Universal Plus Dual Power System)

The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus D.P.S.) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for ultimate system protection. Designed to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus DPS provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to the CPU for solid system stability. These characteristics make it the ideal companion with the latest LGA775 Intel as future Intel® processors. As well, 4 blue LED's are mounted on the U-Plus D.P.S. for intelligent indication of system loading.

The U-Plus DPS can work in a Dual Power System: Parallel Mode-U-Plus DPS and motherboard CPU power can work simultaneously, providing a total of 8-phase power circuit.

How to install U-Plus DPS?

1. The U-Plus DPS socket (VRM_CONN) has a notch, so the U-Plus DPS can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the U-Plus DPS vertically into the socket and then push it down.

3. Fix the U-Plus DPS on the motherbard with the clip.

4. Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the U-Plus DPS.

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1-8 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.

COATIAL (SPDIF_O)

The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial cable.

OPTICAL (SPDIF_O)

The SPDIF optical output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable.

COMA (Serial Port)

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

LAN Port 2 / LAN Port 1

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet (PCI Express Gigabit), providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps.

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 sureyour 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.

Line In

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

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack .

MIC In

The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.

Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)

The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.

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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.

Side Speaker Out

The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the

~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to

perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected

to the default Mic In jack ( ). Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for

detailed software configuration information.

1-9 Connectors Introduction

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13 14

1) ATX_12V

2) ATX (Power Connector)

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) PWR_FAN

6) NB_FAN

7) FDD

8) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3

9) SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3

10) ESATAII0/ESATAII1

11) F_PANEL

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17 9

11 20

1516

12) F_AUDIO

13) CD_IN

14) SPDIF_I

15) F_USB2/GREEN_USB

16) F1_1394 / F2_1394

17) CLR_CMOS

18) RF_ID

19) C I

20) PWR_LED

21) BAT

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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. If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; otherwise, please do not remove it.

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 +12V

12 3.3V

(Only for 24pins ATX)

13 3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 -5V

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V

24 GND

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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/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.

Pin No. Definition

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

PWR_FAN

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

(Only for CPU_FAN)

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6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Power Connector)

If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND)

Pin No. Definition

1 +12V

2 GND

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7) FDD (Floppy 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.

8) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 (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).

3940

IDE2/3

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IDE1

9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7R)

10) ESATAII0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Sil3132)

SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

(controlled by ICH7R)

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

(controlled by Sil3132)

Only for GA-8I955X Royal.

11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)

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

PW-

MSG-

RES+

RES-

HD-

HD+

Speaker Connector

Power Switch

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

SPEAK-

SPEAK+

PW+

MSG+

Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk

Active LED

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

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) Pin 1: Power

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) (Green) Open: Normal

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) (Red) Open: Normal

Close: Power On/Off

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

(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC ( Purple) NC

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12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)

This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. If you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector. Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer.

By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on Page 81 about the software settings.

13) CD_IN (CD IN)

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

HD Audio:

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC2_L

2 GND

3 MIC2_R

910

4 -ACZ_DET

5 Line2_R

6 FSENSE1

7 FAUOIO_JD

8 No Pin

9 LINE2_L

10 FSENSE2

AC'97 Audio:

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC Power

4NC

5 Line Out (R)

6NC

7NC

8 No Pin

9 Line Out (L)

10 NC

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD-R

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14) SPDIF_I (SPDIF In)

Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IN connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer.

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Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 SPDIFI

3 GND

15) F_USB2/GREEN_ USB (Front USB Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. The GREEN_USB connector provides no standby power when system is off and it does not support USB device to wake up from S3 mode. Users who wish to shut down the standby power this connector via the optional front USB cable.

(note)

for their USB devices during system power-off can connect the devices to

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 Power

3 USB DX-

4 USB Dy-

5 USB DX+

6 USB Dy+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

(Note) When the standby power is shut down, USB devices (example: optical mouses) will not light

on during system power-off.

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16) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors)

Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. IEEE1394b can approach the maximum speed to 800Mb/S, but the speed can be achieved only when you use particular IEEE1394b cable.

F2_1394

F1_1394

Pin No. Definition

1 TPA0+

2 TPA0-

3 GND

4 GND

5 TPB0+

6 TPB0-

7 No Pin

8 Power

9 Power

10 GND

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 Power

3 TPA1+

4 TPA1-

5 GND

6 GND

7 TPB1+

8 TPB1-

9 Power

10 Power

11 TPA2+

12 TPA2-

13 GND

14 No Pin

15 TPB2+

16 TPB2-

17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the jumper to prevent from improper use of this header.

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Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS

18) RF_ID

This connector allows you to connect external devices to use extra function. Check the pin assignments before you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 RFID_RI-

3 RF_TXD

4 RF_RXD

5NC

6 GND

19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)

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

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Pin No. Definition

1 Signal

2 GND

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20) PWR_LED

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

Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

21) BAT(Battery)

If you want to erase CMOS...

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

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

minute.)

3. Re-install the battery.

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

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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.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

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

CONTROL KEYS

< > < > < > < > Move to select item <Enter> Select Item <Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu

and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu <Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes <Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes <F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu <F2> Item Help <F3> Select Language <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> Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility <F9> System Information <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : 8I955XRO.F3J)

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

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for stability.



 Standard CMOS Features



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



 Advanced BIOS Features



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



 Integrated Peripherals



This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

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 Power Management Setup



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

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 PnP/PCI Configuration



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



 PC Health Status



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

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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)



This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.



 Select Language



This setup page is to select multi languages.



 Load Fail-Safe Defaults



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

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

 Load Optimized Defaults



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



 Set Supervisor Password



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



 Set User Password



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



 Save & Exit Setup



Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.



 Exit Without Saving



Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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2-1 Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Oct 27 2004 Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24

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

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

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 511M Total Memory 512M

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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

Time

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

IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:

• Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)

• None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.

• Manual User can manually input the correct settings.

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

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

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

Cylinder Number of cylinders

Head Number of heads

Precomp Write precomp

Landing Zone Landing zone

Sector Number of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>.

Standard CMOS Features

Item Help Menu Level`

Change the day, month, year

<Week> Sun. to Sat.

<Month> Jan. to Dec.

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

<Year> 1999 to 2098

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Drive A / Drive B

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

None No floppy drive installed.

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

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

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

1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.

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

Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

Halt on

The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you

will be prompted.

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other

errors. (Default value)

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all

other errors.

Memory

The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

Base Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

Extended Memory

The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.

Total Memory

This item displays the memory size that used.

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2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] CPU Hyper-Threading # [Enabled] Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Disabled] No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function DRAM Data Integrity Mode [Non-ECC]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

(Note)

Advanced BIOS Features

(Note)

[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]

Item Help Menu Level`

Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority

" # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel

Pentium® 4

processor with HT Technology.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

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

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

First / Second / Third Boot Device

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

Password Check

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

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

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

password is not entered at the prompt.

(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function.

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CPU Hyper-Threading

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.

Limit CPUID Max. to 3

Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.(Default value)

No-Execute Memory Protect

Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function.(Default value) Disabled Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function.

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)

Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.(Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.

CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2)

Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.(Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.

CPU EIST Function

Enabled Enable CPU EIST function.(Default value) Disabled Disable CPU EIST function.

(Note)

DRAM Data Integrity Mode

ECC Enable Memory Error Checking and Correction feature when all installed

DIMMs are 72bits width.

Non-ECC Set DRAM Data Integrity Mode to Non-ECC. (Default value)

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(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function.

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2-3 Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled]

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode [RAID]

x On-Chip SATA Mode Auto x PATA IDE Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave

SATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch.2 Master/Slave

SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch.3 Master/Slave

USB Controller [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]

USB Mouse Support [Disabled]

Azalia Codec [Auto]

Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled]

Onboard H/W SATA1 [Enabled]

H/W SATA Function1 [RAID]

Onboard H/W GigaRAID [Enabled]

GigaRAID Function [RAID]

Onboard H/W LAN1 [Enabled]

Onboard H/W LAN21 [Enabled]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM [Disabled]

Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM1 [Disabled]

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]

G-Keyless Port [Enabled]

Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

x ECP Mode Use DMA 3

Integrated Peripherals

Item Help Menu Level`

If a hard disk controller card is used, set at Disabled.

[Enabled] Enable on-chip IDE Port.

[Disabled] Disable on-chip IDE Port.

Item Help Menu Level`

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

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

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

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

SATA RAID / AHCI Mode

RAID Select onboard Serial ATA function as RAID. (Default value) AHCI Support hotplug function under OS. WinXP, 2000 only. Disabled Select onboard Serial ATA function as ATA.

Only for GA-8I955X Royal.

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On-Chip SATA Mode

Disabled Disable this function. Auto BIOS will detect automatically. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 HDDs on the

motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE.

Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs

to use.

Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to PATA

mode.

PATA IDE Set to

Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.

SATA Port 0/2 Set to

This value will be automatically made by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set

to". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.

SATA Port 1/3 Set to

This value will be automatically made by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set

to". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.

USB Controller

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

USB 2.0 Controller

Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature.

Enabled Enable USB 2.0 dontroller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller.

USB Keyboard Support

Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)

USB Mouse Support

Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value)

Azalia Codec

Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function.

Onboard H/W 1394

Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

Onboard H/W SATA

Enabled Enable onboard H/W SATA function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

H/W SATA Function

RAID Set onboard H/W SATA function as RAID. (Default value) BASE Set onboard H/W SATA function as BASE(ATA).

Only for GA-8I955X Royal.

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Onboard H/W GigaRAID

Enabled Enable onboard H/W GigaRAID function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

GigaRAID Function

RAID Set onboard H/W GigaRAID function as RAID. (Default value) ATA Set onboard H/W GigaRAID function as ATA.

Onboard H/W LAN1 (LAN1 port)

Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN1 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

Onboard H/W LAN2 (LAN2 port)

Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN2 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN1 port)

This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN1 chip.

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

Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM (LAN2 port)

This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN2 chip.

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

Onboard Serial Port 1

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

G-Keyless Port

Enabled Enable G-Keyless Port. (Default value) Disabled Disable G-Keyless Port.

Onboard Parallel Port

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

Parallel Port Mode

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

ECP Mode Use DMA

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

Only for GA-8I955X Royal.

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2-4 Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off]

PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]

Power On by Ring [Enabled]

Resume by Alarm [Disabled]

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

Power On By Mouse [Disabled]

Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]

x KB Power ON Password Enter

AC BACK Function [Soft-Off]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

ACPI Suspend Type

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

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 seconds to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less

than 4 seconds.

PME Event Wake Up

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

Power On by Ring

Disabled Disable Power on by Ring function. Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value)

Resume by Alarm

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

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

If Resume by Alarm is Enabled.

Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

Power On By Mouse

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.

Power Management Setup

Item Help Menu Level`

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

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

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Power On By Keyboard

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

the system.

KB Power ON Password

When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here.

Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard

Power On password.

AC BACK Function

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

(Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state

before AC-power off.

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

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

PnP/PCI Configurations

Item Help

Menu Level`

Device(s) using this INT:

Mass Storage Cntrlr

-Bus 5 Dev 0 Func 0 Display Cntrlr

-Bus 1 Dev 0 Func 0 Multimedia Device

-Bus 0 Dev27 Func 0 Bridge Device

-Bus 0 Dev28 Func 0 Bridge Device

-Bus 0 Dev1 Func 0 USB 1.1 Host Cntrlr

-Bus 0 Dev28 Func 4

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

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

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

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

PCI 3 IRQ Assignment

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

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2-6 PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status [Disabled]

Case Opened No Vcore OK DDRV OK +3.3V OK +12V OK Current CPU Temperature 33 Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM

CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled] POWER FAN Fail Warning [Disabled] SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning [Disabled] CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] CPU Smart FAN Mode [Auto]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Reset Case Open Status

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

Case Opened

If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No". If the case has been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes". If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to

Enabled then save BIOS setup and restart your system.

Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDRV / +3.3V / +12V

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current CPU Temperature

Detect CPU temperature automatically.

Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect CPU/POWER/SYSTEM fan speed status automatically.

CPU Warning Temperature

60oC / 140oF Monitor CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF. 70oC / 158oF Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. 80oC / 176oF Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. 90oC / 194oF Monitor CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning

Disabled Disable fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enabled Enable fan fail warning function.

PC Health Status

Item Help

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CPU Smart FAN Control

Disabled Disable this function. Enabled When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on

CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements. (Default value)

CPU Smart FAN Mode

This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.

Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart

FAN control mode for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. PWM Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable.

In fact, the Voltage option can be used for CPU fans with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-wire fans PWM control specifications. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan speed.

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

(Note)

C.A.M. CPU Clock Ratio Robust Graphics Booster [Auto] C.I.A. 2 [Disabled]

CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled]

x CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) 200 x PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Auto

System Memory Multiplier [Auto]

Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533

DIMM OverVoltage Control [Normal]

PCI-E OverVoltage Control [Normal]

FSB OverVoltage Control [Normal]

CPU Voltage Control [Normal]

Normal CPU Vcore 1.3875V

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

(Note)

Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.

(Note)

C.A.M.

High Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to High. (Default value) Low Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to Low.

CPU Clock Ratio

(Note)

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

Robust Graphics Booster

Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to get higher performance.

Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value) Fast Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Turbo.

C.I.A.2

C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) is designed to detect CPU loading during software program executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Cruise Set C.I.A.2 to Cruise. Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU

Sports Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU

Racing Set C.I.A.2 to Racing. Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by CPU

Turbo Set C.I.A.2 to Turbo. Automatically increase CPU frequency(15,17%) by CPU

(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

[High] [15X]

Item Help

Menu Level`

CPU Adjustable Multipli er

Set Clock Ratio For Frequency-locked CPU

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Full Thrust Set C.I.A.2 to Full Thrust. Automatically increase CPU frequency(17%,19%) by

CPU loading.

Warning: Stability is highly dependent on system components.

CPU Host Clock Control

Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control.

CPU Host Frequency(Mhz)

100Mhz ~ 600Mhz Set CPU Host Clock from 100Mhz to 600Mhz.

The actual range depends on the CPU you install. If you use a 533Mhz FSB processor, please set

CPU Host Frequency to 133Mhz. If you use an 800Mhz FSB processor, please set CPU Host Frequency to 200Mhz.If you use a 1066Mhz FSB processor, please set CPU Host Frequency to 266Mhz.

PCI Express Frequency(Mhz)

Auto Set PCI Express frequency automatically. (Default value) 90Mhz ~ 150Mhz Set PCI Express frequency from 90Mhz to 150Mhz.

System Memory Multiplier

Wrong frequency may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue. for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533Mhz,

3.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3.00.

4.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 4.00.

2.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.00.

2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66.

3.33 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3.33.

1.50 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.50.

2.0- Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0-.

2.50 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.50.

Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)

for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz,

2.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.00.

2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66.

3.33 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3.33.

3.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3.00.

4.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 4.00.

1.50 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.50.

2.0- Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0-.

2.50 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.50.

Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)

for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=1066MHz,

1.50 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.50.

2.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.00.

2.50 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.50.

2.0+ Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0+.

2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66.

3.33 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3.33.

3.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3.00.

4.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 4.00.

Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)

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Memory Frequency (Mhz)

The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier setting.

DIMM OverVoltage Control

Normal Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. +0.4V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.4V. +0.5V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.5V. +0.6V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.6V.

PCI-E OverVoltage Control

Normal Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.05V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.05V. +0.10V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.10V. +0.15V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.15V. +0.20V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.20V. +0.25V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.25V. +0.30V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.30V. +0.35V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.35V.

FSB OverVoltage Control

Normal Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.05V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.05V. +0.10V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.10V. +0.15V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.15V. +0.20V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.20V. +0.25V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.25V. +0.30V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.30V. +0.35V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.35V.

CPU Voltage Control

Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal)

Normal CPU Vcore

Display your CPU's normal voltage.

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2-8 Select Language

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

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

Multi-language supports 3 languages. There are English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

Esc: Quit F3: Change Language

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

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

Esc: Quit F3: Change Language

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

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

Load Optimized Defaults

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

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2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

Esc: Quit F3: Change Language

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

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Password

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password. To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items. If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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2-12 Save & Exit Setup

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

Esc: Quit F3: Change Language

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

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

Save & Exit Setup

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

2-13 Exit Without Saving

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

Esc: Quit F3: Change Language

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

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon all Data

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

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Chapter 3Drivers Installation

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

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that recommended to install. Please pick the item that you want and press "install" followed the item; or you can press "Xpress Install" to install all items defaulted.

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

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

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3-2 Software Applications

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

3-3 Driver CD Information

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

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3-4 Hardware Information

This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

3-5 Contact Us

Please see the last page for details.

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Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)

U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System)

The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus DPS) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for ultimate system protection. Designed to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to the CPU for solid system stability. These characteristics make it the ideal companion with the latest LGA775 Intel blue LED's are mounted on the U-Plus D.P.S. for intelligent indication of system loading.

M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)

Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I.B. 2 features. M.I.T.'s integration of all platform performance settings into a single mode now gives any user the ability to control and enhance their computer system to the desired level.

C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2)

GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I.A. 2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. When enabled, the program detects the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to allow for a faster and smoother execution of programs. When the function is disabled, the CPU is returned to its initial status.

M.I.B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2)

Built on the original M.I.B., the new Memory Intelligent Booster 2 (M.I.B. 2) is designed especially to maximize memory performance and boost memory bandwidth up to 10%. With added branded memory module information, users are able to optimize memory performance by selecting from a recommended memory module list.

Pentium® 4 Processor as well as future Intel® processors. As well, 4

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S.O.S. (System Overclock Saver)

System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is a unique feature that eliminates system boot-up errors resulting from system over-enhancement by the user. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. feature, users no longer need to open up the PC chassis and short-circuit the "Clear CMOS" pins or the battery on the motherboard to reset the system back to factory default settings. Instead, S.O.S. automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to their factory defaults to provide a more user-friendly and reliable platform for users.

Download Center

Download Center allows users to quickly download and update their BIOS as well as the latest drivers for their system. Download Center automatically runs a system check of the user PC and provides the user with the current system information as well as displaying a detailed list of all new drivers with the option for download.

C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management)

A web-based system management tool that allows system hardware information such as CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. to be monitored and controlled via the Internet, C.O.M. allows corporate MIS engineers to easily maintain corporate computers such as providing the most up-to-date drivers and BIOS.

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4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction

EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for monitoring system status.

User Interface Overview

Button / Display Description

1. Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page

2. C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page

3. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page

4. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page

5. GO Confirmation and Execution button

6. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode

7. Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency

8. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status

9. GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website

10. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file

11. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune

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5 software

(Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

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4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction

What is Xpress Recovery ?

Xpress Recovery is a utility used to back up and restore an OS partition. If the hard drive is not working properly, the user can restore the drive to its original state.

1. Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats

2. Must be connected to the IDE1 Master

3. Allows installation of only one OS

4. Must be used with an 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 alter its size.

6. Xpress Recovery is recommended when using Ghost to return boot manager to NTFS format.

How to use the Xpress Recovery

1. Boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode) Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced BIOS Feature" and set to boot from CD-ROM. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD drive, then save and exit the BIOS menu. Once the computer has restarted, the phrase "Boot from CD:" will appear at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. When "Boot from CD:" appears, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. Once you have completed this step, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can also function by pressing the F9 key during computer power on.

. . Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD:

Boot from CD:

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Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd.

1. Execute Backup Utility

2. Execute Restore Utility

3. Remove Backup Image

4. Set Password

5. Exit and Restart

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2. Press F9 during powering on the computer. (Text Mode) Press F9 during powering on the computer .

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

Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd.

1. Execute Backup Utility

2. Execute Restore Utility

3. Remove Backup Image

4. Set Password

5. Exit and Restart

F9 For Xpress Recovery

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

2. System storage capacity as well as drive reading/writing speed will affect backup speed.

3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all required driver and software installations are complete.

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1. Execute Backup Utility:



 Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit



The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive.

Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. If this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to enter Xpress Recovery.

2. Execute Restore Utility:



 This program will recover your system to factory default.



Press R to restore your system back to factory default or press Esc to exit

Restores backup image to original state.

3. Remove Backup Image:



 Remove backup image. Are you sure? (Y/N)



Remove the backup image.

4. Set Password:



 Please input a 4-16 character long password (a-z or 0-9) or press Esc to exit



You can set a password to enter Xpress Recovery to protect your hard disk data. Once this is done, password input will be required to enter Xpress Recovery during the next as well as subsequent system restarts. If you wish to remove the need for password entry, please select "Set Password" and under "New Password/Confirm Password", make sure there is no entry and then press "Enter" to remove password requirement.

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5. Exit and Restart:

Exit and restart your computer.

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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?

Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS.

Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run stably as if nothing has happened in your BIOS.

B. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility?

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 Flash utility.

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit : Select Item

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

b. Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Programming Utility

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

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

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

Wide Range Protection Disable

PgDn/PgUp: Modify : Move ESC: Reset F10: Power Off

Dual BIOS Utility V1.33

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Keep DMI Data Enable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Update Main BIOS from Floppy

Update Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

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c. Dual BIOS Item explanation:

Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable

Status 1: If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset? occurs in the Main BIOS, just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection is set to "Enable", the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically. Status 2: If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits signals torequest restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS.

Boot From : Main BIOS(Default), Backup BIOS

Status 1:

The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.

Status 2:

If one of the main BIOS or the Backup BIOS fails, this item "Boot From : Main BIOS(Default)" will become gray and will not be changed by user.

Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable

When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure. (In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.) (If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press "Del" key when the boot screen appears.)

Halt On Error : Disable(Default), Enable

If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION error and Halt On Error set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the user's instruction.

If Auto Recovery :Disable, it will show <or the other key to continue.> If Auto Recovery :Enable, it will show <or the other key to Auto Recover.>

Keep DMI Data : Enable(Default), Disable

Enable: The DMI data won't be replaced by flashing new BIOS.(recommend) Disable: The DMI data will be replaced by flashing new BIOS.

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

(If you boot from Backup ROM, this item will change to Copy Backup ROM Data to Main) Auto recovery message:

BIOS Recovery: Main to Backup

The means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Backup BIOS.

BIOS Recovery: Backup to Main

The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.)

Load Default Settings

Load dual BIOS default value.

Save Settings to CMOS

Save revised setting.

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Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility

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

allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or

Windows. Using Q-Flash

BIOS. Q-Flash

indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and

operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.

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

Before You Begin:

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

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

2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.

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

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

Part One:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

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

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

Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

The BIOS file is Fa3

before updating

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

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

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

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Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:

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

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen

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

English

Task menu for

Dual BIOS

utility

Task menu for

Q-Flash

utility

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

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

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

Wide Range Protection Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

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

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

Dual BIOS utility bar

Q-FlashTM utility title

bar

Action bar

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:

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

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

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

Action bar:

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

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Using the Q-FlashTM utility:

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

Steps:

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

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

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

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

8KNXPU.Fba, is listed.

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

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

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

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

Wide Range Protection Disable

8KNXPU.Fba 512K

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 911.50K

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

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

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

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

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

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

Wide Range Protection Disable

Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

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

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

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

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

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Dual BIOS Utility

1 file(s) found

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

BIOS file in the floppy

disk.

Do not trun off power or

reset your system at this

stage!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wide Range Protection Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

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

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Halt On Error Disable

Please press any key to continue

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

You can repeat Step 1 to

4 to flash the backup

BIOS, too.

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

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

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

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

Wide Range Protection Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

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

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Are you sure to RESET ?

Halt On Error Disable

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

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

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

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

The BIOS file

becomes Fba after

updating.

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

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

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

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

redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

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

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults.

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

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

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

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.

Part Two:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

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

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.

Top Performance

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

utility.

Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen

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

Q-FlashTM utility bar

Action bar

Task menu for

Q-Flash

utility

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K

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

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

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

Action bar:

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

Using the Q-FlashTM utility:

Steps:

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

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

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

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

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

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K

8GE800.F4 256K

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14M

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

F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

1 file(s) found

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

BIOS file in the floppy

disk.

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Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K

Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

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

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

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Do not trun off power or

reset your system at

this stage!!

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

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

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

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K

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

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

Updating BIOS Now

Update BIOS from Floppy

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

Save BIOS to Floppy

Do not trun off power or

reset your system

at this stage!!

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

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K

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

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Please press any key to continue

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

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K

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

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

Are you sure to RESET ?

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

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

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

The BIOS file becomes F4 after updating

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

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

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

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

Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility

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

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

Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item than click Install

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

Click "" Click "Update New BIOS"

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1. Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

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

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

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

8I955XRO.F1).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.

sever

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

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

2. Note:

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

sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the system unbooted.

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

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

III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS

Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.

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

server, please go onto

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4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction

RAID Levels

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs. The individual disk drives in an array are called members. The configuration information of each member is recorded in the reserved sector that identifies the drive as a member. All disk members in a formed disk array are recognized as a single physical drive to the operating system. Hard disk drives can be combined together through a few different methods. The different methods are referred to as different RAID levels. Different RAID levels represent different performance levels, security levels and implementation costs. The RAID levels which the Intel , RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5.

RAID 0 (Striping) RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. If any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. The Intel RAID striping block size can be set from 4KB to 64KB. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance.

RAID 1 (Mirroring) RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in parallel. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure or does not respond, the remaining drive will continue to function. Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of the array is the capacity of the smallest drive. Under a RAID 1 setup, an extra drive called the spare drive can be attached. Such a drive will be activated to replace a failed drive that is part of a mirrored array. Due to the fault tolerance, if any RAID 1 drive fails, data access will not be affected as long as there are other working drives in the array.

ICH7R chipset supports are RAID 0

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RAID 0+1 (Striping + Mirroring) RAID 0+1 combines the performance of data striping (RAID 0) and the fault tolerance of disk mirroring (RAID 1). Data is striped across multiple drives and duplicated on another set of drives.

RAID 5 (Striping with Parity) RAID 5 provides good fault tolerance and allows for overlapped I/O operations. Under a RAID 5 setup, data and parity information are equally distributed to each disk member in the array. If any one of the drives fails, the remaining drive will continue to function. After replacing the failed drive, you can rebuild the data from the remaining data and parity. Only one drive can be safely crash without any data loss.

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Please follow the steps below to construct a complete RAID array:

1) Have ready your hard drives for RAID construction. Note: To achieve best performance, it is recommended that the hard drives used are of similar make and storage capacity.

2) Please attach the hard drive connectors to their appropriate location on the motherboard ie. IDE, SCSI, or SATA.

3) Enter the motherboard BIOS and locate RAID setup (Please refer to the section on Integrated Peripherals).

4) Enter RAID setup in the BIOS and select the RAID type (For instance, enter Ctrl + I to select Intel RAID; Ctrl + S to select Silicon Image).

5) Complete driver installation.

6) Complete RAID utility installation.

More information on steps 4 and 5 is provided. (For more detailed setup information, please visit "Support\ Motherboard\ Technology Guide section" on our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw to read or download the information you need.) Sections below introduce the steps to configure Intel and Promise RAID BIOS .

A. Configuring the Intel RAID BIOS

The Intel RAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array. Entering the RAID BIOS Setup

1. After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl + I. The

RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. You have a few seconds to press Ctrl + I before the window disappears.

RAID Volumes : None Defined.

Physical Disks : Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk

Press

<CTRL - I> to enter Configuration Utility

Press Ctrl + I. The Intel RAID Utility - Create RAID Volume window appears (as Figure below).

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RAID Volumes : None Defined.

Physical Disks : Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 0 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk

[]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

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Create RAID Volume

Press Enter under Create RAID Volume to set up RAID.

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Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used

to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and

[]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

After entering the Create Volume Menu, you can set disk name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under Name item. After setting disk name, press Enter to select RAID Level.

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RAID0- Data striped across multiple physical drives for performance. RAID1- Data mirrored across multiple physical drives for redundancy. RAID0+1- Striped volume whose segments are RAID 1 volumes. Requires

four hard drives. Functionally equivalent to RAID 0+1.

RAID5- Data and parity striped across three or more physical drives

[]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name : RAID_Volume0

RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)

Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.5 GB

RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)

Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.5 GB

Choose the RAID level best suited to your usage model.

for performance and redundancy.

Create Volume

[ HELP ]

can not contain special characters.

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name : RAID_Volume0

Disks : Select Disks

Create Volume

[ HELP ]

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There are four RAID levels: RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), RAID 0+1 (Striping + Mirroring) and RAID5. After selecting the RAID level, press Enter to select Strip Size.

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The KB is a unit of Strip Size. You can set disk block size with this item. The disk block size can be set from 4KB to 128KB. After you set disk block size, press Enter to set disk Capacity.

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[]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name : RAID_Volume0

RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)

Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.5 GB

RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)

Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.5 GB

Create Volume

[ HELP ]

The following are typical values:

RAID 0 - 128KB RAID 1 - 64KB RAID 5 - 64KB

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name : RAID_Volume0

Disks : Select Disks

Create Volume

[ HELP ]

Enter the volume capacity. The default value indicates the maximum volume capacity using the selected disks. If less than the maximum capacity is chosen, creation of a second volume is needed to utilize the remaining space.

[]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Press Enter to enter Create Volume after setting disk capacity.

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Press Enter under the Create Volume item.

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[]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name : RAID_Volume0

RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)

Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.5 GB

Press "ENTER" to Create the specified volume

Create Volume

[ HELP ]

An alert bar will be displayed warning you that all data on selected disks will be lost. Please press Y to complete the set-up of RAID.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1011 ICH7R wRAID5

WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name : RAID_Volume0

RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)

Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.5 GB

Are you sure you want to creat this volume? (Y/N) :

Create Volume

[ HELP ]

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Press "ENTER" to Create the specified volume

[]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

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After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID, such as RAID level, disk block size, disk name and disk capacity, etc.

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RAID Volumes : ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 RAID_Volume0 RAID(Stripe) 128KB 223.5GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks : Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 0 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Member Disk(0) 1 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Member Disk(0)

[]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

Delete RAID Volume

If you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the Delete RAID Volume option. Press Enter key and follow the instructions on the screen.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1011 ICH7R wRAID5

RAID Volumes : ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 RAID_Volume0 RAID(Stripe) 128KB 223.5GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks : Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 0 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Member Disk(0) 1 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Member Disk(0)

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

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Installing the RAID drivers

To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you need to install the SATA controller driver during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS

(Note1)

mode

Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver CD-ROM in your system. Boot from the startup disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to the CD-ROM drive (example: D:\>). At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Press ENTER after each command (Fig.1):

cd bootdrv

Step 2: When the controller menu (Fig.2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Press 0 to exit when finished.

. Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk.

(Note 2)

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Fig.1

Fig. 2

Step 3: After completing the steps, boot from the Windows installation disk to install the RAID drivers. Press F6 as soon as you see the "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" message, then supply serial ATA controller driver by this floppy disk. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

(Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.)

(Note 1): For users without a startup disk. Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard drive CD-ROM. From the CD-ROM drive (example: D:\) double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder. A command prompt window will open similar to that in Fig. 2. (Note 2):In the menu list, Intel Matrix Storage Manager is Intel ICH7R chipset.

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4-1-5 Introduction of Designed for Dolby® Master Studio

Motherboards that feature the Designed for Dolby Master Studio deliver the ultimate Dolby audio presentation capabilities.

The Designed for Dolby

Master StudioTM logo helps consumers identify motherboards

that have been developed and tested to meet Dolby Laboratories' rigorous audio specifications, ensuring they can deliver the highest-quality Dolby audio entertainment experience, rivaling entertainment experiences from advanced consumer electronics.

Technologies Provided with Designed for Dolby Master Studio Motherboards:

- Dolby Digital EX

- Dolby Digital Live

- Dolby Pro Logic IIx

- Dolby Headphone

- Dolby Virtual Speaker

Designed for Dolby® Master StudioTM at Glance

- Dolby 7.1-Channel Surround Sound

Delivers the ultimate set of Dolby audio presentation capabilities, with support for up to

7.1 channels of surround sound.

- 100 Percent Compatibility

Compatible with your favorite playback applications, including Windows Media

, Musicmatch®, DVD players, streaming media players, personal video recorder

iTunes (PVR)/TV tuners, and personal media libraries.

- Integration

Designed for Dolby Master Studio motherboards are built to Dolby Laboratories' audio connectivity specifications, making them ready for seamless integration with home theater sound systems.

- Technologies Work Seamlessly Together

Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker were engineered to work in concert with Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. This way, you can access the full potential of your entire library of music, games, movies, and more.

- Unified Audio Controls

Audio controls for all Dolby premier technologies are now centralized in one user interface.

Player,

Technology Comparison:

The chart below compares the two Dolby PC Entertainment Experience "Designed for" technology bundles by their ingredient technologies.

Technology Comparison Designed for Dolby® Home TheaterTMDesigned for Dolby® Master Studio

Delivered in Codec Driver Digital Audio for Play back Dolby Digital Live Dolby Digital EX*

Dolby Digital Live Surround Sound Expansion Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Vitual Surround Sound Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone

Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker

* Dolby Digital EX support provided via Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Only for GA-8I955X Royal.

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4-1-6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function

Introduction

This motherboard provides 6 audio connector. You are able to use 2-/4-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection.

The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are as shown in the picture to the right. The jack retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows users to change the function for each audio jack by the audio software provided. For example, if a rear speaker is plugged into the center/subwoofer speaker out jack, you can change the center/ subwoofer speaker out jack to fucntion as a rear speaker out jack via the audio software.Please follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP)

Note that if you wish to connect a microphone, you MUST connect it to the default Mic In jack for the microphone to work correctly.

HD Audio

With multiple built-in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support audio output at up to 192 kHz/24-bit quality and multi-streaming applications, HD Audio is able to handle multiple audio streams (in and out) simultaneously. Multi-channel audio experiences have become a reality so you can, for instance, listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.

Line In

Line Out

(Front Speaker Out)

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

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Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:

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

STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.

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STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker.

STEP 3: After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on the device connected and click OK. The 2-channel audio setup is completed.

4 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker.

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STEP 3: After plugging in 4-channel speakers to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed.

6 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 6CH Speaker.

English

STEP 3: After plugging in 6-channel speakers to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (6-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, and Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) then click OK. The 6-channel audio setup is completed.

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8 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 8CH Speaker.

STEP 3: After plugging in 8-channel speakers to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, and Side Speaker Out) then click OK. The 8-channel audio setup is completed.

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Sound Effect Configuration:

At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired.

AC'97 Audio Configuration:

To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANA-

LOG area, click the Tool icon and then select the Disable front panel jack detection check box.

This action completes the AC'97 Audio configuration.

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4-2 Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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

Steps:

1. Turn off power.

2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.

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

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

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

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

7. Save changes and reboot the system.

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

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

AMI BIOS Beep Codes *

Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.

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

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

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 AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

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

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 

 Taiwan (Headquarters)

 

GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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

Taiwan

TEL: +886-2-8912-4888

FAX: +886-2-8912-4003

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

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

 

 U.S.A.

 

G.B.T. INC.

TEL: +1-626-854-9338

FAX: +1-626-854-9339

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 Germany

 

G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH

TEL: +49-40-2533040 (Sales)

+49-1803-428468 (Tech.)

FAX: +49-40-25492343 (Sales)

+49-1803-428329 (Tech.)

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 Japan

 

NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION

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

 

 Singapore

 

GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 U.K.

 

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

TEL: +44-1908-362700

FAX: +44-1908-362709

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 The Netherlands

 

GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V.

TEL: +31-40-290-2088

NL Tech.Support: 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983)

BE Tech.Support: 0900-84034

FAX: +31-40-290-2089

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

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 

 China

 

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

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

Shanghai

TEL: +86-021-63410999

FAX: +86-021-63410100

Beijing

TEL: +86-10-62102838

FAX: +86-10-62102848

Wuhan

TEL: +86-27-87851061

FAX: +86-27-87851330

GuangZhou

TEL: +86-20-87586074

FAX: +86-20-85517843

Chengdu

TEL: +86-28-85236930

FAX: +86-28-85256822

Xian

TEL: +86-29-85531943

FAX: +86-29-85539821

Shenyang

TEL: +86-24-23960918

FAX: +86-24-23960918-809

 

 Australia

 

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD.

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 France

 

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.L.

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 Russia

 

Moscow Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co.,

Ltd.

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 Poland

 

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

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 Serbia & Montenegro

 

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

SERBIA & MONTENEGRO

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 Czech Republic

 

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

CZECH REPUBLIC

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

 

 Romania

 

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

Romania

Tech. Support :

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

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

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

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

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Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL, GA-8I955X PRO User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual