Intel GA-8N775 User Manual

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GA-8N775

Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-8N775-1002R

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Dec. 9, 2005

Motherboard

GA-8N775

Dec. 9, 2005

GA-8N775

Motherboard

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Table of Contents

GA-8N775 Motherboard Layout .................................................................................... 6

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

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

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

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

1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink .............................................................. 12

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12

1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................. 13

1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17

1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 18

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

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E5) ....................................................... 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................................................................................. 41

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 44

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 46

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 46

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 47

2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 48

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 48

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

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

3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 50

3-3 Software 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 Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 55

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 57

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 66

4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 80

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 84

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GA-8N775 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

COAXIAL

SPDIF_O

COMA

USB

AUDIO1

AUDIO2

F_AUDIO

CODEC

LPT

CD_IN

LAN

BIOS

CPU_FAN

Marvell 88E1111/ 88E1115

PCIE_1

PCIE_16

PCIE_2

PCIE_3

SPDIF_IN

ATX_12V

RF_ID

LGA775

nVIDIA

Crush 19

ATX

FDD

IDE2

IDE1

DDRII1

DDRII2

DDRII3

DDRII4

GA-8N775

nVIDIA

MCP-04

SYS_FAN

CLR_CMOS

PCI1

BATTERY

IT8712F

PCI2

F_USB1

F_USB2

F_USB3

SATAII2_3

PWR_LED

SATAII0_1

F_PANEL

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Block Diagram

1 PCIE x 16

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

PCI Express x 16 Bus

PCI Express Bus

3 PCI Express x 1

LAN

RJ45

Marvell

88E1111/

88E1115

PCI Bus

Processor

Crush 19

CODEC

LGA775

nVIDIA

MCP-04

Host

Interface

CPUCLK+/-(1066/800/533MHz)

DDRII 667/533MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory

NBCLK (25MHz)

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

33MHz 25MHz 48MHz

BIOS

ROMCLK33MHz

4 SATA 3Gb/s

ATA33/66/100/133

IDE Channels

LPC BUS

IT8712F

24 MHz

Floppy

LPT Port

COM Port

2 PCI

PCICLK

(33MHz)

MIC

Line-In

Line-Out

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

24.576MHz

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

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10 USB

Ports

PS/2 KB/Mouse

33 MHz

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installation Notices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Instances of Non-Warranty

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

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

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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1-2 Feature Summary

CPU  Supports LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor

 L2 cache varies with CPU

Front Side Bus  Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB Chipset  Northbridge: nVIDIA® Crush 19 Chipset

 Southbridge: nVIDIA® MCP-04 LAN  Onboard Marvell 88E1111/88E1115 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio  Onboard Realtek ALC850 chip

 Supports 2 / 4 / 6/ 8 channel audio

 Supports SPDIF In/Out connection

 Supports CD In connection

Storage  nVIDIA® MCP-04 Southbrigde

- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices

- 2 IDE connectors (IDE1, IDE2) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133 suppport, allowing connection of 4 IDE devices

- 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0_1, SATAII2_3), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 for Serial ATA

O.S Support  Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory  4 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8GB memory)

 Supports dual channel DDR II 667

(Note 3)

 Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMMs

Expanstion Slots  1 PCI Express x 16 slot

 3 PCI Express x 1 slots  2 PCI slots

Internal Connectors  1 24-pin ATX power connector

 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  1 floppy connector  2 IDE connectors  4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 CPU fan connector  1 system fan connector  1 front panel connector  1 front audio connector  1 CD In connector  1 SPDIF In connector  3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 ports by cables  1 RF_ID connector

(Note 1)

/533 unbuffered DIMMs

(Note 2)

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Rear Panel I/O  1 PS/2 keyboard port

 1 PS/2 mouse port  1 parallel port  2 SPDIF Out ports (coaxial and optical)  1 serial port (COMA)  4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports  1 RJ-45 port  6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In / Surround Speaker Out (Rear

Speaker Out) / Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out / Side Speaker Out) I/O Control  IT8712F chip Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection

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

BIOS  1 4Mbit flash ROM

 Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

Additional Features  Supports @BIOS

 Supports Download Center  Supports Q-Flash  Supports EasyTune  Supports Xpress Install  Supports Xpress Recovery2  Supports Xpress Rescue

Bundle Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor  ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

(Note 4)

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

FSB processor.

(Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

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

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

2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU.

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

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

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

HT functionality requirement content :

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

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

- Chipset: A VIA Chipset that supports HT Technology

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

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

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

Metal Lever

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 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.

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.

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-8N775 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double.

GA-8N775 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following:

Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2

Channel B : DDR II 3, DDR II 4 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 mode will not be enabled if only one DDR II memory module is installed.

2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into DIMM sockets of the same color.

The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (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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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

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

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card:

Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to install/ uninstall the VGA 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 small white-drawable bar.

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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

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

LPT (Parallel Port)

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

COAXIAL (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.

COM A (Serial Port)

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, 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 sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

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)

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

MIC In

Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

Rear Speaker Out

Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector.

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.

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Side Speaker Out

Connect the side surround speakers to this connector.

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You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning.

1-7 Connectors Introduction

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1) ATX_12V

2) ATX (Power Connector)

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) FDD

6) IDE1 / IDE2

7) SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3

8) PWR_LED

17) RF_ID

9) BATTERY

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10) F_PANEL

11) F_AUDIO

12) CD_IN

13) SPDIF_IN

14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3

15) CLR_CMOS

16) C I

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

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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(Only for 24-pin ATX)

12 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX)

Pin No. Definition

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 (Only for 24-pin ATX)

24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX)

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

The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/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.

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

(Only for CPU_FAN)

5) 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.

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6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector)

An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). To ensure that an IDE CD-ROM drive can work properly, please attach it to the IDE 1 / IDE 2 connector.

3940

IDE2 IDE1

7) SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by MCP-04)

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.

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Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

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8) 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.

9) BATTERY

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended

by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's

instructions.

If you want to erase CMOS...

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

2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10

minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the

positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make

them short for one minute).

3. Re-install the battery.

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

Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

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10) 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.

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

MSG+

2 1

HD+

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

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

(Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: Power

(Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal

(Green) Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal

(Red) Close: Power On/Off

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

(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC ( Purple) NC

Power Switch

PW+

MSG-

HD-

RES+

RES-

Reset Switch

Speaker Connector

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

20 19

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11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)

If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assignments for the cable are the same as the pin assignments for the front audio header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer. Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.

Pin No. Definition

10 9

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC_BIAS

4 Power

5 FrontAudio(R)

6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R

7NC

8 No Pin

9 FrontAudio (L)

10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L

12) CD_IN (CD IN)

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

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Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD-R

13) SPDIF_I (SPDIF In Connector)

Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_I 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

14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 (Front USB Connector)

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

Pin No. Definition

910

1 Power(5V)

2 Power(5V)

3 USB DX-

4 USB Dy-

5 USB DX+

6 USB Dy+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

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15) 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.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS

16) 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 Opened" status in BIOS Setup.

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Pin No. Definition

1 Signal

2 GND

17) 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.

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Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 RFID_RI-

3 RF_TXD

4 RF_RXD

5 No Pin

6 GND

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

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

CONTROL KEYS

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

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

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Main Menu

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

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

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

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in system malfunction.

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<F12> : For Boot Menu

Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device.

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<F12> For Boot Menu

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

Boot Menu

== Select a Boot First device ==

Floppy

LS120

Hard Disk

CDROM

ZIP

USB-FDD

USB-ZIP

USB-CDROM

USB-HDD

LAN

KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E5)

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

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.

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 Standard CMOS Features

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

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 Advanced BIOS Features

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

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 Integrated Peripherals

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This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

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 Power Management Setup

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

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 PnP/PCI Configuration

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

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 PC Health Status

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

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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

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This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.

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 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

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 Load Optimized Defaults

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

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 Set Supervisor Password

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

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 Set User Password

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

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 Save & Exit Setup

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Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

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 Exit Without Saving

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Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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2-1 Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed , Nov 23 2005 Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24

` IDE Channel 0 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] ` IDE Channel 1 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 1 Slave [None] ` IDE Channel 2 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 3 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 4 Master [None]

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

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 displayed 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 Channel 1 Master/Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave

IDE devices setup. You can use one of three methods:

• Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value)

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

• Manual User can manually input the correct settings.

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

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

Capacity Capacity of currectly installed hard drive.

IDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the two 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

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

detection step and allow for faster system start up.

Large/Auto(default:Auto)

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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Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard drive. 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

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] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Password Check [Setup] CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Disabled] No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function Full Screen LOGO Show [Enabled] Init Display First [PEG]

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

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

(Note)

" # " 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.

Boot Up Floppy Seek

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

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

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

Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that

there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value)

(Note)

Advanced BIOS Features

[Enabled]

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

Item Help Menu Level`

Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority

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

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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.

CPU Hyper-Threading

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

Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working

for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value)

Disabled Disable CPU Hyper Threading.

Limit CPUID Max. to 3

Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disabled Disable 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 EIST function.

(Note)

Full Screen LOGO Show

Enabled Display full screen logo during POST. (Default value) Disabled Do not display full screen logo.

Init Display First

This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard.

PCI Slot Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. PEG Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card. (Default value)

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

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2-3 Integrated Peripherals

` IDE/SATAII RAID Config [Press Enter]

On-Chip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] On-Chip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto] IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto] Serial-ATAII 1 [Enabled] Serial-ATAII 2 [Enabled] On-Chip USB [V1.1+V2.0] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] USB Mouse Support [Disabled] AC97 Audio [Auto] Onboard LAN Function [Auto] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] i-Lock [Enabled] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP] Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]

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

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

Integrated Peripherals

Item Help Menu Level`

IDE/SATAII RAID Config

IDE/SATAII RAID function [Disabled]

x IDE Primary Master RAID Disabled x IDE Primary Slave RAID Disabled x IDE Secndry Master RAID Disabled x IDE Secndry Slave RAID Disabled x SATAII 1 Primary RAID Disabled x SATAII 1 Secondary RAID Disabled x SATAII 2 Primary RAID Disabled x SATAII 2 Secondary RAID Disabled

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

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

IDE/SATAII RAID Config

Item Help Menu Level`

IDE/SATAII RAID function

Enabled Enable IDE/SATAII RAID function. Disabled Disable IDE/SATAII RAID function. (Default value)

IDE Primary Master RAID

Enabled Enable 1st master channel IDE RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

IDE Primary Slave RAID

Enabled Enable 1st slave channel IDE RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

IDE Secndry Master RAID

Enabled Enable 2nd master channel IDE RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

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IDE Secndry Slave RAID

Enabled Enable 2nd slave channel IDE RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

SATAII 1 Primary RAID

Enabled Enable SATAII 1 1st SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

SATAII 1 Secondary RAID

Enabled Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

SATAII 2 Primary RAID

Enabled Enable SATAII 2 1st SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

SATAII 2 Secondary RAID

Enabled Enable SATAII 2 2nd SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

On-Chip IDE Channel0

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

On-Chip IDE Channel1

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

IDE1 Conductor Cable

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

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

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

cable are compatible with ATA33).

IDE2 Conductor Cable

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

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

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

cable are compatible with ATA33).

Serial-ATAII 1

Enabled Enable Serial ATA II 1 support. (Default value) Disabled Disable Serial ATA II 1 support.

Serial-ATAII 2

Enabled Enable Serial ATA II 2 support. (Default value) Disabled Disable Serial ATA II 2 support.

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On-Chip USB

V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB1.1 and USB2.0 controllers. (Default value) V1.1 Enable only USB1.1 controller. Disabled Disable onchip USB support.

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)

AC97 Audio

Auto Autodetect onboard AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

Onboard LAN function

Auto Autodetect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN 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. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

i-Lock

Enabled Enable the i-Lock function. (Default value) Disabled Disable the i-Lock function.

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.

Legacy USB storage detect

Enabled Enable USB storage detect function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

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2-4 Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]

Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-Off]

PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]

Modem Ring On [Enabled]

USB Resume from Suspend [Enabled]

Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]

x Day of Month Alarm Everyday 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

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 Power button

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

than 4 sec.

PME Event Wake Up

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

Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value)

Modem Ring On

An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state.

Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value)

USB Resume from Suspend

Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable USB device wake up system from suspend mode. (Default value)

Power-On by Alarm

You can set "Power-On 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 Power-On by Alarm is Enabled:

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

Power Management Setup

Item Help Menu Level`

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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 On by Keyboard

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. 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" is set to 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.

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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

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

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

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

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

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

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

PnP/PCI Configurations

Item Help

Menu Level`

Device(s) using this INT:

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2-6 PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status [Disabled]

Case Opened Yes

Vcore OK

DDR18V OK

+3.3V OK

+12V OK

VBAT OK

Current CPU Temperature 36oC

Current CPU FAN Speed 1371 RPM

Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM

CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]

CPU 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

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

Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V / VBAT

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current CPU Temperature

Detect CPU temperature automatically.

Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect CPU/System fan speed status automatically.

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/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning

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

PC Health Status

Menu Level`

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.

Note: 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 C.I.A.2 [Disabled] FSB Turbo Mode [Disabled] System Clock Mode [Optimal]

x New FSB Speed (QDR) Auto

Current FSB Speed (QDR) 800.0 MHZ Target FSB Speed (QDR) 800.0 MHZ

x New MEM Speed (DDR) Auto

Current MEM Speed (DDR) 533.3 MHZ Target MEM Speed (DDR)) 533.3 MHZ

PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100.0000] LDT Frequency [4x] SLI Broadcast Aperture [Disabled] DIMM OverVoltage Control [Normal] PCI-E OverVoltage Control [Normal] FSB OverVoltage Control [Normal] SATAII OverVoltage Control [Normal] CPU Voltage Control [Normal] Normal CPU Vcore 1.3875V Robust Graphics Booster [Auto]

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

(Note)

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

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.

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) CruiseSet C.I.A.2 to Cruise. Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU loading. Sports Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU loading. Racing Set C.I.A.2 to Racing. Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by CPU loading. Turbo Set C.I.A.2 to Turbo. Automatically increase CPU frequency(15,17%) by CPU loading. Full Thrust Set C.I.A.2 to Full Thrust. Automatically increase CPU frequency(17%,19%) by CPU

Warning: Stability is highly dependent on system components.

FSB Turbo Mode

Disabled Disable FSB Turbo mode. (Default value) Enabled Enable FSB Turbo mode.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

[High] [16x]

Menu Level`

Item Help

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

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System Clock Mode

Optimal Set FSB and memory speed automatically. (Default value) Linked Allows FSB and memory speed to be overclocked proportionally. Expert Enter FSB and memory speed manually.

New FSB Speed (QDR)

This item becomes active when System Clock Mode is set to Linked or Expert. Type in a new FSB speed or use the PLUS SIGN(+)/ MINUS SIGN(-) to set the FSB speed.

Current FSB Speed (QDR)

Displays the current CPU FSB speed.

Target FSB Speed (QDR)

This item depends on the value set in New FSB Speed (QDR).

New MEM Speed (DDR)

This item becomes active when System Clock Mode is set to Expert. Type in a new FSB speed or use the PLUS SIGN(+)/ MINUS SIGN(-) to set the FSB speed.

Current MEM Speed (DDR)

Displays the current memory speed.

Target MEM Speed (DDR)

The value changes based on the value set in New FSB Speed (QDR) and New MEM Speed (DDR).

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

This option allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency.

LDT Frequency

This option allows you to adjust the LDT frequency.

SLI Broadcast Aperture

Auto Set SLI Broadcast Aperture to Auto. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

DIMM OverVoltage Control

Normal Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V ~ +0.7V.

PCI-E OverVoltage Control

Normal Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Set PCI-E OverVoltage Control to +0.1V ~ +0.3V.

FSB OverVoltage Control

Normal Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.1V ~ +0.3V.

CPU Voltage Control

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

Normal CPU Vcore

Displays your CPU's normal voltage.

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.

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2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

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2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Password

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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2-11 Save & Exit Setup

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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

Save Data to CMOS

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

2-12 Exit Without Saving

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

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

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon all Data

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

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Chapter 3Drivers Installation

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

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

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

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

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

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3-2 Software Application

This page displays all the tools that GIGABYTE developed and some free software. You can click an item to install it.

3-3 Software Information

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

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3-4 Hardware Information

This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

3-5 Contact Us

Please see the last page for details.

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Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software 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.(Do not use C.O.M. and @BIOS at the same time.)

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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 EasyTuneTM 5 software

(Note)

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

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4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

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

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

System requirements:

1. Intel x86 platforms

2. At least 64M bytes of system memory

3. VESA-supported VGA cards

How to use the Xpress Recovery2

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

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

. . Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

GA-8N775 E5 . . . .

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 11/16/2005-C19-MCP04-6A61EG0FC-00

Boot from CD/DVD:

<F9> Xpress Recovery2

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

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

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

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The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2

1. RESTORE:

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

2. BACKUP:

Back up data from hard disk.

3. REMOVE:

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

4. REBOOT:

Limitations:

1. Not compatible to Xpress Recovery.

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

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

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

5. USB hard disks are currently not supported.

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

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

Hard disks detection sequence is as follows:

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

Precautions:

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

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

3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.

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

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

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

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

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

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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility

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

update BIOS. Q-FlashTM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-FlashTM indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.

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

Before You Begin:

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

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

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

8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.

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

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

Part One:

Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.

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.

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The BIOS file is Fa3

before updating

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

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

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

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

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Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:

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

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen

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

Task menu for

Dual BIOS

utility

Task menu for

utility

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

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?"

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 turn off power or

reset your system at this

stage!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wide Range Protection Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

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

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Halt On Error Disable

Please press any key to continue

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

You can repeat Step 1 to

4 to flash the backup

BIOS, too.

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

you exit Q-Flash.

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

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

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

Wide Range Protection Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

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

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Are you sure to RESET ?

Halt On Error Disable

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

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

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

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

The BIOS file

becomes 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

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Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.

Part Two:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

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

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.

Top Performance

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

utility.

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Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen

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

Q-FlashTM utility bar

Action bar

Task menu for

utility

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

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.

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 turn 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 turn 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.

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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/ All Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS

Select the @BIOS item.

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

Click "" Click "Update New BIOS"

1. Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

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

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:

8N775.E5).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.

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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 @BIOSTM server, please go onto

Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time.

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4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

(1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system.

(2) Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup.

(3) Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS.

(4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver.

(5) Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation.

Before you begin

Please prepare: (a) Two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard

drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID with the SATA controller, you may prepare only one hard drive.

(b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard.

(1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system

Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port(s) on the motherboard. If there are more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, you may refer to the motherboard user's manual to identify the SATA controller for the connector. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

(Note)

(2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup

You have to make sure whether the SATA controller is configured correctly in system BIOS Setup and set BIOS boot sequence for the SATA hard drive(s).

Step 1: Turn on your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). In the example in Figure 1, make sure that Serial-ATAII 1 or Serial-ATAII 2 under the Integrated Peripherals menu is enabled (Serial-ATAII 1 controls the SATAII0_1 connectors and Serial-ATAII 2 controls the SATAII2_3 connectors). If you wish to create RAID array, press ENTER on the IDE/SATAII RAID Config item to enter the submenu .

(Note) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.

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 IDE/SATAII RAID Config [Press Enter]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

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

Integrated Peripherals

Item Help Menu Level

Figure 1

In the IDE/SATAII RAID Config submenu, enable IDE/SATAII RAID function. Then enable the SATA ports with hard disks that you want to use for RAID. In the example in Figure 2, enable SATAII 1 Primary/Secondary RAID or SATAII 2 Primary/Secondary RAID). (For example, if you wish to create RAID with hard disks on the SATAII0 and SATAII1 connectors, set SATAII 1 Primary/Secondary RAID to Enabled).

IDE/SATAII RAID function [Enabled] IDE Primary Master RAID [Disabled] IDE Primary Slave RAID [Disabled] IDE Secndry Master RAID [Disabled] IDE Secndry Slave RAID [Disabled] SATAII 1 Primary RAID [Enabled] SATAII 1 Secondary RAID [Enabled] SATAII 2 Primary RAID [Enabled] SATAII 2 Secondary RAID [Enabled]

IDE Function Setup

Item Help Menu Level

English

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

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

Figure 2

The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.

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Step 2: If you do not create RAID, select Hard Disk Boot Priority under the Advanced BIOS Features menu. In the Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu, select the model of the SATA hard drive onto which you wish to install Microsoft Windows 2000/XP. You should see a screen similar to Figure 3 below.

1. CH2 M. : ST3120026AS

2. CH3 M. : ST3120026AS

3. Bootable Add-in Cards

: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: Exit

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Item Help Menu Level 

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.

Figure 3

After configuring the SATA controller mode in system BIOS, if you wish to create RAID, save the settings and exit. Then go to RAID BIOS (refer to (3)Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS section) to configure the RAID array. After finished, re-enter the system BIOS Setup to set hard disk boot priority before OS installation. Select Hard Disk Boot Priority under the Advanced BIOS Features menu. In the Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu, select the RAID array onto which you wish to install Microsoft Windows 2000/XP (Figure 4).

1. SCSI-0: NVIDIA MIRROR 111.7

2. Bootable Add-in Cards

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Item Help Menu Level 

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.

: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: Exit

Figure 4

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Step 3: To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to CDROM (Figure 5).

 Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [CDROM] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Password Check [Setup] CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Disabled] No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function Full Screen LOGO Show [Enabled] Init Display First [PEG]

: 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] [Enabled]

Item Help Menu Level

Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority

Figure 5

Step 4: Save and exit BIOS Setup.

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(3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to Section 4 if you do not want to create RAID.

Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility" (Figure 6). Hit the F10 key to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility.

Detecting array ...

Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ...

Figure 6

Step 2: The Define a New Array screen is the first option screen when you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. (Figure 7). You can press the TAB key to highlight through options.

Step 3: In the RAID Mode field, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select a RAID mode. The supported RAID modes include Mirroring (default), Striping, Stripe Mirroring, Spanning and Raid 5. The following is an example of RAID 0 array creation.

Step 4: If RAID 0 is selected(select Striping in the RAID Mode field), you can manually set the striping block size. In the Striping Block field, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to set the Striping Block size. The KB is the standard unit of Striping Block size. We recommend you leaving it to the default setting-Optimal (64K). The size range is from 4K to 128K.

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- Define a New Array -

RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

1.0.M ST3120026AS

1.1.M ST3120026AS

[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [

Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name



[

] Add





[

] Del



Figure 7

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

] Select [ENTER] Popup



Step 5: Next, select the hard drives which you wish to be included in the disk array. The Free Disks section displays the information about the currently installed SATA hard drives. Press the TAB key to move to the Free Disks section. Select the target hard drives using the UP or DOWN ARROW key and use the RIGHT ARROW key to add the hard drives to the Array Disks section (Figure 8).

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RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal

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Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [

Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name

1.0.M ST3120026AS

1.1.M ST3120026AS



[

] Add





[

] Del





] Select [ENTER] Popup



Figure 8

Step 6: Press F7 after selecting the target hard disks. A message which says "Clear disk data?" will appear (Figure 9). If you are sure to clear the data in the selected hard drives, press Y. (If the hard drives contain previously created RAID array, you need to press Y to clear the data from the hard drives.)

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RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

[Y] YES [N] NO

Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name

Clear disk data ?

1.0.M ST3120026AS

1.1.M ST3120026AS



[

] Add





[

] Del



[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [

Figure 9



] Select [ENTER] Popup



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After that, the Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear (Figure 10). If you want to set the disk array as boot device, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the array and press B. The Boot section will show Yes.

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Boot Id Status Vendor Array Model Name

No 2 Healthy NVIDIA STRIPE 223.57G

- Array List -

[Ctrl-X] Exit [



] Select [B] Set Boot [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail



Figure 10

To read more information about the RAID array, press ENTER to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure

11), where you should see detailed information about RAID mode, disk block size, disk model name, and disk capacity, etc.

Array 2 : NVIDIA STRIPE 223.57G

- Array Detail -

RAID Mode: Striping Striping Width : 2 Striping Block: 64K

Adapt Channel M/S Index Disk Model Name Capacity

1 0 Master 0 ST3120026AS 111.78GB 1 1 Master 1 ST3120026AS 111.78GB

[R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return

Figure 11

To delete the array, press D in the Array Detail screen. When the "Delete this array?" message appears, press Y to confirm or N to cancel. Press ENTER to return to the Array List screen.

To exit the NVIDIA RAID utility, press ESC in the main menu or Ctrl+X in the Array List screen.

Now, you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system.

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(4) Making a SATA Driver Disk

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

(Note)

mode

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

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 (Figure 12):

cd bootdrv

Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 13) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu. For example, from the menu in Figure 13, press E to select nVIDIA Series ATA(XP) for Windows operating system. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk.

Figure 12 Figure 13

English

Step 3: Press 0 to exit when the procedure is complete. You have copied the SATA driver successfully.

Figure 14

(Note) For users without a startup disk. Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE

motherboard driver CD-ROM. From the CD-ROM drive (example: D:\) double click the

MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder(Figure 14). A command prompt window will open similar

to that in Figure 13.

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(5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation

Now that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your SATA hard drive with the driver. The following is an example of Windows XP installation.

Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you see the "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 15). After pressing F6, there will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the next screen.

Windows Setup

Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.

Figure 15

Step 2: When a screen similar to that below appears (Figure 16), insert the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press S.

Windows Setup

Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s)

<none>

* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage

device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Figure 16

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Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 17 below will appear. Use the ARROW keys to select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER

(Note)

(Figure 17) and press ENTER. Later, when a screen similar to Figure 18 appears, you must press S to select additional driver. The screen will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 17. Select NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller and press ENTER.

Windows Setup

You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.

Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.

NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller (required)

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

Figure 17

Windows Setup

Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):

NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)

* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage

device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

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S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Figure 18

If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA driver again from the motherboard driver CD.

(Note) If you want to create RAID, select both NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER and then NVIDIA

NForce Storage Controller. If you do not create RAID, select NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller only.

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Step 4: When the next screen (Figure 19) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from the floppy disk.

Windows Setup

Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):

NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller (required)

* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage

device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Figure 19

After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you should see a screen similar to that below. You can proceed with the Windows 2000/XP installation now.

WindowsXP Professional Setup

Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer.

To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.

To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.

To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.

Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit

Figure 20

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(6) Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft Windows 2000

Problem: Users cannot install Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 (or previous versions) to a bootable

RAID volume. There are two solutions to resolve this issue.

Solutions 1:

Use the NVRAID tool (nForce Driver Version 5.xx) to convert the boot volume to a RAID array. Here are the detailed step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Install Windows 2000 onto a selected hard drive. Download and install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 from Microsoft's website. Step 2: After system restarts, press Del to enter system BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). Under the Integrated Peripherals menu (Figure 21) assure the SATA port connecting the SATA hard disk (the one containing the Windows 2000) is Enabled (Figure 21/22). Save settings and exit the BIOS setup.

 IDE/SATAII RAID Config [Press Enter]

Integrated Peripherals

Item Help Menu Level

English

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

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

Figure 21

: 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

IDE/SATAII RAID Config

Item Help Menu Level

Figure22

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Step 3: After system restarts, press F10 to enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. Select Striping in the RAID Mode filed (Figure 23). Move to the Free Disks section with the TAB key. Select the desired disk and use the RIGHT ARROW key to add it to Array Disks menu.

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RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [

Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name

1.0.M ST3120026AS

1.1.M ST3120026AS

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[

] Add





[

] Del





] Select [ENTER] Popup



Figure 23

Step 4: After all the settings, press F7 to complete the configuration. When prompted to Clear Disk Data (Figure

24), press N. Then press CTRL+X to exit the NVIDIA RAID BIOS. Restart the computer to boot into Windows 2000.

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RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

[Y] YES [N] NO

[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [

Array Disks

Clear disk data ?

Loc Disk Model Name

1.0.M ST3120026AS

1.1.M ST3120026AS

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[

] Add



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[

] Del





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

Figure 24

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Step 5: Install the NVIDIA nForce Driver Package while in Windows 2000 and reboot the system. Go to START> Programs>Nvidia Corporation and select NVRAID manager. You should see the single disk RAID array (in striping mode) that was created from the boot disk. Select the single boot disk RAID Array by clicking on it. Select Convert Array under the System Tasks and select Next following the instructions. Select the desired type of RAID array you want to convert and then select Next. You are prompted to select the desired Free Disk(s) to add to the bootable RAID array. Press Finish then NVRAID will start converting the single disk RAID array into a multi-disk RAID array in a bootable format. Note: Conversion may take 1~2 hours depending on disk size.

Solutions 2:

Users must create a combination installation CD that includes Windows 2000 and Service Pack 3 or Service Pack 4 fixes integrated in. To create the combination installation CD, refer to the following website:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/HFdeploy.htm

Note: If users choose not to install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or 4, RAID is still supported on Windows 2000. However, users will not be able to create a bootable RAID volume.

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4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function

Introduction

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

Introduction of audio connectors:

You may connect CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, walkman or others audio input to Line In. The front channels or earphone can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out). Connect microphone to Mic In. Connect the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out.

Line In

Line Out

(Front Speaker Out)

Mic In

Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to Center/ Subwoofer Speaker Out. Connect the side channels to Side Speaker Out.

The installation of audio software is very simple. Please follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP)

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

Rear Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a

Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.

Click the icon to select the function.

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Line Out

STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "2CH Speaker" to complete 2 channel audio configuration.

4 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out".

STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a

Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.

Click the icon to select the function.

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Front Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration.

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6 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out".

STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a

Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.

Click the icon to select the function.

STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "6CH Speaker" to complete 6 channel audio configuration.

Front Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

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8 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", the Center/ Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out", and the side channels to "Side Speaker Out".

STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a

Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.

Click the icon to select the function.

STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "8CH Speaker" to complete 8 channel audio configuration.

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Front Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

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

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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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