Intel GA-8VM800PMD-775 User Manual

GA-8VM800PMD-775

Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-VM800PMT-1001R

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Nov. 25, 2005

GA-8VM800PMD-775

Motherboard

Nov. 25, 2005

GA-8VM800PMD-775

Motherboard

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Table of Contents

GA-8VM800PMD-775 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 ...................................................................... 15

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 16

1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 17

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

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D1) ....................................................... 30

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

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

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

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 38

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

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

2-7 Frequency / Voltage Control ........................................................................... 42

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 44

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 44

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 45

2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 46

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 46

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 47

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47

3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 48

3-3 Software Information ....................................................................................... 48

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 49

3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 51

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 51

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 52

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction ........................................................................... 53

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 56

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 65

4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction ................................................. 77

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 83

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GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

VGA

USB

AUDIO

CODEC

COMA

USB

RTL

8100C

CD_IN

LPT

ATX_12V

LAN

F_AUDIO

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

BIOS

Winbond

W83627

LGA775

VIA

P4M800 Pro

COMB

CLR_CMOS

CPU_FAN

AGP

CI

DDRII_1

GA-8VM800PMD-775

VIA

VT8237R+

BATTERY

F_USB2

F_USB1

DDRII_2

PWR_LED

ATX

IDE1

SYS _FAN

SATA1

F_PANEL

FDD

IDE2

SATA0

SUR_CEN

AUX_IN SPDIF_IO

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Block Diagram

AGPCLK
(66MHz)

3 PCI

PCICLK

(33MHz)

AGP 4X/8X

VGA Port

RJ45

RTL8100C

6 Channel

CODEC

MIC

AC97 Link

LINE-IN

LINE-OUT

LGA 775

Processor

VIA

P4M800 Pro

66MHz V_Link

VIA

VT8237R+

8 USB

Ports

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

System Bus
533/800MHz

HCLK (133/200/266MHz)

GCLKNB 66MHz

LPC BUS

ATA33/66/

100/133

IDE Channels

33MHz

14.318MHz
48MHz

2 Serial ATA

Winbond

W83627

48 MHz

33 MHz

400/533MHz

DDR II

BIOS

Floppy

LPT Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

COMA/COMB

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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 800/533MHz FSB
Chipset  Northbridge: VIA P4M800 Pro Chipset

 Southbridge: VIA 8237R+
LAN  Onboard Realtek RTL8100C chip (10/100 Mbit)
Audio  Onboard Realtek ALC655 chip

 Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio

 Supports SPDIF In/Out connection

Storage  VT8237R+ Southbridge

- 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

- 2 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1), allowing connection of 2 SATA
devices

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

O.S Support  Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
Memory  2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2 GB memory)

 Supports DDR II 533/400 unbuffered DIMMs
 Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMMs

Expanstion Slots  1 AGP slot

 3 PCI slots

Internal Connectors  1 20-pin ATX power connector

 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
 1 floppy connector
 2 IDE connectors
 2 SATA connectors
 1 CPU fan connector
 1 system fan connector
 1 front panel connector
 1 front audio connector
 1 CD In connector
 1 AUX In connector
 1 COMB connector
 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables
 1 SUR_CEN connector
 1 SPDIF In/Out connector
 1 power LED connector

(Note 1)

(Note 2)

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Rear Panel I/O  1 PS/2 keyboard port

 1 PS/2 mouse port
 1 parallel port
 1 serial port (COMA)
 1 VGA port
 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
 1 RJ-45 port
 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In)

I/O Control  Winbond W83627 chip
Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection

 CPU / System temperature detection
 CPU / System fan speed detection
 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 (only supports Hardware Monitor function)
 Supports Xpress Install
 Supports Xpress Recovery
 Supports Xpress Rescue

Bundle Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Form Factor  Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm

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(Note 3)

(Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website.
(Note 2) Use of a Double-Sided memory module (the single chip is 512 Mbit) is required if you wish to

install a 1 GB memory module.

(Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

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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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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 installing the expansion card into
the computer.

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

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

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

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

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

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

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a AGP expansion card:

Please carefully pull out the small white­drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot
when you try to install/uninstall the VGA
card. Please align the VGA card to the
onboard AGP slot and press firmly down
on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is
locked by the small white-drawable bar.

English

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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

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

Parallel Port

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

Serial Port

Devices like mouses, modems, and etc. can be connected to Serial port.

VGA Port

Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

USB port

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such
as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make
sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact
OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or
device(s) vendors.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.

Line In

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 channels to this connector.

MIC In

Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

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1-7 Connectors Introduction

English

1

10

11

1) ATX_12V

2) ATX (Power Connector)

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) FDD

6) IDE1 / IDE2

7) SATA0 / SATA1

8) F_PANEL

9) PWR_LED

10) F_AUDIO

14 17 18

11) CD_IN

12) AUX_IN

13) SPDIF_IO

14) SUR_CEN

15) F_USB1 / F_USB2

16) COMB

17) C I

18) CLR_CMOS

19) BATTERY

3

1513 1612

2

5

6

4

7

19

9

8

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1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all
the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure
that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its
proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power
connector is not connected, the system will not start.
Caution!
Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is
recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W
or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can
lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start.

Pin No. Definition

4

3

11

20

2

1

1

10

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB (stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 3.3V

12 -12V

13 GND

14 PS_ON(soft on/off)

15 GND

16 GND

17 GND

18 -5V

19 +5V

20 +5V

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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 fool-proof 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.

English

1

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

1

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

(Only for CPU_FAN)

5) FDD (FDD Connector)

The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the
FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.
Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.

34

33

2

1

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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).

40

39

2

IDE1

1

IDE2

7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)

Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial
ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No. Definition

1

7

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Connector)

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

English

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

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

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: Power

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal

Close: Power On/Off

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

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC NC

Speaker Connector

Power

Switch

PW+

MSG+

PW-

MSG-

2
1

HD-

RES+

NC

HD+

RES-

Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

20
19

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9) 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.

1

Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)

Please make sure the pin assignment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB
header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio panel connector, please
contact your dealer. If you want to use "Front Audio" connector, you must remove the jumpers
from pins 5-6, 9-10.

Pin No. Definition

10

9

1

2

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

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11) CD_IN (CD IN Connector, black)

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

1

12) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector, white)

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

English

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD-R

Pin No. Definition

1

1 AUX-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 AUX-R

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13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/ Out connector, red)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3
data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has
digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.
Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the SPDIF 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.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 No Pin

1625

3 SPDIF

4 SPDIFI

5 GND

6 GND

14) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector, black)

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

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652

1

Pin No. Definition

1 SUR OUTL

2 SUR OUTR

3 GND

4 No Pin

5 CENTER_OUT

6 BASS_OUT

15) F1_USB / F2_USB (Front USB Connectors)

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.

English

10

2

9

1

Pin No. Definition

1 Power(5V)

2 Power(5V)

3 USB0 DX-

4 USB1 Dy-

5 USB0 DX+

6 USB1 Dy+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

16) COMB (COMB Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignments while you connect
the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable.

Pin No. Definition

2

10

9

1

1 NDCDB-

2 NSINB

3 NSOUTB

4 NDTRB-

5 GND

6 NDSRB-

7 NRTSB-

8 NCTSB-

9 NRIB-

10 No Pin

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17) 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.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

1

2 Signal

18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily

short pins 1-2. To prevent improper use of this header, we do not include a jumper on it.

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Open: Normal

1

Short: Clear CMOS

1

19) BATTERY

English

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.

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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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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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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D1)

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.

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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

Esc: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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



 Standard CMOS Features



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



 Advanced BIOS Features



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



 Integrated Peripherals



This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.



 Power Management Setup



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



 PnP/PCI Configuration



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



 PC Health Status



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



 Frequency/Voltage Control



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



 Load Fail-Safe Defaults



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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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

 Load Optimized Defaults



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



 Set Supervisor Password



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



 Set User Password



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



 Save & Exit Setup



Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.



 Exit Without Saving



Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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2-1 Standard CMOS Features

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Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed , Nov 2 2005
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` 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]

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"]
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 447M
Total Memory 448M

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 display only
Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1999 through 2098

Time

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

IDE Channel 0/1 Master, Slave

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

Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST.(default)
None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic

detection step and allow for faster system start up.

Manual User can manually input the correct settings

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

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

IDE Channel 2/3 Master

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

Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST.

(Default value)

None Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the

automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.

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

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 disk.
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option
based on this information.

Cylinder Number of cylinders

Head Number of heads

Precomp Write precomp

Landing Zone Landing zone

Sector Number of sectors

Drive A

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A 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. (Default value)

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.

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

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` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [Floppy]
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Password Check [Setup]

# CPU Hyper-Threading [Enabled]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)
CPU EIST Function

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)

(Note)

(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.
Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by Legacy LAN.
Disabled Disable this function.

Password Check

System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the

correct password is not entered at the prompt.

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is

not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

(Note)

Advanced BIOS Features

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

Item Help

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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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CPU Hyper-Threading

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

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

Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading.

Limit CPUID Max. to 3

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

No-Execute Memory Protect

Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value)
Disabled Disables No-Execute Memory Protect function.

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)

Enabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value)
Disabled Disables 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)

(Note)

(Note)

(Note)

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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

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OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled]
OnChip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled]
OnChip Serial ATA [Enabled]
SATA Mode [IDE]
AC97 Audio [Auto]
USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

x EPP Mode Select EPP1.7

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

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

OnChip IDE Channel0

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

OnChip IDE Channel1

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

OnChip Serial ATA

Enabled Enable VT8237R Plus Serial ATA supported. (Default value)
Disabled Disable VT8237R Plus Serial ATA supported.

SATA Mode

RAID Set onboard SATA mode to RAID.
IDE Set onboard SATA mode to IDE. (Default value)

AC97 Audio

Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.

USB 1.1 Controller

Disabled Disable USB 1.1 controller.
Enabled Enable USB 1.1 controller. (Default value)

USB 2.0 Controller

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

USB Keyboard Support

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

Integrated Peripherals

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USB Mouse Support

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

Onboard H/W LAN

Enabled Enable onboard LAN chip function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip 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)

Legacy USB storage detect

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

Onboard Serial Port 1

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

Onboard Serial Port 2

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

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 and EPP mode.

EPP Mode Select

EPP1.7 Set EPP Mode to EPP1.7. (Default value)
EPP1.9 Set EPP Mode to EPP1.9.

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2-4 Power Management Setup

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ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]

x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled

Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-Off]
AC BACK Function [Soft-Off]
Keyboard Power On [Disabled]
Mouse Power On [Disabled]
PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]
Modem Ring Resume [Enabled]

Resume by Alarm [Disabled]

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

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).

USB Device Wake-Up From S3

Disabled Disable USB Device Wake-Up from S3. (Default value)
Enabled Enable USB Device Wake-Up from S3.

Soft-Off by PWRBTN

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

less than 4 sec.

AC BACK Function

Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be back to the last state

before AC-power is lost.

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.

Keyboard Power On

Password Enter from 1 to 8 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power

on the system.

Power Management Setup

Item Help

Menu Level`

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

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

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Mouse Power On

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

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 Resume

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

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

Resume by Alarm

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

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

If Resume by Alarm is Enabled.

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

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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

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PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

PCI 3 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.

PCI 3 IRQ Assignment

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

PnP/PCI Configurations

Menu Level`

Item Help

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2-6 PC Health Status

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Reset Case Open Status [Disabled]

Case Opened No

VCORE 1.344V

DDR18V 1.808V

+3.3V 3.280V

+12V 12.144V

System Temperature 29oC/84oF

CPU Temperature 30oC/86oF

Current SYS FAN Speed 0 RPM

Current CPU FAN Speed 3245 RPM

SYS FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]

CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]

CPU Smart FAN Control [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

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

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

System / CPU Temperature

Detect System / CPU temperature automatically.

Current SYS / CPU FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect System / CPU Fan speed status automatically.

System / CPU FAN Fail Warning

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

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)

PC Health Status

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Item Help

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2-7 Frequency / Voltage Control

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CPU Clock Ratio

Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled]

x CPU Clock 133

DRAM Clock [By SPD]

AGP OverVoltage Control [Audo]

DIMM OverVoltage Control [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

(Note)

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

Frequency/Voltage Control

[22X]

Menu Level`

Item Help

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.

Auto Detect PCI Clk

Enabled Detect the PCI clock automatically. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.

Spread Spectrum

Enabled Enable clock spread spectrum. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.

CPU Host Clock Control

Note: Please note that if your system is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. for
automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart.

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

CPU Clock

133MHz ~ 500MHz Set CPU Clock from 133MHz to 500MHz.

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

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DRAM Clock

Please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement.
If you use a DDR II 333 DRAM module, please set DRAM Clock to 166.
If you use a DDR II 400 DRAM module, please set DRAM Clock to 200.
If you use a DDR II 533 DRAM module, please set DRAM Clock to 266.

AGP OverVoltage Control

Auto BIOS will automatically detect AGP voltage. (Default value)

+0.1V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.

+0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.

DIMM OverVoltage Control

Auto BIOS will automatically detect DIMM voltage. (Default value)

+0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.

+0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.

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2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

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

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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

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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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

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

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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

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.

1. 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).

2. Some Nvidia graphics cards might have display problems under Windows 2000/XP.
Please install the driver from the following location:
D:\Chipset\nVidia\WinXP_2K\Setup.exe (we assume your CD-ROM drive is D:).

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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.

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.)

®

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

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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 Recovery Introduction

What is Xpress Recovery ?

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

1. Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats

2. Must be connected to the IDE1 Master

3. Allows installation of only one OS

4. Must be used with an IDE hard disk supporting HPA

5. The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed up,
please do not alter its size.

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

How to use the Xpress Recovery

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

.
.
Verifying DMI Pool Data
Boot from CD:

Boot from CD:

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

1. Execute Backup Utility

2. Execute Restore Utility

3. Remove Backup Image

4. Set Password

5. Exit and Restart

Build 2011

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

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc.

Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1
Check System Health OK
.
.
.

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery
08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00

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

1. Execute Backup Utility

2. Execute Restore Utility

3. Remove Backup Image

4. Set Password

5. Exit and Restart

F9 For Xpress Recovery

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

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

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

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1. Execute Backup Utility:



 Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit



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

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

2. Execute Restore Utility:



 This program will recover your system to factory default.



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

Restores backup image to original state.

3. Remove Backup Image:



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



Remove the backup image.

4. Set Password:



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



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

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5. Exit and Restart:

Exit and restart your computer.

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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

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-Flash?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-Flash

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

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

TM

Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.

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

Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.

The BIOS file is Fa3

before updating

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

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

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

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Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:

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

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

 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.

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Task menu for

Dual BIOS

utility

Task menu for

TM

utility

Q-Flash

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

Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 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 49LF003A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 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 49LF003A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

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

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

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

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

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Dual BIOS Utility

1 file(s) found

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

BIOS file in the floppy

disk.

Do not turn off power or

reset your system at this

stage!!

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

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

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

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

Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 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 49LF003A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

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

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Are you sure to RESET ?

Halt On Error Disable

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

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

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

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

Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.

The BIOS file

becomes Fab 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.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

 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.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

 Standard CMOS Features
 Advanced BIOS Features
 Integrated Peripherals
 Power Management Setup
 PnP/PCI Configurations
 PC Health Status
 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

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

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.

Part Two:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

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

 Standard CMOS Features
 Advanced BIOS Features
 Integrated Peripherals
 Power Management Setup
 PnP/PCI Configurations
 PC Health Status
 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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TM

Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

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...

TM

utility.

Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen

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

Q-FlashTM utility bar

Action bar

Task menu for

TM

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:

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 "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the

Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.

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

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

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

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

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

8GE800.F4 256K

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14M

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

F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

1 file(s) found

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

BIOS file in the floppy

disk.

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

Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

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

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

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Do not 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.

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

Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.

The BIOS file
becomes F4 after
updating

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

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

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

6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how

to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.

Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the

new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under

Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest

version of BIOS.

Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS

Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS

Select @BIOS item

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

English

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: VM800PMD.D1).

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 check the name of the SATA connector to identify the SATA controller for the connector. For
example, SATA0_SB/SATA_SB is controlled by the SATA controller on South-Bridge.) Then connect the
power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

(Note)

English

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

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(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). If you
want to create RAID, select SATA Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu (Figure 1) and set
this item to RAID (IDE by default). Set SATA Mode to IDE if you do not want to create RAID.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled]
OnChip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled]
OnChip Serial ATA [Enabled]
SATA Mode [IDE]
AC97 Audio [Auto]
USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

x EPP Mode Select EPP1.7

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

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

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.

Integrated Peripherals

Figure 1

Item Help
Menu Level

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Step 2:
Later, 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 intent to install
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP (Figure 2).

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

1. SCSI-0 : ST3120026AS

2. SCSI-1 : 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 2

Step 3:
Set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to CDROM to boot from CD-ROM
after system restarts (Figure 3).

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

 Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [CDROM]
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Password Check [Setup]

# CPU Hyper-Threading [Enabled]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)
CPU EIST Function

(Note)

(Note)

(Note)

Advanced BIOS Features

(Note)

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

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 3

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, the following
information will appear on screen (Figure 4). Press the TAB key to enter the VT8237 Serial ATA RAID
BIOS configuration utility.

VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID BIOS Setting Utility V2.31
Copyright (C) VIA Technologies, Inc. All Right reserved.

Scan Devices, Please wait...
Press <Tab> key into User Window!
Serial_Ch0 Master : ST3120026AS
Serial_Ch1 Master : ST3120026AS

Figure 4

Step 2:
In the VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS utility screen (Figure 5), you can use the UP or DOWN ARROW key
to highlight through choices. Highlight an item that you want to execute and press ENTER.

VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31



 Create Array




 Delete Array





 Create/Delete Spare





 Select Boot Array




 Serial Number View



Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Hdd

Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Hdd

Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/disk Status





 ,

 : Move to next item





Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Figure 5

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A. Create Array:
In Main Menu, select Create Array and press ENTER, a screen similar to Figure 6 below will appear.

VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31

English



 Auto Setup For Performance





 Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)




 Select Disk Drives




 Block Size 64K




 Start Create Process



Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Hdd

Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Hdd

Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/disk Status





 ,

 : Move to next item





Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Figure 6

The first step to create a RAID array is to set the RAID mode. Select Array Mode and press ENTER.
And the RAID mode selection menu will appear (Figure 7). The supported RAID modes include RAID
0 for performance, RAID 1 for data protection, and RAID SPAN for capacity. Use the UP or
DOWN ARROW key to select a RAID mode.

VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31



 Auto Setup For Data Security



RAID 0 for performance



 Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)



RAID 1 for data protection



 Select Disk Drives



RAID SPAN for capacity



 Block Size 64K




 Start Create Process



Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Hdd

Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Hdd

Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/disk Status





 ,

 : Move to next item





Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Figure 7

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After selecting a RAID mode, you must decide whether you want the RAID array to be configured
automatically or manually.
Auto Setup allows BIOS to assign the hard drives and create arrays automatically, but it does not
duplicate the mirroring drives even if user selects Create and duplicate for RAID 1. It is recom­mended all hard drives are new ones when you want to create an array.

Select Disk Drives lets users select the array drives by their requirements. Select the Select Disk
Drives item and press ENTER, use the ARROW keys to select the target hard drive(s). The selected

hard drives will be marked with an asterisk (Figure 8).

VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31



 Auto Setup For Performance





 Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)




 Select Disk Drives




 Block Size 64K




 Start Create Process



Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

[*]Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Stripe0

[*]Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Stripe1

Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/disk Status





 ,

 : Move to next item





Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Figure 8

If you select to create RAID 0 array manually, you can specify the block size. Use the UP or DOWN
ARROW keys to select Block Size and press ENTER. Select the block size from the popup menu. The
block size can be set between 4KB to 64KB (Figure 9).

VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31



 Auto Setup For Performance





 Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)





 Select Disk Drives




 Block Size 64K




 Start Create Process



Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

[*]Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Stripe0

[*]Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111.79 Stripe1

4K

8K
16K
32K
64K

Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/disk Status





 ,

 : Move to next item





Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Figure 9

Next, use the ARROW keys to select Start Create Process and press ENTER. The prompt "The data
on the selected disks will be destroied. Continue? (Y/N)" will appear. Press Y to confirm or N to
abort.
Important All existing contents in the hard drive will be destroyed after the array creation.

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B. Delete Array:

If you want to delete an existing array, select Delete Array in Main Menu and press ENTER. The
channel column will be activated. Select the member of an array that is to be deleted and press ENTER.
A warning message will show up, press Y to confirm or press N to cancel (Figure 10).

VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31

English



 Create Array




 Delete Array





 Create/Delete Spare





 Select Boot Array




 Serial Number View



The selected array will be destoried.
Are you sure? Continue? Press Y/N

Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

[*]Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111.79 Stripe0

[*]Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111.79 Stripe1

Delete a RAID array contain
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/disk Status





 ,

 : Move to next item





Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Figure 10

Deleting a disk array will destroy all the data on the disk array except for RAID 1 array(s). When a RAID
1 array is deleted, the data on the two hard drives will be reserved and the two hard drives will become
two normal drives.

C. Select Boot Array:

You can select a disk array as boot device if you want to boot operating system from an array. Boot
disk array cannot be selected if the operating system does not boot from the disk array. Highlight the
Select Boot Array item in Main Menu; press ENTER and the channel column will be activated. Then
highlight the target disk array and press ENTER. Press ESC to go back to Main Menu. If you want to
cancel the boot array setting, select the disk array that has an asterisk and press ENTER, its boot
setting will be canceled (Figure 11).

VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31



 Create Array




 Delete Array





 Create/Delete Spare





 Select Boot Array




 Serial Number View



Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

[*]Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111.79 Boot

[*]Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111.79 Boot

Set/Clear bootable array

F1 : View Array/disk Status





 ,

 : Move to next item





Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Figure 11

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D. Serial Number View:

Highlight Serial Number View and press ENTER. Use the ARROW keys to select a drive, and the
selected drive's serial number can be viewed in the last line. The serial number is assigned by the disk
drive manufacturer (Figure 12).

VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31



 Create Array




 Delete Array





 Create/Delete Spare





 Select Boot Array




 Serial Number View



Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111.79 Stripe0

Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111.79 Stripe1

Serial Number: 3JT354CP

View the serial number of
hard disk, it is useful for
identify same model disks

F1 : View Array/disk Status





 ,

 : Move to next item





Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Figure 12

E. View Array Status:

Press F1 to show the array status on the lower screen. If there are no disk arrays then nothing will be
displayed on the screen (Figure 13).

VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31



 Create Array





 Delete Array





 Create/Delete Spare





 Select Boot Array




 Serial Number View



Array Name Array Mode Block Size(GB) Size(GB)

ARRAY 0 Stripe 64K 223.58

Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/disk Status





 ,

 : Move to next item





Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Figure 13

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(4) Making a SATA Driver Disk

To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk on the VT8237 controllers 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 mode
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 (Figure14):

cd bootdrv

menu

Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 15) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank
formatted disk. Press C to select the C) VIA 8237 Series ATA item. Then it will take about one minute
to copy the SATA driver from the motherboard driver CD to the floppy disk.

Figure 14 Figure 15

(Note 1)

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

(Note 2)

English

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

(Note 1) For users without a startup disk.

Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard drive CD-ROM. From the

CD-ROM drive (example: D:\) double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder. A

command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 15.

(Note 2) If you wish to install 64-bit Windows Operating System, select F) 8237-XP64.

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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 SATA 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 16). 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 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver.

Figure 16

Step 2:
When a screen similar to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press
S (Figure 17).

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 17

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Step 3:
If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 18 below
will appear. If you want to install Windows XP, use the ARROW keys to select VIA Serial ATA RAID

Controller(Windows XP)

floppy disk.

(Note)

and press ENTER. Then it will begin to load the SATA driver from the

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.

VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller(Windows XP)
VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller(Windows 2000)
VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller(Windows NT4)
VIA ATA/ ATAPI Host Controller(Windows XP)

ENTER=Select 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.

Step 4:
When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from
the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute.

Windows Setup

English

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

VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller(Windows XP)

* 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

(Note) If you want to create a RAID array, select the item depending on the operating system that you

want to install. (Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT4). If you do not want create a

RAID array, select VIA ATA/ATAPI Host Controller(Windows XP).

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English

After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you should see a screen as below. It indicates
that you have installed the SATA controller driver successfully. You can proceed with the Windows
2000/XP installation.

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

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

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

2 Channel Audio Setup

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

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

Line Out

STEP 2:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound

Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click

the icon to select the function.

English

STEP 3:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the

Speaker Configuration tab and select the
2-channel mode for stereo speaker output check

box.

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English

4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

STEP 1:
Connect the front channels to "Line Out,"
the rear channels to "Line In."

Line Out

Line In

STEP 2:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound

Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click

the icon to select the function.

STEP 3:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the

Speaker Configuration tab and select the
4-channel mode for 4 speaker output check

box.
Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press

OK.

When the Environment setting is None, the sound
would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel
output). Please select other settings (ex: Living
Room) for 4-channel output.

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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output
without any additional module.
STEP 1:
Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear
channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer chan­nels to "MIC In".

STEP 2:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound

Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click

the icon to select the function.

STEP 3:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the

Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6-chan­nel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box.
Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press
OK.

MIC In

English

Line In

Line Out

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English

Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):

(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN /
Subwoofer)

SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear
channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the
best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In
and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is in­cluded in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit"
as picture.

STEP 1:
Secure the metal bracket of the"Surround Kit" to the
chassis back panel with a screw.

STEP 2:
Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" cable to the SUR_CEN connector on the M/B.

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STEP 3:
Connect the front channels to back audio panel's
"Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's
REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to
SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.

STEP 4:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound

Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click

the icon to select the function.

STEP 5:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the

Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6-chan­nel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box.

Select the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and
press OK.

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Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes:

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

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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)

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

STEP 1:

Secure the metal bracket of the SPDIF Output
device to the chassis back panel with a screw.

STEP 2:
Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IO
connector on the motherboard.

STEP 3:
Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.

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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 http://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.

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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

 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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