GA-K8VM800M
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-K8VM800M-1001
Copyright
© 2004GIGABYTETECHNOLOGYCO., LTD
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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specificationsmightbe outofdatebefore publication ofthisbooklet.
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Motherboard
GA-K8VM800M
Apr.14,2004
Read Me First!
WhenyouinstallingAGP card,please makesurethefollowingnotice isfullyunderstoodand
practiced. IfyourAGPcard has"AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please makesure
yourAGP card is AGP 4X/8X.
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by VIA K8M800. You might experience
system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card.
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Prepare your computer...
Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit(IC) chips. To
protectthem againstdamagefrom static electricity, you shouldfollowsome precautions wheneveryou
work on your computer.
1. Unplug yourcomputer when working onthe inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do nothave one,
touch both ofyour hands to a safelygrounded object or to a metal object, such as the power
supplycase.
3. Hold components bythe edges and trynot touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other
components.
4. Place componentson a groundedantistatic pad or onthe bag thatcame with thecomponents
whenever the componentsare separated from the system.
5. Ensure that theATX power supply is switched off before you plug inor remove the ATX power
connectoronthemotherboard.
Installingthemotherboardtothechassis...
Ifthe motherboard hasmounting holes, buttheydon'tline upwith the holes on the baseand there
are no slots to attach the spacers, do notbecome alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the
mounting holes. Justcut the bottom portion ofthe spacers (the spacer maybe a little hard to cutoff, so
be careful ofyour hands). In this wayyoucan stillattach the motherboard to the base withoutworrying
aboutshort circuits.Sometimes youmay need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the
motherboard PCB surface,because the circuit wire maybe near bythe hole.Be careful, don't letthe
screw contactany printed circuit write or parts on the PCB thatare near the fixing hole, otherwise it
maydamagethe board orcauseboard malfunctioning.
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Read Me First!
Table of Content
Read Me First! .................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................ 8
Features Summary ......................................................................................... 8
GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout .......................................................... 11
Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process........................................... 13
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................... 14
Step 2: Install Memory Modules .................................................................. 16
Step 3: Install expansion cards .................................................................... 17
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply............. 18
Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction .......................................................................18
Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction .............................................................................20
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ....................................................................... 35
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D8) ......................................... 36
Standard CMOS Features ........................................................................... 38
Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................................. 40
Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................. 41
Power Management Setup .......................................................................... 44
PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................ 45
PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 46
Frequency/Voltage Control........................................................................... 47
Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................ 48
Load Optimized Defaults .............................................................................. 48
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Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 49
Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 50
Exit Without Saving....................................................................................... 50
Chapter 4 Technical Reference......................................................... 53
@BIOS™ Introduction .................................................................................. 53
Flash BIOS Method Introduction ................................................................. 54
2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction ............................................. 58
Jack-Sensing Introduction ........................................................................... 64
Xpress Recovery Introduction ...................................................................... 66
Serial ATA RAID BIOS Utility Introduction .................................................... 71
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................... 79
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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
CPU
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Socket 754 for AMD AlthlonTM 64 processor (K8)
128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M L2 cache on die , 800MHz FSB
Support core frequencies in excess of 1.6 GHz(2800+) and faster
Northbridge:VIA K8M800
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Chipset
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Southbridge:VIA VT8237
Mem ory
2 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets,supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max)
Supports DDR400/333/266/200 DIMM
Supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB unbuffered DRAM
Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode
3 PCI slots
Slots
On-Board IDE
2 IDE bus master (UDMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) IDE ports
for up to 4 ATAPI devices
1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD
2 Serial ATA connectors
1 Parallel port
1 Serial port (COMA),1 VGA port,COMB on board
8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 x Rear, 4 xFront by cable)
1 Front Audio connector
1 IrDA connector for IR
1 PS/2 keyboard
1 PS/2 mouse
Build in VIA K8M800 Chipset
Built-in RTL8100C (10/100 Mbit)
1 RJ45 port
On-Board Floppy
On-Board Serial ATA
On-Board Peripherals
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On-Board VGA
On-Board LAN
On-Board Sound
ALC655 CODEC
Supports Jack Sensing function
Support 2 / 4 / 6 channel
Line In / Line Out / Mic In
SPDIF In / Out
CD In / Game connector
Built-in VIA VT8237
Supports disk striping (RAID 0) or disk mirroring (RAID 1)
Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec
Up to 2 SATA devices
On-Board SATA RAID
I/O Control
IT8705F
tobe continued...
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Hardware Monitor
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CPU/System fan revolution detect
CPU temperature detect
System voltage detect
CPU/System fan fail warning
Licensed AWARD BIOS
Supports Q-Flash
Supports Thermal Shutdown function
Supports @BIOS
Supports EasyTune
Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP/PCI) by BIOS
Micro ATX size form factor 24.4cm x 24.4cm
BIOS
Additional Features
Overclocking
Form Factor
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Introduction
GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout
CPU_FAN
MS/ KB
SOC KET 754
VIA K8M 800
ATX_12V
F_AU DIO
AUDIO
AGP
SU R_C EN
SYS_FAN
SATA1
BIOS
PCI1
VIA
VT8 237
SATA0
CODEC
IR
PCI2
PCI3
CD_IN
BATTERY
F_U SB1F_U SB2
RTL8 100C
SPDIF_IO
GAME
COMB
INFO_LINK
PWR_LED
CLR_CMOS
CI
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Block Diagram
AMD
AlthlonTM64
processor(K8)
CPUCLK+/- (200M Hz)
AGP
4X/8X
VGA Port
AGPCLK
(66MHz)
H.T. Bus 800MHz
DDR RAM
400/333/266/200MHz
VIA K8M800
LAN
RJ45
33 MHz
14.318 MHz
3 PCI
RTL8100C
BIOS
IR
Game Port
Floppy
LPCBUS
VIA VT8237
IT8705F
LPT Port
PS/2 KB/Mouse
2 COM Ports
24MHz
33MHz
2 Serial ATA
8 USB
Ports
Audio
CODEC
PCICLK
(33MHz)
ATA33/66/100/133
IDE Channels
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Introduction
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Toset upyour computer,youmust completethe followingsteps:
Step 1 - Install the CentralProcessing Unit (CPU)
Step2 -Install memorymodules
Step 3 - Installexpansion cards
Step 4 - Install I/OPeripherals Cables
Step 4
Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
Step 4
Step 3
Congratulations!Youhaveaccomplishedthe hardwareinstallation!
Turnon thepower supply orconnect thepowercable tothepower outlet. Continue withthe
BIOS/softwareinstallation.
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Hardware Installation Process
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Before installing the processorand cooling fan,adhere tothe following warning:
1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
2. The processorwill overheatwithoutthe heatsink and/or fan,resulting in permanent
irreparabledamage.
3. Ifyou do not match the CPU socketPin 1 and CPU cutedge well, itwill cause improper
installation. Please changethe insertorientation.
4. Applythermalgreasebetweenthe processor andcoolingfan.
5. Never runthe processor withoutthe heatsink properlyand firmlyattached.Permanent
damage will result.
6. Pleasesetthe CPU hostfrequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.
We don'trecommend you to setthe systembus frequencyover the CPU's specification
because thesespecificbus frequencies are notthestandardspecifications forCPU,
chipsetand mostofthe peripherals.Whether your system can run under these specific
bus frequencies properlywilldepend on your hardwareconfigurations, including CPU,
Memory, Cards… etc.
Theinstallation ofthe processorand cooling fan is performedin fourmain steps:
Step1-1. First, check the processor pins to see that none are bent. Move the socket lever to the
unlocked position as shown in Figure 1.(90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to inserting
the processor. The pin 1 location is designated on the processor by a copper triangle that
matches up to a triangle on the socket as shown in Figure 2. Align the processor to the socket
and gently lower it into place. Do not force the processor into the socket.
Figure 1.
Pull the lever to the 90-degree directly.
SocketLever
Figure 2.
Pin 1 location on the Socket and Processor. Move the
socket lever to the locked position while holding pressure
on the center of the processor.
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Step1-2. When the processor is installed in the socket, apply thermal grease to the processor(as shown
in Figure 3) prior to installing the heatsink. Phase change materials develop strong adhesive
forces between the heatsink and processor. Removing the heatsink under such condi-
tions can cause the processor to be removed from the socket without moving the
socket lever to the unlocked position and then damage the processor pins or socket
contacts.
** We recommend you to apply the therm al tape to provide better heat conduction between
your CPU and heatsink. (The CPU cooling fan m ight stick to the CPU due to the hardening of
the thermal paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cooling fan, you might pull the
processor out of the CPU socket alone with the cooling fan, and might dam age the processor.
To avoid this from happening, we suggest you to either use thermal tape instead of therm al
paste, orremove the cooling fan with extreme caution.)
Figure 3.
Application of thermal grease to the processor.
Step 1-3.Once the thermal grease has been applied to the processor, the heatsink can be attached to
the processor. Align the heatsink assembly with the support frame m ating with the backer plate
standoffs as shown in Figure 4 & 5.
Figure 4 & 5.
Alignm ent of heatsink assembly
with standoffs.
Step 1-4. Connect the fan power wires to the header on the m otherboard as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6.
Connecting the fan power wires.
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Step 2: Install Memory Modules
Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning:
1. When RAM_LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket.
2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to
the one notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation.
Please change the insert orientation.
The motherboard has 2 dual inline memorymodule (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM
socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary
betweensockets.
Notch
DDR
1. The DIM M socket has a notch, so the DIM M
memory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM m emory module vertically into
the DIM M socket. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM
sockets to lock the DIM M m odule.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to
rem ove the DIM M module.
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Step 3: Install expansion cards
1. Read the related expansioncard's instructiondocumentbefore install the expansion card intothe
computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slotbracketfrom thecomputer.
3. Press the expansion card firmlyintoexpansion slotinmotherboard.
4. Besure the metalcontactsonthe cardareindeedseated in the slot.
5. Replacethescrew tosecure the slotbracketoftheexpansion card.
6. Replaceyour computer'schassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, ifnecessary, setup BIOS utilityof expansion cardfrom BIOS.
8. Install related driver from theoperating system.
AGP Card
Pleasecarefully pull outthesmall white-drawable bar atthe end ofthe AGP slotwhenyou try to install
/ uninstallthe AGPcard. Please align theAGP card to theonboard AGP slot andpress firmlydown on
the slot. Make sure your AGP card is locked bythe small white-drawable bar.
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Hardware Installation Process
Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables
Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2MouseConnector
This connector supports standard PS/2
(6pin Female)
keyboard andPS/2mouse.
PS/2Keyboard Connector
(6pin Female)
/
USB/LAN Connector
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 contactyour OS or device
(s)vendors.
LAN
USB 0
USB 1
USB 2
USB 3
LAN connector is fast Ethernet with 10/100
Mbpsspeed.
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Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)
This connector supports 1 standard COM port,
1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like
printer can beconnectedtoParallelport;
mouseandmodem etccan beconnectedto
Serialports.
Parallel Port (25 pin Female)
COMA
VGA
VGA Port
(15pinFemale)
Serial Port
(9pin Male)
Afterinstall onboard audio driver, you maycon-
nectspeaker to LineOutjack,microphone to MIC
In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc. can
beconnectedto Line-In jack.
Audio Connectors
Line In
Pleasenote:
LineOut
MIC In
Youare ableto use2-/4-/6-channelaudiofeature
by S/W selection.
If you want to enable 6-channel function, you
have2 choosefor hardwareconnection.
Method1:
Connect"FrontSpeaker" to"Line Out"
Connect"Rear Speaker" to "Line In"
Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MICIn ".
Method2:
You can refer to page 27, and contact your
nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup
installation, please refer to page 65.
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Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction
1
3
2
5
10
6
11
12
4
7
14
16
22
8
21
15
13 17
18 19
20 9
1) ATX_12V
12) SUR_CEN
13) SPDIF_IO
14) CD_IN
2) ATX(Power Connector)
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
15) F_USB1 / F_USB2
16) IR
5) FDD
6) IDE1 / IDE2
7) SATA0 / SATA1
8) F_PANEL
17) GAME
18) INFO_LINK
19) COMB
20) CLR_CMOS
21) C I
9) PWR_LED
10) RAM_LED
11) F_AUDIO
22) BAT
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1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)
This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore).
If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.
4
3
2
Pin No.
Definition
GND
1
2
3
4
GND
+12V
+12V
1
2) ATX (ATX Power Connector)
AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and
other related devices are firmly connected to the motherboard.
Pin No.
1
Definition
3.3V
2
3.3V
3
GND
4
VCC
11
1
5
GND
6
VCC
7
GND
8
Power Good
9
5V SB (stand by +5V)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
+12V
3.3V
-12V
GND
PS_ON(soft on/off)
20
10
GND
GND
GND
-5V
VCC
VCC
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3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)
Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running
under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max.
current up to 600 m A.
Pin No.
Definition
GND
1
2
3
1
+12V
Sense
4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system
temperature.
Pin No.
Definition
GND
1
2
3
+12V
1
Sense
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5) FDD (Floppy Connector)
Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and
2.88M bytes floppy disk types.
The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the sam e side with the Pin1.
34
33
2
1
6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)
Im portant Notice:
Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the sam e side with the Pin1.
40
39
1
2
IDE2
IDE1
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7) SATA0 / SATA1 (SerialATA Connector)
You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector. If you wish to use RAID function, please
use it in unity with BIOS and install the correct driver to have proper operation.
Pin No.
Definition
GND
TXP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
1
TXN
GND
RXN
RXP
GND
8) PWR_LED
PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off.
It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn
to another color.
1
Pin No.
Definition
MPD+
MPD-
1
2
3
MPD-
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9) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins 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 assignment below.
2 0 1 9
SPEAK-
Sp eaker
Con nector
SPEAK+
NC
RES+
RES-
Soft Po we r
Con nector
PW-
Reset Switch
PW+
MSG-
MSG+
HD-
Messa ge L ED/
Po we r/
Slee p LED
IDE Hard Disk
Active LED
HD+
2
1
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)
SPEAK (Speaker Connector)
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 1: VCC(+)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RES (Reset Switch)
Open:Normal Operation
Close: ResetHardware System
Open:Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
N C
PW (Soft Power Connector)
MSG(Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED)
N C
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10) RAM_LED
Do not remove memory modules while RAM _LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected
damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is
disconnected.
11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must rem ove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please
make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To
find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio
connector to play sound.
Pin No.
Definition
MIC
2
1
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
GND
10
MIC_BIAS
Power
FrontAudio (R)
RearAudio (R)
Reserved
No Pin
FrontAudio (L)
RearAudio (L)
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12) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
Pin No.
Definition
SUROUTL
SUROUTR
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
5
2
6
No Pin
CENTER_OUT
BASS_OUT
13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector)
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3
data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has
digital input 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 m ake the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable,
please contact your local dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
VCC
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
5
6
No Pin
SPDIF
SPDIFI
GND
GND
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14) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
1
Pin No.
Definition
CD-L
1
2
3
4
GND
GND
CD-R
15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will m ake
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
Power
2
1
10
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Power
USB Dx-
USBDy-
USB Dx+
USBDy+
GND
GND
No Pin
NC
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16) IR
Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR function
on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR module. Be careful with the polarity of the
IR/CIR or IR connector. Check the pin assignm ent carefully while you connect the IR cable,
incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even
damage it. For optional IR cable, please contact your local dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
VCC(+5V)
No Pin
1
2
3
4
5
1
IRData Input
GND
IRData Output
17) GAME(Game Connector)
This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin
assignment while you connect the gam e cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional
game cables.
Pin No.
Definition
VCC
1
2
GRX1_R
GND
3
2
1
16
15
4
GPSA2
VCC
5
6
GPX2_R
GPY2_R
MSI_R
GPSA1
GND
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
GPY1_R
VCC
GPSB1
MSO_R
GPSB2
No Pin
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18) INFO_LINK
This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check
the pin assignm ent while you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest
dealer for optional external device cable.
Pin No.
Definition
SMBCLK
VCC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
10
9
SMBDATA
GPIO
1
GND
GND
No Pin
NC
+12V
+12V
19) COMB (COM B Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignm ent carefully while you
connect the COM B cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional COM B cable, please contact your local
dealer.
2
Pin No.
Definition
NDCDB-
NSINB
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9
1
NSOUTB
NDTRB-
GND
NDSRB-
NRTSB-
NCTSB-
NRIB-
No Pin
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20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You m ay clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.
1
1
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS
21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)
This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" item in BIOS if the
system case begin rem ove.
Pin No.
Definition
Signal
GND
1
2
1
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22) BATTERY
+
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the sam e 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. Rem ove the battery, wait for 30 second.
3. Re-install the battery.
4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the
basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
ENTERINGSETUP
Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. Ifyou require
more advanced BIOS settings, please go to " Adv anced BIOS" setting menu. To enter
Advanced BIOS setting menu, press "Ctrl+F1" key on the BIOS screen.
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.
CONTROLKEYS
< >
< >
Move to previous item
Move to next item
<
<
>
>
Move to the item in the left hand
Move to the item in the right hand
Select Item
<Enter>
<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
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1>
<F2>
<F3>
<F4>
<F5>
<F6>
<F7>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
Item Help
Reserved
Reserved
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
Load the Optimized Defaults
Q-Flash utility
System Information
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>.
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D8)
Once you enterAward BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the
screen. The Main Menu allows you to selectfrom eight setupfunctions and two exitchoices. 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 BI OS Features
Inte grated Periphe rals
Powe r Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC H ealth Status
Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults
Load Optimized Defa ults
Set Supervisor Password
Set U ser Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit
higf: Selec t Item
F8: Q- Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Har d DiskTy pe...
If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl + F1" to search the advanced option
hidden.
l Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
l Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items ofAward special enhanced features.
l Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
l Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
l PnP/PCI Configurations
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
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l PC Health Status
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
l Frequency/Voltage Control
This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.
l Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe
configuration.
l Load OptimizedDefaults
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the sy stem would be in
best performance configuration.
l Set Supervis or Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just
to Setup.
l Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
l Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
l Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm :ss)
Tue, Jan 27 2004
22:31:24
Item Help
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Change the day, month,
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IDE P rimary Master
IDE P rimary Slave
IDE Secondary Master
IDE Secondary Slave
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
year
<We ek>
Sun. to Sat.
Drive A
Drive B
[1.44M, 3.5"]
[None]
<Month>
Jan. to Dec.
Floppy 3 Mode Suport
[Disa bled]
<Day>
Holt On
[All, But Keyboard]
1 to 31 (or ma ximum
allowe d in the m onth)
Base Memory
Exte nded Me mory
Total Memory
640K
127M
128M
<Ye ar>
1999 to 2098
higf: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fa il-Save De fault F7: Optimized Defa ults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: P revious Values
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <y ear>.
Week
Month
Day
The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is displayed only
The month, Jan. Through Dec.
The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
The year, from 1999 through 2098
Year
Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour
military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave
The category identifies the types of hard disk from driv e C to F that has been installed in the
computer. There are tw o types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type
which will automatically detect HDD type.
Note that the specifications ofyour drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if y ou enter improper information for this category.
If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the
information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the
documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
Number of cylinders
Number of heads
Write precomp
Landing zone
Number of sectors
If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>.
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Drive A / Drive B
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or driv e B that has been installed in the
computer.
None
No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25"
1.2M, 5.25"
5.25 inch PC-type standard driv e; 360K byte capacity.
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5"
1.44M, 3.5"
2.88M, 3.5"
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Disabled
Driv e A
Driv e B
Both
Normal Floppy Drive. (Default v alue)
Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.
Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
No Errors
The sy stem 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 ofthe 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.
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Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced BI OS Features
First Boot D evice
Second Boot D evice
Thir d Boot D evice
Password Check
[Floppy]
[HDD -0]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
Item Help
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Selec t Boot D evice
priority
[Floppy]
Boot from floppy
[LS120]
Boot from LS120
[HDD -0]
Boot from First HDD
[HDD -1]
Boot from Second HDD
higf: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fa il-Save De fault F7: Optimized Defa ults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: P revious Values
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Floppy
Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
LS120
HDD-0~3
SCSI
CDROM
ZIP
USB-FDD
Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3.
Select your boot device priority by SCSI.
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
USB-HDD
LAN
Disabled
Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
Select your boot device priority by LAN.
Select your boot device priority by Disabled.
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, butaccess to Setup will be denied if the correct password
is not entered at the prompt. (Default v alue)
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Integrated Peripherals
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Inte grated Periphe rals
IDE DMA transfer ac cess
On-Chip IDE Channel 0
On-Chip IDE Channel 1
OnChip Serial ATA
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
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AC97 Audio
USB 1.1 Contr oller
USB 2.0 Contr oller
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disa bled]
[Disa bled]
[Disa bled]
[Enabled]
[Disa bled]
[Enabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[Nor mal]
Half
USB N etworkD evice
USB K eyboard Support
USB Mouse Support
Onboard H/W LAN
Onboa rd LAN Boot ROM
Onboard FDC Controller
Onboar d Serial P ort 1
Onboar d Serial P ort 2
UART Mode Se lect
UR2 Duplex Mode
x
Onboar d Parallel Port
[378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode
[SPP]
higf: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fa il-Save De fault F7: Optimized Defa ults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: P revious Values
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Inte grated Periphe rals
Game Port Address
Midi Port Address
Midi Port IRQ
[201]
[Disa bled]
10
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higf: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fa il-Save De fault F7: Optimized Defa ults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: P revious Values
IDE DMA transfer access
Enabled
Disabled
Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default v alue)
Disable this function.
On-Chip IDE Channel0
Enabled
Disabled
Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default v alue)
Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
On-Chip IDE Channel1
Enabled
Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default v alue)
Disabled
Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
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OnChip Serial ATA
Enabled
Disabled
Enable VT8237 Serial ATA supported. (Default v alue)
Disable VT8237 Serial ATA supported.
AC97 Audio
Auto
Disabled
Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default v alue)
Disable this function.
USB 1.1 Controller
Disable USB 1. 1 host controller if you are not using USB dev ices.
Enabled
Disabled
Enable USB 1. 1 controller. (Default v alue)
Disable USB 1. 1 controller.
USB 2.0 Controller
Disable USB 2.0 host controller if you are not using high speed USB dev ices.
Enabled
Disabled
Enable USB 2. 0 controller. (Default v alue)
Disable USB 2. 0 controller.
USB Network Device
Enabled
Enable USB network device.
Disabled
Disable USB network device. (Default v alue)
USB Keyboard Support
Enabled
Disabled
Enable USB keyboard support. (Default v alue)
Disable USB key board support.
USB Mouse Support
Enabled
Enable USB mouse support. (Default v alue)
Disabled
Disable USB mouse support.
Onboard H/W LAN
Enabled
Enable onboard LAN function. (Default v alue)
Disabled
Disable onboard LAN 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 v alue)
Onboard FDC Controller
Enabled
Disabled
Enable onboard FDC Controller. (Default v alue)
Disable onboard FDC Controller.
Onboard Serial Port 1
Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Disabled
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default v alue)
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
Disable onboard Serial port 1.
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Onboard Serial Port 2
Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Disabled
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default v alue)
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
Disable onboard Serial port 2.
UART Mode Select
This item allows you to determine which infrared(IR) function of onboard I/O chip.
Normal
Set onboard I/O chip using as standard serial port. (Default v alue)
IrDA
Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode.
ASKIR
Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.
UR2 Duplex Mode
This function will available when "UART Mode Select" doesn't set at Normal.
Half
Full
IR Function Duplex Half. (Default v alue)
IR Function Duplex Full.
Onboard Parallel Port
378/IRQ7
278/IRQ5
Disabled
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default v alue)
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
Disable onboard LPT port.
3BC/IRQ7
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
Parallel Port Mode
SPP
Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default v alue)
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
Using Parallel port as Ex tended Capabilities Port.
Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
Game Port Address
201
Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default v alue)
209
Set Game Port Address to 209.
Disabled
Disable this function.
Midi Port Address
300
Set Midi Port Address to 300.
330
Set Midi Port Address to 330
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default v alue)
Midi Port IRQ
5
Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.
10
Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default v alue)
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Power Management Setup
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Powe r Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
USB D evice Wa ke-Up Fr om S3
Soft- Off by P WRBTN
AC BackFunc tion
Keyboard Powe r On
Mouse Powe r On
PME Event Wake Up
Modem Ring Re sume
Resume by A larm
Date ( of Month) Alarm
Time ( hh:mm:ss) Alarm
[S1(P OS)]
Disa bled
Item Help
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x
[Instant-Off]
[Soft-Off]
[Disa bled]
[Disa bled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disa bled]
Ever yday
0 : 0 : 0
[S1]
Set suspend ty pe to
Powe r On Suspend under
ACPI OS
[S3]
x
x
Set suspend ty pe to
Suspe nd to RAM under
ACPI OS
higf: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fa il-Save De fault F7: Optimized Defa ults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: P revious Values
ACPI Suspend Type
S1(POS)
S3(STR)
Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). (Default v alue)
Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM).
USB Dev ice Wake-Up From S3
Disabled
Disable this function.
Enable
Enable USB device wake up system from S3 suspend type. (Default value)
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
Instant-off
Delay 4 Sec.
Press power button then power off instantly. (Default v alue)
Press pow er button 4 seconds to power off. Enter suspend if button is
pressed less than 4 seconds.
AC Back Function
Soft-Off
Memory
Alway s in off state w hen AC back. (Default value)
System power on depends on the status before AC lost.
Alway s power on the system when AC back.
Full-On
Keyboard Power On
Disabled
Disabled this function. (Default v alue)
Password
Keyboard 98
Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the key board pow er on password.
If there is a "POWER" button on your key board, you can press the key to
power on your sy stem.
Mouse Power On
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled this function. (Default v alue)
Power on system by mouse event.
PME Event Wake Up
Disabled
Disable this function.
Enabled
Enable PME as wake up event. (Default v alue)
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Modem Ring On
An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable Modem Ring on function.
Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default v alue)
Resume by Alarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item at"Enabled" and key in data/time to power on sy stem.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function. (Default v alue)
Enable alarm function to POWER ON sy stem.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.
Date (of Month) Alarm :
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm :
Everyday, 1~31
(0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
PnP/PCI Configurations
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
Item Help
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Devic e(s) using this
INT:
Netw orkCntrlr
- Bus 1 Dev18 Func 0
Display Cntrlr
- Bus 1 Dev 0 Func 0
IEEE 1394 Host Cntrlr
- Bus 0 Dev20 Func 0
USB 1.1 Host Cntrlr
- Bus 0 Dev16 Func 1
USB 1.1 Host Cntrlr
- Bus 0 Dev16 Func 0
higf: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fa il-Save De fault F7: Optimized Defa ults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: P revious Values
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
Auto
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)
3,4, 5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10, 11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
Auto
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
3,4, 5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10, 11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
Auto
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)
3,4, 5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10, 11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.
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PC Health Status
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PC H ealth Status
Rese t Case Open Status
Case O pened
[Disa bled]
No
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Vcore
OK
DDR25V
OK
[Disa bled]
+3.3V
+12V
OK
OK
Don't m onitor
curre nt fan speed
Curr ent CPU Tempera ture
Current CPU FAN Speed
Curr ent SYSTEM FAN Speed
CPU FAN Fail Wa rning
SYSTEM FAN Fail War ning
35°C
3125 RPM
0 RPM
[Disa bled]
[Disa bled]
[Enabled]
Alarm when FAN stops
higf: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fa il-Save De fault F7: Optimized Defa ults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: P revious Values
Reset Case Open Status
Case Opened
If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".
If the case hav e been opened, "Case Opened" w ill show "Yes".
If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save
CMOS, your computer w ill restart.
Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V
Detect system's voltage status automatically.
Current CPU Temperature
Detect CPU temperature automatically.
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Detect CPU/system fan speed status automatically.
CPU FAN Fail Warning
Disabled
Fan w arning function disable. (Default value)
Enabled
Fan w arning function enable.
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Disabled
Fan w arning function disable. (Default value)
Enabled
Fan w arning function enable.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
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Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Host ClockControl
CPU H ost Frequency
PCI/A GP Frequency
[Disa bled]
200
33/66
Item Help
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x
higf: Move
Enter: Select
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fa il-Save De fault F7: Optimized Defa ults
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F5: P revious Values
Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!
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 v alue)
Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control.
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz)
200MHz ~455MHz
Set CPU Host Frequency from 200MHz to 455MHz.
PCI /AGP Frequency(Mhz)
The v alues depend on Fixed PCI/AGP Frequency.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BI OS Features
Inte grated Periphe rals
Powe r Management Setup
PnP/PCI C
PC H ealth Status
Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults
Load Optimized Defa ults
Set Supervisor Password
Set U ser Password
Load Fail-Sa fe Defaults (Y/N )? N
Exit Without Saving
Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit
higf: Selec t Item
F8: Q- Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate v alues of the sy stem parameters that allow minimum
system performance.
Load Optimized Defaults
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BI OS Features
Inte grated Periphe rals
Powe r Management Setup
PnP/PCI C
PC H ealth Status
Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults
Load Optimized Defa ults
Set Supervisor Password
Set U ser Password
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N )? N
Exit Without Saving
Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit
higf: Selec t Item
F8: Q- Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defa ults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and ChipsetFeatures which the system automatically
detects.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BI OS Features
Inte grated Periphe rals
Powe r Management Setup
Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults
Load Optimized Defa ults
Set Supervisor Password
Set U ser Password
Ente r Passw ord:
PnP/PCI C
PC H ealth Status
Exit Without Saving
Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit
higf: Selec t Item
F8: Q- Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
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, justpress <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 w ill boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passw ords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORDand 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 Adv ance 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.
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BIOS Setup
Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Aw ard Software
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BI OS Features
Inte grated Periphe rals
Powe r Management Setup
PnP/PCI C
PC H ealth Status
Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults
Load Optimized Defa ults
Set Supervisor Password
Set U ser Password
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Exit Without Saving
Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit
higf: Selec t Item
F8: Q- Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit Setup
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
Exit Without Saving
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Aw ard Software
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BI OS Features
Inte grated Periphe rals
Powe r Management Setup
PnP/PCI C
PC H ealth Status
Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults
Load Optimized Defa ults
Set Supervisor Password
Set U ser Password
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Exit Without Saving
Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit
higf: Selec t Item
F8: Q- Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Abandon all Data
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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Chapter 4 Technical Reference
@BIOS™ Introduction
Gigabyte announces @BIOS
Windows BIOS Live Update Utility
Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like
many other people, you just know what BIOS is,
but always hesitate to update it? Because you think
updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually
you don't know how to update it.
Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of time
to do it. But of course you don't like to do it too much. First, download different BIOS from website
and then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to update
BIOS. The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS
source code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.
Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your
time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte
announces @BIOS -- the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update software.
It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the other BIOS update
software, it's a Windows utility. With the help of "@BIOS", BIOS updating is no more than a click.
Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it's a Gigabyte's product*, @BIOS help
you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to
choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site
automatically. There are several different choices; you could use "Internet Update" to download and
update your BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose
"Save Current BIOS" to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update
your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and
manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabyte's innovative product erects a milestone in motherboard
industries.
For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It's free! Now, if you buy a
Gigabyte's motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But please
remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from your
Gigabyte @BIOS.
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Flash BIOS Method Introduction
TM
Method 1 : Q-Flash 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.
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Part One:
Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.
Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards
supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same
screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.
In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash
BIOS from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3
Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250
The BIOS file is Fa3
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)
<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>
Memory Testing : 131072K OK
before updating
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
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) 1984-2003 Award Software
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Enter Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
Frequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
higf: Select Item
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.
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Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen
The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size............................ SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A
Dual BIOS utility
bar
512K
512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Task menu for
Dual BIOS
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Load Default Settings
utility
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-FlashTM utility title
bar
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Task menu for
Q-FlashTM utility
Enter : Run
hi:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
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.
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.
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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.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size........................SST 49LF003A
512K
512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
BIOS file in the floppy disk.
os
1
file(s) found
8KNXPU.Fba
512K
Free size: 911.50K
DEL : Delete
Total size: 1.39M
F5 : Refresh
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
hi:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size........................SST 49LF003A
512K
512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Reading BIOS file from floppy...
>>>>>>>>>>>>......................
Don't Turn Off PowerOrResetSystem
Do not trun off power or reset
your system at this stage!!
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
hi: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?"
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.
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4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size............................ SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A
512K
512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Pleasepressanykeytocontinue
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
hi:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
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.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size............................ SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A
512K
512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
Are you sure to RESET ?
[Enter]tocontinureor[Esc]toabort...
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
hi:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
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.
Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba
Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)
The BIOS file becomes
<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>
Memory Testing : 131072K OK
Fab after updating
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
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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) 1984-2003 Award Software
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Press Enter on
your keyboard
Save & Exit Setup
Frequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
higf: Select Item
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y
PC Health Status
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Press Y on your
keyboard to load
defaults.
Save & Exit Setup
Frequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
higf: Select Item
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
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) 1984-2003 Award Software
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
PC Health Status
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Press Y on your
keyboard to
Save & Exit Setup
Frequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
save and exit.
ESC: Quit
higf: Select Item
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
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Part Two:
Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.
This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™ utility.
Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:
Step1: To use the Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
Frequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
higf: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash utility.
Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen
The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Q-FlashTM utility bar
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size..............................
SST 49LF003A
256K
Keep DMI Data
Enable
Task menu for
Q-FlashTM utility
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
hi:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
Action bar
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.
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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 "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.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size..............................
SST 49LF003A
256K
Keep DMI Data
Enable
Update BIOS from Floppy
file(s) found
BIOS file in the floppy disk.
1
Sav
8GE800.F4
256K
ff
Free size:1.14M
Enter
Total size: 1.39M
F5 : Refresh
DEL : Delete
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size..............................
SST 49LF003A
256K
Keep DMI Data
Enable
Reading BIOS file from floppy...
>>>>>>>>>>>>......................
Do not trun off power or
reset your system at this
stage!!
Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System
Enter : Run
0:Power Off
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.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size..............................
SST 49LF003A
256K
The porcess of updating
BIOS
Keep DMI Data
Enable
Updating BIOS Now...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>........................
Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System
Enter : Run
0:Power Off
Do not trun off power or
reset your system at this
stage!!
4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size..............................
SST 49LF003A
256K
Keep DMI Data
Enable
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Please press any key to continue..........
Enter : Run
0:Power Off
5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size..............................
SST 49LF003A
256K
Keep DMI Data
Enable
Are you sure to RESET ?
[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...
Enter : Run
0:Power Off
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.
Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4
Check System Health OK
The BIOS file becomes
Fab after updating
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 : @BIOS™ Utility
If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS™ program to flash
BIOS.
Press here.
2. Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/
@BIOS.
1. Click "@BIOS" item.
(1)
(2)
Click here
3.Click "P"
4. Please select @BIOS sever site,
then Click "OK".
(4)
(3)
Methods and steps:
1. Update BIOS through Internet:
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
c. Select @BIOS™ sever
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
2. 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: K8VM800M.D8).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
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3. Save BIOS
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS version.
4. 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.
Note:
a. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make sure
your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the system unbooted.
b. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your
motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.
c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS™ server, please go onto Gigabyte's
web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
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2R-e/4v-is/6io-CnhHainsntoerlyAudio Function Introduction
The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the
function!
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output
is applied.
STEP 1:
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line
Out".
Line Out
STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an
icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the
audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at
the bottom of the screen.
STEP 3:
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the
"2 channel for stereo speakers out put".
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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to "Line Out",
the rear channels to "Line In".
Line Out Line In
STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an
icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the
audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at
the bottom of the screen.
STEP 3 :
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the
"4 channel for 4 speakers out put".
Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press
"OK".
When the "Environment settings" is "None", the
sound would be performed as stereo mode
(2 channels output). Please select the other
settings for 4 channels output.
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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out-
put 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".
Line In
MIC In Line Out
STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an
icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the
audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at
the bottom of the screen.
STEP 3 :
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the
"6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put".
Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK".
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Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):
(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN
/Subwoofer)
SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear
channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the
best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In
and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is
included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo
Kit" as picture.
STEP 1 :
Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case
,and fix it with the screw.
STEP 2 :
Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on
the M/B.
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STEP 3 :
Connect the front channels to back audio panel's
"Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's
REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to
SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.
STEP 4 :
Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the win-
dows tray at the bottom of the screen.
STEP 5 :
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the
"6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put".
Enable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK".
Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes:
When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound
would be performed as stereo mode(2 channels
output). Please select the other settings for 6
channels output.
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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
A "SPDIF output" device is available on the
motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided
and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As
picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear
bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber
connectingport.
1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear
bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.
2. Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard.
3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.
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Jack-Sensing Introduction
Jack-Sensing providesaudio connectorserror-detection
function.
Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000
/ME.
Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels
(Windows XP):
Introduction of audio connectors
You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others
audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers,
earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack,
and microphone to MIC In jack.
Auto-detecting:
Please connect the devices to the right jacks as
above. A window will appear as right picture if you
setup the devices properly.
Please note that 3D audio function will only appear
when 3D audio inputs.
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If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning
message will come out as right picture.
Manual setting:
If the device picture shows different from what you
set, please press "Manual Selecion" to set.
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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.
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BootfromCD:
Boot from CD:
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd.
1. Execute Backup Utility
2. Execute Restore Utility
3. Remove Backup Image
4. Set Password
5. Exit and Restart
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2. Press F9 during powering on the computer. (Text Mode)
Press F9 during powering on the computer.
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1. Execute Backup Utility
2. Execute Restore Utility
3. Remove Backup Image
4. Set Password
5. Exit and Restart
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 enterXpress Recovery to protect your hard disk data. Once thisis 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.
5. Exit and Restart:
Exit and restart your computer.
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Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction
RAID Levels
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of com bining two hard disk drives into one
logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault
tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the
data can be found on another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs.
The individual disk drives in an array are called .mem bers. The configuration inform ation of each
member is recorded in the .reserved sector. that identifies the drive as a m ember. All disk m embers
in a formed disk array are recognized as a single physical drive to the operating system.
Hard disk drives can be com bined together through a few different methods. The different methods are
referred to as different RAID levels. Different RAID levels represent different perform ance levels,
security levels and implementation costs. The RAID levels which the VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset
supports are RAID 0, 1, and JBOD.
RAID 0 (Striping)
RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. If any disk member fails,
it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive mem bers tim es
the capacity of the smallest m em ber. The striping block size can be set from 4KB to 64KB. RAID 0
does not support fault tolerance.
RAID 1 (Mirroring)
RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in parallel. If one of the
mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure or does not respond, the remaining drive will continue to
function. Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of the array is the capacity of the smallest drive.
Under a RAID 1 setup, an extra drive called the .spare drive. can be attached. Such a drive will be
activated to replace a failed drive that is part of a m irrored array. Due to the fault tolerance, if any RAID
1 drive fails, data access will not be affected as long as there are other working drives in the array.
JBOD (Spanning)
A spanning disk array is equal to the sum of the all drives when the drives used are having different
capacities. Spanning stores data onto a drive until it is full, then proceeds to store files onto the next
drive in the array. When any disk mem ber fails, the failure affects the entire array. JBOD is not really
a RAID and does not support fault tolerance.
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Please follow the steps below to construct a complete RAID array:
1) Have ready your hard drives for RAID construction.
Note: To achieve best performance, it is recommended that the hard drives used are of similar make
and storage capacity.
2) Please attach the hard drive connectors to their appropriate location on the motherboard ie. IDE,
SCSI, or SATA.
3) Enter the motherboard BIOS and locate RAID setup (Please refer to the section on Integrated
Peripherals).
4) Enter RAID setup in the BIOS and select the RAID type (For instance, enter <Tab> to select VIA
RAID).
5) Complete driver installation.
6) Complete RAID utility installation.
More information on steps 4 and 5 is provided. (For more detailed setup inform ation, please visit our
website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com .tw)
Enter BIOS Configuration Utility
When the system powers on, the following inform ation will appear on screen. Press the <Tab> key to
enter BIOS configuration utility.
VIA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.20
Copyright (C) VIA Technologies, Inc. All Right reserved.
Scan Devices, Please wait...
Press <Tab> key into User Windows
Serial_Ch0 Master: ST380013AS
Serial_Ch1 Master: ST3120023AS
The m ain interface of BIOS configuration utility is as below:
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Create Array
Create a RAID array with the hard disks
attached to VIA IDE controller
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
SerialNumber View
F1
: View Array/disk Status
: Move to next item
: Confirm the selection
: Exit
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Enter
ESC
Channel
Driver Name
ST380013AS
ST9120023AS
ArrayName
Mode
SATA
SATA
Size(GB) Status
Serial_Ch0 Master
Serial_Ch1 Master
74.53
Hdd
Hdd
111.79
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Create Disk Array
1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main m enu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the
Create Array com mand and press <Enter> to call out the list of creation steps.
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Auto Setup For Data Security
Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)
Select Disk Drives
Create a RAID array with the hard disks
attached to VIA IDE controller
F1
: View Array/disk Status
: Move to next item
: Confirm the selection
: Exit
Start Create Process
h,i
Enter
ESC
Channel
Driver Name
ST380013AS
ST9120023AS
ArrayName
Mode
SATA
SATA
Size(GB) Status
Serial_Ch0 Master
Serial_Ch1 Master
74.53
Hdd
Hdd
111.79
2. Select Array M ode and press <Enter>, a list of array modes will appear. Highlight the target array
mode that you want to create, and press <Enter> to confirm the selection. If RAID 1 is selected, an
option list will popup and enable the users to select Create only or Create and duplicate. Create
only will allow BIOS to only create an array. The data on the mirroring drive may be different from
the source drive. Create and duplicate lets BIOS copy the data from the source to the m irroring
drive.
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RAID0forperformance
RAID 1 for data protection
Create a RAID array with the hard disks
attached to VIA IDE controller
F1
: View Array/disk Status
: Move to next item
: Confirm the selection
: Exit
RAID 0/1
h,i
RAIDSPAN for capacity
Enter
ESC
Channel
Driver Name
ST380013AS
ST9120023AS
ArrayName
Mode
SATA
SATA
Size(GB) Status
Serial_Ch0 Master
Serial_Ch1 Master
74.53
Hdd
Hdd
111.79
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3. After array mode is selected, there are two methods to create a disk array. One method is Auto
Setup and the other one is Select Disk Drives. Auto Setup allows BIOS to select the disk drives
and create arrays automatically, but it does not duplicate the m irroring drives even if the user
selected Create and duplicate for RAID 1. It is recom mended all disk drives are new ones when
wanting to create an array. Select Disk Drives lets the user select the array drives by their
requirements. When using Select Disk Drives, the channel column will be activated. Highlight the
target drives that you want to use and press <Enter> to select them. After all drives have been
selected, press <Esc> to go back to the creation steps menu.
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Auto Setup For Performance
Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)
Select Disk Drives
Create a RAID array with the hard disks
attached to VIA IDE controller
F1
: View Array/disk Status
: Move to next item
: Confirm the selection
: Exit
Block Size 64K
h,i
Start Create Process
Enter
ESC
Channel
Driver Name
ArrayName
Mode
SATA
SATA
Size(GB) Status
[*]Serial_Ch0 Master
[*]Serial_Ch1 Master
ST380013AS
ST9120023AS
74.53
Stripe0
Stripe1
111.79
4. If user selects a RAID 0 array in step 2, the block size of the array can also be selected. Use the
arrow key to highlight Block Size and press <Enter>, then select a block size from the popup menu.
The block size can be 4KB to 64KB.
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4K
Array Mode RAID 0 (Strip
8K
Select Disk Drives
Block Size 64K
F1
: View Array/disk Status
: Move to next item
: Confirm the selection
: Exit
16K
32K
64K
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Start Create Process
Enter
ESC
Channel
Driver Name
ST380013AS
ST9120023AS
ArrayName
Mode
SATA
SATA
Size(GB) Status
[*]Serial_Ch0 Master
[*]Serial_Ch1 Master
74.53
Stripe0
Stripe1
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5. Use the arrow key to highlight Start Create Process and press <Enter>. A warning m essage will
appear, press Y to finish the creation, or press N to cancel the creation.
6. Im portant note: All existing content in the hard drive will be destroyed after array creation.
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Delete Disk Array
A RAID can be deleted after it has been created. To delete a RAID, use the following steps:
1. Select Delete Array in the main m enu and press <Enter>. The channel colum n will be activated.
2. Select the member of an array that is to be deleted and press <Enter>. A warning m essage will show
up, press Y to delete or press N to cancel.
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Create Array
Delete a RAID array contain the hard disks
attached to VIA IDE controller
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
SerialNumber View
F1
: View Array/disk Status
: Move to next item
: Confirm the selection
: Exit
h,i
Enter
ESC
The selected array will be destoried.
Are you sure? Continue? Press Y/N
Channel
Driver Name
ST380013AS
ST9120023AS
ArrayName
Mode
SATA
SATA
Size(GB) Status
[*]Serial_Ch0 Master
[*]Serial_Ch1 Master
74.53
Stripe0
Stripe1
111.79
Deleting a disk array will destroy all the data on the disk array except RAID 1 arrays. When a RAID is
deleted, the data on these two hard disk drives will be reserved and become two normal disk drives.
Select Boot Array
User can select a disk array as boot device if user wants to boot operating system from an array.
Boot disk array cannot be selected ifthe operating system does not boot from the disk array. Highlight
the Select Boot Array item; press <Enter> and the channel column will be activated. Then highlight the
target disk array and press <Enter>. If user selects a disk array that has a boot mark and press <Enter>,
its boot setting will be canceled.
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Create Array
Set/Clear bootable array
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
SerialNumber View
F1
: View Array/disk Status
h,i
: Move to next item
: Confirm the selection
: Exit
Enter
ESC
Channel
Driver Name
ST380013AS
ST9120023AS
ArrayName
Mode
SATA
SATA
Size(GB) Status
[*]Serial_Ch0 Master
[*]Serial_Ch1 Master
74.53
Stripe0
Stripe1
111.79
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View Serial Number of Hard Drive
Highlight Serial Number View and press <Enter>. Use arrow key to select a drive, the selected
drive.s serial number can be viewed in the last colum n. The serial num ber is assigned by the disk
drive manufacturer.
View Array Status
Press the F1 key to show the array status on the lower screen. If there are no disk arrays then nothing
will be displayed on the screen.
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Create Array
Create a RAID array with the hard disks
attached to VIA IDE controller
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
SerialNumber View
F1
: View Array/disk Status
: Move to next item
: Confirm the selection
: Exit
h,i
Enter
ESC
ArrayName
ARRAY0
Array Mode
Stripe
Block Size(GB) Size(GB)
64K 149.06
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C. Installing the RAID drivers
For the Windows operating system (Win NT, WinXP, Win2000 ), for IDE RAID/SCSI/SerialATA functioning,
the driver m ust first be transferred to a floppy disk. Please follow the steps below to com plete driver
transfer to a floppy disk:
1) Please insert the provided driver CD into the hard disk drive eg. Drive D:
2) Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
3) Either from "Com mand Prompt" or DOS, please type in "D:\BootDrv\menu.exe"(Refer to Fig.1)
4) Inform ation on all chipsets should be listed on the screen (Refer to Fig.2), please select the proper
chipset model.
Fig.1
Fig.2
(Note)
Your system will then autom atically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk.
After you com plete the steps, boot from the Windows CD to install the RAID drivers.
When install Windows 2000 or Windows XP from HDDs in serial ATA controller, press F6 as Win2000
or XP boots up, then supply serial ATA controller driver by this floppy disk. Follow on-screen
instructions to complete installation.
(Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under
Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.)
Note: In the menu list, IAA_RAID is Intel ICH5R chipset.
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Chapter 5 Appendix
Install Drivers
Pictures below are shown in Windows XP
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the
driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click
the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
INSTALL CHIPSET DRIVER
This page shows the drivers that need to be installed for the system. Click each item to install the
driver manually or switch to the to install the drivers automatically.
The "Xpress Install" uses the"Clickand Go" technologyto install the drivers automatically. Just selectthe
drivers you want then clickthe "GO" button. The
will finish the installation foryou automatically.
Massage: Some device drivers will restart
your system automatically. After restarting
your system the "Xpress Install" will
continue to install other drivers.
We recommend that you install all components in the list.
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Driver installation finished !
You have to reboot system !
Item Description
n VIA 4IN1Driver
VIA Chipset Driver
n VIA K8M800 VGA Driver
VIA VGA Driver
n USB Patch for WinXP
This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP.
n Realtek Lan Driver
RealTek 10/100 LAN driver
n RealTek AC97 Codec Driver
RealtekAudio Driver
n VIA 8237 Serial ATA Driver
For VIA 8237 SATA Driver
n VIA USB 2.0 Controller
VIA USB 2.0 Host Controller use the inbox driver in Service Pack 1
Please upgrade to Windows XP Service Pack 1 and rescan for hardware
change in Device Manage.
For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service
Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus
controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system
(System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).
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SOFTWARE APPLICATION
This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners.
n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM)
This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray
n Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT)
A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network
n EasyTune 4
Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions
n DMI Viewer
Windows based utility which is used to browse the DMI/SMBIOS information of the system
n Face-Wizard
New utility for adding BIOS logo
n @BIOS
Gigabyte windows flash BIOS utility
n Acrobat e-Book
Useful utility from Adobe
n Acrobat Reader
Popular utility fromAdobe for reading .PDF file format documents
n
Norton Internet Security (NIS)
Integrated utility which includes anti-virus, ads, etc.
n DirectX 9.0
Install Microsoft DirectX 9 to enable 3D hardware acceleration that support foroperating system
to achieve better3D performence.
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Appendix
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title.
HARDWARE INFORMATION
This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.
CONTACT US
Please see the last page for details.
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FAQ
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard
Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?
Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering
BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.
Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that's why
the light is still on.
Question 3: Why cannot I use all functions in EasyTune™ 4?
Answer: The availability of the listed functions in EasyTune™ 4 depends on the MB chipset. If the chipset doesn't
support certain functions in EasyTune™ 4, these functions will be locked automatically and you will not be able to use
them.
Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID and ATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that support RAID
function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ?
Answer: First of all, you need to save some files in the CD-ROM to a floppy disk before installing drivers. You also
need to go through some rather different steps in the installation process. Therefore, we suggest that you refer to
the installation steps in the RAID manual at our website.
(Please download it at http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/user_pdf/raid_manual.pdf)
Question 5: How do I clear CMOS?
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your board
doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Please refer to the
steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.
3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a
metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make
them 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.
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?
Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing BIOS. However, if the
system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem.
Question 7: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?
Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change
another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.
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Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?
Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to
change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2?
Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with
the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable, please
remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.
Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these
beeps usually stand for?
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for
reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.
gAMI BIOS Beep Codes
g AWARD 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
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
2 beeps Parity error
3 beeps Base 64K memory failure
4 beeps Timer not operational
5 beeps Processor error
6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure
7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error
8 beeps Display memory read/write failure
9 beeps ROM checksum error
10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error
11 beeps Cache memory bad
Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA mode?
Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features--> SATA/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W Serial ATA: "enable"
Then it depends on the SATA mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "BASE" to normal ATA mode in the
item named Serial ATA function.
Question 12: For the M/B which have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from IDE3, 4 by either
RAID or ATA mode?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W ATA/RAID: "enable"
Then it depends on the RAID mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "ATA" to normal ATA mode in the
item named RAID controller function.
Question 13: How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS.
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting
procedures.
START
Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove
all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard.
Yes
Please isolate
the short pin.
Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ?
No
Failure has been excluded.
Make sure the
jumper setting
are correct.
No
Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system
bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc) are set properly.
Yes
Failure has been excluded.
Plug the CPU
cooling fan power
in the CPU fan
connector. Plug
in the AC power
connector.
No
Check if the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU properly. ls
CPU cooling fan power connected to CPU_FAN
properly?
Yes
Failure has been excluded.
Insert and push
No
the memory
module vertically
into the DIMM
slot.
Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot.
Yes
Failure has been excluded.
Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and
turn on the system.
A
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A
The problem could
be caused by
power supply,
CPU, memory or
CPU/memory
socket itself.
No
Is memory LED on and CPU fan running?
Yes
Failure has been excluded.
Perhaps your VGA
No
card / VGA slot or
Check if there is display.
Yes
monitor is defective.
Failure has been excluded.
Turn off the system. Reboot after keyboard and mouse
have been plugged in.
It is possible that
your keyboard or
keyboard connector
is defective.
No
Check if keyboard is working properly.
Yes
Press <Del> to enter BIOS setup. Choose "Load
Optimized Defaults" and save then exit setup.
Failure has been excluded.
The problem was
probably caused by
the IDE device /
No
Turn off the system and re-connect the IDE cable.
Check if the system can reboot successfully.
connector or cable.
Yes
Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on cards and
cables. Then try to reboot the system.
Failure has been excluded.
END
If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national
distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet
Customer/Country:
Company:
Phone No.:
Contact Person:
E-mail Add. :
Model name/Lot Number:
BIOS version:
PCB revision:
Driver/Utility:
O.S./A.S.:
Hardware
Configuration
CPU
Mfs.
Model name
Size:
Memory
Brand
Video Card
Audio Card
HDD
CD-ROM /
DVD-ROM
Modem
Network
AMR / CNR
Keyboard
Mouse
Power supply
Other Device
Problem Description:
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Appendix
Acronyms
Acronyms
ACPI
APM
AGP
AMR
ACR
Meaning
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Advanced Power Management
Accelerated Graphics Port
Audio Modem Riser
Advanced Communications Riser
Basic Input / Output System
Central Processing Unit
BIOS
CPU
CMOS
CRIMM
CNR
DMA
DMI
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Continuity RIMM
Communication and Networking Riser
Direct Memory Access
Desktop Management Interface
Dual Inline Memory Module
Dual Retention Mechanism
Dynamic Random Access Memory
Double Data Rate
DIMM
DRM
DRAM
DDR
ECP
Extended Capabilities Port
Extended System Configuration Data
Error Checking and Correcting
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Enhanced Parallel Port
ESCD
ECC
EMC
EPP
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
FDD
Floppy Disk Device
FSB
Front Side Bus
HDD
IDE
Hard Disk Device
Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced
Interrupt Request
IRQ
to be continued......
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Acronyms
IOAPIC
ISA
Meaning
Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller
Industry Standard Architecture
Local Area Network
LAN
I/O
Input / Output
LBA
Logical Block Addressing
Light Emitting Diode
LED
MHz
MIDI
MTH
MPT
NIC
Megahertz
Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Memory Translator Hub
Memory Protocol Translator
Network Interface Card
OS
Operating System
OEM
PAC
Original Equipment Manufacturer
PCI A.G.P. Controller
POST
PCI
Power-On Self Test
Peripheral Component Interconnect
Rambus in-line Memory Module
Special Circumstance Instructions
Single Edge Contact Cartridge
Static Random Access Memory
RIMM
SCI
SECC
SRAM
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Appendix
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