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GA-K8S760M
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-K8S760M-1001
Copyright
© 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGYCO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from
without the expressed, written permission of GBT.
Trademarks
Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Notice
Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a
commitment to update the information contained herein.
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Motherboard
GA-K8S760M
Feb. 16, 2004
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Read Me First!
When you are installing the AGP card, please make sure the following notice is fully under-
stood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please
make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X.
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by SiS 760. 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
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you
work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one,
touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power
supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other
components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components
whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that theATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove theATX power
connector on the motherboard.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis...
If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don't line up with the holes on the base and there
are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the
mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so
be careful of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying
about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the
motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the
screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it
may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.
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Table of Contents
Read Me First! ........................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................8
Features Summary ...................................................................................... 8
GA-K8S760M Motherboard Layout........................................................... 10
Block Diagram........................................................................................... 11
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 ................................................................ 18
Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables ....................................................... 19
Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction............................................................................ 19
Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 21
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ......................................................................... 35
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1z) ...................................... 36
Standard CMOS Features......................................................................... 38
Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................................... 41
Integrated Peripherals .............................................................................. 43
Power Management Setup ....................................................................... 47
PnP/PCI Configurations............................................................................. 50
PC Health Status........................................................................................ 51
Frequency/Voltage Control........................................................................ 53
Top Performance ...................................................................................... 55
Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................. 56
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Load Optimized Defaults ........................................................................... 57
Set Supervisor/User Password.................................................................. 58
Save & Exit Setup....................................................................................... 59
Exit Without Saving .................................................................................... 60
Chapter 4 Technical Reference ........................................................... 61
TM
@BIOS Introduction ................................................................................. 61
TM
EasyTune 4 Introduction ......................................................................... 62
Flash BIOS Method Introduction............................................................... 63
2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction ........................................ 78
Jack-Sensing Introduction......................................................................... 84
Xpress Recovery Introduction ................................................................... 86
Serial ATA RAID BIOS Utility Operation Introduction ................................. 89
Chapter 5 Appendix ............................................................................. 97
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Form Factor
y
24.4cm x 24.4cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB
TM
CPU
y
Socket 754 for AMD Althlon 64 processor (K8)
128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M L2 cache on die
1600MHz System Bus
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
Supports core frequencies in excess of 1.6GHz(2800+) and faster
SiS 760 H.T. Bus/AGP/VLINK Controller
SiS 964 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)
2 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
Chipset
Memory
Supports DDR400/333/266/200 DIMM
Supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB unbuffered DRAM
Supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max)
Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
I/O Control
Slots
IT8705
1AGP slot supports 8X/4X mode, AGP3.0 8X interface at 533MHz
3 PCI slots support 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
2 IDE controllers provide IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with
PIO, BusMaster(DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133)operationmodes
2 Serial ATA connectors in 150 MB/s operation mode
Built-in SiS 964
On-Board IDE
SerialATA
y
y
y
On-Board Peripherals
1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88M bytes
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
1 Serial port (COMA), 1 VGA port, COMB on board
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3 x IEEE1394 prots (by cable)
1 IrDA connector for IR
1 Front Audio connector
Hardware Monitor
CPU/System fan revolution detect
CPU temperature detect
CPU warning temperature
System voltage detect
CPU/System fan fail warning
Thermalshutdownfunction
to be continued...
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On-Board LAN
On-Board Sound
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
Built-in RTL8100C (10/100 Mbit)
1 RJ45 port
ALC655 CODEC
Supports Jack Sensing function
Line Out / 2 front speaker
Line In / 2 rear speaker (by s/w switch)
Mic In / center & subwoofer (by s/w switch)
SPDIF In / Out
CD In / AUX In / Game Connector
Onboard SiS 964
On-Board SATA RAID
2 Serial ATA connectors in 150 MB/s operation mode
Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1)
Up to 2 SATA devices
On-Board IEEE1394
PS/2 Connector
BIOS
Built-in TSB43AB23
PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface
Licensed AWARD BIOS
Supports Q-Flash
AdditionalFeatures
PS/2 Keyboard password power on
PS/2 Mouse power on
STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
AC Recovery
USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection
Supports Thermal Shutdown function
Supports @BIOS
Supports EasyTune 4
Overclocking
Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP/PCI) by BIOS
Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.
We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because
these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the
peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will
depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards…etc.
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GA-K8S760M Motherboard Layout
MS_KB
CPU_FAN
FDD
ATX
SOCKET 754
R_USB
ATX_12V
SiS 760
CD_IN
AUDIO
AGP
RTL
IDE1 IDE2
8100C
CODEC
SATA1
PCI1
SATA0
SiS 964
AUX_IN
PCI2
BIOS
BAT
TSB43AB23
PCI3
CLR_CMOS
INFO_LINK
IT8705
SPDIF_IO
IR
F_USB2 F_USB1
GAME
COMB
F2_1394
F1_1394
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Introduction
Block Diagram
AMD
Althlon™ 64
processor (K8)
CPUCLK+/- (200MHz)
AGP
4X/8X
VGA Port
H.T. Bus 800MHz
AGPCLK
(66MHz)
DDR RAM
400/333/266/200MHz
SiS 760
LAN1
RJ45
33 MHz
14.318 MHz
3 PCI
RTL8100C
BIOS
IR
Game Port
Floppy
LPC BUS
SiS 964
IT8705
LPT Port
TSB43AB23
PS/2 KB/Mouse
2 COM Ports
24 MHz
33 MHz
2 Serial ATA
3 IEEE1394
Ports
8 USB
Ports
6 Channel
CODEC
PCICLK
(33MHz)
ATA33/66/100/133
IDE Channels
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2 - Install memory modules
Step 3 - Install expansion cards
Step 4 - Install I/O Peripherals Cables
Step 4 Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
Step 3
Step 4
Congratulations! You have accomplished the hardware installation!
Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the
BIOS/softwareinstallation.
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following warning:
1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent
irreparabledamage.
2. Never force the processor into the socket.
3. Apply thermal grease between the processor and cooling fan.
4. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
5. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper
installation. Please change the insert orientation. Please useAMD approved cooling
fan.
The installation of the processor and cooling fan is performed in four main steps:
Step 1-1. Processor insertion
Step 1-2.Applying thermal grease
Step 1-3. Cooling fan attachment
Step 1-4. Connecting processor fan power
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 & Figure 2.(90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior
to inserting the processor. The A1 pin location is designated on the processor by a copper
triangle that matches up to a triangle on the socket as shown in Figure 3. Align the processor
to the socket and gently lower it into place. Do not force the processor into the socket.
Figure 1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe feel a
Angling the
kind of tight , and then continue pull the rod to 90-
rod to 650
degree when a noise "cough" made.
Figure 2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.
Socket
Actuation Lever
Figure 3. A1 pin location on the Socket and
Processor.Move the socket lever to the locked posi-
tion 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 4) prior to installing the heatsink. AMD recommends using a high thermal
conductivity grease (such as Shin-Etsu types G751 or G749, or an equivalent product) for
the thermal interface material rather than a phase change material. Phase change materials
develop strong adhesive forces between the heatsink and processor.
Removing the heatsink under such conditions 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 thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your
CPU and heatsink. (The CPU cooling fan might 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 damage the processor.
To avoid this from happening, we suggest you to either use thermal tape instead of thermal
paste, or remove the cooling fan with extreme caution.)
Figure 4. 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 mating with the backer
plate standoffs as shown in Figure 5&6.
Figure 5&6. Alignment of Heatsink
Assembly with Standoffs
Step 1-4. Connect the fan power wires to the header on the motherboard as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. 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. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to
the notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please
change the insert orientation.
The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (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
between sockets.
Notch
DDR
Total Memory Size Per Chip Select
Device Used on DIMMs
Size Per CS
64 Mbyte
32 Mbyte
128 Mbyte
64 Mbyte
256 Mbyte
128 Mbyte
512 Mbyte
256 Mbyte
1 Gbyte
Comments
64 Mbit (2Mx8-bitsx4 banks)
64 Mbit (1Mx16-bitsx4 banks)
128 Mbit(4Mx8-bitsx4 banks)
128 Mbit(2Mx16-bitsx4 banks)
256 Mbit(8Mx8-bitsx4 banks)
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)
512 Mbit(16Mx8-bitsx4 banks)
512 Mbit(8Mx16-bitsx4 banks)
1 Gbit(32Mx8-bitsx4 banks)
1 Gbit(16Mx16-bitsx4 banks)
512 Mbyte
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1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory
module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM
socket. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets
to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove
the DIMM module.
DDR Introduction
Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high
performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and
system integrators.
DDR memory is a great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
SDRAM architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck
by doubling the memory bandwidth. Nowadays, with the highest bandwidth of 3.2GB/s of DDR400
memory and complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best
choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers,
workstations, and full range of desktop PCs.
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Step 3: Install Expansion Cards
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
AGP Card
Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install
/ uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on
the slot. Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white-drawable bar.
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Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables
Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
\
Y
[
X
Z
X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse Connector
This connector supports standard PS/2
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
Y Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)
This connector supports 1 standard COM port,
Parallel Port (25 pin Female)
1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like
printercanbeconnectedtoParallelport;mouse
andmodemetccanbeconnectedtoSerialports.
COMA
VGA
VGA Port
Serial Port
(9 pin Male)
(15 pin Female)
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Before you connect your device(s) into USB
connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip,
speaker...etc. Have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB
controller. If your OS does not support USB
controller, please contact OS vendor for
possible patch or driver upgrade. For more
information please contact your OS or device(s)
vendors.
Z/[ USB/LAN Connector
LAN
USB 4
USB 5
USB 6
USB 7
LANconnectoris fastEthernetwith10/100Mbps
speed.
After install onboard audio driver, you may
connect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone to
MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc.
can be connected to Line-In jack.
\ Audio Connectors
Line In (Rear Speaker)
Please note:
You are able to use 2-/4-/6-channel audio
feature by S/W selection.
Line Out (Front Speaker)
If you want to enable 6-channel function, you
have 2 choose for hardware connection.
Method1:
MIC In (Center and Subwoofer)
Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"
Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"
Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC In".
Method2:
You can refer to page 28, 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 78.
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Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction
1
3
2
5
6
14
11
7
4
12
15
13
9
8
22
20 19 18
17
10 16
21
1) ATX_12V
12) SUR_CEN
13) SPDIF_IO
14) CD_IN
2) ATX (Power Connector)
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) FDD
15) AUX_IN
16) F_USB1 / F_USB2
17) F1_1394 / F2_1394
18) COMB
6) IDE1 / IDE2
7) SATA0 / SATA1
8) PWR_LED
9) F_PANEL
10) BAT
19) GAME
20) IR
21) INFO_LINK
22) CLR_CMOS
11) F_AUDIO
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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
1
+12V
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
11
1
4
VCC
5
GND
6
VCC
7
GND
8
Power Good
5V SB (stand by +5V)
+12V
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
3.3V
-12V
GND
20
10
PS_ON(soft on/off)
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 mA.
Pin No.
Definition
GND
1
2
3
+12V
1
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 same side with the Pin1.
34
33
2
1
6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)
Important Notice:
Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.
40
39
2
1
IDE1
IDE2
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7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)
You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates
(150MB/sec).
Pin No.
Definition
GND
TXP
1
1
7
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SATA1
SATA0
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.
Pin No.
Definition
MPD+
MPD-
1
2
3
MPD-
1
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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.
20 19
SPEAK-
Speaker
Connector
SPEAK+
NC
RES+
RES-
Soft Power
Connector
PW-
Reset Switch
PW+
MSG-
MSG+
HD-
HD+
Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LED
IDE Hard Disk
Active LED
1
2
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)
(Blue)
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 1: VCC(+)
SPEAK (Speaker Connector)
(Amber)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RES (Reset Switch)
Open: Normal Operation
(Green)
Close: Reset Hardware System
Open: Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC
PW (Soft Power Connector)
(Red)
MSG (Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED)
(Yellow)
NC (Purple)
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10) BAT (Battery)
+
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
3. Re-install the battery.
4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also
please make sure the pin 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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
GND
2
1
9
REF
Power
10
Front Audio (R)
Rear Audio (R)
Reserved
No Pin
Front Audio (L)
Rear Audio (L)
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12) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
Pin No.
Definition
SUR OUTL
SUR OUTR
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 compressed 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 make 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
No Pin
SPDIF
SPDIFI
GND
2
1
6
5
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) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)
Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector.
Pin No.
1
Definition
AUX-L
GND
1
2
3
4
GND
AUX-R
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16) 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 make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer.
Pin No.
Definition
Power
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Power
2
1
10
9
USB Dx-
USB Dy-
USB Dx+
USB Dy+
GND
GND
No Pin
NC
17) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (IEEE1394 Connector)
Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has
features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394
connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect
connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even
damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer.
2
16
F1_1394
F2_1394
2
10
15
1
Pin No.
1
Definition
Power
Power
TPA0+
TPA0-
GND
1
9
Pin No.
Definition
TPA2+
TPA2-
GND
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3
4
5
GND
6
GND
TPB2+
TPB2-
No Pin
Power
Power
GND
7
TPB0+
TPB0-
Power
Power
TPA1+
TPA1-
GND
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
No Pin
TPB1+
TPB1-
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18) COMB (COM B Connector)(White)
Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect
the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable.
Pin No.
Definition
NDCDB-
NSINB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
1
10
9
NSOUTB
NDTRB-
GND
NDSRB-
NRTSB-
NCTSB-
NRIB-
No Pin
19) GAME (Game Connector)
This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin
assignment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional
game cables.
Pin No.
1
Definition
VCC
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
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20) 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 assignment 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
IR Data Input
GND
IR Data Output
21) INFO_LINK
This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function.
Check the pin assignment 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
1
10
9
SMBDATA
GPIO
GND
GND
No Pin
NC
+12V
+12V
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22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily
shor 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.
Short: Clear CMOS
1
Open: Normal
1
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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.
ENTERING
SETUP
Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If you require
more advanced BIOS settings, please go to "Advanced BIOS" setting menu. To enter
Advanced BIOS setting menu, press "Ctrl+F1" key on the BIOS screen.
CONTROL KEYS
< >
< >
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
LoadtheOptimizedDefaults
Q-Flash utility
SystemInformation
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
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GETTING HELP
MainMenu
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. : F1z)
Once you enterAward BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.
The Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to
select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
ꢀStandard CMOS Features
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals
ꢀPower Management Setup
ꢀPnP/PCI Configurations
ꢀPC Health Status
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
F8: Q-Flash
Figure 1: Main Menu
If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search
the advanced option hidden.
z Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
z AdvancedBIOSFeatures
This setup page includes all the items ofAward special enhanced features.
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z Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
z PowerManagementSetup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
z PnP/PCI Configurations
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
z PC Health Status
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
z Frequency/VoltageControl
This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.
z TopPerformance
If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled".
z Load Fail-SafeDefaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
beinsafeconfiguration.
z LoadOptimizedDefaults
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
beinbestperformanceconfiguration.
z Set Supervisor password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,
or just to Setup.
z Set User password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
z Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
z 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
Wed, Jan 14 2004
22:31:24
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Item Help
Menu Level ꢅ
Change the day, month,
ꢀIDE Channel 0 Master
ꢀIDE Channel 0 Slave
ꢀIDE Channel 1 Master
ꢀIDE Channel 1 Slave
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
year
<Week>
Sun. to Sat.
Drive A
[1.44M, 3.5"]
[None]
<Month>
Drive B
Jan. to Dec.
Floppy 3 Mode Support
[Disabled]
<Day>
Halt On
[All Errors]
1 to 31 (or maximum
allowed in the month)
Base Memory
Extended Memory
Total Memory
640K
63M
64M
<Year>
1999 to 2098
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
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
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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 drive C to F that has been installed in the
computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable;Auto type
which will automatically detect HDD type.
Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you 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.
Capacity
Access Mode
Cylinder
The hard disk size. The unit is MegaBytes.
The options are: Auto / Large / LBA / Normal.
The cylinder number of hard disk.
Head
The read /write head number of hard disk.
Precomp
Landing Zone
The cylinder number at which the disk driver changes the write current.
The cylinder number that the disk driver heads(read/write) are seated when
the disk drive is parked.
Sectors
The sector number of each track define on the hard disk.
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
DriveA/Drive B
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the
computer.
None
No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25"
1.2M, 5.25"
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K bytes capacity.
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M bytes 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 bytes capacity
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M bytes capacity.
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M bytes capacity.
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Floppy3ModeSupport(forJapanArea)
Disabled
Drive A
Drive B
Both
Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.
Halton
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
No Errors
The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you
will be prompted.
All Errors
Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
(Default value)
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other
errors.
All, But Diskette
The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed
in the system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on
the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
ExtendedMemory
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 BIOS Features
[Press Enter]
ꢅHard Disk Boot Priority
First Boot Device
Item Help
[Floppy]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
Menu Level ꢅ
Select Hard Disk Boot
Device Priority
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Password Check
Flexible AGP 8X
[Auto]
Init Display First
[PCI]
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features
HardDisk Boot Priority
Use <ꢁ> or <ꢂ> to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.
Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
Press Enter
Select hard disk boot device priority.
First / Second / Third BootDevice
This feature allows you to select the boot device priority.
Floppy
Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
LS120
Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
LAN
Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
Select your boot device priority by LAN.
Select your boot device priority by Disabled.
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Password Check
System
The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup
The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password
is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
FlexibleAGP8X
Auto
Set AGP transfer rate automatically according to AGP compatibility and stability.
(Default value)
8X
4X
Always set AGP transfer rate to 8X if the 8X mode supported by the AGP card.
Set AGP transfer rate to 4X no matter what the AGP transfer rate the card is.
InitDisplay First
Select the first initation of the monitor display from onboard AGP or PCI VGA card.
PCI
Set Init Display First to PCI. (Default value)
Set Init Display First to AGP.
AGP
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Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[RAID]
Item Help
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
IDE DMA transfer access
AC97 Audio
Menu Level ꢅ
USB Controller
USB Legacy Support
Onboard LAN device
Onboard 1394
SiS Serial ATA Controller
SiS Serial ATA Mode
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART Mode Select
x UR2 Duplex Mode
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
[Disabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[Normal]
Half
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
x ECP Mode use DMA
Game Port Address
Midi Port Address
3
[201]
[Disabled]
10
x Midi Port IRQ
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults
F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals
On-ChipPrimaryPCIIDE
Enabled
Disabled
Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
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On-ChipSecondaryPCIIDE
ꢀEnabled
ꢀDisabled
Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
IDEDMAtransfter access
ꢀEnabled
ꢀDisabled
Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value)
Disable IDE DMA transfer access.
AC97 Audio
ꢀEnabled
Auto-detect onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value)
Disable this function.
ꢀDisabled
USB Controller
Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB feature.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable USB Controller.
Enable USB Controller. (Default value)
USB Legacy Support
When USB keyboard or mouse is installed, please set at Enabled.
Disabled
Disable USB keyboard or mouse support. (Default value)
Enable USB keyboard or mouse support.
ꢀEnabled
OnboardLANdevice
Enabled
Disabled
Enable onboard Lan chip function. (Default value)
Disable this function.
Onboard 1394
Enabled
Disabled
Enable onboard IEEE1394 chip function. (Default value)
Disable this function.
SiS Serial ATA Controller
ꢀEnabled
ꢀDisabled
Enable onboard Serial ATA controller function. (Default value)
Disable this function.
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SiS SerialATAMode
RAID
IDE
Select onboard Serial ATA chip function as RAID. (Default value)
Select onboard Serial ATA chip function as IDE.
OnboardLANBootROM
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
Enabled
Disabled
Enable onboard LAN chip function.
Disable this function. (Default value)
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 value)
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.
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 value)
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
Disable onboard Serial port 2.
UARTModeSelect
This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip
Normal
IrDA
Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default value)
Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode.
Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.
Using as Smart Card Interface.
ASKIR
SCR
UR2DuplexMode
Full
Half
IR Function Duplex Full.
IR Function Duplex Half. (Default value)
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OnboardParallelport
378/IRQ7
278/IRQ5
Disabled
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)
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
This feature allows you to connect with an advanced printer via the port mode it supports.
SPP
Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
ECPModeUseDMA
This feature allows you to select Direct MemoryAccess(DMA) channel if the ECPmode selected.
1
3
Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.
Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)
Game PortAddress
201
Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default value)
209
Set Game Port Address to 209.
Disable this function.
Disabled
Midi PortAddress
300
Set Midi Port Address to 300.
330
Set Midi Port Address to 330.
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
MidiPortIRQ
5
Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.
10
Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default value)
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Power Management Setup
[S1(POS)]
[Off]
ACPI Suspend Type
Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN
System After AC Back
IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI
ModemRingOn
Item Help
Menu Level ꢅ
[S1]
[Off]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Disabled
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
NA
Set suspend type to
Power On Suspend under
ACPI OS
PME Event Wake Up
x USB Device Wake-Up From S3
Power On by Keyboard
Power On by Mouse
Resume by Alarm
[S3]
Set suspend type to
Suspend to RAM under
ACPI OS
x Month Alarm
x Day (of Month)
0
x Time (hh:mm:ss)
0 : 0 : 0
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults
F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 5: Power Management Setup
ACPISuspendType
S1(POS)
Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS(Power On Suspend).
(Default value)
S3(STR)
Set suspend type to Suspend To RAM under ACPI OS (Suspend To RAM).
Soft-OffbyPWR_BTTN
Off
Press power button to power off system instantly. (Default value)
Suspend
Press power button 4 sec. to power off system. System will enter suspend
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System AfterAC Back
Laststate
Off
System power on depends on the status before AC lost.
Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value)
Always power on the system when AC back.
On
IRQ [3-7, 9-15],NMI
When IRQ[3-7, 9-15] or NMI triggered, the suspend timer will be reloaded to prevent system gets
into green mode.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable monitor IRQ[3-7, 9-15] or NMI.
Enable monitor IRQ[3-7, 9-15] or NMI. (Default value)
ModemRingOn
An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state or an input signal
comes from the other client server on the LAN can awake the system from any suspend state.
ꢀDisabled
ꢀEnabled
Disabled Modem Ring On function.
Enabled Modem Ring On function. (Default value)
PMEEventWakeUp
Set PME as wake up event.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function.
Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value)
USBDevice Wake-up From S3
Disabled
Enabled
Disable USB devices wakeup from S3. (Default value)
Enable USB devices wakeup from S3.
PowerOnbyKeyboard
Password
Disabled
Any key
Enter from 1 to 8 characters to set the keyboard power on password.
Disabled this function. (Default value)
If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to
power on your system.
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Disabled
Enabled
Disabled this function. (Default value)
Move or click the mouse to power on system.
Resume byAlarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Month/Data/time to power on system.
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.
Month Alarm:
NA, 1~12
Day (of Month):
Time ( hh: mm: ss):
Everyday, 1~31
(0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level ꢅ
Device(s) using this
INT:
RAID Cntrlr
-BUS 0 Dev 5 Func 0
IEEE 1394 Host Cntrlr
-BUS 0 Dev 17 Func 0
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults
F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1 IRQAssignment
Auto
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/5.
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
PCI 2 IRQAssignment
Auto
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
PCI 3 IRQAssignment
Auto
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15
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PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
Vcore
OK
OK
OK
OK
40oC
Item Help
DDR25
Menu Level ꢅ
+3.3V
+12V
CPU Thermistor Temperature
Current CPU FAN Speed
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed
CPU Warning Temperature
CPU FAN Fail Warning
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
3125 RPM
RPM
0
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults
F7:Optimized Defaults
Figure 7: PC Health Status
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR25 / +3.3V / +12V
Detect system's voltage status automatically.
Current ThermistorTemperature
Detect CPU temperature automatically.
Current CPU/SYSTEMFANSpeed(RPM)
Detect CPU/system fan speed status automatically.
CPUWarningTemperature
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
60oC / 140oF
70oC / 158oF
80oC / 176oF
90oC / 194oF
Alarm when current temperature is over 60oC / 140oF.
Alarm when current temperature is over 70oC / 158oF.
Alarm when current temperature is over 80oC / 176oF.
Alarm when current temperature is over 90oC / 194oF.
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CPU FAN Fail Warning
Disabled
Enabled
Fan warning function disable. (Default value)
Enalbe fan warning alarm when fan stops.
SYSTEM FAN FailWarning
Disabled
Enabled
Fan warning function disable. (Default value)
Enalbe fan warning alarm when fan stops.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Item Help
CPU Clock
[200]
CPU Voltage Control
AGP Voltage Control
DDR Voltage Control
[Normal]
[Normal]
[Normal]
Menu Level ꢅ
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Clock
200 ~ 250
Set CPU Host Clock from 200MHz to 250MHz.
CPUVoltage Control
Supports adjustable CPU vcore from +5.0% to +10.0%.
(Default value: Normal)
CPU may be damaged or reduce CPU life-cycle when CPU is over-voltage.
Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!
AGPVoltage Control
Normal
+0.1V
+0.2V
+0.3V
Set AGP voltage control to Normal. (Default value)
Increase AGP voltage control to +0.1V.
Increase AGP voltage control to +0.2V.
Increase AGP voltage control to +0.3V.
Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!
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DDRVoltage Control
Normal
+0.1V
+0.2V
Set DDR voltage control to Normal. (Default value)
Increase DDR voltage control to +0.1V.
Increase DDR voltage control to +0.2V.
Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!
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Top Performance
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ꢀStandard CMOS Features
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Top Performance
ꢀIntegrated P
ꢀPower Mana
Disabled...................[ „]
ꢀPnP/PCI Co
Enabled................... [
]
ꢀPC Health S
ꢀFrequency/V
ꢁꢂ: Move
ENTER: Accept
ESC: Quit
ESC: Abort
F8: Q-Flash
Figure 9: Top Performance
TopPerformance
If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled".
Disabled
Enabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Enable Top Performance function.
"Top Performance" will increase H/W working speed. Different system configuration (both H/W
component and OS) will effect the result. For example, the same H/W configuration might not run
properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Therefore, if your system is not
perform enough, the reliability or stability problem will appear sometimes, and we will recommend
you disabling the option to avoid the problem as mentioned above.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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ꢀStandard CMOS Features
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
ꢀPower Management Setup
ꢀPnP/PCI C
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N
ꢀPC Health
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-State Defaults
F8: Q-Flash
Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-SafeDefaults
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow mini-
mum system performance.
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Load Optimized Defaults
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ꢀStandard CMOS Features
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals
ꢀPower Management Setup
ꢀPnP/PCI Configurations
ꢀPC Health
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
F8: Q-Flash
Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults
LoadOptimizedDefaults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system
automatically detects.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
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ꢀStandard CMOS Features
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
ꢀPower Management Setup
ꢀPnP/PCI Configurations
ꢀPC Health
Enter Password:
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Change/Set/Disable Password
F8: Q-Flash
Figure 11: Password Setting
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to
assist you in creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all
BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS
Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic
items.
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be
prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted
only when you try to enter Setup.
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Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
ꢀStandard CMOS Features
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
ꢀPower Management Setup
ꢀPnP/PCI Configurations
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y
ꢀPC Health
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit Setup
F8: Q-Flash
Figure 12: 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.
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Exit Without Saving
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
ꢀStandard CMOS Features
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
ꢀPower Management Setup
ꢀPnP/PCI Configurations
Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ? N
ꢀPC Health
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Abandon all Data
F8: Q-Flash
Figure 13: Exit Without Saving
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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@BIOS Introduction
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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 helps 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 mainboard 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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EasyTune 4 Introduction
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Gigabyte announces EasyTune 4
Windows based Overclocking utility
EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations.
Overclock might be one of the most common issues
in computer field. But have many users ever tried it?
The answer is probably "no". Because "Overclock"
is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of
technical know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is
even considered as special skills found only in some
enthusiasts. But as to the experts in "Overclock",
what's the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time
and money to study, try and use many different hardware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". And even
with these technologies, they still learn that it's quite a risk because the safety and stability of an
"Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything is different because of a Windows based overclocking
utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This windows based utility has totally changed the
gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based overclocking utility is suitable for both
normal and power users. Users can choose either "Easy Mode" or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking
at their convenience. For users who choose "Easy Mode", they just need to click "Auto Optimize" to
have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will then overdrive CPU speed auto-
matically with the result being shown in the control panel. If users prefer "Overclock" by them, there
is also another choice. Click "Advanced Mode" to enjoy "sport drive" class Overclocking user
interface. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working
frequency in small increments to get ultimate system performance. It operates in coordination with
Gigabyte motherboards. Besides, it is different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTune
4 doesn't require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting; on the other hand,
they can do "Overclock" at easy step . Therefore, this is a safer way for "Overclock" as nothing is
changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTune 4 over system's limitation, the biggest lost is
only to restart the computer again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one well-
performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load" it in
next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward
to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached
in driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by
themselves.
*Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported
list in the web site.
*Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any
damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components.
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Method 1 : Q-Flash Utility
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Q-Flash 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
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Q-Flash indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system
since it is in the BIOS menu.
Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We
are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system
because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.
Before You Begin:
Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-FlashTMutility, 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, 7VRXP.F12) 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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Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.
Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards
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supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the
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same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.
In the following sections, we take GA-7VRXP as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS
from an older version to the latest version. For example, from F10 to F12.
American
Release:08/23/2002
Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend
7VRXP F10
The BIOS file is F10
before updating
AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-1333MHz
Check System Health !
Checking NVRAM...Update OK
262144KB
DEL:Steup/Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F8:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo
Auto-Detecting Pri Master..IDE Hard Disk
Auto-Detecting Pri Slave...Not Detected
Auto-Detecting Sec Master..ATAPI CDROM
Auto-Detecting Sec Slave.. Not Detected
( C ) American Megatrends Inc.,
62-2003-001199-00101111-040201-KT333-GA7VRXP1-
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Entering the Q-Flash utility:
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Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
ESC: Quit
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F7: Optimized Values
F10:Save & Exit
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash™ utility.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAG
ENTER DUAL BIOS/Q-FLASHUTILITY(Y/N)?Y
PNP / PCI CON
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
ESC: Quit
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F7: Optimized Values
F10:Save & Exit
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Exploring the Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen
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The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Dual BIOS Utility
Dual BIOS utility bar
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A
256K
256K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Task menu for
Dual BIOS
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
utility
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Q-FlashTM utility title
bar
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
ꢀꢁ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
Action bar
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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.
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Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable
execution of the task.
Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash™/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the
buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.
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Using the Q-Flash utility:
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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
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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"
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item in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with
"Save Main BIOS to Floppy" item.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A
256K
256K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
ꢀꢁ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
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Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.
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,
7VRXP.F12, 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
256K
256K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
BIOS file in the floppy disk.
1
file(s) found
7VRXP.F12
256K
Total size: 1.39M
F5 : Refresh
Free size:1.14M
DEL : Delete
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
ꢀꢁ: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
256K
256K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Reading BIOS file from floppy...
>>>>>>>>>>>>......................
Do not truning off power or reset
your system at this stage!!
Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
ꢀꢁ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.
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After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update
BIOS?"
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A
256K
256K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
CHECKSUM = 96D2
Are you sure to update BIOS?
You can press "Enter" to continue
updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort.
[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort.....
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
ꢀꢁ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
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.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A
256K
256K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
The progress of updating BIOS.
Auto Recovery Enable
Programming Now.......
>>>>>>>>>>>>......................
Do not turning off power or reset
your system at this stage to avoid
damaging your BIOS rom!!
Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System
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
ꢀꢁ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
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
256K
256K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
ꢀꢁ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too.
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5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically
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after you exit Q-Flash .
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A
256K
256K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Are you sure to RESET ?
[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort...
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
ꢀꢁ:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
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After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you
flashed.
American
Release:08/23/2002
Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend
7VRXP F12
AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-1333MHz
Check System Health !
Checking NVRAM...Update OK
262144KB
The BIOS file becomes
F12 after updating
DEL:Steup/Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F8:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo
Auto-Detecting Pri Master..IDE Hard Disk
Auto-Detecting Pri Slave...Not Detected
Auto-Detecting Sec Master..ATAPI CDROM
Auto-Detecting Sec Slave.. Not Detected
( C ) American Megatrends Inc.,
62-2003-001199-00101111-040201-KT333-GA7VRXP1-
The following is an AMI BIOS menu screen. However, you can also find similar option in
AWARD BIOS menu.
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.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
ESC: Quit
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Press Enter on
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
your keyboard
F7: Optimized Values
F10:Save & Exit
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEM
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y
PNP / PCI CONFIG
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
Press Y on your LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
keyboard to load
F7: Optimized Values
F10:Save & Exit
defaults.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu.
System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGE
PNP / PCI CONFI
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
ESC: Quit
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
SAVE to CMOS andEXIT(Y/N) ?Y
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
Press Y on your
keyboard to save
and exit.
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F7: Optimized Values
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
F10:Save & Exit
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Part Two:
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Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.
This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™ utility.
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Entering the Q-Flash 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) 1984-2002 Award Software
ꢄStandard CMOS Features
ꢄAdvanced BIOS Features
ꢄIntegrated Peripherals
ꢄPower Management Setup
ꢄPnP/PCI Configurations
ꢄPC Health Status
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
ꢄFrequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit
Exit Without Saving
ꢀꢁꢃꢂ:Select Item
F10:Save & Exit Setup
F8: Q-Flash
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
2. Press F8 on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash™ utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
ꢄStandard CMOS Features
ꢄAdvanced BIOS Features
ꢄIntegrated Peripherals
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
ꢄPower Management Setup
ꢄP
Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N) ? Y
ꢄP
ꢄFrequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit
Exit Without Saving
ꢀꢁꢃꢂ:Select Item
F10:Save & Exit Setup
F8: Q-Flash
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
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Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen
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The Q-Flash BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
The Q-Flash utility
title bar
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A
256K
Keep DMI DataEnable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Task menu for the
Q-Flash utility
Enter: Run
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move
ESC: Reset
F10:Power Off
Action bar
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Task menu for the 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 keyboard to perform these actions.
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Using the Q-Flash utility:
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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 enter 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
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in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with Save Main
BIOS to Floppy item.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A
256K
Keep DMI DataEnable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter: Run
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move
ESC: Reset
F10:Power Off
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Later, you will see a box showing the BIOS files you downloaded to the floppy disk.
In this example, we only download one BIOS for this board, 8GE800.F4 so only one BIOS file is
listed.
2.Highlight the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter button on your keyboard to enable reading
from the BIOS file from the floppy.
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A
256K
Keep DMI DataEnable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
1 File(s) found
BIOS file in the floppy.
8GE800.F4
256K
Total Size: 1.39M
Free Size: 1.14M
F5: Refresh
DEL: Delete
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A
256K
Keep DMI DataEnable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Do not turning power
or reset your system
at this stage!
Reading BIOS file from floppy.........
>>>>>>>>...........................
Don't Turn Off Power Or RESET System
Enter: Run
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move
ESC: Reset
F10:Power Off
After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update
BIOS?"
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Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A
256K
CHECKSUM=AC03
Are you sure to update BIOS?
You can press "Enter" to
continue updating BIOS or
"ESC" to abort.
[Enter] to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort.
Enter: Run
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move
ESC: Reset
F10:Power Off
3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS.
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating will be shown at the same time.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A
256K
Updating BIOS Now...
Do not turning off power
or reset your system at
this stage!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>.................
The porcess of
updating BIOS
Don't TurnOffPower OnRESET System
Enter: Run
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move
ESC: Reset
F10:Power Off
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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 49LF002A
256K
!! Copy BIOS completed - pass !!
Please press any key to continue....
Enter: Run
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move
ESC: Reset
F10:Power Off
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5. Press Esc and then Enter to exit the Q-Flash utility. System will restart.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A
256K
Are you sure to RESET?
[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort....
Enter: Run
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move
ESC: Reset
F10:Power Off
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
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If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash
BIOS.
Press here.
2. Click Start/ All Programs/ GIGABYTE/
@BIOS.
1. Click "@BIOS" item.
(1)
(2)
Click here
3.Click "3".
4. Please select @BIOS sever site,
then Click "OK".
(3)
(4)
Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
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c. Select @BIOS sever
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard.
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS"
c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.
d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:
K8S760M.F1z).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
III. Save BIOS
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS version.
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check
out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
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.
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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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2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio 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 channels for stereo speaker 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
channels for 4 speaker out put".
Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT",
and press "OK".
When the "Environment settings" is "None", the
sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 chan-
nels 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
output without any additional module.
Line In
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear
channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer
channels to "MIC 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 channels for 5.1 speaker 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 &
Center/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 "Audio Combo 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 channels for 5.1 speaker out put".
Enable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK".
Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes:
When the "Environment settings" is "None", the
sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 chan-
nels output). Please select the other settings for 6
channels output.
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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
A "S/PDIF output" device is available on the
motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided
and could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As
picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear
bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connect-
ing port.
1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear
bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.
2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard.
3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3
decoder.
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Jack-Sensing Introduction
Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection
function.
Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version 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 Selection" to set.
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Xpress Recovery Introduction
What is Xpress Recovery?
Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition. If the hard drive
can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state.
1. It supports FAT16, FAT32, NTFS format.
2. It must be connected to IDE1 Master.
3. It's only allows you to install one O.S.
4. It must be used with 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 change its size.
6. It is not recommend to use Xpress Recovery if you had ever used Ghost to return boot
manager to NTFS format.
1. System data and hard disk's reading/writing speed will affect backing up speed.
2. We recommend that you install Xpress Recovery immediately after installing O.S,
drivers and applications.
How to use the Xpress Recovery
There are two ways to enter the Xpress Recovery utility. (see the below)
1. Text Mode: press F9 during powering on the computer.
Press F9 during powering on the computer.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Al ly
Copyright (C)1984-2002,AwardSoftware, Inc.
Intel865PEAGPSetBIOSfor8IPE1000MTF1
CheckSystemHealthOK
.
.
.
PressDELtoenterSETUP/Q-Flash,F9ForXpressRecovery
08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00
F9 For Xpress Recovery
2. BMP Mode: boot from CD-ROM
Please go to "Advanced BIOS" setting menu and set boot from CD-ROM, then save and exit the
BIOS menu. Later, please insert MB driver CD into your drive when "Boot from CD:" appears at
the bottom of the screen, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery.
.
.
VerifyingDMIPoolData
BootfromCD:
Boot from CD:
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You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard and enter
key to enter the menu.
Text Mode:
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.
1. Execute Backup Utility
2. Execute Restore Utility
3. Remove Backup Image
4. Exit and Restart
BMP Mode:
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.
1. Execute Backup Utility
2. Execute Restore Utility
3. Remove Backup Image
4. Exit and Restart
If you ever entered Xpress Recovery by booting from CD-ROM, you'll still
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1. Excute Backup Utility:
ꢀ Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit
The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up.
The backed up data will be saved as a hidden image.
2. Excute Restore Utility:
ꢀ This program will recover your system to factory default.
Press R to recover your system.
Press Esc to exit
Restore the backup image to the original state.
3. Remove Backup Image:
ꢀ Do you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N)
Remove the backup image.
4. Exit and Restart:
Exit and restart your computer.
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Serial ATA RAID BIOS Utility Operation Introduction
1. Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with the South bridge and the drives
installed, the onboard BIOS will display the following screen.
Silicon Integrated System Corp. RAID BIOS Settings Utility V.xxxx
(c) 2003-2005 Silicon Integrated System Corp. All Rights Reserved.
Press <Ctrl><S> to run BIOS Setting Utility
2. Press <Ctrl>+<S> keys to display the SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility Main Menu.
3. Press <R> to display the RAID setup menu below. This is the fastest and easiest method to
creating your first array.
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
Disk Status
[B] : Select Boot Disk
[R] : Enter Raid Setup Utility
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
58644MB
58644MB
Mode
RAID Type
Single *
Single
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
Please make sure the RAID Type is
"Single" then you can set the others type
that you want next.
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Creating a RAID 0 Array
To create an RAID 0 array, follow these steps:
1. Press <A> to create array.
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
Press [A] to creat RAID
Press [D] to delete RAID
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
Mode
RAID Type
Single *
Single
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
58644MB
58644MB
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
2. Press <2> and <Enter> to select RAID 0.
RAID Type : <1> JBOD <2> RAID 0 <3> RAID 1 :
[Q] : Exit current menu
3. Press <1> and <Enter> (Note: We would not suggust your select <2> to create RAID 0 unless
you really need it.)
RAID 0
<1> Auto Create <2> Manual Create : 1
[Q] : Exit current menu
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4. Press <N> and <Enter> to Create RAID 0 only. (If Press <Y> and <Enter>, it will split the data
on source disk to other disks)
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
RAID 0
Do you want to split the SOURCE disk data to other disks? N
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
58644MB
58644MB
Mode
RAID Type
RAID 0 *
RAID 0
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
5. You have create RAID 0 successfully!!
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
RAID 0 : Disk 1
Disk 2
Press [A] to creat RAID
Press [D] to delete RAID
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
58644MB
58644MB
Mode
RAID Type
RAID 0 *
RAID 0
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
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6. Press <Q> to escape the setup screen and press <Y> to save changes.
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
RAID 0 : Disk 1
Disk 2
[B] : Select Boot Disk
[R] : Enter Raid
Do You Want to Save changes? N
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
Mode
RAID Type
RAID 0 *
RAID 0
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
58644MB
58644MB
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
Creating a RAID 1 Array
To create an RAID 1 array, follow these steps:
1. Press <A> to create array.
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
Press [A] to creat RAID
Press [D] to delete RAID
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
58644MB
58644MB
Mode
RAID Type
Single *
Single
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
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2. Press <3> and <Enter> to select RAID 1.
RAID Type : <1> JBOD <2> RAID 0 <3> RAID 1 :
[Q] : Exit current menu
3. Press <1> and <Enter> (Note: We would not suggust your select <2> to create RAID 1 unless
you really need it.)
RAID 1
<1> Auto Create <2> Manual Create : 1
[Q] : Exit current menu
4. Press <N> and <Enter> to Create RAID 1 only. (If Press <Y> and <Enter>, it will Duplicate the
data on source disk to mirror disk)
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
RAID 1
Do you want to Duplicate the SOURCE disk data to MIRROR disks? N
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
58644MB
58644MB
Mode
RAID Type
RAID 1 *
RAID 1
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
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5. You have create RAID 1 successfully!!
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
RAID 1 : Disk 1
Disk 2
Press [A] to creat RAID
Press [D] to delete RAID
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
Mode
RAID Type
RAID 1 *
RAID 1
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
58644MB
58644MB
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
6. Press <Q> to escape the setup screen and press <Y> to save changes.
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
RAID 1 : Disk 1
Disk 2
[B] : Select Boot Disk
[R] : Enter Raid
Do You Want to Save changes? N
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
Mode
RAID Type
RAID 1 *
RAID 1
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
58644MB
58644MB
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
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Creating a JBOD Array
To create an JBOD array, follow these steps:
1. Press <A> to create array.
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
Press [A] to creat RAID
Press [D] to delete RAID
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
58644MB
58644MB
Mode
RAID Type
Single *
Single
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
2. Press <1> and <Enter> to select JBOD.
RAID Type : <1> JBOD <2> RAID 0 <3> RAID 1 :
[Q] : Exit current menu
3. Press <1> and <Enter> (Note: We would not suggust your select <2> to create JBOD unless
you really need it.)
JBOD
<1> Auto Create <2> Manual Create : 1
[Q] : Exit current menu
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4. You have create JBOD successfully!!
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
JBOD : Disk 1
Disk 2
Press [A] to creat RAID
Press [D] to delete RAID
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
Mode
RAID Type
JBOD *
JBOD
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
58644MB
58644MB
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
5. Press <Q> to escape the setup screen and press <Y> to save changes.
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility
RAID Setup
JBOD : Disk 1
Disk 2
[B] : Select Boot Disk
[R] : Enter Raid
Do You Want to Save changes? N
[Q] : Exit current menu
Location
Model
Capacity
Mode
RAID Type
JBOD *
JBOD
Pri_Master
Sec_Master
Maxtor 6Y060M0
Maxtor 6Y060M0
58644MB
58644MB
UDMA6
UDMA6
The selected boot disk is marked '*'
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Chapter 5 Appendix
Install Drivers
Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (Driver CD ver 2.41 Beta)
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"Click and Go" technology to install the drivers automatically. Just
select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The
you automatically.
will finish the installation for
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
„ SIS AGP Driver
AGP interface driver for SiS series chipset.
„ SIS VGA Driver
VGA driver for VGA integrated SiS series chipset.
„ USB Patch for WinXP
This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP.
„ RealTek LAN Driver
RealTek 10/100 LAN driver for 81XX series chips.
„ RealTek AC97 Audio Driver
Audio driver for RealTek AC97 codec chipset.
„ SiS 964 Serial ATA Driver
Serial ATA driver for SiS 964 South Bridge.
„ SIS USB 2.0 Driver
USB2.0 driver for SiS series chipset.
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.
„ Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager(GWUM)
This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray.
„ Gigabyte Management Tool(GMT)
A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network.
„ EasyTune4
Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions.
„ DMI Viewer
Windows based utility which is used to browse the DMI/SMBIOS information of the system.
„ Face-Wizard
New utility for adding BIOS logo.
„ @BIOS
Gigabyte windows flash BIOS utility.
„ Acrobat e-Book
Useful utility from Adobe.
„ Acrobat Reader
Popular utility from Adobe for reading .PDF file format documents.
„ Norton Internet Security(NIS)
Integrated utility which includes anti-virus, ad control, etc.
„ DirectX 9.0
Install Microsoft DirectX 9 to enable 3D hardware acceleration that support for operating system
to achieve better 3D performence.
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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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EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation
Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions
2. Click "Next".
1. Click "EasyTune4" item.
(2)
(1)
3. Click "Finish" to restart computer.
4. Right Click the icon to start
"EasyTune 4".
(3)
(4)
5. Click "HELP".
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FAQ
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a
specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm
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 automati-
cally 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.
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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.
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.
J AWARD BIOS Beep Codes
JAMI BIOS Beep Codes
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
*Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots
successfully.
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error
*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.
1 beep Refresh failure
2 beeps Parity error
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error
Continuous short beeps: Power error
3 beeps Base 64K memory failure
4 beeps Timer not operational
5 beeps Processor error
6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure
7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error
8 beeps Display memory read/write failure
9 beeps ROM checksum error
10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error
11 beeps Cache memory bad
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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.
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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
card / VGA slot or
No
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
support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
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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
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Acronyms
Acronyms
ACPI
APM
AGP
Meaning
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Advanced Power Management
Accelerated Graphics Port
Audio Modem Riser
AMR
ACR
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
POST
PCI
Original Equipment Manufacturer
PCI A.G.P. Controller
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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Contact us via the information in this page all over the world.
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