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GA-8S648FX-775(-C)Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's ManualRev. 100212ME-8S648FXT-1002

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Motherboard

GA

-8S648FX-775

Nov. 23, 2004

Nov. 23, 2004

MotherboardGA-8S648FX-775

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Table of Contents

GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard Layout ................................................................... 6Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 91-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 91-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 101-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink .............................................................. 12

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 121-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................. 13

1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 141-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 151-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 161-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 17

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 27The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E6) ....................................................... 282-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 302-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 322-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 342-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 362-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 382-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 392-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) ...................................................................... 402-8 Top Performance ............................................................................................. 422-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 422-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 432-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 432-12 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 442-13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 44

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 453-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 453-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 463-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 463-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 473-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 47

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 494-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 49

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 494-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 504-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 524-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction ...................................................... 614-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction ................................................. 68

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 74

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GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard Layout-C

KB_MS

ATX_12V

CPU_FAN

LGA775

COMB

LPT

DDR1

ATX

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USB

BAT

SATA0

SiS 964

PCI4

SATA1

FDD

PWR_LED

F_PANEL

PCI2

PCI3

F_USB2F_USB1

IT87

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CODEC

ICS 1883 (*)

SPDIF_IO

USB

LAN

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CD_IN

F_AUDIO

SiS 648FX

SUR_CEN

AUDIO

BIOS

IDE1

SYS_FAN

CLR_CMOS

AGP

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Block Diagram

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LGA775Processor

SiS 648FX

AC97CODEC

SiS 964

CPUCLK+/- (200/133 MHz)

HostInterface

DDR

266/333/400 MHzZCLK (66/133MHz)

HCLK+/- (200/133MHz)66/133 MHz

33 MHz14.318 MHz

48 MHz

24 MHz33 MHz

LPC BUS

AGP 4X/8X

AGPCLK(66MHz)

5 PCI

PCICLK(33MHz)

AC97 Link

MIC

LINE

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NE-O

UT 8 USBPorts

ATA33/66/100/133IDE Channels

Floppy

LPT Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

COM Ports

BIOS

IT8705

IR

ICS 1883 (*)

RJ45 (*)

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English1-1 Considerations Prior to InstallationPreparing Your ComputerThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which canbecome damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, pleasefollow the instructions below:1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components

(CPU, RAM).4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or

within a electrostatic shielding container.5. Please verify that you the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector

from the motherboard.

Installation Notices1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required

for warranty validation.2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information

in the provided manual.3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product,

please consult a certified computer technician.

Instances of Non-Warranty1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.3. Damage due to improper installation.4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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CPU Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPUSupports 800/533MHz FSBL2 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Northbridge: SiS® 648FXSouthbridge: SiS® 964

Memory 3 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 3GB memory)Supports DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 DIMMSupports up to 2 unbuffered DIMM DDR400Supports up to 3 unbuffered DIMM DDR333Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

Slots 1 AGP slot5 PCI slots

IDE Connections 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), allows connection of 4IDE devices

FDD Connections 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devicesOnboard SATA 2 Serial ATA connectionsPeripherals 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode

2 Serial port (COMA/COMB)8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)1 front audio connector1 IR connector1 PS/2 keyboard port1 PS/2 mouse port

Onboard LAN (*) Onboard ICS 1883 Chipset (10/100 Mbit)1 RJ 45 port

Onboard Audio Realtek ALC655 CODECSupports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audioLine Out / 2 front speakerLine In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch)Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch)Supports SPDIF In/Out connectionCD In

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I/O Control IT8705Hardware Monitor System voltage detection

CPU temperature detectionCPU / System fan speed detectionCPU warning temperatureCPU / Systemfan failure warning

Onboard SATA RAID Onboard SiS964 chipset- supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function- supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s- supports hot plugging function- supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections

BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOSSupports Q-Flash

Additional Features Supports @BIOSSupports EasyTune 5 (Only frequency overclocking function is supported.Over voltage function is available only in BIOS Setup.)

Overclocking Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR)Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/AGP/PCI)

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1-3 Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkBefore installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong

direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert directionof the CPU.

3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise

overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not

recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since itdoes not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequencybeyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specificationsincluding the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

HT functionality requirement content :Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires allof the following platform components:- CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology- Chipset: An SiS® Chipset that supports HT Technology- BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled- OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology

1-3-1 Installation of the CPUFig. 1Gently lift the metallever located on theCPU socket to theupright position.

Metal LeverFig. 2Remove the plast iccovering on the CPUsocket.

Fig. 3Notice the small goldcolored triangle locatedon the edge of the CPUsocket. Align theindented corner of the

Fig. 4Once the CPU isproperly inserted,please replace theload plate andpush the metal leverback into its originalposition.CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into

position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between yourthumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socketin a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting orbending motions that might cause damage to the CPUduring installation.)


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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To preventsuch an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used forheat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.

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

Fig. 3Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make surethe push pins aim to the pin hole on themotherboard.Pressing down the push pinsdiagonally.

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

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

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

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

Male Push Pin

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Fig.1The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory modulecan only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory modulevertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

Fig.2Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets tolock the DIMM module.Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove theDIMM module.

The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memorycapacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction.The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.

Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that

memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched

off to prevent hardware damage.3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one

direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.

1-4 Installation of Memory

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1-5 Installation of Expansion CardsYou can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the

computer.2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.8. Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a AGP expansion card:

Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable bar at the end of the AGP slotwhen you try to install/uninstall the VGAcard. Please align the VGA card to theonboard AGP slot and press firmly down onthe slot. Make sure your VGA card is lockedby the small white-drawable bar.


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PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse ConnectorTo install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboardto the lower port (purple).Parallel PortThe parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.

/ COM A/COM B (Serial Port)Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.USB portBefore you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such asUSB 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 pleasecontact your OS or device(s) vendors.LAN Port (*)

The provided Internet connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.Line InDevices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.Line OutConnect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector.MIC InMicrophone can be connected to MIC In jack.

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction

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


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1-7 Connectors Introduction

1) ATX_12V2) ATX3) CPU_FAN4) SYS_FAN5) IDE1/IDE26) FDD7) SATA0/SATA18) PWR_LED9) F_PANEL

10) F_AUDIO11) SUR_CEN12) CD_IN13) SPDIF_IO14) F_USB1/F_USB215) IR16) CLR_CMOS17) BAT

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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all thecomponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that allcomponents and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location onthe motherboard and connect tightly.The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will not start.Caution!Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It isrecommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W orgreater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to anunstable system or a system that is unable to start.

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24 Pin No. Definition1 GND2 GND3 +12V4 +12V

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Pin No. Definition1 3.3V2 3.3V3 GND4 VCC5 GND6 VCC7 GND8 Power Good9 5V SB(stand by +5V)10 +12V11 3.3V12 -12V13 GND14 PS_ON(softOn/Off)15 GND16 GND17 GND18 -5V19 VCC20 VCC


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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN)power connector and possesses a ful-proof connection design.Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wireindicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire isthe ground wire (GND).Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure.Caution!Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.

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SYS_FAN

Pin No. Definition1 GND2 +12V3 Sense4 Speed Control

(Only for CPU_FAN)

5) IDE1/IDE2 (IDE Connector)An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to oneIDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Ifyou wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the otheras Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).

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

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7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATAand install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No. Definition1 GND2 TXP3 TXN4 GND5 RXN6 RXP7 GND

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8) PWR_LEDPWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It willblink when the system enters suspend mode.

1Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+2 MPD-3 MPD-

9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis frontpanel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)(Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)(Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation(Green) Close: Reset Hardware SystemPW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Operation(Red) Close: Power On/OffMSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)NC( Purple) NC

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IDE Hard Disk Active LED

Reset Switch

SPEA

K-

MSG-MS

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PW-

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Message LED/Power/

Sleep LED

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10) 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 thefront audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pinassigments on the cable are the same as the pin assigments on the MB header. To find out if the chassisyou are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note, you can have thealternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.

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Pin No. Definition1 MIC2 GND3 MIC_BIAS4 POWER5 FrontAudio(R)6 RearAudio(R)7 Reserved8 No Pin9 FrontAudio (L)10 RearAudio(L)

11) SUR_CENPlease contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

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Pin No. Definition1 SUR OUTL2 SUR OUTR3 GND4 No Pin5 CENTER_OUT6 BASS_OUT

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12) CD_IN (CD IN)Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

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13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out)The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data toan external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital inputfunction. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while youconnect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make thedevice unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your localdealer.

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Pin No. Definition1 VCC2 No Pin3 SPDIF4 SPDIFI5 GND6 GND

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14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully whileyou connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will makethe device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact yourlocal dealer.

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Pin No. Definition1 Power2 Power3 USB DX-4 USB Dy-5 USB DX+6 USB Dy+7 GND8 GND9 No Pin10 NC

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15) IRBe careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact yournearest dealer for optional IR device.

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Pin No. Definition1 VCC2 No Pin3 IR RX4 GND5 IR TX

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16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarilyshort 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.

Open: Normal

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17) BAT(Battery)

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent typerecommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer'sinstructions.

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.

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

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

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

Main MenuThe on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuPress F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selec-tions for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E6)Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on thescreen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to access hidden advancedoptions.

Standard CMOS FeaturesThis setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.Advanced BIOS FeaturesThis setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.Integrated PeripheralsThis setup page includes all onboard peripherals.Power Management SetupThis setup page includes all the items of Green function features.PnP/PCI ConfigurationThis setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.PC Health StatusThis setup page includes information about the CPU autodetected temperature, voltage, and fan,speed.MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)This setup page is to control CPU clock and frequency.Top PerformanceIf you wish to maximize the performance of your system, enable Top Performance.Load Fail-Safe DefaultsFail-Safe Defaults refers to the value of the system parameters with which the system would bein safe configuration.Load Optimized DefaultsOptimized Defaults refers to the value of the system parameters with which the system would bein best performance configuration.

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

Standard CMOS FeaturesAdvanced BIOS FeaturesIntegrated PeripheralsPower Management SetupPnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health StatusMB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Top PerformanceLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without Saving

Esc: Quit : Select ItemF8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

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Set Supervisor PasswordChange, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.Set User PasswordChange, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.Save & Exit SetupSave CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.Exit Without SavingAbandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.


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2-1 Standard CMOS Features

DateThe date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.

Week The weekday, from Sun. to Sat., is determined by the BIOS and displayedonly.

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

TimeThe times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated based on the 24-hourmilitary-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave /IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.IDE Channel 0/Channel 1 Master(Slave) setup You can use one of the three methods below:

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

detection step and allow for faster system start up.Manual User can manually input the correct settings

Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:CHS/LBA/Large/Auto (Default:Auto)

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

Cylinder Number of cylindersHead Number of headsPrecomp Write precompLanding Zone Landing zoneSector Number of sectors

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareStandard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, Oct 1 2004Time (hh:mm:ss) 10:11:24

IDE Channel 0 Master [None]IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]IDE Channel 1 Master [None]IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]

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

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640KExtended Memory 127MTotal Memory 128M

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General HelpF5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults

Item HelpMenu Level

Change the day, month,year

<Week>Sun. to Sat.

<Month>Jan. to Dec.

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

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Drive A / Drive BThe category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in thecomputer.

None No floppy drive installed360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity

(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. (Default value)2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

Halt onThe 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 youwill be prompted.

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

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

other errors.MemoryThe category is display-only and is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

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

Extended MemoryThe 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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Note 1: This option is available only when the processor you install supports Intel® Hyper- Threading Technology.

Note 2: This option is available only when you install an Intel® Prescott processor.

Hard Disk Boot PrioritySelect boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.Press <ESC> to exit this menu.First / Second / Third Boot Device

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

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareAdvanced BIOS Features

Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]First Boot Device [Floppy]Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]Third Boot Device [CDROM]Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]Password Check [Setup]CPU Hyper-Threading note 1 [Enabled]Limit CPUID Max. to 3 note 2 [Enabled]Init Display First [AGP]


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Boot Up Floppy SeekDuring POST, BIOS will determine if the installed floppy disk drive is 40 or 80 tracks. 360Ktype is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.

Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Notethat there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K.(Default value)

Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40 or 80 tracks. Notethat BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80tracks.

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

password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct

password is not entered at the prompt.If you want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty.CPU Hyper-ThreadingThis option appears only when the processor you install supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.

Enabled Enable CPU Hyper-Threading feature. Please note that this feature only worksfor operating system with multiprocessors mode supported. (Default value)

Disabled Disable CPU Hyper-Threading.Limit CPUID Max. to 3This option is available only when you install an Intel® Prescott processor

Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when using older OS like NT4.(Defaults value)

Disabled Disable CPUID Limit for Windows XP.Init Display FirstSelect the first initiation of the monitor display from AGP or PCI VGA card.

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

IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA66/100/133).ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE

device and cable are compatible with ATA33)IDE2 Conductor Cable

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

IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA66/100/133)ATA33 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE

device and cable are compatible with ATA33)On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

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

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDEEnabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.

AC97 AudioEnabled Autodetect AC97 audio function. (Default value)Disabled Disable AC97 audio function.

Onboard LAN device (*)

Enabled Enable Onboard LAN device function. (Default value)Disabled Disable this function.


CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareIntegrated Peripherals

IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto]IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto]On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled]On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled]AC97 Audio [Enabled]Onboard LAN device (*) [Enabled]USB Controller [Enabled]USB Legacy Support [Disabled]SiS Serial ATA Controller [Enabled]SiS Serial ATA Mode [RAID]Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]ECP Mode Use DMA [3]


Item HelpMenu Level

[Auto]Auto-detect IDEcable type

[ATA 66/100/133]Set Conductor Cableto ATA66/100/133 (80Pins)

[Disabled]Set Conductor CableATA33 (40 Pins)

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USB ControllerEnabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value)Disabled Disable USB Controller.

USB Legacy SupportEnabled Enable USB Legacy Support.Disabled Disable USB Legacy Support. (Default value)

SiS Serial ATA ControllerEnabled Enable SiS Serial ATA Controller.(Default value)Disabled Disable SiS Serial ATA Controller.

SiS Serial ATA ModeIDE Set SiS Serial ATA Mode to IDE.RAID Set SiS Serial ATA Mode to RAID (Default value).

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

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

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

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

ECP Mode Use DMAThis option is available only when Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP.

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


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ACPI Suspend TypeS1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). (Default value)S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM).

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTNOff Press power button to turn off the system instantly. (Default value)Suspend Press power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. The system will enter

suspend mode if the button is pressed for less than 4 seconds.System After AC Back

Off When AC-power is back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.(Default value)

On When AC-power is back to the system, the system will be always in "On" state.Laststate When AC-power is back to the system, the system will return to the last state

before AC-power was off.IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMIWhen IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI triggered, the suspend timer will be reloaded to prevent system fromgetting into green mode.

Disabled Don’t monitor IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI.Enabled Monitor IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI. (Default value)

ModemRingOnDisabled Disable ModemRingOn function.Enabled Enable ModemRingOn function. (Default value)

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

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwarePower Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN [Off]System After AC Back [Off]IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI [Enabled]ModemRingOn [Enabled]PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]Power On by Keyboard [Disabled]Power On by Mouse [Disabled]Resume by Alarm [Disabled]

x Month Alarm NAx Day(of Month) Everydayx Time(hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

Power LED in S1 state [Blinking]


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[S1]Set suspend type toPower On Suspend underACPI OS

[S3]Set suspend type toSuspend to RAM underACPI OS

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Power On by KeyboardPassword Enter one to five characters to set the Keyboard Power On password.Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)Any Key Press any key to turn on the computer.

Power On by MouseDisabled Disable this function. (Default value)Enabled Move or click the mouse to turn on the computer.

Resume by AlarmYou can enable Resume by Alarm and set date/time to turn on your system.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)Enabled Enable Resume by Alarm function to turn on system.

If Resume by Alarm is Enabled:Month Alarm: N/A, 1~12Day (of Month): Everyday, 1~31Time (hh: mm: ss): (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

Power LED in S1 StateBlinking The Power LED will be blinking during S1 state. (Default value)Dual/OFF The Power LED will be turned off or change color.


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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

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

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



CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwarePnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto]PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment [Auto]PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto]


Item HelpMenu Level

Device(s) using thisINT:

RAID Cntrlr-Bus 1 Dev 0 Func 0

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2-6 PC Health Status

Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR 2.5V / +3.3V / +12VDetect system's voltage status automatically.

Current CPU TemperatureDetect CPU temperature automatically.

Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)Detect CPU/SYSTEM fan speed status automatically.

CPU Smart FAN ControlEabled Enable the CPU Smart FAN Control function. (Default Value)

a. When the CPU temperature is higher than 65 degrees Celsius, CPU fanwill operate at full speed.

b. When the CPU temperature is between 20 and 65 degrees Celsius, theCPU fan speed will change depending on the actual CPU temperature.

c . When the CPU temperature is lower than 20 degrees Celsius, CPU fanwill stop spinning.

Disabled Disable the CPU Smart FAN Control function.CPU Smart FAN ModeThis option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.

Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPUSmart FAN control mode for it. (Default Value)

Voltage Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable.PWM Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwarePC Health Status

Vcore OKDDR 2.5V OK+3.3V OK+12V OKCurrent CPU Temperature 33oCCurrent CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPMCurrent SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPMCPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled]CPU Smart FAN Mode [Auto]


Item HelpMenu Level

[Disabled]Don’t reset caseopen status

[Enabled]Clear case open statusand set to be Disabledat next boot

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


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

Configure DRAM TimingAuto BIOS will automatically set up the DRAM Timing by DRAM SPD data.

(Default value)Manual This item allows user to set DRAM Timing manually.

CAS Latency Setting2T/2.5T/3T Set CAS Latency to 2T/2.5T/3T (Default value is 3T).Auto BIOS will automatically detect CAS Latency.

DRAM RAS Active Time4T/5T/6T/7T/8T/9TSet DRAM RAS Active Time to 4T/5T/6T/7T/8T/9T. (Default value:9T)

DRAM RAS Precharge Time3T/2T/4T/5T Set DRAM RAS Precharge time to 2T/3T/4T/5T. (Default value:5T)

DRAM RAS to CAS Delay3T/2T/4T/5T Set DRAM RAS to CAS Delay to 3T/2T/4T/5T. (Default value:5T)

CPU Clock Ratio (MHz)This setup option will be automatically assigned by CPU detection.The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable.Linear Frequency Control

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

Incorrect using these features may cause your system corrupted. For power users only.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareMB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Configure DRAM Timing [Auto]x CAS Latency Setting 2.5Tx DRAM RAS Active Time 9Tx DRAM RAS Precharge Time 5Tx DRAM RAS to CAS Delay 5T

CPU Clock Ratio [16X]Linear Frequency Control [Disabled]

x CPU Clock (MHz) 200x DRAM Clock (MHz) AUTO

AGP/PCI Clock Control [AUTO]AGP Clock (MHz) 66PCI Clock (MHz) 33DRAM Voltage Control [Normal]CPU Voltage Control [Normal]


Item HelpMenu Level

[AUTO]Configure DRAMTiming automatically

[Normal]Configure DRAMTiming by manual

Warning: Wrong DRAMTiming may makesystem can’t boot.Clear CMOS to overcomewrong Timing issue

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CPU Clock (MHz)This option is available only when Linear Frequency Control is enabled.

100~355 Select CPU Clock to 100MHz~355MHz. If you use a Pentium 4 processor with 800MHz FSB, please set "CPU Clock" to 200MHz.Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted. For power users only!DRAM Clock (MHz)This option is available only when Linear Frequency Control is enabled.Please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement.If you use DDR266 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to 266. If you use DDR333DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to 333. If you use DDR400 DRAM module,please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to 400.Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted. For power users only!AGP/PCI Clock Control

AUTO Set AGP/PCI clock automatically. (Default Value)Manual Set AGP/PCI clock manually.

Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted. For power users only!AGP Clock (MHz)This option is available only when AGP/PCI Clock Control is set to Manual.

Please set AGP Clock according to your requirement.Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted. For power users only!PCI Clock (MHz)When you select to set the AGP Clock (MHz) manually, the PCI Clock (MHz) will changeautomatically depending on the AGP Clock (MHz) you set.DRAM Voltage ControlPlease note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the DRAM voltage, damageto the memory may occur.

Normal Set DRAM Voltage Control to Normal. (Default value)+0.1V Set DRAM Voltage Control to +0.1V.

Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!CPU Voltage Control

Normal Set CPU Voltage Control to Normal. (Default value)+5% Set CPU Voltage Control to +5%.+7.5% Set CPU Voltage Control to +7.5%.+10% Set CPU Voltage Control to +10%.

Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!


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2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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




Load Fail-Safe Defaults


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

2-8 Top Performance

If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, enable "Top Performance."Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)Enabled Enable Top Performance function.

"Top Performance" will increase H/W working speed. Different system configuration (both H/Wcomponent and OS) will effect the result. For example, the same H/W configuration might not runproperly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Therefore, if your system is notperform enough, the reliability or stability problem will appear sometimes, and we will recommend youdisabling the option to avoid the problem as mentioned above.




Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without Saving

Top Performance

Disabled.........................[ ]Enabled..........................[ ]

: Move ENTER: AcceptESC: Abort

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2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automaticallydetects.When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you increating 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 entera 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 Setupprogram function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup programand 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 thepassword 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 whenyou try to enter Setup.




Change/Set/Disable Password


Enter Password:

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults

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




Load Optimized Defaults


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2-12 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.

2-13 Exit Without Saving

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




Save & Exit Setup


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




Abandon all Data

Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without Saving

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

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Chapter 3Drivers InstallationPictures below are shown in Windows XP.Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, thedriver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click theCD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Setup.exe.

3-1 Install Chipset DriversAfter insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the driversthat recommended to install. The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Go" technology to install thedrivers automatically. Just select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The "Xpress Install"will execute the installation for you automatically.

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

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


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3-2 Software ApplicationsThis page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyoneyou want and press "install" to install them.

3-3 Driver CD InformationThis page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

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3-4 Hardware InformationThis page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

3-5 Contact UsYou can also see the last page of this manual for contacts information details.


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Chapter 4 Appendix4-1 Unique Software Utilities

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

User Interface Overview

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

Button / Display Description1. Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page2. C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page3. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page4. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page5. GO Confirmation and Execution button6. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode7. Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency8. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status9. GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website10. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file11. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software


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4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionXpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora-tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems includingWindows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems includingFAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data

How to use the Xpress Recovery2Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key:Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save

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

Boot from CD/DVD:

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.Boot from CD/DVD:Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

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

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

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

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

System requirements:1. Intel x86 platforms2. At least 64M bytes of system memory3. VESA-supported VGA cards

<F9> Xpress Recovery2

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

Intel 945 BIOS for 8I945GME E7....

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery211/07 /2005- I945-6A79HG0GC-00

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1. RESTORE:Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk.(This button will not appear if there is no backupfile.)

2. BACKUP:Back up data from hard disk.

3. REMOVE:Remove previously-created backup filesto release disk space.(This button will not appear if there is no backupfile.)

4. REBOOT:Exit the main screen and restart the system.

The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2

Limitations:1. Not compatible to Xpress Recovery.2. For the use of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved.3. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk, so free space available

on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recom-mended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up)

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

5. USB hard disks are currently not supported.6. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks.7. Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk.Hard disks detection sequence is as follows:

a. PATA IDE primary channelb. PATA IDE secondary channelc . SATA IDE channel 1d. SATA IDE channel 2e. SATA IDE channel 3f. SATA IDE channel 4

Precautions:1. When using hard disks with more than 128G under Windows 2000, be sure to execute the

EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup.2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2

to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. Please contact your motherboard manufacturer.5. Xpress Recovery2 supports only PATA hard disks and not SATA hard disks on the following

motherboards (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update)GA-K8UGA-K8U-9GA-K8NXP-SLIGA-K8N Ultra-SLIGA-K8N Pro-SLI

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

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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method IntroductionMethod 1 : Q-FlashTM UtilityQ-FlashTM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility,users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to updateBIOS. Q-Flash?allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or

Windows. Using Q-FlashTM indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions andoperating system since it is in the BIOS menu.

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

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

1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For

example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.3. Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.

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

Part One:Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboardssupporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the samescreen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOSfrom an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.

The BIOS file is Fa3before updating

Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>Memory Testing : 131072K OK

Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single ChannelPrimary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08Primary Slave : NoneSecondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101Secondary Slave : None

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Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:


Standard CMOS FeaturesAdvanced BIOS FeaturesIntegrated PeripheralsPower Management SetupPnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health StatusMB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Select LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without Saving

ESC: Quit F3: Change LanguageF8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup


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

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

Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screenThe Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking atask and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.Task menu for Q-Flash utility:Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu-tion of the task.Action bar:Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttonsmentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

Dual BIOS UtilityBoot From......................................... Main BiosMain ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF004A 512K Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF004A 512K

Wide Range Protection DisableBoot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery EnableHalt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to BackupLoad Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOSQ-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from FloppyLoad Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to FloppySave Backup BIOS to Floppy

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

Task menu forDual BIOSutility

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

Steps:1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy" item in

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

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

2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8KNXPU.Fba, is listed.

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

1 file(s) found8KNXPU.Fba 512K

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 911.50KF5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

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Reading BIOS file from floppy ...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Do not trun off power orreset your system at thisstage!!

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

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

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









!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Please press any key to continue

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

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

You can repeat Step 1 to4 to f lash the backupBIOS, too.









Are you sure to RESET ?

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

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

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

The BIOS filebecomes Fab afterupdating.

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

Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single ChannelPrimary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08Primary Slave : NoneSecondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101Secondary Slave : None

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6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move toLoad Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the systemredetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading theBIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.


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

Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults.





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


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

Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.Part Two:Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility.




ESC: Quit F3: Change LanguageF8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup


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Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screenThe Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enableexecution of the task.Action bar:Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned onyour keyboards to perform these actions.Using the Q-FlashTM utility:This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin"section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to yourcomputer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility,please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.Steps:1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the

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

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

2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8GE800.F4, is listed.

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

Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

Keep DMI Data EnableUpdate BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

1 file(s) found8GE800.F4 256K

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14MF5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

BIOS file in the floppydisk.




Reading BIOS file from floppy ...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................


Do not trun off power orreset your system atthis stage!!

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

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




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




Updating BIOS Now>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................


Do not trun off power orreset your systemat this stage!!

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




!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Please press any key to continue

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




Are you sure to RESET ?

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

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

Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4Check System Health OKMain Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0)<CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009>Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory

Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08Primary Slave : NoneSecondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00


The BIOS filebecomes F4 afterupdating

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

Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM UtilityIf you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use thenew @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS underWindows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latestversion of BIOS.

1. Methods and steps:I. Update BIOS through Internet

a. Click "Internet Update" iconb. Click "Update New BIOS" iconc. Select @BIOSTM severd. Select the exact model name on your motherboarde. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:a. Do not click "Internet Update" iconb. 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:

8S648FX-775.E6).e. Complete update process following the instruction.

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

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

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III. Save BIOSIn the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save thecurrent 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 outwhich kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.

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

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

II. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as yourmotherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.

III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go ontoGigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.

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

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RAID LevelsRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logicalunit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance isachieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can befound on another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs. The individual diskdrives in an array are called members. The configuration information of each member is recorded in thereserved sector that identifies the drive as a member. All disk members in a formed disk array are recognizedas a single physical drive to the operating system.Hard disk drives can be combined together through a few different methods. The different methods arereferred to as different RAID levels. Different RAID levels represent different performance levels, securitylevels and implementation costs. The RAID levels which the SiS® 964 chipset supports are RAID 0 and RAID1.

RAID 0 (Striping)RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. If any disk member fails, itaffects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times thecapacity of the smallest member. The striping block size can be set from 16KB to 256KB. RAID 0 does notsupport fault tolerance.

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

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Please follow the steps below to construct a complete RAID array:1) Have ready your hard drives for RAID construction.

Note: To achieve best performance, it is recommended that the hard drives used are of similarmake and storage capacity.

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

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

4) Enter RAID setup in the BIOS and select the RAID type (For instance, press Ctrl-S to enter SiSRAID BIOS).

5) Complete driver installation.6) Complete RAID utility installation.More information is provided on the steps below.

Configuring the SiS RAID BIOSThe SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want tomake part of the array.Entering the RAID BIOS SetupAfter rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl-S (Figure 1).The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. You havea few seconds to press Ctrl-S before the window disappears.

Press Ctrl-S. The SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility - Disk Status window appears (refer to Figure 2).To create RAID, press <R> to enter the RAID Setup utility.

Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. RAID BIOS Setting Utility v1.05_964(c) 2003-2005 Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. All Rights Reserved.

Press <Ctrl><S> to enter Setup Menu or <ESC> to skip waiting.

Primary Master: ST3120026AS 111GB UDMA6Secondary Master: ST3120026AS 111GB UDMA6

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SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility

Disk Status

* Current Created Raid *

[R] : Enter Raid setup utility

[Q] : Exit current menu

LocationModel Capacity Mode RAID Type

Disk 1 ST3120026AS 111GB UDMA 6 SingleDisk 2 ST3120026AS 111GB UDMA 6 Single

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Creating RAID VolumeStep 1:In the RAID Setup window, press <A> to create RAID volume (Figure 3).

Step 2:Then, use number keys 1~3 to select a RAID type: (1)JBOD, (2)RAID 0, or (3)RAID 1 and then press<Enter> (Figure 4). In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.


RAID Setup


Press [A] key to create RAID





RAID Setup


RAID Type : <1> JBOD <2> RAID 0 <3> RAID 1 :




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Step 3:If RAID 0 is selected, you'll have to decide whether you want the RAID array to be created automatically ormanually (Figure 5). Use <1> or <2> key to select. (We do not suggest that you select <2> Manual Createunless you know well how to set every required item, like block size.)

Step 4:If you wish to proceed to map and stripe all current data and future data to the RAID disks, press <Y>. Orpress <N> to perform striping on future data only. Then press <Enter> (Figure 6).


RAID Setup


RAID 0<1> Auto Create <2> Manual Create : 1





RAID Setup


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Disk 1 ST3120026AS 111GB UDMA 6 RAID0Disk 2 ST3120026AS 111GB UDMA 6 RAID0

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RAID Setup

* Current Created Raid *RAID 0 : Disk 1 Disk 2

Press [D] key to delete RAID




After the completion, you will see the RAID array under the * Current Created Raid * list in the RAID Setupwindow (Figure 7).


RAID Setup


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Step 5:To exit the current menu, press <Q>. Until the "Do You Want to Save changes?" message appears (Figure8), press <Y> and then <Enter> to confirm.

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Deleting RAID VolumeIf you want to delete a RAID volume, simply press <D> in the following window (Figure 9) and then use arrowkeys to select the RAID Volume and press <Enter> to confirm. Finally, when the "Are you sure to delete thisRAID?" message appears, press <Y> to confirm your selections.


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Installing the RAID DriversTo install Windows 2000/XP onto a Serial ATA hard disk sucessfully, you need to install required driver forthe SATA controller on your motherboard during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not berecognized during the Windows setup process.First of all, you have to copy the driver for the SATA controller on your motherboard from the motherboarddriver CD to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver.

Step 1:Find an available Operation System and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Theinstallation utility will appear automatically soon after you insert the driver CD. Quit the installation utility first.Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.

Step 2:Go to My Computer and right-click the CD-ROM icon (This procedure assumes Drive D) and select Open.Then you will see folders and files contained in the driver CD. Double-click the BootDrv folder icon andselect MENU.exe (refer to Figure10).

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Step 3:A MS-DOS prompt screen will appear. Information on all chipsets should be listed on the screen (Refer toFigure 11), please select the proper chipset model.

Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk.

After you complete the steps, boot from the Windows CD to install the RAID drivers.When install Windows 2000 or Windows XP from HDDs in serial ATA controller, press F6 as Win2000 orXP boots up, then supply serial ATA controller driver by this floppy disk. Follow on-screen instructions tocomplete installation.(Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed underWindows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.)

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

Line Out

The following setup is for Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP. Please follow the steps below to enable the function!

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

STEP 3:On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click theSpeaker Configuration tab and select the2-channel mode for stereo speaker output checkbox.

2 Channel Audio SetupWe recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to get the best sound effect if the stereo output isapplied.

STEP 2 :After installing the audio driver, you’ll find a SoundEffect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Clickthe icon to select the function.

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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

Line Out Line In

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

STEP 3 :On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click theSpeaker Configuration tab and select the 4-chan-nel mode for 4 speaker output check box.Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and pressOK.

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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

Line Out

Line In

MIC In

Use the back audio panel to connect the audio outputwithout any additional module.STEP 1 :Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rearchannels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer chan-nels to "MIC In".

STEP 3 :On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click theSpeaker Configuration tab and select the 6-chan-nel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box.Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and pressOK.


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STEP 1 :Secure the metal bracket of the “Surround Kit” to thechassis back panel with a screw.

Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN /Subwoofer)

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

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

STEP 5 :On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click theSpeaker Configuration tab and select the 6-chan-nel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box.Select the Only SURROUND-KIT check box andpress OK.

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

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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)

STEP 3:Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.

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

Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IOconnector on the motherboard.

A "SPDIF output" device is an optional device. TheSPDIF_IO cable with rear bracket could link to the"SPDIF_IO" connector (As picture.) For the furtherlinkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cableand Fiber connecting port.

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4-2 TroubleshootingBelow is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specificmotherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys afterentering 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 downand that's why the light is still on.

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

Steps:1. Turn off power.2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object

to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short forone minute).

4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults).7. Save changes and reboot the system.

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

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

AMI BIOS Beep Codes*Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.

1 beep Refresh failure2 beeps Parity error3 beeps Base 64K memory failure4 beeps Timer not operational5 beeps Processor error6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error8 beeps Display memory read/write failure9 beeps ROM checksum error10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error11 beeps Cache memory bad

AWARD BIOS Beep Codes1 short: System boots successfully2 short: CMOS setting error1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error1 long 3 short: Keyboard error1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM errorContinuous long beeps: DRAM errorContinuous short beeps: Power error

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