GA-8I865GME-775-RH

Intel CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Intel Celeron D LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 3901 12ME-865GMETR-3901R
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Motherboard GA-8I865GME-775-RH

Motherboard

Dec. 29, 2006

Copyright

2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies.

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Table of Contents

Item Checklist..... 6 Optional Accessories.... 6 GA-8I865GME-775-RH Motherboard Layout... 7 Block Diagram.... 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation... 9
1-1 1-2 1-3 Considerations Prior to Installation... 9 Feature Summary... 10 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler.. 12
1-3-1 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU.... 12 Installation of the CPU Cooler... 13

1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7

Installation of Memory... 14 Installation of Expansion Cards... 16 I/O Back Panel Introduction... 17 Connectors Introduction.... 18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup... 27
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : DM).. 28 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 Standard CMOS Features.... 30 Advanced BIOS Features... 32 Integrated Peripherals... 34 Power Management Setup.... 37 PnP/PCI Configurations... 39 PC Health Status... 40 Frequency/Voltage Control.... 42 Load Fail-Safe Defaults... 44
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults... 44 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password... 45 2-11 2-12 Save & Exit Setup.... 46 Exit Without Saving.... 46
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation... 47
3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 Install Chipset Drivers... 47 Software Applications... 48 Driver CD Information... 48 Hardware Information... 49 Contact Us.... 49
Chapter 4 Appendix.... 51
4-1 Unique Software Utilities... 51
4-1-1 4-1-2 4-1-3 4-1-4 EasyTune 5 Introduction... 51 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction... 52 Flash BIOS Method Introduction.. / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction.. 58

Troubleshooting.... 61

Item Checklist
IDE Cable x 1 and FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATA Cable x 1 I/O Shield
* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)
GA-8I865GME-775-RH Motherboard Layout

Instances of Non-Warranty
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. Damage due to improper installation. Damage due to use of uncertified components. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

-9Hardware Installation

Feature Summary
LGA775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme dual-core / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D L2 cache varies with CPU Supports 800/533 MHz FSB Northbridge: Intel 865G Southbridge: Intel ICH5 Onboard Intel 82562G chip (10/100 Mbit) Onboard Realtek ALC655 CODEC chip Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio Supports CD In connection Intel ICH5 Southbrigde - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device - 2 IDE connectors with ATA-100/66/33 support, allowing connection of 4 IDE devices - 2 SATA connectors, allowing connection of 2 SATA devices Microsoft Windows 2000/XP 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2 GB memory) Supports dual channel DDR400/333/266 DIMM Supports 2.5V DDR DIMMs 1 AGP slot 4X/8X 3 PCI slots 1 20-pin ATX power connector 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 2 IDE connectors 2 SATA connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector
Front Side Bus Chipset LAN Audio

Storage

O.S Support Memory
Expanstion Slots Internal Connectors
GA-8I865GME-775-RH Motherboard

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Rear Panel I/O
I/O Control Hardware Monitor

Additional Features

Bundle Software Form Factor
1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 serial port 1 VGA port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 port 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In) IT8718 chip System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 21.2cm

(Note)

EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 Hardware Installation

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

Pin No. 3 4

Definition GND GND +12V +12V

Pin No. 9

Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft on/off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V

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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.

CPU_FAN : 1 CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN :
Definition GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Speed Control

1 SYS_FAN

Pin No. 3
Definition GND +12V Sense
5) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).

2 IDE2 IDE1

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6) FDD (FDD Connector)

The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector.
7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector,)
Serial ATA can provide up to 150 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No. 7

Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND

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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Connector)
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch

MSG+ MSGPW+ PW-

SPEAK+

RES+ NC HD-

IDE Hard Disk Active LED
MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) PW (Power Switch) SPEAK (Speaker Connector)
Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-)
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) RES (Reset Switch) NC
Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System NC

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Reset Switch

SPEAK-

9) PWR_LED
The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1).

Pin No.

Definition MPD+ MPDMPD-
10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigments on the cable are the same as the pin assigments 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 GND MIC_BIAS POWER FrontAudio(R) Rear Audio (R)/ Return R NC No Pin FrontAudio (L) Rear Audio (L)/ Return L

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11) CD_IN (CD IN Connector)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
Definition CD-L GND GND CD-R
12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.

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

Advanced BIOS Features

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

Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

Power Management Setup

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

PnP/PCI Configuration

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

PC Health Status

This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
Frequency/Voltage Control
This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

Load Optimized Defaults

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

Set Supervisor Password

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

Set User Password

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

Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 3 Master Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Fii, Dec 22:31:24 [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 239M Item Help Menu Level

Halt on

The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all other errors.

Memory

The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

Base Memory

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

Extended Memory

The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [16MB] Item Help Menu Level

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN Disabled System Setup 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. 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. Disable this function. The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. Disable onboard Seria ATA function. When there is no device to be plugged in IDE1 or IDE2, SATA controller will remap to IDE controller. (Default value) Set SATA mode manually from "SATA Port0 configure as" item. Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Primary Master. Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Primary Slave. Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Secondary Master. Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Secondary Slave. Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 0). This mode is only supported by Windows XP or later. (Default value) Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 1). This mode is only supported by Windows XP or later.
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

On-Chip SATA

Disabled Auto Manual IDE Pri. Master IDE Pri. Slave IDE Sec. Master IDE Sec. Slave SATA Port0 SATA Port1

SATA Port0 configure as

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SATA Port1 configure as

The setting depends on "SATA Port0 configure as" item setting. (Default: SATA Port1)

USB Controller

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

USB 2.0 Controller

You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller.

USB Keyboard Support

Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enable USB keyboard support. Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) Enable USB mouse support. Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Enable USB storage detect function. (Default value) Disable this function. Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disable this function. Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function.

USB Mouse Support

Legacy USB storage detect

AC97 Audio

Auto Disabled

Onboard H/W LAN

Enabled Disabled

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM

This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Auto 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. 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.

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Onboard Parallel Port
Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 3BC/IRQ7 SPP EPP ECP ECP+EPP Disable onboard LPT port. Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value) Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7. 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 and EPP mode. Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.

Parallel Port Mode

ECP Mode Use DMA

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Power Management Setup [S1(POS)] [Blinking] [Instant-off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everday 0:0:0 [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off] Item Help Menu Level
ACPI Suspend Type Power LED in S1 state Off by Power button PME Event Wake Up ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC BACK Function

ACPI Suspend Type

S1(POS) S3(STR) Blinking Dual/OFF Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). In In a. b. standby mode(S1), poer LED will blink. (Default value) standby mode(S1): If use single color LED, power LED will turn off. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.

Power LED in S1 state

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

PME Event Wake Up

This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value)

ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan

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 Disable Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. (Default value)

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Resume by Alarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to Enabled and key in Date/Time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If Resume by Alarm is Enabled. Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

Power On By Mouse

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

Power On By Keyboard

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the keyboard power on password. Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the system.

KB Power ON Password

When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here. Enter Input password(from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the password.

AC BACK Function

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

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PnP/PCI Configurations
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment PCI3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level

PCI1 IRQ Assignment

Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Auto assign IRQ to PCI1. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1. Auto assign IRQ to PCI2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2. Auto assign IRQ to PCI3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3.

PCI2 IRQ Assignment

Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15

PCI3 IRQ Assignment

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No OK OK OK OK 45oC 3245 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level
+/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit F7: Optimized Defaults

F1: General Help

Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Enabled Don't reset case open status. (Default value) Clear case open status at next boot.

Case Opened

If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No". If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes". If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will restart.
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current CPU Temperature

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

CPU Warning Temperature

60 oC / 140 o F 70 oC / 158 o F 80 oC / 176 o F 90 oC / 194 o F Disabled Disabled Enabled Monitor CPU temperature at 60 o C / 140 oF. Monitor CPU temperature at 70 o C / 158 oF. Monitor CPU temperature at 80 o C / 176 oF. Monitor CPU temperature at 90 o C / 194 oF. Disable this function. (Default value) Disable the fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enable the fan fail warning function.
CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning

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CPU Smart FAN Control
Disabled Enabled Disable this function. When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements. (Default Value)

CPU Smart FAN Mode

This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. PWM Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can be used for CPU fans with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan speed.

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control [18X] [Disabled] [Disabled] 200 66/33 [Auto] 400 66/33 Item Help Menu Level
CPU Clock Ratio (Note) O.C. FSB1066 Core.2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) x AGP/PCI Fixed Memory Frequency For Memory Frequency(Mhz) AGP/PCI Frequency(Mhz)
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Setup Save & Exit Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

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2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password. To disable password, 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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2-11 Save & Exit Setup

System requirements:

1. Intel x86 platforms 2. At least 64M bytes of system memory 3. VESA-supported VGA cards
How to use the Xpress Recovery2
Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made by simply pressing the <F9> key during system power-on.
. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Intel 865G AGPSet BIOS for 8I865GME-775-RH R2.0 DM. <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 12/21/2006-i865G-6A79YG0MC-00

Boot from CD/DVD:

<F9>: Xpress Recovery2

1. 2. 3.

If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> key in the future. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.

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The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2

1. RESTORE:

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

2. BACKUP:

Back up data from hard disk.

3. REMOVE:

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

4. REBOOT:

Exit the main screen and restart the system.

Limitations:

1. 2. 3. Not compatible to Xpress Recovery. For the use of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk, so free space available on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recommended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up) 4. Capable of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me. 5. USB hard disks are currently not supported. 6. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks. 7. Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk. Hard disks detection sequence is as follows: a. PATA IDE primary channel b. PATA IDE secondary channel c. SATA IDE channel 1 d. SATA IDE channel 2 e. SATA IDE channel 3 f. SATA IDE channel 4

Precautions:

1. 2. 3. 4. 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. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations. 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.

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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-Flash

Q-FlashTM is a BIOS update tool that allows the user to update BIOS without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-FlashTM tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

Before Use:

Follow the steps below before using Q-Flash to update BIOS: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GME775P2.FA) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard disk. Note: The USB flash drive or hard disk must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Restart the system. During POST, press the End key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flash by either pressing the End key during POST or the F8 key in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the End key during POST to access Q-Flash.

<End> : Qflash

Updating the BIOS
Step 1: a. In the Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press ENTER. If you wish to back up the current BIOS file, use the Save BIOS to Drive function. b. Select the floppy drive or hard drive where the BIOS file is saved, such as "Floppy A" and press ENTER.
Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size..SST 49LF004A/B 512K
Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to Drive 0 file(s) found Enter : Run A Floppy :Move ESC:Reset <Drive> F10:Power Off HDD 0-0 <Drive>
Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh
Free size : 0 DEL : Delete

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Select the BIOS file and press ENTER. Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model.
Step 2: The process of system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press ENTER. The BIOS update will begin and the current process will be displayed. 1. Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. 2. Do not remove the floppy disk or hard drive/USB drive when the system is updating the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the Q-Flash main menu.

CPU_FAN

Pin No. 3 4
Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN)

SYS_FAN

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

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IDE1 Connector Hardware Installation

6) FDD (FDD Connector)

The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.
7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector,)
Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No. 1

Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND

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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Connector)
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignments below.
Speaker Connector Power Switch
Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED

MSG+ MSGPW+ PW-

SPEAK+

RES+ NC HD-

IDE Hard Disk Active LED
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector)
Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC
RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC

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Reset Switch

SPEAK-

9) PWR_LED
The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.

Pin No.

Definition MPD+ MPDMPD-
10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigments on the cable are the same as the pin assigments 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.
Definition MIC GND MIC_BIAS POWER FrontAudio(R) Rear Audio (R)/ Return R NC No Pin FrontAudio (L) Rear Audio (L)/ Return L

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11) CD_IN (CD IN Connector)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
Definition CD-L GND GND CD-R
12) F_USB1 (Front USB Connectors)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC

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13) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)
This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.

Definition Signal GND

14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short pins 1-2. To prevent improper use of this header, we do not include a jumper on it.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS

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15) BAT (Battery)
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS. 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for one minute). 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

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

CONTROL KEYS

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

Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press <F1> to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in system malfunction.

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BIOS Setup
<F12> : For Boot Menu
Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. GA-8I865GME-775-RH E1. <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 03/21/2006-i865G-6A79AG0UC-00

Password Check

(Note)
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CPU Hyper-Threading

Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP. (Default value) Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function.(Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.(Default value) Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.(Default value) Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. Enable CPU EIST function.(Default value) Disable CPU EIST function.
Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled

Limit CPUID Max. to 3

No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note)

CPU EIST Function (Note)

Init Display First
Select the first initiation of the monitor display from onboard/AGP or PCI VGA card. PCI Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. (Default value) Onboard/AGP Set Init Display First to onboard/AGP VGA card.
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
1MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB Set on-chip Set on-chip Set on-chip Set on-chip Set on-chip frame buffer size to 1MB. frame buffer size to 4MB. frame buffer size to 8MB. frame buffer size to 16MB. (Default value) frame buffer size to 32MB.
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] SATA Port0 SATA Port1 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3 Item Help Menu Level
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA x SATA Port0 configure as SATA Port1 configure as USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. Disable onboard Seria ATA function. When there is no device to be plugged in IDE1 or IDE2, SATA controller will remap to IDE controller. (Default value) Set SATA mode manually from "SATA Port0 configure as" item. Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Primary Master. Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Primary Slave. Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Secondary Master. Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Secondary Slave. Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 0). This mode is only supported by Windows XP or later. (Default value) Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 1). This mode is only supported by Windows XP or later.

Memory Frequency (Mhz)

The values depend on "CPU Host Frequency(Mhz)" item.
This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave & Exit Setup (Y/N)? N Exit Without Saving
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Setup Save & Exit Exit Without Saving
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

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2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password. To disable password, 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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2-11 Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Save Data to CMOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Saving Exit Without : Select Item F10: 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.

2-12 Exit Without Saving

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Abandon all Data Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? NExit Setup Save & Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. (1) Please make sure to install the latest service pack for Windows after OS installation and before installing motherboard drivers. (2) Insert the driver CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD will auto start and installation screen will appear. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in My computer or execute the Setup.exe in the root directory of the driver CD.

Install Chipset Drivers

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

Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.
Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen
The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Dual BIOS Utility Boot From... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size..SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size..SST 49LF003A

Dual BIOS utility bar

512K 512K
Task menu for Dual BIOS utility
Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility
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
Q-FlashTM utility title bar Action bar
Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:
Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

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

Steps:

1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy" item in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk. If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save Main BIOS to Floppy" item. 2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.
In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8KNXPU.Fba, is listed.

Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.
Wide Range Protection Disable 1 file(s) found Boot From Main Bios 8KNXPU.Fba 512K Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Total size Copy Main ROM Data to Backup : 1.39M Free size : 911.50K F5 : Refresh DEL : Load Default SettingsDelete 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
BIOS file in the floppy disk.
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 Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Reading BIOS file from floppy. Auto Recovery Enable >>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System 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 :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Do not turn off power or reset your system at this stage!!

Enter : Run

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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. 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.
Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable !! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !! Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to continue Please press any key 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
You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too.
Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after you exit Q-Flash.
Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Are you sure to RESET ? Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to Backup [Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort. Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.

The BIOS file becomes Fab after updating.
Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) <CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027> Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00

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Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Optimized Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Optimized Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type.
PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults. 7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type.
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
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-Flash TM utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type.

Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Keep DMI Data Enable !! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !! Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy Please press any key to continue :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Keep DMI Data Enable Are you sure to RESET ? Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy [Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort. Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
The BIOS file becomes F4 after updating
Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) <CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009> Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash 03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00
Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.
Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility
If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS
Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item

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

Click " "

Click "Update New BIOS"

1. Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOS TM sever d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet: a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8I865GME-775-RH.D5). e. Complete update process following the instruction.

MIC In Line Out STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.
STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6-channel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box. Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press OK.
When the Environment setting is None, the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output.

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Troubleshooting
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options. Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down? Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on. Question 3: How do I clear CMOS? Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Please refer to the steps below: Steps: 1. Turn off power. 2. Disconnect the power cord from MB. 3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for one minute). 4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder. 5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power. 6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults). 7. Save changes and reboot the system. Question 4: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume? Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later. Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for? Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case. AMI BIOS Beep Codes *Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully. *Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal. 1 beep Refresh failure 2 beeps Parity error 3 beeps Base 64K memory failure 4 beeps Timer not operational 5 beeps Processor error 6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure 7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 9 beeps ROM checksum error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error 11 beeps Cache memory bad - 67 AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error

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