The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

DDR memory module

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

Fig. 1

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

Fig. 2

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Installation of Expansion Cards
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before installing the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating system. Installing a AGP expansion card:

AGP Card

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

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I/O Back Panel Introduction
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple).

Parallel Port

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

Serial Port

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

VGA Port

Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

USB port

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

LAN Port

The LAN port provides Internet connection.

Line In

Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector.

MIC In

Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

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Connectors Introduction
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
ATX_12V ATX CPU_FAN SYS_FAN IDE1/IDE2 FDD SATA0/SATA1 F_AUDIO SUR_CEN
10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18)
F_PANEL CD_IN SPDIF_IO F_USB1/F_USB2 CI CLR_CMOS COMB PWR_LED BAT

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

Pin No.

Definition GND GND +12V +12V

Pin No. 7

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

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

: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. Week The weekday, from Sun. to Sat., is determined by the BIOS and displayed only. 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.
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military-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 cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors GA-8S661FXM-775 Motherboard - 32 -

Drive A / Drive B

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. (Default value) 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Disabled Drive A Drive B Both Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

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 and is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

Base Memory

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

Extended Memory

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

Total Memory

This item displays the memory size that used.

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading note 1 Limit CPUID Max. to 3 note 2 Init Display First [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [AGP] Item Help Menu Level Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority

F10: Save

ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults
Note 1: This option is available only when the processor you install supports Intel HyperThreading Technology. Note 2: This option is available only when you install an Intel Prescott processor.

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

IDE2 Conductor Cable

Auto ATA66/100/133 ATA33

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

AC97 Audio

Enabled Disabled

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Onboard LAN device
Enabled Disabled Enable Onboard LAN device function. (Default value) Disable this function. Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. Enable USB Legacy Support. Disable USB Legacy Support. (Default value) Enable SiS Serial ATA Controller.(Default value) Disable SiS Serial ATA Controller. Set SiS Serial ATA Mode to IDE. Set SiS Serial ATA Mode to RAID (Default value). BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disable onboard Serial port 1. BIOS will automatically set up the Serial port 2 address. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. (Default value) Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disable onboard Serial port 2. 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. Use Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. Use Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Use Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default value) Use Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

USB Controller

Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled IDE RAID Auto 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled Auto 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 3BC/IRQ7

USB Legacy Support

SiS Serial ATA Controller

SiS Serial ATA Mode

Onboard Serial Port 1

Onboard Serial Port 2

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

SPP EPP ECP ECP+EPP

ECP Mode Use DMA

This 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. - 37 BIOS Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Power Management Setup [S1(POS)] [Off] [Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] NA Everyday 0:0:0 [Blinking] Item Help Menu Level [S1] Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS [S3] Set suspend type to Suspend to RAM under ACPI OS

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: 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 : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. 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. - 45 BIOS Setup
2-12 Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Top Performance Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save & Exit Setup

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

2-13 Exit Without Saving

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Top Performance Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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Chapter 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

to install the drivers automatically.
This page shows the drivers that need to be installed for the system. Click each item to install the driver manually or click the Xpress Install button
Click the Xpress Install button to install drivers automatically.
Or click one driver at one time to install it manually.
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 by itself.
We recommend that you install all components in the list. 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 installing the drivers, afterward you can install others applications. Click "GO". For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). - 49 Drivers Installation

Software Applications

This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them.

Driver CD Information

This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

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Hardware Information
This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

Contact Us

You can also see the last page of this manual for contacts information details.

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Drivers Installation

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Chapter 4

Appendix

Unique Software Utility
What is Xpress Recovery ?
Xpress Recovery is a utility used to back up and restore an OS partition. If the hard drive is not working properly, then users can restore the drive to its original state. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats Must be connected to the IDE1 Master Allows installation of only one OS Must be used with an IDE hard disk supporting HPA The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed up, please do not alter its size. Xpress Recovery is recommended when you use Ghost to return boot manager to NTFS format.
(Not all models support these unique software utilities, please check your motherboard features.)
4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction
How to use the Xpress Recovery
1. Boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode) Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced BIOS Feature" and set to boot from CD-ROM. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD drive, then save and exit the BIOS menu. Once the computer has restarted, the phrase "Boot from CD:" will appear at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. When "Boot from CD:" appears, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. Once you have completed this step, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can also function by pressing the F9 key during computer power on.
. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD:

Boot from CD:

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

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Execute Backup Utility Execute Restore Utility Remove Backup Image Set Password Exit and Restart

Build 2011

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Press F9 during powering on the computer. (Text Mode) Press F9 during powering on the computer.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Al ly Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1 Check System Health OK. Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00

F9 For Xpress Recovery

1. 2. 3.
If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key. System storage capacity as well as drive reading/writing speed will affect backup speed. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all required driver and software installations are complete.

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1. Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit
The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. If this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to enter Xpress Recovery.
2. Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default. Press R to restore your system back to factory default or press Esc to exit
Restores backup image to original state.
3. Remove Backup Image: Remove backup image. Are you sure? (Y/N)

Remove the backup image.

4. Set Password: Please input a 4-16 character long password (a-z or 0-9) or press Esc to exit
You can set a password to enter Xpress Recovery to protect your hard disk data. Once this is done, password input will be required to enter Xpress Recovery during the next as well as subsequent system restarts. If you wish to remove the need for password entry, please select "Set Password" and under "New Password/Confirm Password", make sure there is no entry and then press "Enter" to remove password requirement.

5. Exit and Restart:

Exit and restart your computer.

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4-1-2 BIOS Flash Method Introduction
Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility
Q-Flash TM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash TM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash TM indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu. Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

Before You Begin:

Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-Flash TM 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.

Keep DMI Data Enable Are you BIOSto RESET ? Update sure from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy [Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort. Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
The BIOS file becomes F4 after updating
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. 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 Click @BIOS item to Install

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 the Internet a. Select the Internet Update checkbox b. Click Update New BIOS c. Select an @BIOS TM sever from which you want to download BIOS d. Select the exact model name of your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. II. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet: a. Do not select the Internet Update checkbox b. Click Update New BIOS c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the downloaded BIOS file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from the Internet or any other methods (such as: 8I915G Pro.F1). e. Complete update process following the on-screen instructions.

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III. Save BIOS In the very beginning, there is Save Current BIOS icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the current BIOS version. IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.

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Please follow the steps below to construct a complete RAID array: 1) Have ready your hard drives for RAID construction. Note: To achieve best performance, it is recommended that the hard drives used are of similar make and storage capacity. 2) Please attach the hard drive connectors to their appropriate location on the motherboard ie. IDE, SCSI, or SATA. 3) Enter the motherboard BIOS and locate RAID setup (Please refer to the section on Integrated Peripherals). 4) Enter RAID setup in the BIOS and select the RAID type (For instance, press Ctrl-S to enter SiS RAID BIOS). 5) Complete driver installation. 6) Complete RAID utility installation. More information is provided on the steps below.
Configuring the SiS RAID BIOS
The SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array. Entering the RAID BIOS Setup After 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 have a few seconds to press Ctrl-S before the window disappears.
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: Secondary Master: ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 111GB 111GB UDMA6 UDMA6

Figure 1

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.
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility Disk Status * Current Created Raid *
[R] : Enter Raid setup utility [Q] : Exit current menu Location Disk 1 Disk 2 Model ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111GB 111GB Mode UDMA 6 UDMA 6 RAID Type Single Single

Figure 2

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Creating RAID Volume

Step 1: In the RAID Setup window, press <A> to create RAID volume (Figure 3).
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup * Current Created Raid *
Press [A] key to create RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Disk 1 Disk 2 Model ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111GB 111GB Mode UDMA 6 UDMA 6 RAID Type Single Single

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 Type : <1> JBOD <2> RAID 0 <3> RAID 1 :
[Q] : Exit current menu Location Disk 1 Disk 2 Model ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111GB 111GB Mode UDMA 6 UDMA 6 RAID Type Single Single

Figure 4

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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 or manually (Figure 5). Use <1> or <2> key to select. (We do not suggest that you select <2> Manual Create unless you know well how to set every required item, like block size.)
RAID 0 <1> Auto Create <2> Manual Create : 1 [Q] : Exit current menu Location Disk 1 Disk 2 Model ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111GB 111GB Mode UDMA 6 UDMA 6 RAID Type Single Single

Figure 5

Step 4: If you wish to proceed to map and stripe all current data and future data to the RAID disks, press <Y>. Or press <N> to perform striping on future data only. Then press <Enter> (Figure 6).
RAID 0 Split the SOURCE (Disk 1) data to RAID disks? N [Q] : Exit current menu Location Disk 1 Disk 2 Model ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111GB 111GB Mode UDMA 6 UDMA 6 RAID Type RAID0 RAID0

Figure 6

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After the completion, you will see the RAID array under the * Current Created Raid * list in the RAID Setup window (Figure 7).
SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup * Current Created Raid * RAID 0 : Disk 1 Disk 2
Press [D] key to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Disk 1 Disk 2 Model ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111GB 111GB Mode UDMA 6 UDMA 6 RAID Type RAID0 RAID0

Figure 7

Step 5: To exit the current menu, press <Q>. Until the "Do You Want to Save changes?" message appears (Figure 8), press <Y> and then <Enter> to confirm.
[R] : Do You Want to Save changes? N [Q] : Exit current menu Location Disk 1 Disk 2 Model ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111GB 111GB Mode UDMA 6 UDMA 6 RAID Type RAID0 RAID0

Figure 8

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Deleting RAID Volume

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

Figure 9

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Installing the RAID Drivers
To install Windows 2000/XP onto a Serial ATA hard disk sucessfully, you need to install required driver for the SATA controller on your motherboard during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First of all, you have to copy the driver for the SATA controller on your motherboard from the motherboard driver 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. The installation 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 and select MENU.exe (refer to Figure10).

Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):
(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN /Subwoofer) SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture.
STEP 1: Secure the metal bracket of the Surround Kit to the chassis back panel with a screw.
STEP 2: Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" cable to the SUR_CEN connector on the M/B.

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STEP 3: Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.
STEP 4: After installing the audio driver, youll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.
STEP 5: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6-channel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box. Select the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press OK.
Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes:
When the Environment setting is None, the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output.

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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
A "SPDIF output" device is an optional device. The SPDIF_IO cable with rear bracket could link to the "SPDIF_IO" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.
STEP 1: Secure the metal bracket of the SPDIF Output device to the chassis back panel with a screw.
STEP 2: Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IO connector on the motherboard.
STEP 3: Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.

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Jack-Sensing Introuction
Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 first to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98SE/2000 /ME.
Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or other audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone, other output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to MIC In jack.
Auto-detecting: Please connect the devices to the right jacks as above. A window will appear as right picture if you setup the devices properly. Please note that 3D audio function will only appear when 3D audio inputs.

GA-8S661FXM-775(rev. 2.0)
Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 2001 12ME-61FXM775-2001R
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Motherboard GA-8S661FXM-775(rev. 2.0)

Motherboard

Jan. 20, 2006

Copyright

2006 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

GA-8S661FXM-775(rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout.. 6 Block Diagram.... 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation... 9
1-1 1-2 1-3 Considerations Prior to Installation... 9 Feature Summary... 10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink.. 12
1-3-1 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU.... 12 Installation of the Heatsink.... 13

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

Installation of Memory... 14 Installation of Expansion Cards... 15 I/O Back Panel Introduction... 16 Connectors Introduction.... 17
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup.... 29
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D4).. 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features.... 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features... 34 2-3 Integrated Peripherals... 36 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 Power Management Setup.... 38 PnP/PCI Configurations... 40 PC Health Status... 41 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)... 42 Load Fail-Safe Defaults... 44 Load Optimized Defaults... 44 Set Supervisor/User Password... 45 Save & Exit Setup.... 46 Exit Without Saving.... 46
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation... 49
3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 Install Chipset Drivers... 49 Software Applications... 50 Driver CD Information... 50 Hardware Information... 51 Contact Us.... 51
Chapter 4 Appendix.... 53
4-1 Unique Software Utilities... 53
4-1-1 4-1-2 4-1-3 4-1-4 4-1-5 EasyTune 5 Introduction... 54 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction... 55 Flash BIOS Method Introduction.. 57 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s).. / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction.. 78

Troubleshooting.... 84

GA-8S661FXM-775(rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout

ATX_12V

CPU_FAN

ATX FDD

LGA775

SiS 661FX F_AUDIO

AUDIO AGP ICS1883 PCI1 IT8705 PCI2 BIOS SiS 964 SATA1 PCI3 SUR_CEN BAT F_USB1 F_USB2 CI SATA0 SPDIFO PWR_LED F_PANEL CLR_CMOS SYS _FAN

DDR1 DDR2

GA-8S661FXM-775

IDE2 IDE1

CODEC CD_IN

Block Diagram

LGA775 Processor AGP 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) VGA Port Host Interface

CPUCLK+/- (133/200MHz)

266/333/400MHz DDR RAM

SiS 661FX

HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) 133MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz 2 Serial ATA

SiS 964

AC97 Link
BIOS LPC BUS IT8705 Floppy LPT Port

ICS1883

PCICLK (33MHz)
AC97 CODEC 8 USB Ports ATA33/66/100/ 133 IDE Channels

24 MHz 33 MHz

COM Ports

MIC LINE-IN

LINE-OUT

PS/2 KB/Mouse

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard.

Front Side Bus Chipset LAN Audio

Storage

O.S Support Memory
Expanstion Slots Internal Connectors
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Rear Panel I/O
I/O Control Hardware Monitor

BIOS Additional Features

Bundle Software Form Factor
1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 serial port (COMA) 1 VGA port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 port 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In) IT8705 chip System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU smart fan control 1 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 2) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress Rescue Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.0cm
(Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 Hardware Installation
Installation of the CPU and Heatsink
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components: - CPU: An Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology - Chipset: 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 CPU
Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.
Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the edge of the CPU socket. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.)
Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the plastic covering and push the metal lever back into its original position.

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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

Male Push Pin

The top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU.
Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan)
Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally.
Fig. 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual)
Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture, the installation is complete.
Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.
The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.

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Hardware Installation

Installation of Memory

Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.

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

Onboard Serial Port 1

Auto 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled Auto 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 3BC/IRQ7 BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disable onboard Serial port 1. BIOS will automatically set up the Serial port 2 address. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. (Default value) Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disable onboard Serial port 2. 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. Use Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. Use Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Use Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default value) Use Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. - 37 BIOS Setup

Onboard Serial Port 2

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

SPP EPP ECP ECP+EPP

ECP Mode Use DMA

This 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.
Legacy USB storage detect
Enabled Disabled Enable USB storage detection function in MS-DOS environment. (Default value) Disable this function.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Power Management Setup [S1(POS)] [Off] [Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] NA Everyday 0:0:0 [Blinking] Item Help Menu Level [S1] Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS [S3] Set suspend type to Suspend to RAM under ACPI OS
ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN System After AC Back IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI ModemRingOn PME Event Wake Up Power On by Keyboard Power On by Mouse Resume by Alarm x Month Alarm x Day(of Month) x Time(hh:mm:ss) Power LED in S1 state

ACPI Suspend Type

S1(POS) S3(STR) Off Suspend Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). (Default value) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM). Press power button to turn off the system instantly. (Default value) 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. When AC-power is back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) When AC-power is back to the system, the system will be always in "On" state. When AC-power is back to the system, the system will return to the last state before AC-power was off.

Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN

System After AC Back

Off On Laststate

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IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI

When IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI triggered, the suspend timer will be reloaded to prevent system from getting 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)

ModemRingOn

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

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 Event Wake up. (Default value)

Power On By Keyboard

Password Disabled Any Key Disabled Enabled Enter one to eight characters to set the Keyboard Power On password. Disabled this function. (Default value) Press any key to turn on the computer. Disable this function. (Default value) Move or click the left button of the PS/2 mouse to turn on the computer.

Power On By Mouse

Resume by Alarm
You 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: Jan.~Dec. Day (of Month): Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss): (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

Power LED in S1 State

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

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Device(s) using this INT: RAID Cntrlr -Bus 0 Dev5 Func 0

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

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

PCI 3 IRQ Assignment

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR 2.5V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] Yes OK OK OK OK 33 oC 4687 RPM 0 RPM [Enabled] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level [Disabled] Dont reset case open status [Enabled] Clear case open status and set to be Disabled at next boot

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 is opened, Case Opened will show "Yes." If you want to reset Case Opened value, enable Reset Case Open Status and save the change to CMOS, and then your computer will restart.
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR 2.5V / +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 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)

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CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.
Auto Voltage PWM BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default Value) Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable.

Software Applications

This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them.

Driver CD Information

This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

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Hardware Information
This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

Contact Us

You can also see the last page of this manual for contacts information details.

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Drivers Installation

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Chapter 4 Appendix
4-1 Unique Software Utilities
U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System)
The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus DPS) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for ultimate system protection. Designed to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to the CPU for solid system stability. These characteristics make it the ideal companion with the latest LGA775 Intel Pentium 4 Processor as well as future Intel processors. As well, 4 blue LED's are mounted on the U-Plus D.P.S. for intelligent indication of system loading.
(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)
M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)
Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I.B. 2 features. M.I.T.'s integration of all platform performance settings into a single mode now gives any user the ability to control and enhance their computer system to the desired level.
C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2)
GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I.A. 2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. When enabled, the program detects the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to allow for a faster and smoother execution of programs. When the function is disabled, the CPU is returned to its initial status.

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction
Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility
Q-Flash TM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash TM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash TM indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu. Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

Before You Begin:

Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-Flash TM utility, please follow the steps below first. 1. 2. 3. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk. 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 motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
The BIOS file is Fa3 before updating
Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) <CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027> Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None

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 Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 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 Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y Set User Password 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) 1984-2005 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) 1984-2005 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.

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Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen
The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size..SST 49LF003A

Q-FlashTM utility bar

Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy :Move ESC:Reset

F10:Power Off

Action bar
Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.
1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk. If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save BIOS to Floppy" item. 2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8GE800.F4, is listed. Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size..SST 49LF003A 256K
1 file(s) found 8GE800.F4Keep DMI Data Enable 256K Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS toFree size : 1.14M Floppy Total size : 1.39M Enter : : Refresh :Move ESC:Reset F5 Run DEL : Delete F10:Power Off Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size..SST 49LF003A Keep DMI Data Enable Reading BIOS file from floppy. Update BIOS from >>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System :Move ESC:Reset
Do not turn off power or reset your system at

this stage!!

After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-8S661FXM-775(rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 62 -
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.

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

Figure 18 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA driver again from the motherboard driver CD. Step 4: When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute.
Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): WinXP 32bit SiS Raid/IDE Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit

Figure 19

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After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you should see a screen as below. It indicates that you have installed the SATA controller driver successfully. You can proceed with the Windows 2000/XP installation.
WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.

Enter= Continue

R=Repair

F3=Exit

Figure 20
(Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.)

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

2 Channel Audio Setup

We recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to get the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out."

Line Out

STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound on the lower right hand taskbar. Effect icon Click the icon to select the function.
STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 2 channel mode for stereo speaker output check box.

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