Gigabyte GA-8GE800: инструкция

Раздел: Компьютерная техника, комплектующие, аксессуары

Тип: Материнская Плата

Инструкция к Материнской Плате Gigabyte GA-8GE800

When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following

notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has

"AGP 4X notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is

AGP 4X (1.5V).

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Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by Intel

845(GE/PE) /

845(E/G) / 850(E). You might experience system unable to boot up

normally. Please insert an AGP 4X card.

Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X

mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V)

mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is

2X(3.3V). The GA-8GE800 Pro (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards

might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the

jumper to 4X(1.5) mode in it.

Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by Power

Color, the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their

golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but

they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-8GE800 Pro (or any AGP 4X only)

motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.

Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on

ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance

with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S (G)will work

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fine with Intel

845(GE/PE) /845(E/G) / 850(E) based motherboards.

Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from

PCI slots if there is one.

M The author assumes no responsibility for any errors

or omissions that may appear in this document nor

does the author make a commitment to update the

information contained herein.

M Third-party brands and names are the property of

their respective owners.

M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this

may void the warranty of this motherboard.

M Due to rapid change in technology, some of the

specifications might be out of date before publication

of this booklet.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

declare that the product

( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)

Mother Board

GA-8GE800 Pro

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)

in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

o EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement

o EN 61000-3-2*

Disturbances in supply systems cause

of radio disturbance characteristics of

T EN 60555-2

by household appliances and similar

industrial,scientific and medical (ISM

electrical equipment Harmonics

high frequency equipment

o EN 55013

Limits and methods of measurement

o EN 61000-3-3* Disturbances in supply systems cause

of radio disturbance characteristics of

by household appliances and similar

T EN 60555-3

broadcast receivers and associated

electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations

equipment

o EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement

T EN 50081-1

Generic emission standard Part 1:

of radio disturbance characteristics of

Residual commercial and light industry

household electrical appliances,

portable tools and similar electrical

T EN 50082-1

Generic immunity standard Part 1:

apparatus

Residual commercial and light industry

o EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement

o EN 55081-2

Generic emission standard Part 2:

of radio disturbance characteristics of

Industrial environment

fluorescent lamps and luminaries

o EN 55020

Immunity from radio interference of

o EN 55082-2

Generic emission standard Part 2:

broadcast receivers and associated

Industrial environment

equipment

T EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement

o ENV 55104

lmmunity requirements for household

of radio disturbance characteristics of

appliances tools and similar apparatus

information technology equipment

o DIN VDE 0855

Cabled distribution systems; Equipment

o EN50091-2

EMC requirements for uninterruptible

o part 10

for receiving and/or distribution from

power systems (UPS)

o part 12

sound and television signals

T CE marking

(EC conformity marking)

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product

with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC

o EN 60065

Safety requirements for mains operated

o EN 60950

Safety for information technology equipment

electronic and related apparatus for

including electrical bussiness equipment

household and similar general use

o EN 60335

Safety of household and similar

o EN 50091-1

General and Safety requirements for

electrical appliances

uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

Manufacturer/Importer

Signature:

Timmy Huang

Date : January 24, 2003

Name:

Timmy Huang

(Stamp)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party Name:

G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.)

Address:

17358 Railroad Street

City of Industry, CA 91748

Phone/Fax No:

(818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339

hereby declares that the product

Product Name:

Motherboard

Model Number:

GA-8GE800 Pro

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109

(a),Class B Digital Device

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received,

including that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name:

ERIC LU

Signature:

Eric Lu

Date:

January 24, 2003

GA-8GE800 Pro

P4 Titan Motherboard

USER'S MANUAL

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Pentium

4 Processor Motherboard

Rev. 1101

12ME-8GE800P-1101

Table of Content

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Item Checklist ......................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Introduction .........................................................................5

Features Summary .................................................................................... 5

GA-8GE800 Pro Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 7

Block Diagram ............................................................................................ 8

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ............................................ 10

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................................11

Step 1-1: CPU Installation ........................................................................................... 11

Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation ..........................................................................12

Step 2: Install memory modules .............................................................. 13

Step 3: Install expansion cards ............................................................... 15

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ........ 16

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ..........................................................................16

Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction ....................................................18

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ....................................................................... 33

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E4) ..................................... 34

Standard CMOS Features ....................................................................... 36

Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................................ 39

Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................ 41

Power Management Setup ...................................................................... 46

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PnP/PCI Configurations ........................................................................... 48

PC Health Status ..................................................................................... 49

Frequency/Voltage Control ...................................................................... 51

Top Performance ...................................................................................... 54

Select Language ...................................................................................... 55

Load Fail-Safe Defaults ........................................................................... 56

Load Optimized Defaults ......................................................................... 57

Set Supervisor/User Password ............................................................... 58

Save & Exit Setup .................................................................................... 59

Exit Without Saving ................................................................................. 60

Chapter 4 Technical Reference .......................................................... 63

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@ BIOS

Introduction ............................................................................. 63

TM

Easy Tune

4 Introduction ...................................................................... 64

TM

Face-Wizard

Utilities Installation ......................................................... 65

Flash BIOS Method Introduction ............................................................. 66

2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction ............................................ 87

Chapter 5 Appendix ........................................................................... 95

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Table of Content

Item Checklist

þ The GA-8GE800 Pro motherboard o 2 Port USB Cable x 1

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þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 þ 2 Port USB Cable x 2

þ CD for motherboard driver & utility þ SPDIF-KIT x 1 (SPDIF Out KIT)

þ GA-8GE800 Pro user's manual þ IEEE 1394 Cable x1

þ I/O Shield o Audio Combo Kit x 1

þ Quick PC Installation Guide (SURROUND-Kit + SPDIF Out KIT)

o RAID Manual þ Motherboard Settings Label

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To

protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you

work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have

one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as

the power supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or

other components.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the

components whenever the components are separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX

ower connector on the motherboard.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis

If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they dont line up with the holes on the base and there

are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the

mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so

be careful of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying

about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the

motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the

screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may

damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Features Summary

Form Factor 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.

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CPU Socket 478 for Intel

Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium

4 processor

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Support Intel

Pentium

4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor

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Support Intel

Pentium

4 Processor with HT Technology

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Intel Pentium

4 400/533MHz FSB

2nd cache depends on CPU

Chipset Chipset Intel 845GE HOST/AGP/Controller

ICH4 I/O Controller Hub

Memory 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

Supports DDR333/DDR266 DIMM

Supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max)

Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

I/O Control IT8712

Slots 1 AGP slot 4X (1.5V) device support

5 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

On-Board IDE 2 IDE bus master (UDMA33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE ports

for up to 4 ATAPI devices

Supports PIO mode3,4 (UDMA 33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE

& ATAPICD-ROM

On-Board Peripherals 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M

and 2.88M bytes.

1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode

1 Serial port (COMA), 1 VGA port, COMB on Board

6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 x Rear, 4 xFront by cable)

1 Front Audio Connector

1 IrDA connector for IR/CIR

Hardware Monitor CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution detect

CPU/Power/System Fan Fail Warning

CPU Overheat Warning

System Voltage Detect

to be continued......

M Due to (Intel 845PE/GE/GV) chipset architecture limitation, DDR 333 memory module is

only supported when using FSB 533 Pentium 4 processor. A FSB 400 Pentium 4 processor

will only support DDR 266 memory module

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On-Board Sound Realtek ALC650 CODEC

Line Out / 2 front speaker

Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch)

Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch)

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SPDIF Out /SPDIF In

CD In/ AUX_IN/ Game Port

On-Board LAN Build in Kinnereth-R Chipset

On-Board SCR IT8712 I/O Chipset (Smart Card Reader)

On-Board IEEE1394 VT6306

PS/2 Connector PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface

BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS, 3M bit Flash ROM

Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash

Supports Multi Language

Supports Face Wizard

Additional Features PS/2 Keyboard power on by password

PS/2 Mouse power on

STR(Suspend-To-RAM)

AC Recovery

USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3

Supports EasyTune 4

Supports @BIOS

Overclocking Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS

Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS

"*" HT functionality requirement content :

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires

all of the following platform components:

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- CPU: An Intel

Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology

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- Chipset: An Intel

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

Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.

We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification

because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU,

chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific

bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU,

Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards .etc.

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GA-8GE800 Pro Motherboard Layout

RAM_LED

KB_MS

FDD

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

COMA

ATX

ATX_12V

LPT1

SOC KET478

VGA

IDE1IDE2

F_AUDIO

NB_FAN

LINE_OUT

CLR_PWD

GAME

LINE_IN

GA-8GE800 Pro

CD_IN

MIC_IN

Intel 845GE

Kinnereth-R

USB_LAN

SYS_FAN

2X_DET

AGP

P4 Titan

PCI1

DDR1

DDR2

DDR3

SPDIF_IO

ICH4

PCI2

SCR

AUX_IN

PCI3

BAT

CI

MAIN

BACKUP

CODCE

BIOS

BIOS

IR_CIR

PCI4

SUR_CEN

PCI5

IT8712

VT6306

COMB

F_U SB1 F_U SB2

F_PANEL

F1_1394

F2_1394

PWR_LED

Introduction- 7 -

Block Diagram

Pentium 4

CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

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Socket 478

CPU

AGP 4X

AGPCLK

System Bus

VGA Port

(66MHz)

400/533MHz

DDR

266/333MHz

82845GE

GMCHCLK (66MHz)

5 PCI

HCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

RJ45

66MHz

IEEE 1394

33 MHz

14.318 MHz

48 MHz

Kinnereth-R

VT6306

BIOS

ICH4

Game Port

AC97 Link

LPC BUS

Floppy

IT8712

24 MHz

LPT Port

AC97

PS/2

PCICLK

CODEC

KB/Mouse

(33MHz)

6 USB

ATA33/66/100

33 MHz

Ports

IDE Channels

COM

MIC

Ports

LINE-IN

SCR

LINE-OUT

PCICLK (33MHz)

GMCHCLK (66MHz)

USBCLK (48MHz)

CLK GEN

CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

14.318 MHz

AGPCLK (66MHz)

33 MHz

HCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

24 MHz

ICH3V66 (66MHz)

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:

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Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 2- Install memory modules

Step 3- Install expansion cards

Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

Step 2

Step 4

Step 1

Step 4

Step 4

Step 3

Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation!

Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with

the BIOS/software installation.

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Before installing the processor , adhere to the following warning:

If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will

cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

Step 1-1: CPU Installation

Angling the

Socket

0

rod to 65

Actuation

Lever

1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe feel a

2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.

kind of tight , and then continue pull the rod

to 90-degree when a noise cough made.

Pin1 indicator

Pin1 indicator

4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look

3. CPU Top View

for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU

upper corner. Then insert the CPU

into the socket.

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Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation

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Before installing the CPU Heat Sink , adhere to the following warning:

1.Please use Intel approved cooling fan.

2.We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction

between your CPU and heatsink.

(The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal

paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cooling fan, you might pull the

processor out of the CPU socket alone with the cooling fan, and might damage the

processor. To avoid this from happening, we suggest you to either use thermal tape

instead of thermal paste, or remove the cooling fan with extreme caution.)

3.Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this

completes the installation.

Please refer to CPU heat sink user's manual for more detail installation procedure.

2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to

1. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base

the CPU fan connector, than install

onto the CPU socket on the

complete.

mainboard.

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Step 2: Install memory modules

Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning:

When RAM_LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket.

Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches.

Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically

detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM

socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary

between sockets.

Notch

DDR

Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type:

64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks)

128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)

512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks)

Total System Memory (Max2GB)

DDR1 DDR2 DDR3

D:Double Sided DIMM S:Single Sided DIMM

S S S

X:Not Use

D S S

D D X

D X D

S D X

S X D

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1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM

memory module can only fit in one direction.

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2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into

the DIMM slot. Then push it down.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM

slots to lock the DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish

to remove the DIMM module.

DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a

high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs

and system integrators.

DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing

SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottle-

neck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration

path from existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100

DDR memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and

falling edge of the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the

same DRAM clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.664GB per second, DDR memory enables

system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for

servers, workstations, high-end PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only

2.5 Volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for

small form factor desktops and notebook applications.

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Step 3: Install expansion cards

1. Read the related expansion cards instruction document before install the expansion card into

the computer.

2. Remove your computers chassis cover, necessary 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 computers 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.

Please carefully pull out the small white- drawable bar

at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/

Uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to

the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot

AGP Card

.Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white-

drawable bar.

When an AGP 2x (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a non-supported

graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2x

(3.3V) is not supported by the chipset.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power

supply

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Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction

v

w

y

u

x

u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector

ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard

(6 pin Female)

and PS/2 mouse.

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

(6 pin Female)

vParallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)

Parallel Port

Ø This connector supports 1 standard COM port,

(25 pin Female)

1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like

printer can be connected to Parallel port ;

mouse and modem etc can be connected to

Serial ports.

COMA

VGA

Serial Port

VGA Port

(9 pin Male)

(15 pin Female)

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w Game /MIDI Ports

ØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard

and other relate audio devices.

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

x Audio Connectors

Ø After install onboard audio driver, you may

connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone

to MIC In jack.

Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be

connected to Line-In jack.

Please note:

Line Out

MIC In

You are able to use 2-/4-/6- channel audio

(Center and Subwoofer)

(Front

feature by S/W selection.

Speaker)

If you want to enable 6-channel function, you

Line In

have 2 choose for hardware connection.

(Rear Speaker)

Method1:

Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"

Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"

Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out".

Method2:

You can refer to page 26, and contact your

nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup

installation, please refer to page 87.

y USB & LAN Connector

Ø 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

LAN

controller.

USB 0

If your OS does not support USB controller,

USB 1

please contact OS vendor for possible patch

or driver upgrade. For more information please

contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

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Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

1 3

6

5

9

2

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8

7

26

14

16

4

11

21

18

17

25

19

15

12

22

23

24

20

13

10

1) ATX_12V 14) F_AUDIO

2) ATX 15) SUR_CEN

3) CPU_FAN 16) CD_IN

4) SYS_FAN 17) AUX_IN

5) PWR_FAN 18) SPDIF_IO

6) NB_FAN 19) IR_CIR

7) IDE1/IDE2 20) F_USB1/F_USB2

8) FDD 21) SCR

9) RAM_LED 22) COMB

10) PWR_LED 23) F1_1394

11) 2X_DET 24) F2_1394

12) F_PANEL 25) CI

13) BAT 26) CLR_PWD

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1) ATX_12V ( +12V Power Connector)

This connector (ATX _12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " ATX_ 12V connector" is not

connected, system cannot boot.

2

1

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

4

3

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

2) ATX (ATX Power)

AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other

related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 VCC

5 GND

11

1

6 VCC

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB(stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 3.3V

12 -12V

13 GND

14 PS _O N ( softOn/ Off)

15 GND

16 GND

20

10

17 GND

18 -5V

19 VCC

20 VCC

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3) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)

Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running

under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max.

current up to 600 mA.

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Pin No. Definition

1 GND

1

2 +12V

3 Sense

4) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system

temperature.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

1

3 Sense

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5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector)

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system

temperature.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

1

2 +12V

3 Sense

6) NB_FAN

If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan.

(Usually black cable is GND)

Pin No. Definition

1

1 VCC

2 GND

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7) IDE1/ IDE2(IDE1/IDE2 Connector)

Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must

be the same side with the Pin1.

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40

39

2

1

IDE2

IDE1

8) FDD (Floppy Connector)

Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and

2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

34

33

2

1

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9) RAM_LED

Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages

due to the 2.5V stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected.

+ -

10) PWR_LED

PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink

when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.

Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

1

3 MPD-

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11) 2X_DET

When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a nonsupported graphics

card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not

supported by the chipset.

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12) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector)

Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to

the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.

Soft Power

Connector

Speaker

Message LE D/Power/

Connector

Sleep LED

PW-

MPD-

SPK+

SPK-

PW+

MPD+

2

1

1

1

20

1

1

1

19

HD+

IDE Hard Disk

HD-

NC

Active LED

RSE-

RSE+

Reset Switch

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

(Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

(Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

(Green) Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

(Red) Close: Power On/Off

MSG(Message LED/Power/ Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Sleep LED)(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC( Purple) NC

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13) BAT (Battery)

+

CAUTION

v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

v Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

v Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturers instructions.

If you want to erase CM OS...

1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.

3.Re-install the battery.

4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

14) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector)

If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the

front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin

assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis

you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note, you can have the

alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 REF

4 POWER

10 9

5 FrontAudio(R)

6 RearAudio(R)

12

7 Reserved

8 No Pin

9 FrontAudio (L)

10 RearAudio(L)

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15) SUR_CEN

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

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Pin No. Definition

1 SUR OUTL

62

2 SUR OUTR

3 GND

4 No Pin

1 5

5 CENTER_OUT

6 BASS_OUT

16) CD_IN (CD IN,Black)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

1

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD_R

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17) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)

Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector.

Pin No. Definition

1 AUX-L

2 GND

1

3 GND

4 AUX_R

18) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to

an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function.

Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC

1

2

2 No Pin

3 SPDIF

5

6

4 SPDIFI

5 GND

6 GND

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19) IR_CIR

Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the

IR/CIR function on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR/CIR module. For detail

information please contact your autherized Giga-Byte distributor.

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To use IR function only, please connect IR module to Pin1 to Pin5.

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC

2 NC

510

3 IRRX

4 GND

6

1

5 IRTX

6 NC

7 CIRRX

8 VCC

9 CIRTX

10 NC

20)F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow )

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you

connect the front USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB cable.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 Power

2

10

3 USB DX-

4 USB Dy-

5 USB DX+

6 USB Dy+

1

9

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

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21) SCR (Smart Card Reader Header,Black Connector)

This MB supports smart card reader. To enable smart card reader function an optional smart card reader

box is required. Please contact your autherized distributor.

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC

2 SCAPWCTL-

10

5

3 SCAC4

4 SCAIO

5 SCACLK

6

1

6 GND

7 SCARST-

8 SCALED

9 SCAC8

10 SCAPSNT

22) COMB (COM B Connector)(White)

Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the

COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable.

Pin No. Definition

1 NDCDB-

2 NSINB

3 NSOUTB

10

9

4 NDTRB-

5 GND

2

1

6 NDSRB-

7 NRTSB-

8 NCTSB-

9 NRIB-

10 No Pin

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23) F1_1394 ( IEEE 1394 Connector)

Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which

has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.

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Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 Power

3 TPA0+

4 TPA0-

5 GND

6 GND

1

7 TPB0+

8 TPB0-

9 Power

10 Power

11 TPA1+

12 TPA1-

13 GND

14 No Pin

15 TPB1+

16 TPB1-

24) F2_1394 ( IEEE 1394 Connector)

Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which

has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.

Pin No. Definition

1 TPA2+

2 TPA2-

3 GND

1

4 GND

5 TPB2+

6 TPB2-

7 Power

8 Power

9 No Pin

10 GND

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25) CI (CASE OPEN)

This 2 pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" item in BIOS if the

system case begin remove.

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal

1

2 GND

26) CLR_PWD

When Jum per is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared.

On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains.

1

open: Clear password

close: Normal

1

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Revision History

Chapter 4 Technical Reference

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@ BIOS

Introduction

Gigabyte announces @ BIOS

Windows BIOS live update utility

Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like

many other people, you just know what BIOS is,

but always hesitate to update it? Because you think

updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually

you dont know how to update it.

Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of time

to do it. But of course you dont like to do it too much. First, download different BIOS from website and

then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to update BIOS.

The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS source

code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.

Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your

time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte

announces @BIOS the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update

software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the other BIOS

update software, its a Windows utility. With the help of @BIOS, BIOS updating is no more than a

click.

Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if its a Gigabytes product*, @BIOS help

you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to

choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site

automatically. There are several different choices; you could use Internet Update to download and

update your BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose

Save Current BIOS to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update

your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and

manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabytes innovative product erects a milestone in mainboard

industries.

For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! Its free! Now, if you buy a

Gigabytes motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But please

remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from your

Gigabyte @BIOS.

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Easy Tune

4 Introduction

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Gigabyte announces EasyTune

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Windows based Overclocking utility

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EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations.

Overclock" might be one of the most common issues

in computer field. But have many users ever tried it?

The answer is probably "no". Because "Overclock"

is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of

technical know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is even

considered as special skills found only in some

enthusiasts. But as to the experts in "Overclock",

what's the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time

and money to study, try and use many different hard-

ware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". And even with these technologies, they still learn that it's quite a

risk because the safety and stability of an "Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything is different

because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This win-

dows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based

overclocking utility is suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either "Easy Mode"

or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking at their convenience. For users who choose "Easy Mode", they

just need to click "Auto Optimize" to have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will

then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown in the control panel. If users prefer

"Overclock" by them, there is also another choice. Click "Advanced Mode" to enjoy "sport drive" class

Overclocking user interface. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change the system bus / AGP /

Memory working frequency in small increments to get ultimate system performance. It operates in

coordination with Gigabyte motherboards. Besides, it is different from other traditional over-clocking

methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting;

on the other hand, they can do "Overclock" at easy step . Therefore, this is a safer way for "Overclock"

as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTune 4 over system's limitation, the

biggest lost is only to restart the computer again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one

well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load"

it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward

to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in

driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by

themselves.

*Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported list

in the web site.

*Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any

damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components.

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Face-Wizard

Utilities Installation

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What is Face-Wizard

?

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Face-Wizard

is a windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to change the

boot-up logo with picture from Gigabyte Logo Gallery on web site or other compatible picture you have.

How does it work?

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Face-Wizard

allows user to select BIOS on board or file in hard drive, floppy disk , zip, MO or other

storage devices and combine the compatible picture you prefer into BIOS. And not only this, Face-

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Wizard

also helps user to update BIOS in windows mode.

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Whats benefit for using Face-Wizard

?

It can personalize boot-up logo to show your unique style from others, and never again looking at the

black and white boot up screen.

2.Click "Next".

1.Click "Face-Wizard" item.

(1)

(2)

4.Click "Start"-"Programs"-"GIGABYTE

UTILITY"-"Face-Wizard".

3.Click "Next".

(3)

(4)

5.Click "Help".

(5)

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Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash

A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?

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Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main

BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the

Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the

system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run stably as if nothing has

happened in your BIOS.

B. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility?

a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will

allow you to enter Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Flash utility.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software

}Standard CMOS Features Select Language

}Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults

}Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults

}Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password

}PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password

Enter Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y

}PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup

}Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving

Top Performance

ESC:Quit F3: Select Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Tim e, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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b. Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility

Dual BIOS Utility V1.20

Boot From................................................. Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size................................ SST 49LF003A 384K

Backup ROM Type/Size............................ SST 49LF003A 384K

Wide Range Protection :Disable

Boot From :Main BIOS

Auto Recovery :Enable

Halt On Error :Disable

Keep DMI Data :Enable

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

PgDn/PgUp: Modify hi: Move ESC: Reset F10: Power Off

c. Dual BIOS Item explanation:

Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable

Status 1:

If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset ) occurs in the Main BIOS, just

before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection

is set to Enable, the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically.

Status 2:

If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits signals torequest

restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will not be changed to

the Backup BIOS.

Boot From : Main BIOS(Default), Backup BIOS

Status 1:

The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.

Status 2:

If one of the main BIOS or the Backup BIOS fails, this item Boot From : Main BIOS(Default)

will become gray and will not be changed by user.

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Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable

When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will

automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure.

(In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to

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RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.)

(If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press Del key when the boot screen appears.)

Halt On Error : Disable(Default), Enable

If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION

error and Halt On Error set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen, and the

system will pause and wait for the users instruction.

If Auto Recovery :Disable, it will show <or the other key to continue.>

If Auto Recovery :Enable, it will show <or the other key to Auto Recover.>

Keep DMI Data : Enable(Default), Disable

Enable: The DMI data wont be replaced by flashing new BIOS.(recommend)

Disable: The DMI data will be replaced by flashing new BIOS.

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

(If you boot from Backup ROM, this item will change to Copy Backup ROM Data to Main)

Auto recovery message:

BIOS Recovery: Main to Backup

The means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Backup BIOS.

BIOS Recovery: Backup to Main

The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS.

(This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and cant be changed by user.)

Load Default Settings

Load dual BIOS default value.

Save Settings to CMOS

Save revised setting.

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C. What is Q-Flash Utility?

Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS

mode, no more fooling around any OS.

D. How to use Q-Flash?

Load Main BIOS from Floppy / Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

!In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run.

1 File(s) found

XXXX.XX 256K

Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.14M

F5: Refresh DEL: Delete ESC: Return Main

Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file.

!Press Enter to Run.

Are you sure to update BIOS?

[Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...

!Press Enter to Run.

!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !!

Please press any key to continue

Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system.

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Save Main BIOS to Floppy / Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

!In the A:drive, insert the floppy disk, then Press Enter to Run.

TYPE FILE NAME

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File name: XXXX.XX

Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.39M

F5: Refresh DEL: Delete TAB: Switch

To name the file.

Congratulate you have accomplished the saving.

CONTROL KEYS

<PgDn/PgUp> Make changes

<á> Move to previous item

<â> Move to next item

<Esc> Reset

<F10> Power Off

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DualBIOS

Technology FAQ

GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your

system BIOS. This newest Value-added feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE,

is available on this motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this

innovation.

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Whats DualBIOS

?

On GIGABYTE motherboards with DualBIOS there are physically two BIOS chips. For

simplicity well call one your Main BIOS and the other well call your Backup BIOS (your hot

spare). If your Main BIOS fails, the Backup BIOS almost automatically takes over on your next

system boot. Almost automatically and with virtually zero down time! Whether the problem is a

failure in flashing your BIOS or a virus or a catastrophic failure of the Main BIOS chip, the result is

the same - the Backup BIOS backs you up, almost automatically.

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I. Q: What is DualBIOS

technology?

Answer:

DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte Technology. The concept of this

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technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS

technology simply

means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS,

and the other is a backup BIOS. The mainboard will operate normally with the main BIOS, however,

if the main BIOS is corrupt or damaged for various reasons, the backup BIOS will be automatically

used when the system powered-On. Your PC will operate as before the main BIOS was damaged,

and is completely transparent to the user.

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II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS

technology?

Answer:

In todays systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus

attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself.

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1. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS. They may

corrupt your BIOS code, causing your PC to be unstable or even not boot normally.

2. BIOS data will be corrupted if a power loss/surge occurs, or if a user resets the system, or if

the power button is pressed during the process of performing a system BIOS upgrade.

3. If a user mistakenly updates their mainboard with the incorrect BIOS file, then the system

may not be able to boot correctly. This may cause the PC system hang in operation or

during boot.

4. A flash ROMs life cycle is limited according to electronic characteristics. The modern PC

utilizes the Plug and Play BIOS, and is updated regularly. If a user changes peripherals

often, there is a slight chance of damage to the flash ROM.

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With Giga-Byte Technologys patented DualBIOS

technology you can reduce the

possibility of hangs during system boot up, and/or loss BIOS data due to above reasons.

This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause

by BIOS failures.

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III. Q: How does DualBIOS

technology work?

Answer:

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1. DualBIOS

technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It

protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP

detection/assignment.

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2. DualBIOS

provides automatic recovery for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during

boot up does not complete or if a BIOS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible. In

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the DualBIOS

utility, the Auto Recovery option will guarantee that if either the main

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BIOS or backup BIOS is corrupted, the DualBIOS

technology will use the good BIOS

and correct the wrong BIOS automatically.

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3. DualBIOS

provides manual recovery for the BIOS. DualBIOS

technology contains a

built-in flash utility, which can flash your system BIOS from backup to main and/or visa

versa. There is no need for an OS-dependent flash utility program.

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4. DualBIOS

contains a one-way flash utility. The built-in one-way flash utility will ensure that

the corrupt BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct

BIOS (main vs. backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being

flashed.

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IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS

technology?

Answer:

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1. Every user should have DualBIOS

technology due to the advancement of computer

viruses.

Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system

BIOS. Most commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this

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type of virus intrusion. The DualBIOS

technology will provide a state-of-the-art solution to

protect your PC:

Case I.) Vicious computer viruses may wipe out your entire system BIOS. With a

conventional single system BIOS PC, the PC will not be functional until it is sent for repairs.

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Case II.) If the Auto Recovery option is enabled in the DualBIOS

utility, and if a virus

corrupts your system BIOS, the backup BIOS will automatically reboot the system and

correct the main BIOS.

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Case III.) A user may override booting from the main system BIOS. The DualBIOS

utility

may be entered to manually change the boot sequence to boot from the backup BIOS.

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2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOS

detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, the

backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the

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main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOS

technology examines

the checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee

your BIOS operates properly.

3. Power Users will have the advantage of having two BIOS versions on their mainboard. The

benefit is being able to select either version BIOS to suit the performance system needs.

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4. Flexibility for high-end desktop PCs and workstation/servers. In the DualBIOS

utility,

the option can be set, Halt On When BIOS Defects, to be enabled to halt your system with

awarning message that the main BIOS has been corrupted. Most workstation/servers

require constant operation to guarantee services have not been interrupted. In this situation,

the Halt On When BIOS Defects message may be disabled to avoid system pauses

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during normal booting. Another advantage you gain from Giga-Bytes DualBIOS

technology is the ability to upgrade from dual 2 Mbit BIOS to dual 4

Mbit BIOS in the future if extra BIOS storage is need.

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Method 2: BIOS Flash Utility

BIOS Flash Procedure

We use GA-7VTX motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example.

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Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode.

Flash BIOS Procedure:

STEP 1:

(1) Please make sure your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip.

Firstly you have to install the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip for unzip the files. Both of

these utilities are available on many shareware download pages like

http://www.shareware.cnet.com

STEP 2: Make a DOS boot diskette. (See example: Windows 98 O.S.)

Beware: Windows ME/2000 are not allowed to make a DOS boot diskette.

(1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected" type.

Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click "3.5 diskette (A)" and right click to

select "Format (M)"

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(2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and

"Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed

system files to it.

Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.

(3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".

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STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program.

(1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support".

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(2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".

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(3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset optional

menu to obtain BIOS flash files.

(4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop up

a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and press "OK".

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(5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files.

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(6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and

press "Extract".

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STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk.

(1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart

the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup

main menu when system is boot up.

American Release:09/16/99

Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend

7VTX F1

Check System Health OK

AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-900MHz

Checking NVRAM...

262144KB

Wait...

Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit

Press any key to contiune

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(2) Once you enter the BIOS setup utility, the main menu will appear on the screen. Use the arrows to

highlight the item "BIOS FEATURES SETUP".

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STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values

F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit

Tim e, Date , Hard Disk Type

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(3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item "1st

Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy".

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1st Boot Device : Floppy

2nd Boot Device : IDE-0

3rd Boot Device : CDROM

S.M .A.R.T. for Hard Disks : Disabled

BootUp Num-Lock : On ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item

Floppy Drive Seek : Disabled F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify

Password Check : Setup F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color

F6 : Load BIOS Defaults

F7 : Load Setup Defaults

(4) Press "ESC" to go back to previous screen. Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT

SETUP" then press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and

"Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be

taken effect next boot-up.

AMIBIOS SIM PLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

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

LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values

F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit

Save Data to CM OS & Exit SETUP

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STEP 5: BIOS flashing.

(1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire files

in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to

type "A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4" and then press "Enter".

Starting Windows 98

Microsoft(R) Windows98

© Copyright Microsoft Corp 1981-1999

A:\> dir/w

Volume in drive A has no label

Volume Serial Number is 16EB-353D

Directory of A:\

COMMAND.COM 7VTX.F4 FLASH841.EXE

3 file(s) 838,954 bytes

0 dir(s) 324,608 bytes free

A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4

(2) Now screen appears the following Flash Utility main menu. Press "Enter", the highlighted item will

locate on the model name of the right-upper screen. Right after that, press "Enter" to start BIOS Flash

Utility.

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(3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the

procedure, or press [ESC] to quit.

Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS

corrupted and system totally inoperative.

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Are you sure to flash the BIOS?

[Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?

(4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility.

EXIT?

[Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?

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STEP 6: Load BIOS 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. This important step resets

everything after the flash.

(1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will

indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.

American Release:09/16/99

Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend

7VTX F4

Check System Health OK

AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-900MHz

Checking NVRAM...

262144KB

Wait...

Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit

Press any key to contiune

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(2) Don't forget to press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup again when system is boot up. Use the arrows

to highlight the item "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" then press "Enter". System will ask "Load Setup

Defaults (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm.

AMIBIOS SIM PLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

Load Setup Defaults? (Y/N)?N

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values

F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit

Load Setup Defaults

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(3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will ask

"SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will

reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.

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AMIBIOS SIM PLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

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

LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values

F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit

Save Data to CM OS & Exit SETUP

(4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure.

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Method 3: @ BIOS Utility

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If you dont have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS

program to

flash BIOS.

Press here.

2.Click"Start"-"Programs"-

"GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS"

1.Click "@BIOS"

(2)

(1)

3.Click "P".

4.Click here.

5. Please select @BIOS sever site,

then Click "OK".

(3)

(4)

Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

a. Click "Internet Update" icon

b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon

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c. Select @BIOS

sever

d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard

e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon

b. Click "Update New BIOS"

c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

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d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:

8GE800 Pro.F1).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.

III. Save BIOS

In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the

current BIOS version.

IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:

In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check

out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.

Note:

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

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

system unbooted.

b. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your

motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.

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c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS

server, please go onto

Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.

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

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Revision History2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the

function!

Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:

We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output

is applied.

STEP 1:

Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line

Out".

Line Out

STEP 2 :

After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at

the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3:

Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the

"2 channels for stereo speakers out put".

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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

STEP 1 :

Connect the front channels to "Line Out",

Line Out

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the rear channels to "Line In".

Line In

STEP 2 :

After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at

the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3 :

Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "4

channels for 4 speakers out put".

Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press

"OK".

When the "Environment settings" is "None", the

sound would be performed as stereo mode

(2 channels output). Please select the other

settings for 4 channels output.

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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out-

put without any additional module.

STEP 1 :

Line Out

Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear

Line In

channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer

channels to "MIC In".

MIC In

STEP 2 :

After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at

the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3 :

Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the

"6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put".

Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK".

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Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output M ode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):

(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN

/Subwoofer)

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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 Com bo

Kit" as picture.

STEP 1 :

Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case

,and fix it with the screw.

STEP 2 :

Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on

the M/B.

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STEP 3 :

Connect the front channels to back audio panel's

"Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's

REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to

SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.

STEP 4 :

Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the win-

dows tray at the bottom of the screen.

STEP 5 :

Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6

channels for 5.1 speakers out put".

Enable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK".

Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes:

When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound

would be perform ed as stereo m ode(2 channels

output). Please select the other settings for 6

channels output.

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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)

A "SPDIF output" device is available on the

motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided

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and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As

picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear

bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber

connecting port.

1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear

bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.

2. Connect SPDIF device to the m otherboard.

3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.

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