Gigabyte GA-8I915P-D Pro: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation: Gigabyte GA-8I915P-D Pro
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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 you the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector
from the motherboard.
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required
for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information
in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product,
please consult a certified computer technician.
Instances of Non-Warranty
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
3. Damage due to improper installation.
4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.
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1-2 Feature Summary
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CPU w Supports the latest Intel
Pentium
4 LGA775 CPU
w Supports 800/533MHz FSB
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w L2 cache varies with CPU
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Chipset w Northbridge: Intel
915P Express Chipset
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w Southbridge: Intel
ICH6
(Note 1)
Memory w 4 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory)
(Note 2)
w Supports dual channel DDR II 600
/533/400 DIMM
w Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM
Slots w 1 PCI Express x 16 slot
w 3 PCI Express x 1 slots
w 2 PCI slots
IDE Connections w 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2
IDE devices
FDD Connections w 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices
Onboard SATA w 4 Serial ATA connections
Peripherals w 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode
w 1 Serial port (COMA)
w 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)
w 3 IEEE1394 ports (requires cable)
w 1 front audio connector
w 1 IR connector
w 1 PS/2 keyboard port
w 1 PS/2 mouse port
Onboard LAN w Onboard Marvell 8001 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
w 1 RJ 45 port
Onboard Audio w ALC880 CODEC
w Supports Jack Sensing function
w Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio
w Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker Out
(Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;
Side Speaker Out connection
w Supports SPDIF In/Out connection
w CD In
I/O Control w IT8712
(Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and
therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup.
(Note 2) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB
processor and overclock in BIOS.
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Hardware Monitor w System voltage detection
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w CPU temperature detection
w CPU / System / Power fan speed detection
w CPU warning temperature
w CPU / System / Power fan failure warning
w CPU smart fan control
BIOS w Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
w Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash/Multilanguage
Additional Features w Supports @BIOS
w Supports EasyTune
Overclocking w Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR II/PCI-E)
w Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR II)
Form Factor w ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
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1-3 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.
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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:
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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
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Metal Lever
Gently lift the metal
Remo ve the plast ic
lever located on the
covering on the CPU
CPU socket to the
socket.
upright position.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Notice the small gold
Once the CPU is
colored triangle located
properly inserted,
on the edge of the CPU
please replace the
socket. Align the
plastic covering and
indented corner of the
push the metal lever
back into its original
CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into
position.
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.)
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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
Fig. 2
Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on
(Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is
the surface of the installed CPU.
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
Fig. 4
Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure
Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are
the push pins aim to the pin hole on the
joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions,
moth erbo ard.P ress ing down th e pus h pi ns
please refer to the heatsink installation section of the
diagonally.
user manual)
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
Finally, please attach the power connector of the
Please check the back of motherboard after
heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the
installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture,
motherboard.
the installation is complete.
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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1-4 Installation of Memory
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
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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.
The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction.
The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.
Notch
DDR II
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.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.
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Dual Channel DDR II
GA-8I915P-D Pro supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the
Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to
8.5GB/s.
GA-8I915P-D Pro includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following:
Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2
Channel B : DDR II 3, DDR II 4
If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due
to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications.
1. One/three DDR II memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate
when only one DDR II memory module is installed.
2. Two DDR II memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual
Channel Technology will operate when two memory modules are inserted individually into
Channel A and B. If you install two memory modules in the same channel, the Dual Channel
Technology will not operate.
3. Four DDR II memory modules are installed: If you install four memory modules at the same
time, the Dual Channel Technology will operate only when those modules have the same
memory size and type.
We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR II memory modules into the DIMMs with the same color
in order for Dual Channel Technology to work.
The following table is for Dual Channel Technology combination: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDR II 1 DDR II 2 DDR II 3 DDR II 4
2 memory modules
DS/SS X DS/SS X
X DS/SS X DS/SS
4 memory modules
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
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1-5 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 install the expansion card into the
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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 PCI Express x 16 expansion card:
Please carefully pull out the small white-
drawable bar at the end of the
PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to
install/Uninstall the VGA card. Please align
the VGA card to the onboard
PCI Express x 16 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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1-6 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.
SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out)
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to
an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
SPDIF_I (SPDIF In)
Use SPDIF In feature only when your device has digital output function.
COM A (Serial Port)
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
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 provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps.
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 speakers to this connector.
MIC In
Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.
Rear Speaker Out
Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector.
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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
Side Speaker Out
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Connect the side surround speakers to this connector.
You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning.
1-7 Connectors Introduction
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3
5
2
8
13
12
4
6
7
9
18
11
10
16
14
15
17
1) ATX_12V
10) PWR_LED
2) ATX (Power Connector)
11) F_PANEL
3) CPU_FAN
12) AZALIA_FP
4) SYS_FAN
13) CD_IN
5) PWR_FAN
14) F_USB1 / F_USB2
6) NB_FAN
15) F1_1394 / F2_1394
7) FDD
16) IR
8) IDE
17) CLR_CMOS
9) S_ATA0 / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3
18) BAT
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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all 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.
Please remove the sticker on the motherboard before plugging in while the ATX power supplier is 24
pins; Otherwise, please do not remove it.
Pin No. Definition
3
1 GND
1
2 GND
2
4
3 +12V
4 +12V
Pin No. Definition
13
1
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 VCC
5 GND
6 VCC
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5V SB(stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 3.3V(Only for 24pins ATX)
24
12
13 3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 -5V
21 VCC
22 VCC
23 VCC
24 GND
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3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_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 foolproof connection design.
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire
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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.
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CPU_FAN
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
1
2 +12V
3 Sense
PWR_FAN
4 Speed Control
(Only for CPU_FAN)
1
SYS_FAN
6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector)
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 +12V
2 GND
1
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7) FDD (Floppy Connector)
The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the
FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.
Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.
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8) IDE (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one
IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If
you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
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9) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6)
Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA
and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
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Pin No. Definition
1 GND
1
7
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
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.
Pin No. Definition
1 MPD+
1
2 MPD-
3 MPD-
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11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)
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 below.
Speaker Connector
20
19
SPEAK-
Reset Switch
SPEAK+
NC
Power Switch
PW-
RES+
PW+
RES-
MSG-
HD-
Message LED/
MSG+
HD+
Power/
12
Sleep LED
IDE Hard Disk
Active LED
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)
(Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation
(Green) Close: Reset Hardware System
PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Operation
(Red) Close: Power On/Off
MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC( Purple) NC
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12) AZALIA_FP (Front Audio Connector)
Please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the motherboard
header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact
your dealer.
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Pin No. Definition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
10
9
4 -ACZ_DET
5 Line2_R
2
1
6 FSENSE1
7 FAUOIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 FSENSE2
13) CD_IN (CD IN)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
Pin No. Definition
1 CD-L
2 GND
1
3 GND
4 CD-R
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14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer. The "USB Device Wake up From S3" is only supported by rear USB ports.
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2 Power
2
10
3 USB DX-
4 USB Dy-
5 USB DX+
1
9
6 USB Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
15) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector)
Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like
high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.
Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you
connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local
dealer.
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16
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
1
15
F2_1394
2 Power
2
10
3 TPA0+
4 TPA0-
1
9
5 GND
F1_1394
6 GND
7 TPB0+
Pin No. Definition
8 TPB0-
1 TPA2+
9 Power
2 TPA2-
10 Power
3 GND
11 TPA1+
4 GND
12 TPA1-
5 TPB2+
13 GND
6 TPB2-
14 No Pin
7 No Pin
15 TPB1+
8 Power
16 TPB1-
9 Power
10 GND
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16) IR
Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact your
nearest dealer for optional IR device.
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Pin No. Definition
1 VCC
2 No Pin
1
3 IR RX
4 GND
5 IR TX
17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.
Open: Normal
1
Short: Clear CMOS
1
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18) BAT(Battery)
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
3.Re-install the battery.
4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activ ate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the
event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either
Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.
Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.
@BIOS is a Window s-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but
directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.
CONTROL KEYS
< >< >< >< > Move to select item
<Enter> Select Item
<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu
and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2> Item Help
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6> Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
<F7> Load th e Optimized Defaults
<F8> Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility
<F9> System Information
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help w indow that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selec-
tions for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F3c)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen.
Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
} Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
} Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
} Integrated P eripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
} 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 F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit S etup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.
Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as usual.
This action makes the system reset to the default for stability.
n Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
n Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
n Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
n Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
n PnP/PCI Configuration
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
n PC Health Status
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
n MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.
n Select Language
This setup page is select multi language.
n Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe
configuration.
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n Load Optimized Defaults
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Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best
performance configuration.
n Set Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable passw ord. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
n Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
n Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
n Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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2-1 Standard CMOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu, Apr 29 2004
Item Help
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Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24
Menu Level}
} IDE Channel 0 Master [None]
Change the day, month,
} IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]
year
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"]
<Week>
Drive B [None]
Sun. to Sat.
Floppy 3 Mode Suport [Disabled]
<Month>
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
Jan. to Dec.
Base Memory 640K
<Day>
Extended Memory 127M
1 to 31 (or maximum
Total Memory 128M
allowed in the m onth)
<Year>
1999 to 2098
higf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/P D: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F3: Language F5: P revious Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1999 through 2098
Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour
military-time clock. For ex ample, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
IDE Channel 0 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:
Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)
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)
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside driv e 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
If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>.
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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 by te 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 by te capacity.
2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M by te capacity.
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
Drive AA Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Both Driv e A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.
Halt on
The category determines whether the computer w ill stop if an error is detected during power up.
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you
will be prompted.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other
errors. (Default value)
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed
in the system.
The value of the base memory is typically 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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Advanced BIOS Features
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} Hard Disk Boot P riority [Press Enter]
Item Help
First Boot Device [Floppy]
Menu Level}
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Select Hard Disk Boot
Password Check [Setup]
Device P riority
# CPU Hyper-Threading [Enabled]
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Enabled]
higf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/P D: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F3: Language F5: P revious Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults
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®
" # " System will detect automatically and show up when y ou install the Intel
Pentium
4
processor with HT Technology.
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 Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
USB-CDROM Select your boot dev ice priority by USB-CDROM.
USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN.
Disabled Select your boot device priority by Disabled.
Password Check
Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
If you want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty.
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CPU Hyper-Threading
Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working
for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value)
Disabled Disables CPU Hy per Threading.
Limit CPUID Max. to 3
Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 w hen use older OS like NT4. (Default value)
Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.
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2-3 Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated P eripherals
On-Chip P rimary PCI IDE [Enabled]
Item Help
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On-Chip S ATA Mode [Auto]
Menu Level}
x PATA IDE Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave
SATA P ort 0/2 Set to Ch.2 Master/Slave
SATA P ort 1/3 Set to Ch.3 Master/Slave
USB Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
Azalia Codec [Auto]
Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled]
Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard Serial P ort 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard IrDA P ort [2F8/IRQ]
UART Mode Select [IrDA]
UR2 Duplex Mode [Half]
Onboard P arallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]
higf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/P D: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F3: Language F5: P revious Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults
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Integrated P eripherals
x ECP Mode Use DMA 3
Item Help
Menu Level}
higf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/P D: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F3: Language F5: P revious Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default v alue)
Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
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On-Chip SATA Mode
Disabled Disable this function.
Auto BIOS will auto detect. (Default value)
Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 HDDs on the
motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE.
Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6
HDDs to use.
Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to
PATA mode.
PATA IDE Set to
Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value)
Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.
SATA Port 0/2 Set to
This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to".
If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function w ill auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.
SATA Port 1/3 Set to
This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to".
If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.
USB Controller
Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB Controller.
USB 2.0 Controller
Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature.
Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller.
USB Keyboard Support
Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support.
Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value)
USB Mouse Support
Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support.
Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value)
Azalia Codec
Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable Azalia audio function.
Onboard H/W 1394
Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function.(Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.
Onboard H/W LAN
Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
Enabled Enable this function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
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Onboard Serial Port 1
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value)
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.
Onboard IrDA Port
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 3F8.
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 2F8. (Default value)
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard IrDA port.
UART Mode Select
This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip.
ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.
IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. (Default value)
UR2 Duplex Mode
This feature allows you to seclect IR mode.
This function will available when "UART Mode Select" doesn't set at Normal.
Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default value)
Full IR Function Duplex Full.
Onboard Parallel port
Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)
278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
Parallel Port Mode
SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
ECP Mode Use DMA
3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)
1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.
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2-4 Power Management Setup
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]
Item Help
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-off]
Menu Level}
PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]
Power On by Ring [Enabled]
Resume by Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
Power On By Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]
x KB P ower ON Password Enter
AC Back Function [Soft-Off]
higf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/P D: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F3: Language F5: P revious Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults
ACPI Suspend Type
S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value)
S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).
Soft-off by PWR-BTTN
Instant-offf Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed
less than 4 sec.
PME Event Wake Up
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value)
Power On by Ring
Disabled Disable Power on by Ring function.
Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default v alue)
Resume by Alarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/time to power on system.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Pow er On is Enabled.
Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~ 59) : (0~59)
Power On By Mouse
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.
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Power On By Keyboard
Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to
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power on the system.
KB Power ON Password
When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here.
Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard
Power On password.
AC Back Function
Soft-Offf When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.
(Default value)
Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.
Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state
before AC-power off.
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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto]
Item Help
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]
Menu Level}
higf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/P D: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F3: Language F5: P revious Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.
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2-6 PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
Vcore OK
Item Help
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DDR18V OK
Menu Level}
+3.3V OK
+12V OK
o
Current CP U Temperature 33
C
Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM
Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM
CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]
CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
POWER FAN F ail Warning [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN F ail Warning [Disabled]
CPU Sm art FAN Control [Enabled]
CPU FAN P IN Type [3 P IN]
higf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/P D: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F3: Language F5: P revious Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V
Detect system's voltage status automatically.
Current CPU Temperature
Detect CPU temperature automatically.
Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Detect CPU/POWER/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically.
CPU Warning Temperature
o
o
o
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60
C / 140
F Monitor CPU temperature at 60
C / 140
F.
o
o
o
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70
C / 158
F Monitor CPU temperature at 70
C / 158
F.
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o
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80
C / 176
F Monitor CPU temperature at 80
C / 176
F.
o
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90
C / 194
F Monitor CPU temperature at 90
C / 194
F.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value)
Enabled Fan warning function enable.
CPU Smart FAN Control
Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable CPU Smart Fan control function. (Default value)
a. When the CPU temperature is higher than 65 degrees Celsius, CPU fan
will run at full speed.
b. The speed of CPU fan will increase linearly depand on the temperature if
the temperature is more than 41 degree and less than 65 degree.
c. When the CPU temperature is lower than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan will
be disable.
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CPU FAN PIN Type
In order to make "CPU Smart FAN Control" function work properly, please set the pin number according
to the CPU FAN that you used.
3 PIN Set CPU FAN PIN Type to 3 pin. (Default value)
4 PIN Set CPU FAN PIN Type to 4 pin.
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CPU Clock Ratio [15X]
Item Help
C.I.A.2 [Disabled]
Menu Level}
CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled]
ø CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) 200
Set CPU Ratio if CPU
Memory Frequency For [Auto]
Ratio is unclocked
Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533
DIMM OverVoltage Control [Normal]
PCI-E OverVoltage Control [Normal]
CPU Voltage Control [Normal]
Normal CPU Vcore 1.4000V
higf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/P D: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F3: Language F5: P revious Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults
Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.
CPU Clock Ratio
This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection.
The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable.
C.I.A.2
C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Acelerator 2) is designed to detect CPU loading during software program
executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Cruise Set C.I.A.2 to Cruise. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(3%,5%,7%) by CPU
loading.
Sports Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%,9%) by CPU
loading.
Racing Set C.I.A.2 to Racing. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%,11%) by
CPU loading.
Turbo Set C.I.A.2 to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(13%,15%,17%) by CPU
loading.
Full Thrust Set C.I.A.2 to Full Thrust. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%,19%)
by CPU loading.
Warning: Stability is highly dependent on system components.
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CPU Host Clock Control
Please note that if y our system is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs.
for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart.
Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value)
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Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control.
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz)
This item will be available when "CPU Host Clock Control" is set to Enabled.
100MHz ~ 355MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 355MHz.
If you use FSB800 Pentium 4 processor, please set "CPU Host Frequency" to 200MHz.
Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!
Memory Frequency For
Wrong frequency may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue.
for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency =533MHz,
2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5.
3 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3.
4 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 4.
Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)
for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency =800MHz,
1.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.66.
2.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.
2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66.
(Note)
3.00
Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3.
Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
The values depend on "Memory Frequency For" item.
DIMM OverVoltage Control
Please note that by overclocking y our system through the increase of the DIMM voltage, damage to the
memory may occur.
Normal Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value)
+0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.
+0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.
+0.3V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.3V.
Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!
PCI-E OverVoltage Control
Normal Set PCI-E OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value)
+0.1V Set PCI-E OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.
+0.2V Set PCI-E OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.
+0.3V Set PCI-E OverVoltage Control to +0.3V.
CPU Voltage Control
Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal)
Warning: CPU may be damaged or reduce CPU life-cycle when CPU is over-voltage.
Normal CPU Vcore
Display your CPU Vcore Voltage.
(Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB
processor and set Memory Frequency For to 3.00.
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2-8 Select Language
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} Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
} Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
} Integrated P eripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
} 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 F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit S etup
Multi-language supports 7 languages. There are English, French, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese,
Simplified Chinese and Japanese.
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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} Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
} Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
} Integrated P eripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
} Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor Password
} PnP/PCI Configurations
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
Set User Password
} PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
} MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit S etup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system
performance.
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2-10 Load Optimized Defaults
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} Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
English
} Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
} Integrated P eripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
} Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor Password
} PnP/PCI Configurations
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Set User Password
} PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
} MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit S etup
Load Optimized Defaults
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the sy stem automatically
detects.
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password
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} Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
} Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
} Integrated P eripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
} Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor Password
} PnP/PCI Configurations
Enter P assword:
Set User Password
} PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
} MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit S etup
Change/Set/Disable P assword
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the sy stem 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 allow s y ou 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, y ou w ill be prompted only when
you try to enter Setup.
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2-12 Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
} Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
} Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
} Integrated P eripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
} Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor Password
} PnP/PCI Configurations
Set User Password
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
} PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
} MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit S etup
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
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} Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
} Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
} Integrated P eripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
} Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor Password
} PnP/PCI Configurations
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Set User Password
} PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
} MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit S etup
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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Оглавление
- GA-8I915P-D Pro Motherboard Layout
- Block Diagram
- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
- Chapter 3 Install Drivers
- Chapter 4 Appendix
