Gigabyte GA-8I945P-G: Chapter 4 Appendix

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Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)

U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System)

The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus DPS) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit

built for ultimate system protection. Designed to withstand varying current levels and

changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to the

CPU for solid system stability. These characteristics make it the ideal companion with the

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latest LGA775 Intel

Pentium

4 Processor as well as future Intel

processors. As well, 4

blue LED's are mounted on the U-Plus D.P.S. for intelligent indication of system loading.

M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)

Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature

settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no

longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system

settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique

C.I.A. 2 and M.I.B. 2 features. M.I.T.'s integration of all platform performance settings into

a single mode now gives any user the ability to control and enhance their computer system

to the desired level.

C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2)

GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I.A. 2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU

computing power to maximize system performance. When enabled, the program detects

the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to

allow for a faster and smoother execution of programs. When the function is disabled, the

CPU is returned to its initial status.

M.I.B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2)

Built on the original M.I.B., the new Memory Intelligent Booster 2 (M.I.B. 2) is designed

especially to maximize memory performance and boost memory bandwidth up to 10%.

With added branded memory module information, users are able to optimize memory

performance by selecting from a recommended memory module list.

S.O.S. (System Overclock Saver)

System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is a unique feature that eliminates system boot-up errors

resulting from system over-enhancement by the user. With GIGABYTE's proprietary

S.O.S. feature, users no longer need to open up the PC chassis and short-circuit the "Clear

CMOS" pins or the battery on the motherboard to reset the system back to factory default

settings. Instead, S.O.S. automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to their

factory defaults to provide a more user-friendly and reliable platform for users.

Download Center

Download Center allows users to quickly download and update their BIOS as well as the

latest drivers for their system. Download Center automatically runs a system check of the

user PC and provides the user with the current system information as well as displaying a

detailed list of all new drivers with the option for download.

C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management)

A web-based system management tool that allows system hardware information such as

CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. to be monitored and controlled via the Internet, C.O.M.

allows corporate MIS engineers to easily maintain corporate computers such as providing

the most up-to-date drivers and BIOS.(Do not use C.O.M. and @BIOS at the same time.)

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4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction

EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and

manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing

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system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan

control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC

(Note)

health for monitoring system status.

User Interface Overview

Button / Display Description

1. Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page

2. C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page

3. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page

4. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page

5. GO Confirmation and Execution button

6. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode

7. Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency

8. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status

9. GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website

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10. Help button Display EasyTune

5 Help file

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11. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune

5 software

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

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4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora-

tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including

Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including

FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data

on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM

for the first time, it will stay permanent in your hard disk. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you

can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM.

System requirements:

1. Intel x86 platforms

2. At least 64M bytes of system memory

3. VESA-supported VGA cards

How to use the Xpress Recovery2

Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key:

Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save

the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon

system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner

of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.

After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made

by simply pressing the <F9> key during system power-on.

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.

Boot from CD/DVD:

Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc.

Intel 945 BIOS for 8I945P-G-RH E7

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<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu

<F9> Xpress Recovery2

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1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can

enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> key in the future.

2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect

the data backup speed.

3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you com-

plete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.

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Exploring the Q-Flash

utility screen

The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

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Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Q-Flash

utility bar

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K

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Keep DMI Data Enable

Task menu for

Update BIOS from Floppy

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Q-Flash

utility

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

Action bar

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable

execution of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on

your keyboards to perform these actions.

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Using the Q-Flash

utility:

This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin"

section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your

computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility,

please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.

Steps:

1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the

Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.

Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.

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

to Floppy" item.

2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.

In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,

8GE800.F4, is listed.

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

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

1 file(s) found

8GE800.F4 256K

Keep DMI Data Enable

BIOS file in the floppy

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

disk.

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14M

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

F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

Keep DMI Data Enable

Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

Do not turn off power or

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................

Update BIOS from Floppy

reset your system at

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

this stage!!

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

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

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3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.

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Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

Keep DMI Data Enable

Updating BIOS Now

Do not turn off power or

Update BIOS from Floppy

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................

Save BIOS to Floppy

reset your system

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

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

at this stage!!

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

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

Keep DMI Data Enable

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Please press any key to continue

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

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

you exit Q-Flash.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF002A 256K

Keep DMI Data Enable

Are you sure to RESET ?

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

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

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

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.

Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4

The BIOS file

Check System Health OK

Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0)

becomes F4 after

<CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009>

Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory

updating

Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08

Primary Slave : None

Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101

Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash

03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00

6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how

to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.

Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!

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Method 2 : @BIOS

Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the

new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under

Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest

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version of BIOS.

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

Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item than click Install

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

Click "" Click "Update New BIOS"

1. Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

a. Click "Internet Update" icon

b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon

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c. Select @BIOS

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d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard

e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon

b. Click "Update New BIOS"

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

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

8I945P Pro.F2a).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.

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III. Save BIOS

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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.

2. Note:

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

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

system unbooted.

II. 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.

III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto

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

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

V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time.

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4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

This motherboard provide 6 audio connector. You are able to use 2-/4-/6-

/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection.

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The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are

as shown in the picture to the right. The jack retasking

capability supported by HD Audio allows users to

Line In

Rear Speaker Out

change the function for each audio jack by the audio

software provided. For example, if a rear speaker is

Line Out

Center/Subwoofer

(Front Speaker Out)

Speaker Out

plugged into the center/subwoofer speaker out jack,

Mic In

Side Speaker

Out

you can change the center/subwoofer speaker out jack

to fucntion as a rear speaker out jack via the audio

software.

Please follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP)

Note that if you wish to connect a microphone, you MUST connect it to the default Mic In jack for the

microphone to work correctly.

HD Audio

With multiple built-in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support audio output at up to 192

kHz/24-bit quality and multi-streaming applications, HD Audio is able to handle multiple audio streams (in

and out) simultaneously. Multi-channel audio experiences have become a reality so you can, for instance,

listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same

time.

Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:

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

is applied.

STEP 1 :

After installation of the audio driver, you should find

an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you

can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-click

the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.

STEP 2:

In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In

the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker.

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STEP 3:

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After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the rear

Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask

you what type of equipment is connected. Choose

Headphone or Line Out depending on the device

connected and click OK. The 2-channel audio setup

is completed.

4 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1 :

After installation of the audio driver, you should find

an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you

can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-click

the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.

STEP 2:

In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In

the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker.

STEP 3:

After plugging in 4-channel speakers to the rear

speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask

you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a

device depending on the type of speaker connected

(4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line

Out) and Rear Speaker Out and then click OK. The

4-channel audio setup is completed.

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6 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1 :

After installation of the audio driver, you should find

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an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you

can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-click

the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.

STEP 2:

In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In

the upper left list, click 6CH Speaker.

STEP 3:

After plugging in 6-channel speakers to the rear

speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask

you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a

device depending on the type of speaker connected

(6-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line

Out), Rear Speaker Out, and Center/Subwoofer

Speaker Out) then click OK. The 6-channel audio

setup is completed.

8 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1 :

After installation of the audio driver, you should find

an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you

can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-click

the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.

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STEP 2:

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In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In

the upper left list, click 8CH Speaker.

STEP 3:

After plugging in 8-channel speakers to the rear

speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask

you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a

device depending on the type of speaker connected

(8-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line

Out), Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer Speaker

Out, and Side Speaker Out) then click OK. The 8-

channel audio setup is completed.

Sound Effect Configuration:

At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound

option settings as desired.

AC'97 Audio Configuration:

To enable the front panel audio connector to support

AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control Panel and

click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANALOG area, click

the Tool icon and then select the Disable front panel

jack detection check box. This action completes the

AC'97 Audio configuration.

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4-2 Troubleshooting

Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific

motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

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Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?

Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after

entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.

Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?

Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and

that's why the light is still on.

Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?

Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your

board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS.

Please refer to the steps below:

Steps:

1. Turn off power.

2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.

3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object to

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

4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.

5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.

6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults).

7. Save changes and reboot the system.

Question 4: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?

Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please

change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.

Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do

these beeps usually stand for?

Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are

only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.

AMI BIOS Beep Codes

 AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

*

Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.

1 short: System boots successfully

*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.

2 short: CMOS setting error

1 beep Refresh failure

1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error

2 beeps Parity error

1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error

3 beeps Base 64K memory failure

1 long 3 short: Keyboard error

4 beeps Timer not operational

1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error

5 beeps Processor error

Continuous long beeps: DRAM error

6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure

Continuous short beeps: Power error

7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error

8 beeps Display memory read/write failure

9 beeps ROM checksum error

10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error

11 beeps Cache memory bad

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Appendix- 73 -

 China

 

 

 

 Russia

 

NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD.

Moscow Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology

Tech. Support :

Co., Ltd.

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

Tech. Support :

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Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Shanghai

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru

TEL: +86-021-63410999

 

 

 Poland

FAX: +86-021-63410100

Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND

Beijing

Tech. Support :

TEL: +86-10-62102838

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

FAX: +86-10-62102848

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

Wuhan

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

TEL: +86-27-87851061

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl

FAX: +86-27-87851330

 

 Serbia & Montenegro

 

GuangZhou

Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in

TEL: +86-20-87586074

SERBIA & MONTENEGRO

FAX: +86-20-85517843

Tech. Support :

Chengdu

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

TEL: +86-28-85236930

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

FAX: +86-28-85256822

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Xian

WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.co.yu

TEL: +86-29-85531943

 Czech Republic

 

 

FAX: +86-29-85539821

Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in

Shenyang

CZECH REPUBLIC

TEL: +86-24-23960918

Tech. Support :

FAX: +86-24-23960918-809

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

 Australia

 

 

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD.

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Tech. Support :

WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.cz

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

 

 

 Romania

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Romania

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.au

Tech. Support :

 France

 

 

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.L.

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

Tech. Support :

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.com.ro

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr

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