Gigabyte GA-8I845GE775-G manual

GA-8I845GE775-G Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-I845GETG-1001[...]

Motherboard GA-8I845GE775-G April 22, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I845GE775-G April 22, 2005[...]

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- 4 - T able of Contents GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Layout ....................................................................... 6 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .......................................................[...]

- 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 45 3 - 1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 4 5 3 -2 Software Application ..............................................................................[...]

- 6 - GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Layout SPDIF_IO F_AUDIO CI GA-8I845GE775-G KB_MS COMA LPT USB LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX FDD VGA IDE2 IDE1 PCI3 BIOS F_PANEL SYS _FAN F_USB1 AGP Intel 845GE BAT PCI1 PCI2 IT8712F CLR_CMOS LAN COMB ATX_12V RTL8110S SUR_CEN PCI4 PCI5 Intel ICH4 CD_IN DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 CODEC USB AUDIO[...]

- 7 - Block Diagram LGA775 Processor Intel 845GE Intel ICH4 CPUCLK+/- (133MHz) Host Interface 266/333MHz HCLK+/- (100/133MHz) 66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz 33 MHz LPC BUS AGP 4X AGPCLK (66MHz) 5 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) 6 USB Ports A T A33/66/100 IDE Channels Floppy LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse COM Ports IT8712F VGA Port BIOS DDR RAM GMCHCLK(66MHz) 24 MHz AC[...]

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Hardware Installation - 9 - English 1 -1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Y our 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[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 1 0 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU  Supports the latest Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 CPU  Supports 533MHz FSB  L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset  Northbridge: Intel ® 845GE  Southbridge: Intel ® ICH4 Memory  3 184-pin DDR sockets  Supports DDR333/DDR266 DIMMs  Supports up to 2GB (Max.)  S[...]

Hardware Installation - 11 - English BIOS  Use of licensed AWARD BIOS  Supports Q-Flash I/O Control  IT8712F Hardware Monitor  CPU / System fan speed detection  System voltage detection  CPU temperature detection  CPU/System fan fail warning  CPU overheating warning Overclocking  Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCI/AGP) Addi[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 1 2 - English 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. 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 prop[...]

Hardware Installation - 13 - English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste. T o prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be use[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 1 4 - English Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sur[...]

Hardware Installation - 15 - English 1 - 5 Installation of Expansion Cards Y ou can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1 . Read the related expansion card's instruction document before installing the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the [...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 1 6 - English 1 -6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector T o 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. Se[...]

Hardware Installation - 17 - English 1 - 7 Connectors Introduction 1) A TX_12V 2) A TX (Power Connector) 3 ) CPU_FAN 4 ) SYS_FAN 5 ) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7 ) CD_IN 8 ) F_P ANEL 9 ) F_AUDIO 1 0) SPDIF_IO 1 1) SUR_CEN 1 2) F_USB1 1 3 ) COMB 14) C I 1 5) CLR_CMOS 16) BAT 1 6 9 4 5 16 32 7 8 14 11 12 13 15 10[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 1 8 - English Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V 1 3 2 4 1 10 20 11 1/2) A TX_12V / A TX (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 [...]

Hardware Installation - 19 - English Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN) 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN 5 ) FDD (FDD Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Plea[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 2 0 - English 6 ) IDE1/2 (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 devic[...]

Hardware Installation - 21 - English 8 ) F_P ANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_P ANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. 1 2 19 20 HD- HD+ RES+ RES- NC IDE Hard Disk Active LED Reset Switch SPEAK- MSG- MSG+ PW- PW+ Message LED/ Pow[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 2 2 - English 9 ) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) Please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header . T o find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact your dealer. If you want to use "Front Audio" connector, yo[...]

Hardware Installation - 23 - English 1 2 ) F_ USB1 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while y o u 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[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 2 4 - English 1 3 ) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCDA- 2 NSINA 3 NSOUT A 4 NDTRA- 5 GND 6 NDSRA- 7 NRTSA- 8 NCTSA- 9 NRIA- 1 0 No Pin[...]

Hardware Installation - 25 - English 1 6) BA T(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[...]

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BIOS Setup - 27 - English BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certain system features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 2 8 - English The Main Menu (Example BIOS V ersion: F1) 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. If you can't find the setting you want, please press &qu[...]

BIOS Setup - 29 - English      Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.      Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.      Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS valu[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 3 0 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is displayed only. Month The month, Jan. through Dec. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month). Y ea r The year, from[...]

BIOS Setup - 31 - English Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer . None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch A T-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mo[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 3 2 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features "#" This option is available only when the processor you install supports Intel ® Hyper- Threading T echnology . First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. HDD-0~3 Select your [...]

BIOS Setup - 33 - English 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[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 3 4 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. IDE1 Conducto[...]

BIOS Setup - 35 - English USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Auto detect AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable AC97 audio function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard LAN [...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 3 6 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend T ype S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend T o RAM). Power LED in S1 State Blinking The Power LED will be blinking during S1 state. (Default value) Dual/Off The Power LED will be t[...]

BIOS Setup - 37 - English Power On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Double Click Double-click PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. 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 &quo[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 3 8 - English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1/5 IRQ Assignment Auto A uto assign IRQ to PCI 1/5. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 to PCI 1/5. PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 to PCI 2[...]

BIOS Setup - 39 - English 2-6 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Disabled Don't reset the Case Open status. (Default value) Eabled Clear the Case Open status at next boot. Case Opened If the case is closed, Case Opened will show "No." If the case has been opened, Case Opened will show "Y es". If you want to reset the C[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 4 0 - English 2 - 7 Frequency/V oltage Control CPU Clock Ratio This setup option will be automatically assigned by CPU detection. The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. CPU Host Clock Control Please note that if your system is overclocked and cannot restart, please [...]

BIOS Setup - 41 - English Host/DRAM Clock ratio For FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz, 2. 0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2. 5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on CPU Host Frequency. PCI/AGP Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on Fixed [...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 4 2 - English 2 - 9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. CMOS Setup[...]

BIOS Setup - 43 - English 2 -1 1 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. T ype the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. Y ou will be asked to confirm the password. T ype the password again and press <Enter[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 4 4 - English 2-12 Save & Exit Setup T ype "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. T ype "N" will return to Setup Utility . 2-13 Exit Without Saving T ype "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. T ype "N" will return to S[...]

Drivers Installation - 45 - English Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Setup.exe. Chapter 3 Driver[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 4 6 - English 3-2 Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.[...]

Drivers Installation - 47 - English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details.[...]

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Appendix - 49 - English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ? Xpress Recovery is a utility used to back up and restore an OS partition. If the hard drive is not working properly, the user can restore the drive to its original state. 1. Supports F AT16, F A T32, and NTFS formats[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 5 0 - English 2. Press F9 during powering on the computer . (T ext Mode) Press F9 during powering on the computer . Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE T echnology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Set Password 5. Exit and Restart 1. If you have alr[...]

Appendix - 51 - English 1. Execute Backup Utility:      Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. If this is the case, plea[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 5 2 - English Method 1 : Q-Flash TM Utility Q-Flash TM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash TM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash TM indicating no more fooling around[...]

Appendix - 53 - English Entering the Q-Flash TM utility: CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software  Sta ndard CMOS Features  Adva nced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Ma nagement Setup  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC Health Status  MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T.) Select La nguage Loa d Fail-Safe Default[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 5 4 - English Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......................................... M ain Bios Main ROM T ype/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Ra nge Protection Disable Boot From M ain Bios Auto Recovery Ena ble Halt On Error Disab le [...]

Appendix - 55 - English 3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......................................... M ain Bios Main ROM T ype/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type/Size......[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 5 6 - English CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software  Sta ndard CMOS Features  Adva nced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Ma nagement Setup  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC Health Status  MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F3: Cha nge La nguage F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Fla s[...]

Appendix - 57 - English Exploring the Q-Flash TM utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. T ask 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 [...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 5 8 - English 3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time. Q-Fla sh Utility V1.30 Fla sh T ype/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data En ab le Update BIOS from Floppy S[...]

Appendix - 59 - English Method 2 : @BIOS TM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. 1. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Click "Internet[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 6 0 - English 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 che[...]

Appendix - 61 - English 4-1-3 2- / 4 - / 6-/ 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 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: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out". STEP 2: Following installation of[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 6 2 - English STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar . Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" and select the "UAJ Function". Then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speak[...]

Appendix - 63 - English STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar . Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" and select the "UAJ Function". Then click on the left selection bar and select "6CH Speaker" to complete[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 6 4 - English STEP 1: Secure the Audio Combo Kit at the panel on the back of the case. STEP 2: Connect the Surround-Kit to the SUR_CEN connector located on the motherboard. Surround-Kit connector SPDIF cable connector 8 Channel Audio Setup (requires Audio Combo Kit, optional device) : Audio Combo Kit includes a Surroun[...]

Appendix - 65 - English STEP 4: Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar . Click the icon to select the function. Sound Effect Configuration: At the sound effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. Method 2: Connect the front channels to the "Line Out" po[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 6 6 - English SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" connector is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port (Note1) .[...]

Appendix - 67 - English UAJ Introduction UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when user plugs his audio device to the wrong jack (Line-in/ Line-out). That means users do not need to worry the audio device should be plug in Line-in or Line-out jack, the device will work perfectly after UAJ is activ[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 6 8 - English 4-2 T roubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions. T o check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced opt[...]

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Appendix - 71 - English Contact Us      Taiwan (Headquarters) GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, T aipei 231, T aiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 T ech. Support : http://tw .giga-byte.com/T echSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-T ech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.c[...]

GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 7 2 - English      China NINGBO G.B.T . TECH. TRADING CO., L TD. T ech. Support : http://tw .giga-byte.com/T echSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-T ech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn Shanghai TEL: +86-021-63410999 FAX: +86-021-6341[...]