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GA-K8VT800(Pro)
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-K8VT800P-1001
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© 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-K8VT800P-1001 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 Mother Board GA-K8VT800 / GA-K8VT800 Pro September 2, 2003 2003/8/26, ¤W¤È 11:52 K8vt800pro_1001_i.p65...

  • Page 3: September

    Motherboard GA-K8VT800 / GA-K8VT800 Pro September 2 ,2003 2003/8/26, ¤W¤È 11:52 K8vt800pro_1001_i.p65...

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    Please insert an AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) card. Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S(G) will work fine ®...

  • Page 5: Check List

    Preparing Your Computer Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Read Me First ! ..................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 1-1 Check List ..................5 1-2 Features Summary ................5 1-3 GA-K8VT800(Pro) Motherboard Layout ..........8 1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8VT800(Pro)............ 13 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........15 Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan ........
  • Page 7 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 58 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................60 Load Optimized Defaults ................61 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............62 Save & Exit Setup ..................63 Exit Without Saving ................... 64 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............67 ™ @BIOS Introduction ................. 67 EasyTune ™...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Item Checklist The GA-K8VT800(Pro) motherboard Serial ATA cable x 2 CD for motherboard driver & utility USB & IEEE 1394 Cable x 1 The GA-K8VT800(Pro) user's manual USB Cable x 1 Quick PC Installation Guide SPDIF Out Kit x 1 GigaRAID manual I/O Shield GC-SATA Card (optional)
  • Page 9 — Up to 2 SATA Device — ACPI and ATA/ATAPI6 to be continued..'*' If you want to find the detailed information for SATA RAID setup installation, please download "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw" For GA-K8VT800 Pro only For GA-K8VT800 only - 9 - Introduction 2003/8/26, ¤W¤È...
  • Page 10 — Onboard GigaRAID IT8212F chipset On-Board IDE RAID — Supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) or striping+mirroring (RAID 0 + RAID 1) — Supports JBOD function — Supports concurrent dual ATA133 IDE controller operation — Support ATAPI mode for HDD —...

  • Page 11: 1-3 Ga-K8Vt800(Pro) Motherboard Layout

    1-3 GA-K8VT800(Pro) Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN RAM_LED KB_MS SOCKET 754 ATX_12V NB_FAN VIA KT800 AUDIO PWR_FAN CODEC SATA1 PCI1 SATA0 VIA VT8237 AUX_IN SYS_FAN CD_IN PCI2 CLR_PWD INFO_LINK GigaRAID PCI3 ITE8705 IT8212 TSB43AB23 PCI4 IDE4 BACKUP BIOS IDE3 MAIN PCI5 BIOS PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram - Ga-K8Vt800(Pro)

    1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8VT800(Pro) AGP slot CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) 4X/8X Althlon AGPCLK processor (K8) (66MHz) System Bus DDR400/333/266 DIMM 800MHz DDR RAM K8T800 AGPCLK66MHz 3 IEEE1394 5 PCI RJ45 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz RTL8110S TSB43AB23 (k ) RTL8100C PS/2 KB/Mouse VT8237...
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  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan Step 2- Installing Memory Modules Step 3- Installing Expansion Cards Step 4- Connect ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply Step 4 Step 1 Step 2...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Installing Processor And Cpu Cooling Fan

    Step 1: Installing Processor and Heatsink Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning: 1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage. 2. Never force the processor into the socket. 3.
  • Page 17 Step1-2. When the processor is installed in the socket, apply thermal grease to the processor(as shown in Figure 4) prior to installing the heatsink. AMD recommends using a high thermal conductivity grease (such as Shin-Etsu types G751 or G749, or an equivalent product) for the thermal interface material rather than a phase change material.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Installing Memory Modules

    Step 2: Installing Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket. 2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notch.

  • Page 19: Ddr Introduction

    1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Installing Expansion Cards

    Step 3 Install expansion cards Step 3-1: AGP Card Installation 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 21: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    Step 4: Connect ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) Before you connect your device(s) into USB v/x USB/LAN Connector...
  • Page 22 w Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COM1 / COM2) According to your motherboard, please see the following descriptions for the devices. Device Parallel Port (25 pin Female) like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 23: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 14) RAM_LED 2) ATX (Power Connector) 15) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 16) SUR_CEN 4) SYS_FAN 17) SPDIF_IO 5) PWR_FAN 18) CD_IN 6) NB_FAN 19) AUX_IN 7) FDD 20) F_USB1 / F_USB2 8) IDE1 / IDE2 21) F1_1394 / F2_1394 9) IDE3 / IDE4 22) IR...
  • Page 24 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V 2) ATX (ATX Power) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 25 3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. Pin No.
  • Page 26 5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 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.
  • Page 27 7) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 8) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 28 You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec).If you wish to use SATA0 and SATA1, please Enable " OnChip Serial ATA " item. Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to the "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw" SATA1 SATA0 Pin No.

  • Page 29: F_Panel

    11) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. Speaker Connector Message LED/ Power/ Soft Power Sleep LED Connector...
  • Page 30 12) BATTERY CAUTION 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.
  • Page 31 14) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is disconnected. 15) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
  • Page 32 16) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 17) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
  • Page 33 18) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R 19) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX-R - 33 -...
  • Page 34 20) F_USB1/F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow) 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.
  • Page 35 22) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connectorwhile you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 36 24) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check the pin assignment while you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional external device cable. Pin No. Definition SMBCLK SMBDATA GPIO...
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  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 40: Getting Help

    GETTING HELP 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 window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Jan 1 2003 Item Help Menu Level u Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Change the day, month, } IDE Primary Master [None] year } IDE Primary Slave [None] } IDE Secondary Master [None]...
  • Page 43 Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type.

  • Page 44: Base Memory

    Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

  • Page 45: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Menu Level u Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Third Boot Device [CD-ROM] Select Boot Device xSATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order SCSI priority Password Check [Setup] [Floppy] Boot from floppy...

  • Page 46: Password Check

    Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Select your boot device priority by Disabled. SATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order This function will available when Boot up device set at "SCSI". This feature allows you to select the boot order Serial ATA, RAID or SCSI device. SCSI Select your boot device priority by PCI SCSI.

  • Page 47: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA transfer [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level u On-Chip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] On-Chip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled] If a hard disk controller card is OnChip Serial ATA'*' [Enabled] used, set at Disable AC97 Audio...

  • Page 48: Onchip Serial Ata

    Enable VT8237 Serial ATA support. (Default value) Disabled Disable VT8237 Serial ATA support. '* ' If you want find the detailed information for SATA RAID setup installation, please download "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw" AC97 Audio Enabled Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 49: Onboard Fdc Controller

    USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) FOnboard H/W LAN Enable Enabled onboard LAN function.(Default value) Disable Disable onboard LAN function. Onboard H/W 1394 Enable Enabled onboard IEEE 1394 function.(Default value) Disable Disabled onboard this function.

  • Page 50: Onboard Serial Port 2

    Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.

  • Page 51: Midi Port Address

    Game Port Address Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value) Set Game Port Address to 209. Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port Address Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.

  • Page 52: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 [Disabled] Menu Level u Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-Off] [S1] AC BACK Function [Soft-Off] Set suspend type to Keyboard Power On [Disabled] Power On Suspend under...

  • Page 53: Modem Ring Resume

    AC BACK Function Memory System power on depends on the status before AC lost. Soft-Off Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value) Full-On Always power on the system when AC back. Keyboard Power On Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function.

  • Page 54: Resume By Alarm

    Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled. Date ( of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm :...

  • Page 55: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help Menu Level u PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] h i g f: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 56: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore 1.504V Item Help Menu Level u DDR25V 2.480V +3.3V 3.264V +12V 11.985V Current CPU Temperature 28°C Current CPU FAN Speed 4963 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]...
  • Page 57 CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable. 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 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan...

  • Page 58: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level u Clock Spread Spectrum [Enabled] CPU Clock [100MHz] CPU Voltage Control [Normal] Normal CPU Vcore 1.550V AGP OverVoltage Control [Auto] DIMM OverVoltage Control [Auto] h i g f: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...
  • Page 59 Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU Vcore Voltage. AGP OverVoltage Control Auto Set AGP OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. DIMM OverVoltage Control Auto Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.

  • Page 60: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PC Health Status Exit Without Saving }Frequency/Voltage Control...

  • Page 61: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup }PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }Frequency/Voltage Control...

  • Page 62: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: }PC Health Status Exit Without Saving }Frequency/Voltage Control...

  • Page 63: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Save &...

  • Page 64: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N }PC Health Status Exit Without Saving }Frequency/Voltage Control...
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  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose "Save Current BIOS" to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily.

  • Page 68: Easytune ™ 4 Introduction

    Now everything is different because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This windows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based overclocking utility is suitable for both normal and power users.

  • Page 69: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Dual BIOS / Q-Flash A. What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS.
  • Page 70 2.) Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Dual BIOS Utility V1.30 Boot From............Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Keep DMI Data Enable...
  • Page 71 • Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure. (In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.) (If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press"Del"...
  • Page 72 C. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. D. How to use Q-Flash? Update Main BIOS from Floppy / Update Backup BIOS from Floppy !In the A: drive, insert the "BIOS"...
  • Page 73 Save Main BIOS to Floppy / Save Backup BIOS to Floppy !In the A:drive, insert the floppy disk, then Press Enter to Run. TYPE FILE NAME File name: XXXX.XX Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.39M F5: Refresh DEL: Delete TAB: Switch To name the file.
  • Page 74 GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest "Value-added" feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on this motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.
  • Page 75 II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS ™ technology? Answer: In today's systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself. 1.
  • Page 76 IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS ™ technology? Answer: This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures. ™ 1. Every user should have DualBIOS technology due to the advancement of computer viruses. Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS.
  • Page 77 ™ Method 2 : @BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS ™ program to flash BIOS. Press here. 2. Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click "P".
  • Page 78 In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.

  • Page 79: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 80 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
  • Page 81 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear chan- Line In nels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 82 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case , and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 83 STEP 3 : Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 4 : Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 84 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

  • Page 85: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    Jack-Sensing Introuction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/ 98SE/2000/ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack,...
  • Page 86 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning mes- sage will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. GA-K8V800(Pro) Motherboard - 86 - 2003/8/26, ¤U¤È...

  • Page 87: Uaj Introuction

    UAJ Introuction 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 activated.
  • Page 88 Adjusting Sound Volume: You can adjust sound volume by moving lever. Also you can mute sound by pressing the "mute button". Volume lever Mute button If there is only Line-in device plugged, UAJ will remind you there is no any Line-out device plugged in.

  • Page 89: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery? Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state. 1. It supports FAT16 ¡BFAT32 ¡BNTFS format . 2.
  • Page 90 You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard and enter key to enter the menu. Text Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3.
  • Page 91 1.Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it. The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image . 2.Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.
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  • Page 93: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers 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.
  • Page 94 Driver installation finished ! You have to reboot system ! Item Description n VIA 4IN1Driver VIA Chipset Driver n USB Patch for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP. n Realtek 8110S Lan Driver (LAN) / Realtek Lan Driver RealTek 10/100/1000 LAN Chip driver...

  • Page 95: Software Application

    SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray n Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network...

  • Page 96: Software Information

    SOFTWARE INFORMATION This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Please see the last page for details. GA-K8VT800(Pro) Motherboard - 96 - 2003/8/26, ¤U¤È...

  • Page 97: Chapter 5 Appendix

    What is Face-Wizard ™ Face-Wizard is a windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to change the boot-up logo with picture from Gigabyte Logo Gallery on web site or other compatible picture you have. How does it work? Face-Wizard ™...
  • Page 98 EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 2. Click "Next". 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. 4. Right Click the icon to start "EasyTune 4". GA-K8VT800(Pro) Motherboard - 98 - 2003/8/26, ¤U¤È...
  • Page 99 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm 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.
  • Page 100 Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures. START Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please isolate Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? the short pin.
  • Page 102 If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
  • Page 103 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply...
  • Page 104 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface DIMM...
  • Page 105 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
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  • Page 112 Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Netherlands TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 Tel: +31 40 290 2088 FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004 NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983, £á0.2/M) E-mail: BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 (£á0.4/M) We have been constantly striving hard to provide you with faster and more efficient mail replying service.

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