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Gigabyte GA-8I865GM-775 User Manual

Intel pentium 4 lga775 processor motherboard
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GA-8I865GM-775 /
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Intel
Pentium
4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
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User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-8I865GMT-1001

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  • Page 1 GA-8I865GM-775 / GA-8I865GMF-775 Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-8I865GMT-1001...
  • Page 3 Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual".

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-8I865GM-775/GA-8I865GMF-775 Motherboard Layout ... 6 Block Diagram ... 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ... 9 Considerations Prior to Installation ... 9 Feature Summary ... 10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ... 11 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ... 11 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ... 45 Install Chipset Drivers ... 45 Software Application ... 46 Software Information ... 46 Hardware Information ... 47 Contact Us ... 47 Chapter 4 Appendix ... 49 Unique Software Utilities ... 49 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction ... 49 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ...

  • Page 6: Ga-8I865Gm-775/Ga-8I865Gmf-775 Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I865GM-775/GA-8I865GMF-775 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V R_USB AUDIO BIOS SPDIF Marvell 8001 CODEC CD_IN COMB * Only for GA-8I865GMF-775. LGA775 CPU_FAN Intel 865G PCI1 PCI2 TSB43AB23* PCI3 F2_1394* F1_1394* - 6 - SATA1 Intel ICH5 SATA0 PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram AGP 8X/4X AGPCLK (66MHz) PCI Bus TSB43AB23* 3 IEEE1394* 3 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) * Only for GA-8I865GMF-775. LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel 865G GMCH Intel ICH5 Marvell 8001 RJ45 CODEC 8 USB Ports - 7 - CPUCLK+/-(133/200MHz) DDR 400/333/266MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory HCLK (133/200MHz) GMCHCLK (66MHz)
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    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. - 9 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: Feature Summary

    Feature Summary Motherboard GA-8I865GM-775 or GA-8I865GMF-775 Supports the latest Intel Supports 800/533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset Northbridge: Intel Southbridge: Intel Memory 4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) Supports dual channel DDR 400/333/266 unbrffered DIMM Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM...

  • Page 11: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 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.

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Heatsink

    1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU. Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.

  • Page 13: Installation Of Memory

    Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 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. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 14 GA-8I865GM-775 / GA-8I865GMF-775 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s(DDR400). GA-8I865GM-775 / GA-8I865GMF-775 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following:...

  • Page 15: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

  • Page 16: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    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. COM A (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

  • Page 17: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) SATA0 / SATA1 8) PWR_LED 9) BAT * Only for GA-8I865GMF-775. 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) F1_1394* / F2_1394* 16) COMB 17) IR...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_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 indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
  • Page 20 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (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).
  • Page 21 8) 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. 9) BAT(Battery) Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD- Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 22: F_Panel (Front Panel Jumper)

    10) 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. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)
  • Page 23 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 24 13) SPDIF (SPDIF Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 25 15) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (IEEE1394 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.

  • Page 26: Clear Cmos

    17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device. 18) 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.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    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.

  • Page 28: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E4)

    The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E4) 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 29 Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. 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.

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory...

  • Page 31: Extended Memory

    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"...

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to 3 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values "...
  • Page 33 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 Hyper Threading. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.

  • Page 34: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA x SATA Port0 configure as SATA Port1 configure as USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W 1394* Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM...
  • Page 35 SATA Port0 configure as IDE Pri. Master Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Primary Master. IDE Pri. Slave Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to IDE Primary Slave.
  • Page 36 POWER ON Function Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Any KEY Press any key to power on the system. Mouse Double click on mouse left button to power on the system. Mouse/Any KEY Press any key or double click on mouse left button to power on the system. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.

  • Page 37: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Power LED in S1 state Off by Power button AC BACK Function PME Event Wake Up ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...

  • Page 38: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    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 Power On is Enabled. Date (of Month) Alarm : Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : PnP/PCI Configurations...

  • Page 39: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Current CPU Temperature Current System Temperature Vcore +3.3V +12V DDR25V Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Current CPU/System Temperature Detect CPU/System temperature automatically. Current Voltage(V) Vcore / +3.3V / +5V / +12V / DDR25V Detect system's voltage status automatically.

  • Page 40: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software CPU Clock Ratio Memory Frequency For Memory Frequency (Mhz) : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 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.

  • Page 41: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

  • Page 42: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

  • Page 43: Save & Exit Setup

    2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N"...
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  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Run.exe.

  • Page 46: Software Application

    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. Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

  • Page 47: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 47 - Drivers Installation...
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  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Once you have completed this step, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can also function by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
  • Page 50 Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key.
  • Page 51 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.

  • Page 52: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen.
  • Page 53 Entering the Q-Flash utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit...
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55 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. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. 4.

  • Page 56: Updating Bios With Q-Flash Utility On Single-Bios Motherboards

    Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit. Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 57 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF003A Task menu for Q-Flash utility Enter : Run 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.
  • Page 58 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. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF003A >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... Enter : Run Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
  • Page 59 Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 865GM775.E4). Complete update process following the instruction. Utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server - 59 - Appendix...
  • Page 60 Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS 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...

  • Page 61: 4- / 5.1- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    4-1-3 2- / 4- / 5.1- Channel Audio Function Introduction You are able to use 2-/4-/6-channnels audio feature by audio software selection. The installation of audio software for Windows 98/ 2000/ ME/ XP is very simple. Please follow the steps to install the function.
  • Page 62 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the Front Speakers to "Line Out", the Rear Speakers to "Line In". STEP 2 : After you install the audio driver, you will find the "SoundMAX Control Panel" icon in the status area on the lower right of the screen.
  • Page 63 5.1 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the Front Speakers to "Line Out", the Sur- round Speakers to "Line In", and the Center/ Subwoofer Speakers to "MIC In". STEP 2 : After you install the audio driver, you will find the "SoundMAX Control Panel"...
  • Page 64 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "S/PDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    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 66 Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2? Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.
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  • Page 71 TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4003 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://chinese.giga-byte.com U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. Address: 17358 Railroad St, City of Industry, CA 91748. TEL: +1 (626) 854-9338 FAX: +1 (626) 854-9339 Tech.
  • Page 72 China NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Tech. Support : http://cn.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn Shanghai TEL: +86-021-63410999 FAX: +86-021-63410100 Beijing TEL: +86-010-82886651 FAX: +86-010-82888013 Wuhan TEL: +86-027-87851061 FAX: +86-027-87851330 GuangZhou TEL: +86-020-87586074 FAX: +86-020-85517843 Chengdu...

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