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Gigabyte GA-8I865PE-L User Manual

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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has
"AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your
AGP card is AGP 4X/8X (1.5V).
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by Intel
G) / 850(E) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/P) / 875P. You might experience system
unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V)
mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is
2X(3.3V). The GA-8I865PE-L (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might
not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to
4X(1.5V) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power Color",
the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger
is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support 2X
(3.3V) only. The GA-8I865PE-L (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards
might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
Note : 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 with Intel
845(E/G) / 850(E) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/P) / 875P based motherboards.
AGP 4X/8X notch
845(GE/PE) / 845(E/
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845(GE/PE) /
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  • Page 1 (3.3V) only. The GA-8I865PE-L (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it. Note : 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.
  • Page 2 M The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. M Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) o EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial,scientific and medical (ISM high frequency equipment Limits and methods of measurement...
  • Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Phone/Fax No: hereby declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 GA-8I865PE-L P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1002 12ME-8I865PEL-1002...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Warning ...4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Layout ... 8 Block Diagram ... 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 12 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ... 12 Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation ...
  • Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations... 50 PC Health Status ... 51 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 53 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 56 Load Optimized Defaults ... 57 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 58 Save & Exit Setup ... 59 Exit Without Saving ... 60 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 63 @ BIOS Introduction ...

  • Page 8: Warning

    Warning 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. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.5cm x 23.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel — Support Intel — Support Intel — Intel Pentium — 2nd cache depends on CPU Chipset — Chipset Intel 865PE HOST/AGP/Controller —...
  • Page 10 — Build in Kinnereth-R Chipset (10/100 Mbit) — 1 RJ45 port PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS — Supports Q-Flash GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard and 2.88M bytes. - 6 - to be continued...
  • Page 11 Additional Features — PS/2 Keyboard power on by password — PS/2 Mouse power on — STR(Suspend-To-RAM) — AC Recovery — USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3 — Supports EasyTune 4 — Supports @BIOS Overclocking — Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS —...

  • Page 12: Ga-8I865Pe-L Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_USB ATX_12V K innereth-R CD_IN F_AUDIO P4 Titan SUR_CEN CODEC AUX_IN IR_CIR GAME SPDIF_IO GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard SOC KET478 Intel 865PE ® CLR_P WD 2X_DE T ICH5 PCI1 PCI2 CLR_CMOS PCI3 BIOS PCI4 PCI5 - 8 -...

  • Page 13: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram AGP 8X/4X AGPCLK (66MHz) 5 PCI RJ45 Kinnereth-R AC97 Link AC97 PCICLK CODEC (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz 24 MHz Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) Socket 478 System Bus 400/533/800MHz 266/333/400MHz Intel 865PE ZCLK (66MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133MHz) 66MHz 33 MHz...
  • Page 14 GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 10 -...

  • 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- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4 Step 4 Step 3...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe feel a kind of tight, and then continue pull the rod to 90-degree when a noise "cough" made. Pin1 indicator 3. CPU Top View GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Socket Actuation Lever 2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.

  • Page 17: Step 1-2 : Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU Cooling Fan , adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    GA-8I865PE-L supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s. GA-8I865PE-L includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM 1, DIMM 2...
  • Page 19 2. Two DDR memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will operate when two memory modules are inserted individually into Channel A and B. If you install two memory modules in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology will not operate.
  • Page 20 DDR400 memory and complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers, workstations, and full range of desktop PCs. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

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

  • Page 22: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v/x USB / LAN Connector USB 3 USB 2 GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. LAN is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed. Before you connect your device(s) into USB...

  • Page 23: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male) y Audio Connectors Line In(Rear Speaker) Line Out (Front Speaker) MIC In(Center and Subwoofer) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 80.

  • Page 24: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

    4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE1/IDE2 6) FDD 7) RAM_LED 8) PWR_LED 9) 2X_DET 10) F_PANEL 11) BAT 12) F_AUDIO 13) SUR_CEN GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard 14) CD_IN 15) AUX_IN 16) SPDIF_IO 17) IR_CIR 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 19) GAME 20) INFO_LINK 21) SATA0/SATA1 22) CI...
  • Page 25 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX _12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " ATX_ 12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. 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 26 CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 4) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Pin No. Definition +12V Sense Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 27 5) IDE1/ IDE2(IDE1/IDE2 Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 6) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types.
  • Page 28 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. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Pin No. Definition...

  • Page 29: 2X_Det/F_Panel

    9) 2X_DET When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a nonsupported graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset. 10) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) 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 above.

  • Page 30: Battery/F_Audio

    GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard CAUTION v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
  • Page 31 13) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 14) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R - 27 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 32 Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF_IO cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will m ake the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX_R Pin No.
  • Page 33 17) IR_CIR Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR/CIR function on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR/CIR m odule. For detail inform ation please contact your autherized Giga-Byte distributor.
  • Page 34 19) GAME (GAME Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. 20) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Pin No. Definition GRX1_R GPSA2 GPX2_R GPY2_R...
  • Page 35 21) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). 22) CI (CASE OPEN) This 2 pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" item in BIOS if the system case begin remove.
  • Page 36 24) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily shor 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard open: Clear password close: Normal...
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  • Page 38 GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 34 -...

  • 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 comput e r and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 40: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver.: E2)

    Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Manag ement 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

    The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day , from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allow ed in the month) Year The y ear, from 1999 through 2098 GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Tue, Aug 13 2002 Item Help 22:31:24 Menu Lev el u...
  • Page 43 Time The times format in <hour> <mi n ute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Channel 0 Master, Sl ave / IDE Channel 1 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

    640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are u Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Dev ice Second Boot Dev ice Third Boot Dev ice Passw ord Check # CPU Hy per-Threading higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values "...

  • Page 46: Password Check

    Enabled Enables CPU Hy per Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only w orking for operating sy stem w ith multi processors mode supported. (Default v alue) Disabled Disables CPU Hy per Threading. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 47: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are 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 Key board Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN...

  • Page 48: Usb Controller

    SATA controller set to SATA port1. As this mode, it support by WinXP or later OS only . SATA Port1 Configure as The v alues depend on SATA Port0. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable USB Controller. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 49: Usb Keyboard Support

    USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function if y ou are not using onboard U SB 2.0 feature. Enabled Enable USB 2. 0 Controller. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable USB 2. 0 Controller. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Key board Support. Disabled Disable USB Key board Support.

  • Page 50: Onboard Serial Port 2

    Using Parallel port as Ex tended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default Value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 51: Game 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

    Press pow er button then Pow er off instantly . (Default v alue) Delay 4 Sec. Press pow er button 4 sec to Pow er off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Pow er Management Setup [S1(POS)]...

  • Page 53: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Ev ent Wake up. (Default Value) ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN Disabled Disable Modem Ring on/w ake on Lan function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on/w ake on Lan. (Default Value) Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm"...

  • Page 54: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/PCI 5. (Default v alue) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/PCI 5.

  • Page 55: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values...

  • Page 56: Cpu Warning Temperature

    8Disabled CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default v alue) Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable. SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default v alue) Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 57: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control øCPU Host Frequency (Mhz) øAGP/PCI/SRC Fix ed Memory Frequency For Memory Frequency (Mhz) AGP/PCI/SRC Frequency (Mhz) DIMM Ov erVoltage Control AGP Ov erVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore...
  • Page 58 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.5. 1.33 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.33. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default v alue) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The v alues depend on CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) . GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 54 -...
  • Page 59 AGP/PCI/SRC Frequency(Mhz) The v alues depend on Fix ed AGP/PCI/SRC Frequency . DIMM OverVol tage Control Normal Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to Normal. (Default v alue) +0.1V Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to +0.3V.

  • Page 60: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...

  • Page 61: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the...

  • Page 62: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Set u p" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 63: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash...

  • Page 64: Exit Without Saving

    }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...
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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: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction

    Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by themselves.

  • Page 69: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.
  • Page 70 Part One: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash In the following sections, we take GA-7VRXP as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version.
  • Page 71 Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C ) 2001 A merican M egatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ENTER DUAL BIOS/Q-FLASH UTILITY (Y/N) ? Y...
  • Page 72 Boot From......Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size.... Backup ROM Type/S ize.... Wide Range Protection Disable Enter : Run GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard /Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the ™ utility. As described in the “ Before you ™...
  • Page 73 Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk. 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, 7VRXP.F12, is listed.
  • Page 74 Sav e Backup B IOS to Floppy Enter : Run hi:Mov e ES C:Reset Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard 256K 256K You can press "Enter" to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort.
  • Page 75 4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash Boot From......Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size.... Backup ROM Type/S ize.... Wide Range Protection Disable Auto Recovery Enter : Run You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too.
  • Page 76 ESC: Quit your keyboard F7: O ptimized V alues GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Ame r ican R el e ase :0 8 /2 3/2 00 2 Meg a tre n d s AMIBIOS ( C) 19 9 9 Ame ri ca n Me ga tr en d...

  • Page 77: Save And Exit

    STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION Press Y on your LOAD FAIL-SAFE DE FAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFA ULTS keyboard to load ESC: Quit defaults. F7: O ptimized V alues 7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu.
  • Page 78 Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash Entering the Q-Flash utility: ™ Step1: To use the Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.

  • Page 79: Exploring The Q-Flash Utility Screen

    Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen ™ The Q-Flash BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. ™ Flash Ty pe/ Size....SST 49LF002A Task menu for the Q-flash utility Enter: Run Task menu for the Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks.
  • Page 80 Don't turn off P ower Or RES ET System h/i: M ove Enter: Run After BIOS file is read, you’ ll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard 256K Keep DMI DataE nable Save BIOS to Floppy 1 File(s) found...
  • Page 81 Flash Ty pe/ Size....SST 49LF002A CHECKSUM = AC03 Are you sure to update BI OS? [E nter] to continue updating B IO S or "ES C" to abort. Enter: Run h/i: M ove 3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS.
  • Page 82 Method 2: @ BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS flash BIOS. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS" 3.Click "P". 4.Click here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 83 Otherwise, your system won't boot. c. 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. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...

  • Page 84: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3: Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "2 channel for stereo speakers out put". GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 85 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 86 "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK". GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 87 Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Com bo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 88 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be perform ed as stereo m ode(2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 89 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 90: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    Please connect the devices to the right jacks as above. A window will appear as right picture if you setup the devices properly. Please note that 3D audio function will only appear when 3D audio inputs. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. - 86 -...
  • Page 91 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. - 87 - Technical Reference...

  • Page 92: Uaj Introduction

    "UAJ information". And then Jack-Sense function will awake and auto-detect if the Audio device is plugged to the right jack (Line-in or Line-out). Reviving UAJ: You can click "UAJ AUTO" to revive UAJ function. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 88 -...

  • Page 93: Adjusting Sound Volume

    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 Note: If you want to use AUX IN function, you must disable UAJ function from the Speaker Configuration item in the AC97 Audio Configuation menu.

  • Page 94: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    BIOS menu . Later,please insert MB driver CD into your drive when "Boot from CD:" appears at the bottom of the screen , press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard F9 For Xpress Recovery Boot from CD: - 90 -...
  • Page 95 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. BMP Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.
  • Page 96 Press Esc to exit Restore the backup image to the original state. 3.Remove Backup Image: Are you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N) Remove the backup image. 4.Exit and Restart: Exit and restart your computer. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 92 -...

  • Page 97: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Revision History Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.41) 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 98 Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard Driver install finished!! you have to reboot system!!

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 96 -...
  • Page 101 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 102 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 103 Question 10: 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. gAMI BIOS Beep Codes *Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
  • Page 104 Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS. GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard - 100 -...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures . Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc.) are set properly.
  • Page 106 Then try to reboot the system. 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).
  • Page 107 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Company: Phone No.:...
  • Page 108 Extended Capabilities Port ESCD Extended System Configuration Data Error Checking and Correcting Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request GA-8I865PE-L Motherboard to be continued... - 104 -...
  • Page 109 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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