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- Page 1 GA-8IE P4 Titan 533 Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL Pentium 4 P rocessor Motherboard ® Rev. 1102 12MD-8IE-1102...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Item Checklist... 3 WARNING! ... 3 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 4 Features Summary ... 4 GA-8IE Motherboard Layout ... 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 7 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 8 Step 1-1 CPU Installation ...8 Step 1-2 : CPU H eat Sink Installation ...9... -
Page 3: Item Checklist
þ GA-8I E user’ s manual þ Quick PC Installation Guide WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, y ou should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
— Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch) — Mic In / center& woofer(by s/w switch) — SPDIF out : by s/w switch — CD In / AUX In / Game port GA-8IE Motherboard Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ®... - Page 5 On-Board USB 2.0 — Built in IC H4 Chipset PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit — Supports Q-Flash Additional Features — PS/2 Keyboard pow er on by password — PS/2 Mouse power on —...
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Page 6: Ga-8Ie Motherboard Layout
GA-8IE Motherboard Layout KB_ MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN AG P AC97 SUR_CEN P4 Titan533 IT8702 BIOS SPDIF GA-8IE Motherboard SOCKET478 Intel 845E GA-8IE PCI1 PCI2 ICH4 PCI3 PCI4 IDE2 PCI5 IDE1 PWR_LED F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 Front USB 2.0 - 6 -... -
Page 7: 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 Centr al Processing Unit ( CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet w ires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS softw are Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step1... -
Page 8: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. M If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. GA-8IE Motherboard Pin1indicator CPU Bottom View Pin1 indicator 2. -
Page 9: Step 1-2 : Cpu Heat Sink Installation
Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the main- board. M Please use Intel approved cooling fan. M We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink. -
Page 10: Step 2: Install Memory Modules
M Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the i nsert orientation. GA-8IE Motherboard 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 1. The DI MM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. -
Page 11: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards
Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card’ s instruction document before install the ex pansion card into the computer. 2. Remove y our 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 12: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply
PS/2 K eyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v USB Connector USB 0 USB 1 GA-8IE Motherboard ØThis connector supports standard P S/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. ØBefore you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc. -
Page 13: Audio Connectors
Line In (Rear Speaker) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please download 8IE (Complete Version) manual from Gigabyte web. ØThis connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port. Dev ice like printer can be connected to Parallel port ;... -
Page 14: Step 4-2 :Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction
A) CPU_FAN B) ATX_12V C) ATX D) FDD E) B AT F) CLR_CMOS G) SYS_FAN H) CI I) IDE1/IDE2 GA-8IE Motherboard J) PWR_LED K) F_PANEL L) F_USB1/F_USB2 M) SPDIF N) SUR_CEN O) CD_IN P) AUX_IN Q) F_AUDIO - 14 -... - Page 15 B) ATX_12V( +12V Power Connector) +12V +12V C) ATX (ATX Po wer Connector) +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good 3.3V 3.3V A) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Sense +12V/Control G) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) +12V/Control Sense Ø This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for CPU Core Voltage.
- Page 16 AUX-L AUX-R O) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In Connector) CD-L CD-R GA-8IE Motherboard Ø Important Notice: The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. Ø Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CD_ROM to IDE2.
- Page 17 L)F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow Connector) F_USB1 F_USB2 Q) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector) POWER Front Audio (R) Rear Audio (R) Reserved Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L) F) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) 1-2 close: Clear CMOS 2-3 close: Normal Ø...
- Page 18 N) SUR_CEN M)SPDIF H ) CI Signal E) BAT (Battery) GA-8IE Motherboard Ø Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Ø The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
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Page 19: F_Panel
K) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Entering Green Mode GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) SPK (S peaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC... -
Page 20: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility. I f you want to detail information for “Q-Fl ash Utility “, please dow nload this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible B IOS. -
Page 21: Pc Health Status
PnP/PCI Configurati ons This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. We would not suggest you change the default setting unless you really need it. For power End-User use only. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. Frequency/Vol tag e Control This setup page is control CPU’... -
Page 22: Load Optimized Default
To Load Optimized, move cursor, by pressing the arrow keys on the keyboard ,to highlight the optimized default and press enter key then press "Y" if you decide to load this option. GA-8IE Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults... -
Page 23: Save & Exit Setup
By typing "N" or "ESC" will take you back to setup screen. If you want the detail information for BIOS setup, please download 8IE (Complete Version) manual from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults... -
Page 24: Chapter 4 Driver Installation
8IE (Complete Version) manual from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. Before the end of May 2002, Intel We’ ll put the driver on GIGABYTE’ s website asap. (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). Please go to the website to get detail information. Appendix A: Intel 845-E Chipset Driver Installation Follow the setup that show ing on the scween to install the Utility. - Page 25 Appendix B : RealTek AC’ 97 Au dio Driver Press "Audio" icon. 1.Click " RealTek AC’ 97 Audio Driver" item. - 25 - Driv er Installation...
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Page 26: Chapter 5 Bios Flash Procedure
Chapter 5 BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: Method 1: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigaby te Utilities". Click "P". Click here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. - Page 27 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 sy stem unbooted...
- Page 28 (1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected" type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click " 3.5 diskette (A)" and right click to select "Format (M)" GA-8IE Motherboard - 28 -...
- Page 29 (2) Select the " Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start" . That w ill format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly. (3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".
- Page 30 STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte w ebsite http: //www.gigabyte.com. tw/index. html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the " Motherboards BIOS & Drivers". GA-8IE Motherboard - 30 -...
- Page 31 (3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. P lease select GA-7V TX by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BI OS flash files. (4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop up a file download screen, then select the "O pen this file from its current location"...
- Page 32 (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the dow nload files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STE P 2, and press "Extract". GA-8IE Motherboard - 32 -...
- Page 33 STEP 4: Make sure the system w ill boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
- Page 34 ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CMOS & Ex it SETUP GA-8IE Motherboard ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shif t )F2: Color...
- Page 35 STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A: \> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A :\>...
- Page 36 Are you sure to flash the BIOS? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? (4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ES C] to exit Flash Utility. [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? GA-8IE Motherboard EXIT? - 36 -...
- Page 37 STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after B IOS has been upgraded. Therefore, w e highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicate your motherboard model and current B IOS version.
- Page 38 : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CMOS & Ex it SETUP (4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure. GA-8IE Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...