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Gigabyte GA-8IR2003 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 notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X
(1.5V).
Do not use AGP 2X card (3.3V) in this motherboard. It will burn and
damage the motherboard due to Intel
845(E/G) / 850(E) chipset
®
can't support AGP 2X(3.3V).
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).
If you install this card in GA-8IR2003 (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards
without switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V), it will burn the motherboard.
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/4X mode AGP slot, but they support 2X(3.3V) only. If you
install this card in GA-8IR2003 (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards, it will
burn the motherboard.
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) based motherboards.

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  • Page 1 The factory default for this card is 2X (3.3V). If you install this card in GA-8IR2003 (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards without switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V), it will burn the motherboard.
  • Page 2 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 informa- tion contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    (Stamp) Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Trading GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-8IR2003 is in conformity with in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive EN 61000-3-2* EN 60555-2 EN 61000-3-3* EN 60555-3 EN 50081-1...
  • Page 4 (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-8IR2003 ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: May 17, 2 002...
  • Page 5 GA-8IR2003 P4 Titan DDR Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 2002 12ME-8IR2003-2002...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ... 4 WARNING! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Layout ... 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 8 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 9 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ...
  • Page 7 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 45 Top Performance ... 47 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 48 Load Optimized Defaults ... 49 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 50 Save & Exit Setup ... 51 Exit Without Saving ... 52 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 53 Block Diagram ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Quick PC Installation Guide RAID Manual 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 Chipset Memory I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE On-Board Peripherals Hardware Monitor 19.6cm x 29.5cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium ® Support Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor ®...
  • Page 10 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards…etc. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Realtek ALC650 CODEC Line Out / 2 front speaker Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch) Mic In / center &...

  • Page 11: Ga-8Ir2003 Motherboard Layout

    GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SOCKET478 F_AUDIO ATX_12V CPU_FAN Intel 845 CD_IN CODEC 2X_DET BATTERY PCI1 PCI2 SYS _FAN SUR_CEN PCI3 ICH2 CLR_PWD P4 Titan PCI4 IDE2 PCI5 ITE8712 IDE1 PWR_LED BIOS SPDIF_IO AUX_IN F_USB1 F_PANEL - 7 - Hardware Installation Process...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step 4 Step 4 Step 1 Step 3 GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 4 - 8 -...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1-1: CPU Installation Angling the rod to 65 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.

  • Page 14: Step 1-2: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. Please refer to CPU heat sink user's manual for more detail installation procedure. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 15: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets, but it can only support a maximum of 4 banks of DDR memory. DDR slot 1 uses 2 banks, DDR slot 2 & 3 share the remaining 2 banks. Please refer to the following tables for possible memory configurations supported.

  • Page 16: Ddr Introduction

    Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard 1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

  • Page 17: 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, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB Connector USB 0 USB 1 GA-8IR2003 Motherboard This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Before 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 19 Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male) Game / MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) Audio Connectors Line Out MIC In (Front Speaker) (Center and Subwoofer) Line In (Rear Speaker) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup...

  • Page 20: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) F_PANEL 8) PWR_LED 9) 2X_DET GA-8IR2003 Motherboard 10) F_AUDIO 11) SUR_CEN 12) CD_IN 13) AUX_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1 16) CI 17) CLR_PWD 18) BATTERY...
  • Page 21 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. 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 22 The 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-8IR2003 Motherboard Pin No. Definition +12V Sense Pin No.
  • Page 23 5) 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. 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 24 SPK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Soft Power Connector) (Red) MSG(Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED) (Yellow) NC (Purple) GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Speaker Connector Message LED/ Power/ Soft Power Sleep LED Connector Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED...
  • Page 25 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. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. 9) 2X_DET When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the AGP_LED will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted.
  • Page 26 Please note, you can have the of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound. 11) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Pin No. Definition Power...
  • Page 27 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 13) 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 Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX-R - 23 -...
  • Page 28 15) F_USB1 (Front USB Connector, Yellow) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB cable. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Pin No. Pin No.
  • Page 29 16) 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. 17) CLR_PWD When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains.
  • Page 30 18) BATTERY GA-8IR2003 Motherboard 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...

  • Page 31: 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 32: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E1)

    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-8IR2003 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 33: Power Management Setup

    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 34: Standard Cmos Features

    The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Thu, Jan 9 2003 22:31:24 [None] [None]...
  • Page 35 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 36: 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-8IR2003 Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading DRAM Data Integrity Mode Init Display First : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Previous Values "...

  • Page 38: Boot Up Floppy Seek

    If you are using the Non-ECC DRAM, the mode will show "Non-ECC" and this function is disabled. Set DRAM Data Integrity Mode by ECC. Non-ECC Set DRAM Data Integrity Mode by Non-ECC. (Default value) Init Display First Set Init Display First to AGP. (Default value) Set Init Display First to PCI. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 39: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE IDE1 Conductor Cable IDE2 Conductor Cable USB Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA...

  • Page 40: Usb Controller

    Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 41: Onboard Serial Port 1

    Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.

  • Page 42: Game Port Address

    Set Midi Port Address to 290. 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. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) GA-8IR2003 Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Power LED in S1 state Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up ModemRingOn Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On by Mouse Power On by Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function...

  • Page 44: Resume By Alarm

    Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on your system. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Everyday, 1~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Kb Power On Password

    KB Power ON Password Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Key board Power On Password. 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.

  • Page 46: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 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-8IR2003 Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] ESC:Exit F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/5. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/5.

  • Page 47: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Reset Case Open Status Case Opened VCORE VCC18 +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 : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 48: Cpu Warning Temperature

    Disabled Fan Warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Enalbe FAN warning alarm when FAN stops. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Don't monitor CPU's temperature. (Default value) Alarm when CPU current temperature over than 60 Alarm when CPU current temperature over than 70 Alarm when CPU current temperature over than 80...

  • Page 49: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x Fixed PCI/AGP Frequency Host/DRAM Clock ratio Memory Frequency (Mhz) PCI/AGP Frequency (Mhz) : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio...
  • Page 50 Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) . PCI/AGP Frequency (Mhz) Setup PCI/AGP frequency by adjusting CPU Host Frequency or PCI/AGP Divider item. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 51: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Top Performance Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Disabled...[ ] PnP/PCI Configurations Enabled... [ ] PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit : Move F8: Q-Flash ESC: Abort Top Performance If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance"...

  • Page 52: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    F8: Q-Flash Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow mini- mum system performance. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 53: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

  • Page 54: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 55: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 13: Save &...

  • Page 56: Exit Without Saving

    ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 14: Exit Without Saving Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram AGP 4X AGPCLK (66MHz) 5 PCI AC97 Link PCICLK AC97 (33MHz) CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz "*" Auto detect and optimized setting for Pentium Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133* MHz) Socket 478B System Bus 400/533 MHz...

  • Page 58: Bios ™ Introduction

    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 59: Easytune ™ 4 Introduction

    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 60: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash b. Q-Flash Utility Flash Type/Size : SST 49LF002A / 256K Keep DMI Data : Enter: Run GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving :Select Item F10:Save &...
  • Page 61 Load BIOS From Floppy In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. XXXX.XX Total Size: 1.39M F5: Refresh Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file. Press Enter to Run. Are you sure to update BIOS? [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...

  • Page 62: Method 2 : Bios Flash Utility

    (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-8IR2003 Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 63 (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will 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 64 STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers". GA-8IR2003 Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 65 (3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS 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 "Open this file from its current location"...
  • Page 66 (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and press "Extract". GA-8IR2003 Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 67 STEP 4: Make sure the system will 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 68 LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS ESC: Quit : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP GA-8IR2003 Motherboard : Floppy : IDE-0 : CDROM : Disabled : On ESC: Quit...
  • Page 69 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 70 Are you sure to flash the BIOS? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? (4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility. [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? GA-8IR2003 Motherboard EXIT? - 66 -...
  • Page 71 STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we 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 BIOS version.
  • Page 72 : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP (4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...

  • Page 73: Method 3 : @Bios Utility

    Method 3 : @BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS BIOS. Press here. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click " ". Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 74 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 75: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    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 76 4 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press "OK". When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 chan- nels output). Please select the other settings for 4 channels output. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 77 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 channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 78 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 Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case, and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 79 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 win- dows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 80 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard. 3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3 decoder. GA-8IR2003 Motherboard - 76 -...

  • Page 81: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (IUCD ver 2.22) 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 82 This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP RealTek ALC101A/201A/202/650 AC97 Codec Driver For Intel ICH/ICH2/ICH4 AC97 audio ® GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Driver install finished ! You have to reboot system ! - 78 -...

  • Page 83: Software Application

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

  • Page 84: 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-8IR2003 Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 85 EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 4. Right Click the icon to start "EasyTune 4". 2. Click "Next". 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 81 - Appendix...
  • Page 86 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-8IR2003 Motherboard to be continued... - 82 -...
  • Page 87 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.
  • Page 88 Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-8IR2003 Motherboard Company: E-mail Add. : O.S./A.S.: Model name Size: - 84 - Phone No.: PCB revision: Driver/Utility:...

  • Page 89: 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 90 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.
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  • Page 96 CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. Taiwan Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 (50 lines) FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004 E-mail:english@gigabyte.com.tw Web Address: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw...

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