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Gigabyte GA-8S650GXM Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 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

    Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-8S650GXM Series is in conformity with in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o EN 61000-3-2* T EN 60555-2 o EN 61000-3-3* T EN 60555-3...
  • 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-8S650GXM Series ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: May 16, 2003...
  • Page 5 GA-8S650GXM Series P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1002 12ME-8S650GXM-1002...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Item Checklist ...4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 10 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...11 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ...
  • Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations... 45 PC Health Status ... 46 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 48 Top Performance... 50 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 51 Load Optimized Defaults ... 52 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 53 Save & Exit Setup ... 54 Exit Without Saving ... 55 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Quick PC Installation Guide o RAID M anual 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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chipset Memory I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE On-Board Peripherals ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P-C only. — 24.4cm x 21.5cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard: GA-8S650GXM/GA-8S650GXM-C/GA-8S650GXM-P /GA-8S650GXM-P-C — Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium ®...
  • Page 10 Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards… .etc. (*) For GA-8S650GXM only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 11: Ga-8S650Gxm Series Motherboard Layout

    GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V USB_LAN CD_IN SUR_CEN RTL8101L CODEC BIOS SPDIF_I MODEM SPDIF (*) For GA-8S650GXM only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only. SOC KET478 SiS 650GX PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 F_U SB2 COMB F_U SB1 - 7 - DIMM _LED...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    RTL8101L AC97 Link AC97 PCICLK CODEC (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz (*) For GA-8S650GXM only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P-C only. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133 Socket 478 System Bus 400/533 (uz)
  • Page 13 - 9 - Introduction...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Step 3 Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS/ software installation. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Step 2 Step 1 - 10 - Step 4...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning: 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. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

  • Page 16: Step 1-2 : Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 1. Fasten the cooling fan supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard 2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than install complete. - 12 -...

  • Page 17: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning: When DIMM_LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation.
  • Page 18 PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops and notebook applications. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    (6 pin Female) v USB & LAN Connector USB 0 USB 1 (*) For GA-8S650GXM only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Ø This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Ø Before you connect your device(s) into USB...

  • Page 21: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA Serial Port VGA Port (9 pin Male) (15 pin Female) x Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) y Audio Connectors Line Out MIC In (Center and Subwoofer) (Front...

  • Page 22: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

    3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE1/IDE2 6) FDD 7) DIMM_LED 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 10) BAT 11) F_AUDIO (*) For GA-8S650GXM only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard 12) SUR_CEN 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF 15) SPDIF_I 16) IR 17) F_USB1/F_USB2...
  • Page 23 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 24 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-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition +12V Sense Pin No.
  • Page 25 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 26 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-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 27 9) 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. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Soft Power Connector) MSG(Message LED/Power/...
  • Page 28 GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard CAUTION v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
  • Page 29 12) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 13) 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 - 25 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 30 Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. 15) SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use this feature only when your device has digital output function. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition SPDIF Out Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 31 16) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device. 17) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(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.
  • Page 32 COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 19) 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. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Signal...
  • Page 33 When Jum per 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. (*) For GA-8S650GXM only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only.
  • Page 34 GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 35: 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 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F1A)

    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-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Standard Cmos Features

    The month, Jan. Through Dec. 8Month The day , from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allow ed in the month) 8Day The y ear, from 1999 through 2098 8Year GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Fri, May 3 2002 17:56:23 None None...
  • Page 39 C 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. C IDE Pri mary Master, S lave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 40: Base Memory

    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-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 41: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are First Boot Dev ice Second Boot Dev ice Third Boot Dev ice Boot Up Floppy Seek Passw ord Check higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Prev ious Values C First / S econd / Third Boot Device Select y our boot dev ice priority by Floppy .

  • Page 42: Password Check

    The sy stem w ill boot but w ill not access to Setup page if the correct passw ord 8Setup is not entered at the prompt. (Default v alue) GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    ATA66/100/133). Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE dev ice and 8ATA33 cable is compatible w ith ATA33). (*) For GA-8S650GXM only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only. Integrated Peripherals [Auto]...

  • Page 44: Ac97 Audio

    C On Board LAN Function Disable this function. 8Disabled Enable Onboard Lan Chip function. (Default Value) 8Enabled (*) For GA-8S650GXM only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Set onchip VGA shared memory size.(Def a ult Value:32MB) - 40 -...
  • Page 45 Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. 8ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. 8IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value) 8Normal (*) For GA-8S650GXM only. ) For GA-8S650GXM-P only. - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 46: Onboard Parallel Port

    Set Midi Port Address to 300. 8300 Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) 8330 Disable this function. 8Disabled CMidi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-200 Aw ard Softw are ACPI Suspend Ty pe Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN Sy stem After AC Back IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI ModemRingOn PME Ev ent Wake Up Pow er On by Key board Pow er On by Mouse Resume by Alarm x Month Alarm...

  • Page 48: Resume By Alarm

    8Dual/OFF a. If use single color LED, pow er LED w ill turn off. b. If use dual color LED, pow er LED w ill turn to another color. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard NA, 1~12 1~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

  • Page 49: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e F5:Prev ious Values C PCI 1 IRQ Assignment 8Auto 83,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 C PCI 2 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 50: Pc Health Status

    8Detect sy stem’ s v oltage status automatically . C Current System/CPU Temperature 8Detect Sy stem/CPU Temp. automatically. C Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) 8Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically . GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard PC Health Status [Disabled] 1.71V 3.29V 4.99V...

  • Page 51: Cpu Warning Temperature

    C CPU Warning Temperature 860°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F. 870°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. 880°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F. 890°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F. Disable this function.(Default v alue) 8Disabled C CPU FAN Fail Warning...

  • Page 52: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Enable this function. 8Enabled C CPU Clock Select CPU Clock to 100MHz~355MHz. 8100~355 Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem broken. For pow er End-User use only ! GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Frequency /Voltage Control [10X] [Disabled] AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 53 C DRAM Clock (MHz) 8Please set DRAM Clock according to y our requirement. If y ou use DDR200 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to 200. If y ou use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to 333. Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem broken. For pow er End-User use only ! C AGP Clock (MHz) 8Please set AGP Clock according to y our requirement.

  • Page 54: Top Performance

    8Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enable Top Performance function. 8Enabled You must check whether your RAM, CPU support over clock when you set "Top Performance" to "Enabled". GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...

  • Page 55: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe 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 Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 56: Load Optimized Defaults

    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. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...

  • Page 57: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password 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 Enter Password: }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Change/Set/Disable Passw ord When you select this function, the fol l owing message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 58: Save & Exit Setup

    Figure 13: Sav e & Ex it Setup Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type “N” will return to Setup Utility. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 59: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving 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 Quit Without Saving ( Y/N)? N }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 14: Ex it Without Sav ing...
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  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1: Q-Flash A. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. B. How to use Q-Flash? a.
  • Page 64 !Press Enter to Run. !! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !! Please press any key to continue Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard 1 File(s) found Free Size: 1.14M DEL: Delete ESC: Return Main...
  • Page 65 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 66 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 67: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 68 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 channels output). Please select the other settings for 4 channels output. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 69 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out- put 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 70 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 71 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 72 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF device to the m otherboard. 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 68 -...
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  • Page 75: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD 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 76 XP and Windows 2000 only. Once we get the latest SiS put the driver on GIGABYTE website asap. (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller"...

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 79 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 80 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 81 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 82 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-8S650GXM Series Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 83: 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 84 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 85 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 C P U Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Company:...
  • Page 86 E C C Error Checking and Correcting E M C Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request GA-8S650GXM Series 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 MH z Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
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  • Page 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 Technical issue: http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/service_main.htm...

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