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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 up date the information contained herein. M Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement...
  • Page 3 DECLARATION OF CONF ORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Sect ion 2.1077(a) Responsibl e Party Name: Address: Phone/Fax No: hereby declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Conforms to the follo wing specifications: FCC Part 15, Sub part B, Sectio n 15.107(a) an d Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device co mplies with part 15 of the FCC Rules .
  • Page 4 GA-8SMML P4 Titan-SDRAM Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 2001 12ME-8SMML-2001...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ...4 WARNING! ...4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...5 Features Summary... 5 GA-8SMML Motherboard Layout ... 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ...8 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 9 Step 1-1 : CPU Installation ...9 Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation ...10 Step 2: Install memory modules ...
  • Page 6 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 38 Load Optimized Defaults ... 39 Integrated Peripherals ... 40 Haedware Monitor & MISC Setup ... 46 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 48 IDE HDD Auto-Detection ... 49 Save & Exit Setup ... 50 Exit Without Saving ... 51 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...

  • Page 7: Item Checklist

    þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (TUCD) þ GA-8SMML user’ s 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.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 22.9cm x 24.3cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel — Support Intel — Intel Pentium — 2nd cache depend on CPU Chipset — SiS 650 Host/Memory controller(**) —...
  • Page 9 Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards… .etc. *For PCB 2.0 ver only **For PCB 1.0 ver only GA-8SMML Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 10: Ga-8Smml Motherboard Layout

    GA-8SMML Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V SiS 650(**) SiS650GX(*) F-AUDIO AC97 S_IRQ** BIOS BIOS_WP* *For PCB 2.0 ver only **For PCB 1.0 ver only DIMM_LED SOCKET478 GA-8SMML PCI1 SiS 961 PCI2 BATTERY PCI3 F_USB F_PANEL COMB - 7 - IR** Buzzer...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step4 Step 4 Step3 GA-8SMML Motherboard Step1 Step 2 Step 4 - 8 -...

  • Page 12: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1-1 : CPU Installation Pin1 indicator CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and up to 90-degree angle. 3. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

  • Page 13: Step 1-2 : Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. M Please refer to CPU heat sink user’ s manual for more detail installation procedure. GA-8SMML Motherboard 2. Hook the other end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket.

  • Page 14: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 3 dual in-line memory module (DIMM ) sockets. The BI OS will automatically detects memory type and si z e. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating system. AGP Card GA-8SMML Motherboard Please carefully pull out the small white- drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card.

  • Page 16: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v USB & LAN Connector USB 0 USB 1 ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

  • Page 17: Audio Connectors

    Audio Connectors MIC In Line Out Line In GA-8SMML Motherboard ØThis connector supports 1 standard COM port ,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printercan be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 18: Step 4-2 : Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction A) ATX_12V B) CPU_FAN C) ATX D) FLOPPY E) IDE1/IDE2 F) IR ** G) CLR_CMOS * H) SYS_FAN I) CI *For PCB 2.0 ver only **For PCB 1.0 ver only J) F_PANEL K) F_USB L) BATTERY M) COMB N) BIOS_WP * O) S_IRQ ** P) AUX_IN *...
  • Page 19 +12V/Control Sense H ) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) Sense +12V/Control I) CI (CASE OPEN) GA-8SMML Motherboard ØThis connector (ATX +12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " ATX+ 12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. Ø Please note, a proper installation of the CPU...
  • Page 20 D) FDD (Floppy Connector) E) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector) M) COM B Ø Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. - 17 - Hardw are Installation Process...
  • Page 21 R) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) *For PCB 2.0 ver only **For PCB 1.0 ver only GA-8SMML Motherboard Ø If you want to use "Front Audio" connector, you must move 3-4,5-6 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector.
  • Page 22 C ) ATX (ATX Power) +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good 3.3V 3.3V K) F_USB (Front USB Connector) F)IR ** VCC(+5V) IR Data Input IR Data Output *For PCB 2.0 ver only **For PCB 1.0 ver only Ø AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly...
  • Page 23 (For special design, for example: PCMCIA add on card) *For PCB 2.0 ver only **For PCB 1.0 ver only GA-8SMML Motherboard Ø Please note, To flash/upgrade BIOS on this MB BIOS_WP must be set to 2-3 close. We recommend BIOS_WP to be set to "1-2 close", whenever user does not need to flash/upgrade the BIOS.

  • Page 24: 2X7 Pins Jumper

    J) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) SPK (Speaker Connector) RST (Reset Switch) PD+/PD_G-/PD_Y-(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) PW (Soft Power Connector) Ø Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    <F6> Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup Menu <F7> Load the Setup Defaults <F8> Reserved <F9> Reserved <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu GA-8SMML Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 26: Getting Help

    GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 27: Standard Cmos Features

    Set Change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. IDE HDD Auto Detection Automatically configure hard disk parameters. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. GA-8SMML Motherboard - 24 -...

  • Page 28: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed Sy stem Date :Jan 03 2002 Thu Sy stem Time : 09:52:45 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Auto Pri Slav e : Auto...
  • Page 29 3.5 inch double-sided driv e; 720K by te capacity 81.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided driv e; 1.44M by te capacity . 82.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided driv e; 2.88M by te capacity . GA-8SMML Motherboard - 26 -...

  • Page 30: Base Memory

    FBoot Sector Virus Protection If it is set t o enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to wri t e to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive. The system will halt and the f o llowing error message will appear in the mean time.

  • Page 31: Bios Features Setup

    Select y our boot dev ice priority by BIOS Boot Specification 1~3. 8BBS1~3 8Realtek Boot Select y our boot dev ice priority by onboard lan (Realtek). GA-8SMML Motherboard ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color...
  • Page 32 8ARMD FDD Select y our boot dev ice priority by ARMD FDD. 8ARMD HDD Select y our boot dev ice priority by ARMD HDD. FShow Full S creen Logo Enable show full screen logo function. (Default Value) 8Enabled Disable show full screen logo function. 8Disabled FFloppy Drive Seek During POST, BIOS w ill determine the f l oppy disk driv e installed is 40 or 80 tracks.

  • Page 33: Chipset Features Setup

    When set to "Enabled", you can adj u st CPU / DRAM / AGP / PCI / ZCLK linear frequency. For power End-User use only. Enabled linear frequency control. 8Enabled Disabled linear frequency control. (Default Value) 8Disabled GA-8SMML Motherboard ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color F6 : Fail-Safe...
  • Page 34 FCPU/DRAM Base Frequency (MHz) When set to "H/W TRAP", the CPU/DRAM base frequency will be depend on Original design. You may also set FSB clock by BIOS. For power End-User use only. 8H/W TRAP Set CPU /DRAM Base frequency (MHz) to By Hardw are. (Default Value) 866/66 MHz Set CPU /DRAM Base frequency (MHz) to 66/66MHz 8100/100 MHz...
  • Page 35 Original Vcore Voltage +0.050V. 8+0.050V Original Vcore Voltage +0.075V. 8+0.075V Original Vcore Voltage +0.100V. 8+0.100V FShare Memory Size 8Set onchip VGA memory size. FTV NTSC/PAL Sel ect 8Set TV sy stem for TV out option. GA-8SMML Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 36 FGraphics Win Size 84 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 4MB. 88 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 8MB. 816 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 16MB. 832 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 32MB. 864 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 64MB. (Default Value) 8128 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 128MB.

  • Page 37: Power Management Setup

    Disable the timer to enter suspend mode. (Default Value) 8Disabled 81 ~ 60 Minute Set the timer to enter suspend mode. GA-8SMML Motherboard ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color...
  • Page 38 FSoft-off by Power Button 8Instant off The user press the pow er button once, he can turn off the sy stem. (Default Value) The user press the pow er button once, then he can enter suspend mode. 8Suspend FSystem after AC Back 8Pow er Off When AC-pow er back to the sy stem, the sy stem w ill be in "Off"...

  • Page 39: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    Set VGA Boot from Ex ternal AGP Card. 8Ex ternal PCI Set VGA Boot from Ex ternal PCI Card. Detect VGA boot automatically.(Default Value) 8Auto GA-8SMML Motherboard ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color...
  • Page 40 FPCI Slot 1, 2, 3 IRQ Priority The sy stem w ill reserv ed a free IRQ for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 dev ice. 8Auto (Default Value) The sy stem w ill reserv ed IRQ3 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 dev ice if no legacy ISA dev ice using IRQ3.

  • Page 41: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults ex cept Standard CMOS SETUP Figure 7: Load Fail-Safe Defaults FLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate system parameter values of to configure the system to achieve maximum stability. GA-8SMML Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...

  • Page 42: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?N PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    USB Controller1 : Port 1+2 USB Legacy Support : Disabled Audio Dev ice : Auto Figure 9: Integrated Peripherals GA-8SMML Motherboard Modem Dev ice : Auto Onboard LAN : Enabled Mouse Pow erOn Function : Disabled Key board Pow erOn Function : Disabled...
  • Page 44 FOnBoard IDE Disable OnBoard IDE. 8Disabled Both Primary & Secondary IDE channel w ill be enabled. (Default Value) 8Both Only Primary IDE channel is enabled. 8Primary Only Secondary IDE channel is enabled. 8Secondary FIDE1 Conductor Cable Will be automatically detected by BIOS (Default Value) 8Auto Set IDE1 Conduct o r Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure y our IDE dev i c e and 8ATA66/100...
  • Page 45 8ECP Normal Operation. 8Normal Set Bi-direction mode. 8Bi-Dir FEPP Vers ion Disable this function. (Default Value) 8N/A 8EPP 1.9 Compliant w ith EPP 1.9 v ersion. 8EPP 1.7 Compliant w ith EPP 1.7 v ersion. GA-8SMML Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 46 FParallel Port IRQ Set Parallel Port IRQ to 7. Set Parallel Port IRQ to 5. Set Parallel Port IRQ automatically. (Default Value) 8Auto FParallel Port DMA Set Parallel Port DMA to 3. Set Parallel Port DMA to 1. Set Parallel Port DMA to 0. Set Parallel Port DMA automatically.
  • Page 47 Disable this function. 8Disabled FOnboard Lan Disable this function. 8Disabled Enable Onboard Lan Chip function. (Default Value) 8Enabled FMouse PowerOn Function Disable this function. (Default Value) 8Disabled Click button to pow er on the sy stem. 8Enabled GA-8SMML Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 48 FKeyboard PowerOn Function Disable this function. (Default Value) 8Disabled 8Specific key Set passw ord key to pow er on by key board. 8Any Key Set any key to pow er on the sy stem. FSpecific Key for PowerOn Disable this function. (Default Value) 8N/A 8Passw ord 8 Input passw ord (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Key...

  • Page 49: Haedware Monitor & Misc Setup

    Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F. 890°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F. Disable this function. (Default Value) 8Disabled GA-8SMML Motherboard ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color...
  • Page 50 FFan Fai l Alarm CPU/ System Fan Fail Alarm Function Disable. (Default Value) Fan Fail Alarm Function Enable. 8Yes FReset Case Open Status FCase S tatus If the case is closed, "Case Status" w ill show "Closed". If the case hav e been opened, "C ase Status" w ill show "Opened". If y ou w ant to reset "C ase Status"...

  • Page 51: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-8SMML Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD...

  • Page 52: Ide Hdd Auto-Detection

    IDE HDD Auto Detection AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed Sy stem Date :Jan 03 2002 Thu Sy stem Time : 09:52:45 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Auto Pri Slav e : Auto...

  • Page 53: 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-8SMML Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP...

  • Page 54: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Quit Without Saving ( Y/N)? N PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Sy stem Bus 100MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 3 PCI AC97 CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz GA-8SMML Motherboard Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100MHz) Socket 478 100/133MHz SiS 650/650GX ZCLK (66MHz) HCLK+/- (100MHz) 66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz...

  • Page 56: Q-Flash Introduction

    Q-Flash Introduction 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. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8>...
  • Page 57 [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort... !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-8SMML Motherboard 1 File(s) found 256K Free Size: 1.14M ESC: Return Main...

  • Page 58: Bios Introduction

    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 59: Easytuneiii

    Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility EasyTuneI II— announced by Gigabyte. This utility has t o tally changed the gaming rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for bot h normal and power users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode”...

  • Page 60: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows XP (TUCD driver version 2.0) Appendix A: SiS 650/650GX Chipset Driver Installation (Must Install!) A. SiS 650/650GX VGA Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide.
  • Page 61 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. 1.Click "SiS AGP Driver item. 3.Click "Next". 2.Click "Next". 4.Click "Finish" to restart computer. GA-8SMML Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 62 C: USB Patch Driver Driver Installation 2.Click "Finish" to restart computer. 1.Click "USB Patch Driver" item. - 59 - Appendix...
  • Page 63 Appendix B: SiS 7012 Sound Driver 2.Click "Next". 1.Click "SiS 7012 Audio Driver" item. 4.Click "Finish" to restart computer. 3.Click "Next". GA-8SMML Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 64 Revision History Appendix C: RealTek 8100/8139 Network Driver "RealTek 8100/8139 Network Driver" under Windows ME will auto install. If you would like to install LAN driver, please refer to attached README.txt file for detail instruction. Please install the driver through CD-ROM by the path D:\Network\Rtl (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).
  • Page 65 Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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. Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". 3.Click "Next". 5.Click "Next". GA-8SMML Motherboard 2.Click "Easy Tune III Setup".
  • Page 66 7.Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 63 - Appendix...
  • Page 67 Appendix E: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click "P". Click here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 68 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 69 (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-8SMML Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 70 (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 71 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-8SMML Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 72 (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" and press "OK". - 69 - Appendix...
  • Page 73 (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-8SMML Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 74 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 75 ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Sav e Data to CMOS & Ex it SETUP GA-8SMML Motherboard ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color...
  • Page 76 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 77 BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative. 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-8SMML Motherboard EXIT? - 74 -...
  • Page 78 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 79 : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Sav e Data to CMOS & Ex it SETUP (4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure. GA-8SMML Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...
  • Page 80 Appendix D: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface...
  • Page 81 POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge SRAM Static Random Access Memory Symmetric Multi-Processing System Management Interrupt Universal Serial Bus Voltage ID GA-8SMML Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 82 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: 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: Phone No.: PCB revision:...

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