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  • Page 1 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. 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

    (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-8SRX ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: December 18,2001...
  • Page 4 (Stamp) Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-8SRX 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 5 GA-8SRX P4 Titan DDR Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1005 12ME-8SRX-1005...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ...4 WARNING! ...5 Chapter 1 Introduction ...6 Summary of Features ... 6 GA-8SRX Motherboard Layout ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ...9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 10 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ... 10 Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation ...
  • Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 37 PC Health Status ... 38 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 40 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 42 Load Optimized Defaults ... 43 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 44 Save & Exit Setup ... 45 Exit Without Saving ... 46 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 47 Block Diagram ...

  • Page 8: Revision History

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Revision History Revision Revision Note Initial release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual. Second release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual. Third release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual. Fourth release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual. Fifth release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual.

  • Page 9: Warning

    WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.4cm x 22.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel — Support Intel — Intel Pentium — 2nd cache depend on CPU Chipset — SiS 645 Host/Memory controller —...
  • Page 11 On-Board Sound — Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset — Audio CODEC — Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD_In/Game Port PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM — Supports Dual BIOS Additional Features —...

  • Page 12: Ga-8Srx Motherboard Layout

    GA-8SRX Motherboard GA-8SRX Motherboard Layout KB_MS R USB ATX_12V F_AUDIO CD_IN CODEC SPDIF P4 Titan CT5880 CPU_FAN SOCKET478 SiS 645 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 SiS 961 PCI4 MAIN BIOS PCI5 F_PANEL PCI6 BACKUP F_USB1 BIOS...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step 4...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    GA-8SRX Motherboard 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.

  • Page 15: 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 mainboard. 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. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To instal l the memory module, just push it vertically into t h e DIMM Slot.

  • 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

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: 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 Connector ØBefore you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s),...

  • Page 19: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA COMB Serial Ports (9 pin Male) x Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) y Audio Connectors Line Out MIC In Line In Hardw are Installation Process ØThis connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port.

  • Page 20: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction A) ATX B) ATX_12V C) CPU_FAN D) FDD E) IDE1/IDE2 F) SYS_FAN G) F_PANEL H) F_USB1 I) IR J) BAT K) SPDIF L) CD_IN M) F_AUDIO...
  • Page 21 C) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) SENSE +12V F) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) +12V E) IDE1/IDE2 [IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary)] Hardw are Installation Process Ø Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max.
  • Page 22 GA-8SRX Motherboard H) F_USB1 (Front USB) M) F_AUDIO (Front Audio) 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. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assi g ment on the MB header.
  • Page 23 B) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) +12V +12V A) ATX (ATX Power) 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good 3.3V 3.3V Ø AC power cord should onl y be connected t o your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 24 GA-8SRX Motherboard G) F_PANEL (2x7 pins connector) RST- RST+ SPK+ SPK- HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) RST (Reset Switch)
  • Page 25 I) IR (IR Connector) K) SPDIF (SPDIF) J) BAT (Battery) Hardw are Installation Process Ø Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device. Ø The SPDIF output is capable of provi d ing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
  • Page 26 GA-8SRX P4 Titan DDR Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1005 12ME-8SRX-1005...
  • Page 27 Item Checklist ...4 WARNING! ...5 Chapter 1 Introduction ...6 Summary of Features ... 6 GA-8SRX Motherboard Layout ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ...9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 10 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ... 10 Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation ...
  • Page 28 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 37 PC Health Status ... 38 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 40 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 42 Load Optimized Defaults ... 43 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 44 Save & Exit Setup ... 45 Exit Without Saving ... 46 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 47 Block Diagram ...

  • Page 29: Revision History

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Revision History Revision Revision Note Initial release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual. Second release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual. Third release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual. Fourth release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual. Fifth release of the GA-8SRX motherboard user's manual.

  • Page 30: Warning

    WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

  • Page 31: Chapter 1 Introduction

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.4cm x 22.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel — Support Intel — Intel Pentium — 2nd cache depend on CPU Chipset — SiS 645 Host/Memory controller —...
  • Page 32 On-Board Sound — Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset — Audio CODEC — Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD_In/Game Port PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM — Supports Dual BIOS Additional Features —...

  • Page 33: Ga-8Srx Motherboard Layout

    GA-8SRX Motherboard GA-8SRX Motherboard Layout KB_MS R USB ATX_12V F_AUDIO CD_IN CODEC SPDIF P4 Titan CT5880 CPU_FAN SOCKET478 SiS 645 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 SiS 961 PCI4 MAIN BIOS PCI5 F_PANEL PCI6 BACKUP F_USB1 BIOS...

  • Page 34: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step 4...

  • Page 35: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    GA-8SRX Motherboard 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.

  • Page 36: 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 mainboard. 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. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste.

  • Page 37: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To instal l the memory module, just push it vertically into t h e DIMM Slot.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: 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 Connector ØBefore you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s),...
  • Page 40 w Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA COMB Serial Ports (9 pin Male) x Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) y Audio Connectors Line Out MIC In Line In Hardw are Installation Process ØThis connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port.

  • Page 41: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction A) ATX B) ATX_12V C) CPU_FAN D) FDD E) IDE1/IDE2 F) SYS_FAN G) F_PANEL H) F_USB1 I) IR J) BAT K) SPDIF L) CD_IN M) F_AUDIO...
  • Page 42 C) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) SENSE +12V F) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) +12V E) IDE1/IDE2 [IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary)] Hardw are Installation Process Ø Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max.
  • Page 43 GA-8SRX Motherboard H) F_USB1 (Front USB) M) F_AUDIO (Front Audio) 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. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assi g ment on the MB header.
  • Page 44 B) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) +12V +12V A) ATX (ATX Power) 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good 3.3V 3.3V Ø AC power cord should onl y be connected t o your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 45 GA-8SRX Motherboard G) F_PANEL (2x7 pins connector) RST- RST+ SPK+ SPK- HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) RST (Reset Switch)
  • Page 46 I) IR (IR Connector) K) SPDIF (SPDIF) J) BAT (Battery) Hardw are Installation Process Ø Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device. Ø The SPDIF output is capable of provi d ing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    GA-8SRX Motherboard 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.

  • Page 48: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F7D)

    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 49: Integrated Peripherals

    GA-8SRX Motherboard 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.

  • Page 50: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 51 GA-8SRX Motherboard 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.

  • Page 52: Base Memory

    Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

  • Page 53: Advanced Bios Features

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Init Display First : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Previous Values First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy.

  • Page 54: Boot Up Floppy Seek

    USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is 40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.

  • Page 55: Integrated Peripherals

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software IDE1 Conductor Cable IDE2 Conductor Cable On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE USB Controller USB Legacy Support Onboard Hardware Audio Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2...

  • Page 56: Usb Controller

    IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value) ATA66/100 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA66/100). ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA33).

  • Page 57: Onboard Serial Port 1

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Onboard Hardware Audio Enabled Enable Onboard Hardware Audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. 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.

  • Page 58: Onboard Parallel Port

    Onboard Parallel port 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7. Parallel Port Mode Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port.

  • Page 59: Power Management Setup

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN System After AC Back IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan PME Event Wake Up Power On by Mouse KB Power On Password Resume by Alarm...

  • Page 60: Kb Power On Password

    System after AC Back LastState When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default Value) When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 61: Resume By Alarm

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.

  • Page 62: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software PCI 4 IRQ Assignment PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2/6 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 2/6 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 63: Pc Health Status

    GA-8SRX Motherboard PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software VCORE VCC18 +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Current Voltage (V) VCORE / VCC18 / +3.3V / +5V / +12V...

  • Page 64: Cpu Warning Temperature

    CPU Warning Temperature 60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F. 70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. 80°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F. 90°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F. Disabled Disable this function.(Default value) CPU FAN Fail Warning...

  • Page 65: Frequency/Voltage Control

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software CPU Clock Ratio Linear Frequency Control x CPU Clock x DRAM Clock (MHz) x AGP Clock (MHz) x PCI Clock (MHz) AGP Voltage Control DRAM Voltage Control CPU Voltage Control...

  • Page 66: Cpu Voltage Control

    AGP Clock (MHz) Please set AGP Clock according to your requirement. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! PCI Clock (MHz) Please set PCI Clock according to your requirement. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! AGP Voltage Control Normal Set AGP Voltage Control to Normal.

  • Page 67: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

  • Page 68: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

  • Page 69: Set Supervisor/User Password

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 70: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type “N”...

  • Page 71: Exit Without Saving

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.

  • Page 72: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram AGP 1X/2X/4X System Bus 100MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 6 PCI Creative CT5880 PCICLK AC97 (33MHz) CODEC Game Port PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100MHz) Socket 478 100/133/166MHz SiS 645 ZCLK (66MHz) HCLK+/- (100MHz)

  • Page 73: Dual Bios/Q-Flash Introduction

    GA-8SRX Motherboard Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Introduction A. What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS.
  • Page 74 If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits signals torequest restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS. Dual BIOS Utility V.SIS.P3 (C) 2001, Gigabyte Technology Co., LTD. :Disabled :Disabled :Enabled...
  • Page 75 GA-8SRX Motherboard Halt On BIOS Defects : Disabled(Default), Enabled If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION error and Halt On BIOS Defects set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the user’s instruction.
  • Page 76 C. 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. D. How to use Q-Flash? F3: Load Default Load current BIOS default value. F7: Save And Restart Save revised setting and restart the computer.
  • Page 77 Technology FAQ GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest “Value-added” feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on this motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.
  • Page 78 I. Q: What is DualBIOS Answer: DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte Technology. The concept of this technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS.
  • Page 79 GA-8SRX Motherboard III. Q: How does DualBIOS Answer: DualBIOS technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP detection/assignment. DualBIOS provides automatic recovery for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during boot up does not complete or if a BIOS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible.
  • Page 80 2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOS backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOS the checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your BIOS operates properly.

  • Page 81: Spdif Introduction

    GA-8SRX Motherboard SPDIF Introduction SPDIF Introduction A. What is SPDIF? The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital signal to AC3 decoder which can support upto 5.1 speakers. B. How to use SPDIF? Click your mouse right button in “My Computer”...
  • Page 82 Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the type (mono or stereo) of the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, then configure Line Out to either SPDIF or Speaker accordingly. Click “Settings” item and select the “Output Mode”...
  • Page 83 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 84: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Appendix Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows ME (TUCD driver version 1.9) Appendix A: SiS645/733/735 Chipset 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. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 85 GA-8SRX Motherboard Appendix B: Creative CT5880 Chipset 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. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 86 4. Click "Next". 6. Click here. 5. Click "Next". 7. Click "Next". 8.Click "Finish" to complete setup. (10) Appendix...
  • Page 87 GA-8SRX Motherboard Oozic Player Installation 2. Click "Yes". 4. Click "Next". 1. Click "Next". 3. Click "Next".
  • Page 88 5. Click "Next". 6.Click "Finish" to restart computer. Please base on your actual requirement, select “Yes” or “No” accordingly. Appendix...
  • Page 89 GA-8SRX Motherboard Appendix C: 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 " ". Click here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a.
  • Page 90 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 91 GA-8SRX Motherboard We use GA-7VTX motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example. Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode. Flash BIOS Procedure: STEP 1: (1) Please make sure your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip.
  • Page 92 (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 93 GA-8SRX Motherboard 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".
  • Page 94 (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". Appendix...
  • Page 95 GA-8SRX Motherboard (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".
  • Page 96 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 97 GA-8SRX Motherboard (3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item "1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy". AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 98 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 99 GA-8SRX Motherboard (3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the procedure, or press [ESC] to quit. Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.
  • Page 100 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 101 GA-8SRX Motherboard (3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.

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    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 103 GA-8SRX Motherboard Acronyms Meaning 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. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect...
  • Page 104 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: Hardware Mfs. Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Company: E-mail Add. : O.S./A.S.: Model name Size:...

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