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Gigabyte GA-8VT880 Ultra 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/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP
card is AGP 4X/8X (1.5V).
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA PT880. You might
experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP
4X/8X (1.5V) card
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).
The GA-8VT880 Series motherboards might not function properly, if you
install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V) mode in it.
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. The GA-8VT880 Series motherboards might not
function properly, If you install this card in it.
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 VIA PT880 based motherboards.

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  • Page 1 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-8VT880 Series motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it. 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...
  • Page 2 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 theirrespective owners.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) GA-8VT880 / GA-8VT880-L / GA-8VT880 Ultra is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)
  • Page 4 Phone/Fax No: hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-8VT880 / GA-8VT880-L / GA-8VT880 Ultra Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 5 GA-8VT880 Series P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium ® 4 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1001 12ME-8VT880U-1001...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content WARNING! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8VT880 Series Motherboard Layout ... 8 Block Diagramt ... Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 12 Step 1-1 : CPU Installation ...
  • Page 7 Power Management Setup ... 48 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 50 PC Health Status ... 51 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 53 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 56 Load Optimized Defaults ... 57 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 58 Save & Exit Setup ... 59 Exit Without Saving ... 60 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    — 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Form Factor — GA-8VT880 Series: Motherboard GA-8VT880 Ultra / GA-8VT800-L / GA-8VT880 — Socket 478 for Intel® Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium® 4 processor — Support Intel® Pentium® 4 (Northwood, Prescott) processor — Support Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology —...
  • Page 10 Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS (Note) It is recommended to use SATA (1.5Gb/s) hard disks. For GA-8VT880 Ultra * For GA-8VT880-L GA-8VT880 Series Motherboard (Note) to be continued...
  • Page 11 — Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS Overclocking — Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU/PCI) by BIOS For GA-8VT880 Ultra * For GA-8VT880-L HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components: - CPU: An Intel ®...

  • Page 12: Ga-8Vt880 Series Motherboard Layout

    CPU_FAN KB_MS SOCKET478 ATX_12V AUDIO NB_FAN F_AUDIO RTL8110C * RTL8110S t CD_IN CODEC SUR_CEN ITE8705F SPDIF_IO GAME For GA-8VT880 Ultra * For GA-8VT880-L GA-8VT880 Series Motherboard PWR_FAN IDE1 IDE2 VIA PT880 BATTERY SATA1 PCI1 SATA0 VT8237 PCI2 Backup SYS_FAN BIOS...

  • Page 13: Block Diagram

    AC97 CODEC 3 IEEE1394 PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz 48 MHz " " FOR GA-8VT880 Ultra Only. "* " FOR GA-8VT880-L Only. Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) Socket 478 System Bus 400/533/800MHz 266/333/400MHz GCLKNB VIA PT880 HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz)
  • Page 14 GA-8VT880 Series Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 15: 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 4 Step 4 Step 3...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Step 1-2 : Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU Cooling Fan , adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning: 1.When RAM_LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. 2.Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation.
  • Page 19 DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high perfor- mance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and system integrators. DDR memory is a great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottle- neck by doubling the memory bandwidth.
  • Page 20 The following tables include all memory-installed combination types: (If you wish to use memory-installed combination type, please use it in unity with BIOS(FORCE Dual/FORCE Single/ Auto) l Figure 1: Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DS/SS 2 memory modules...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    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 Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA...

  • Page 23: Audio Connectors

    MIC In(Center and Subwoofer) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 80. For GA-8VT880 Ultra * For GA-8VT880-L Ø 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 24: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

    6 NB_FAN(t) 7) IDE1/IDE2 8) IDE3/IDE4(t) 9) SATA0/SATA1 10) FDD 11) PWR_LED 12) BATTERY " " FOR GA-8VT880 Ultra Only. "* " FOR GA-8VT880-L Only. GA-8VT880 Series Motherboard 13) F_PANEL 14) F_AUDIO 15) SUR_CEN 16) CD_IN 17) AUX_IN 18) SPDIF_IO...
  • Page 25 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 26 3) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) 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. 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.
  • Page 27 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector)(t) If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan.(Usually black cable is GND) " " FOR GA-8VT880 Ultra Only. "* " FOR GA-8VT880-L Only. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense Pin No.
  • Page 28 IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS (either RAID or ATA133). Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to the GigaRAID manual. " " FOR GA-8VT880 Ultra Only. "* " FOR GA-8VT880-L Only. GA-8VT880 Series Motherboard IDE1...
  • Page 29 9) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). 10)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 30 11)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. 12) BAT (Battery) If you want to erase CMOS...

  • Page 31: F_Panel

    13) 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) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch)
  • Page 32 14) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 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 assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.
  • Page 33 16) CD_IN (CD IN,Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 17) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX_R - 29 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 34 18) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector.
  • Page 35 20) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE1394 Connector) Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 36 22) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check the pin assignment while you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional external device cable. 23) GAME (GAME Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.
  • Page 37 24) CLR_CMOS You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. Default doesn't include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Open: Normal 1-2 close: Clear CMOS - 33 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 38 GA-8VT880 Series Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: Integrated Peripherals

    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 42: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 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...
  • Page 43 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 44: 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 45: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device x SATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Flexible AGP 8X h i g f: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features "...

  • Page 46: Password Check

    SCSI /SATA/RAID Boot Order This feature allows you to select the boot order Serial ATA, RAID or SCSI device. SCSI Select your boot device priority by PCI SCSI. RAID Select your boot device priority by RAID. SATA Select your boot device priority by Serial ATA. Password Check System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct...

  • Page 47: Integrated Peripherals

    F5:Previous Values Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Detect the IDE UDMA automatically. Disabled Disable UDMA function. (Default value) For GA-8VT880 Ultra * For GA-8VT880-L [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level u [Enabled] [Enabled] If a hard disk...

  • Page 48: Onchip Serial Ata

    On-Chip IDE Channel 0 Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip IDE Channel 1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. OnChip Serial ATA 8Enabled Enable VT8237 Serial ATA support.

  • Page 49: Onboard Serial Port 1

    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. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. For GA-8VT880 Ultra * For GA-8VT880-L - 45 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: Onboard Serial Port 2

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

  • Page 51: Midi Port Address

    Game Port Address Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value) Set Game Port Address to 209. Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port Address Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330. Disabled Disable this function.(Default Value) Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.

  • Page 52: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Soft-Off by PWRBTN AC BACK Function Keyboard Power On Mouse Power On PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring Resume Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss)

  • Page 53: Modem Ring Resume

    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. Keyboard Power On Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function.

  • Page 54: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment h i g f: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/PCI 5.

  • Page 55: Pc Health Status

    Current Voltage (V) Vcore /DDR25V +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU Temp. automatically. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. For GA-8VT880 Ultra * For GA-8VT880-L Item Help Menu Level u 28°C 4963 RPM 0 RPM...
  • Page 56 CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable. SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable. CPU Smart FAN Controlt Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable CPU Smart Fan control function.(Default value) a.When the CPU temperature is higher than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan...

  • Page 57: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Spread Spectrum CPU Host Clock Control xCPU Clock xFixed PCI/AGP Frequency PCI/AGP Frequency (MHz) DRAM Clock CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore AGP OverVoltage Control DIMM OverVoltage Control h i g f: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...

  • Page 58: Spread Spectrum

    Spread Spectrum Enabled Enable clock spread spectrum. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. CPU Host Clock Control Note: If system hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, wait for 20 sec for times out reboot. When time out occur, system will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control.
  • Page 59 Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU Vcore Voltage. AGP OverVoltage Control Auto Supply voltage as AGP Card reguired. (Default value) +0.1V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. Increase AGP voltage may get stable for Over_Clock.

  • Page 60: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

  • Page 61: 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 }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

  • Page 62: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Change/Set/Disable Password Figure 11: Password Setting When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 63: 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 Save Data to CMOS Figure 12: Save &...

  • Page 64: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Abandon all Data Figure 13: Exit Without Saving Type "Y"...
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  • Page 66 GA-8VT880 Series Motherboard - 62 -...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

  • Page 68: Entering The Q-Flash Utility

    Part One: ™ Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash ™ and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash In the following sections, we take GA-7VRXP as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version.
  • Page 69 Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ENTER DUAL BIOS/Q-FLASH UTILITY (Y/N) ? Y PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 70 Task menu for Dual BIOS utility: Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task. ™ Task menu for Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of four tasks.
  • Page 71 Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk. 2.Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 7VRXP.F12, is listed.
  • Page 72 After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Dual BIOS Utility Boot From... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size... SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size... SST 49LF003A Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable...
  • Page 73 4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash completed. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size... Backup ROM Type/Size... Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to Backup !! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !! Load Default Settings Please press any key to continue...
  • Page 74 After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. American Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend 7VRXP F12 The BIOS file becomes AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-1333MHz Check System Health ! F12 after updating Checking NVRAM...Update OK 262144KB DEL:Steup/Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F8:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo Auto-Detecting Pri Master..IDE Hard Disk...

  • Page 75: Save And Exit

    AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION Press Y on your LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS keyboard to load ESC: Quit defaults.
  • Page 76 Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash ™ Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. Entering the Q-Flash ™ utility: ™ Step1: To use the Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
  • Page 77 Exploring the Q-Flash ™ utility screen The Q-Flash ™ BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A Keep DMI DataEnable Task menu for the Update BIOS from Floppy Q-flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy h/i: Move Enter: Run Task menu for the Q-Flash...
  • Page 78 Later, you will see a box showing the BIOS files you downloaded to the floppy disk. In this example, we only download one BIOS for this board, 8GE800.F4 so only one BIOS file is listed. 2. Highlight the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter button on your keyboard to enable reading from the BIOS file from the floppy.
  • Page 79 Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A CHECKSUM = AC03 Keep DMI DataEnable Are you sure to update BIOS? Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy [Enter] to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort. h/i: Move Enter: Run 3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS.
  • Page 80 Method 2: If you don’t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS flash BIOS. Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS . Click "P". Click here. Methods and steps: I.
  • Page 81 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 82: 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 83: Easy Tune

    Moreover, if one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load" it in next time. 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.

  • Page 84: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction 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 85 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
  • Page 86 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 chan- Line In nels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 87 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 "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case , and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 88 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 windows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 89 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

  • Page 90: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    Jack-Sensing Introuction Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000 /ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to MIC In jack.
  • Page 91 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning mes- sage will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. - 87 - Technical Reference...

  • Page 92: Uaj Introuction

    UAJ Introuction UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when user plugs his audio device to the wrong jack (Line-in/ Line-out). That means users do not need to worry the Audio device should be plug in Line-in or Line-out jack, the device will work perfectly after UAJ is activated.

  • Page 93: Adjusting Sound Volume

    Adjusting Sound Volume: You can adjust sound volume by moving lever. Also you can mute sound by pressing the "mute button". Volume lever Mute button If there is only Line-in device plugged, UAJ will remind you there is no any Line-out device plugged in.

  • Page 94: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery? Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state. 1. It supports FAT16 ¡BFAT32 ¡BNTFS format . 2.
  • Page 95 You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard and enter key to enter the menu. Text Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3.
  • Page 96 1.Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it. The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image . 2.Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.

  • Page 97: Sata Ata Bios Setting Utility Introduction

    Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction A.RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance.
  • Page 98 B.Enter BIOS Configuration Utility When the system powers on, the following information will appear on screen. Press the .Tab. key to enter BIOS configuration utility. IA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.20 Copyright (C) VIA Technologies, Inc. All Right reserved. Scan Devices, Please wait...
  • Page 99 B-1Create Disk Array 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press <Enter> to call out the list of creation steps. VIA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.20 uAuto Setup For Data Security uArray Mode RAID 0 (Striping) uSelect Disk Drives...
  • Page 100 3. After array mode is selected, there are two methods to create a disk array. One method is . Auto Setup. and the other one is .Select Disk Drives. Auto Setup allows BIOS to select the disk drives and create arrays automatically, but it does not duplicate the mirroring drives even if the user selected Create and duplicate for RAID 1.
  • Page 101 5. Use the arrow key to highlight Start Create Process and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear, Press Y to finish the creation, or press N to cancel the creation. 6. Important note: All existing content in the hard drive will be destroyed after array creation. B-2Delete Disk Array A RAID can be deleted after it has been created.
  • Page 102 VIA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.20 uCreate Array uDelete Array uCreate/Delete Spare uSelect Boot Array uSerial Number View Channel Driver Name [*]Serial_Ch0 Master ST380013AS [*]Serial_Ch1 Master ST9120023AS B-4View Serial Number of Hard Drive Highlight Serial Number View and press <Enter>. Use arrow key to select a drive, the selected drive.s serial number can be viewed in the last column.
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  • Page 105: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP 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 106 Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). For GA-8VT880 Ultra * For GA-8VT880-L GA-8VT880 Serial Motherboard 8vt880_1001_a.p65...

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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-8VT880 Serial Motherboard - 104 - 2003/11/24, ¤U¤È...
  • Page 109 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". 8vt880_1001_a.p65 2. Click "Next". 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 105 - 2003/11/24, ¤U¤È...
  • Page 110 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 111 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 112: 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 113 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.
  • Page 114 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: GA-8VT880 Serial Motherboard 8vt880_1001_a.p65 Company: Phone No.: E-mail Add.
  • Page 115 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 DIMM...
  • Page 116 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.
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  • Page 120 8vt880_1001_a.p65 — The Netherlands Giga-Byte Technology B.V. Address: Verdunplein 8 5627 SZ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands Tel: +31 40 290 2088 NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983, £á0.2/M) BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 (£á0.4/M) Fax: +31 40 290 2089 E-mail:info@giga-byte.nl Tech. Support E-mail:support@giga-byte.nl WEB Address: http://nl.giga-byte.com...

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