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Gigabyte 8I845GE-RZ User Manual

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8I845GE-RZ /
8I845GE-RZ-C
Intel
Pentium
4 Processor Motherboard
®
®
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-I845GERZ-1001
Copyright
© 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from
without the expressed, written permission of GBT.
Trademarks
Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Notice
Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
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.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-I845GERZ-1001 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Preparing Your Computer 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. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1 Introduction ....................5 Features Summary ........................5 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard Layout ..................7 Block Diagram ..........................8 Hardware Installation Process ..................... 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............... 9 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ....................10 Step 1-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation ................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    (Note 2) Due to (Intel 845PE/GE/GV) chipset architecture limitation, DDR333 memory modules are supported only when you install a Pentium 4 processor with 533MHz FSB. A Pentium 4 processor with 400MHz FSB will support DDR266 memory modules. "*" For 8I845GE-RZ only. - 5 - Introduction...
  • Page 6 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards….etc. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 7: 8I845Ge-Rz Series Motherboard Layout

    8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN Socket 478 ATX_12V SUR_CEN F_AUDIO Intel 845GE CLR_CMOS PCI1 SYS _FAN PCI2 Intel ICH4 PCI3 BIOS PCI4 IDE2 PCI5 IDE1 F_USB1 F_USB2 SPDIF_IO F_PANEL PWR_LED COMB "*" For 8I845GE-RZ only. "#" For 8I845GE-RZ-C only.

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    BIOS Game Port Intel ICH4 LPC BUS Floppy IT8712 LPT Port 24 MHz RTL8100C* AC97 PCICLK CODEC Ports (33MHz) RJ45* 6 USB 33 MHz ATA33/66/100 Ports IDE Channels PS/2 KB/Mouse "*" For 8I845GE-RZ only. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation Process

    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- Install I/O Peripherals cables Step 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4...

  • Page 10: Step 1-1: Cpu Installation

    Figure 2. Fasten the cooling fan supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. Figure 3. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, and then the installation is completed. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recom- mended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Install Agp Card

    Game/MIDI port This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other related audio devices. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector. "*" For 8I845GE-RZ only. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    12) SPDIF_IO 4) SYS_FAN 13) SUR_CEN 5) FDD 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 6) IDE1 / IDE2 15) CI 7) AUX_IN 16) COMB 8) F_PANEL 17) CLR_CMOS 9) BAT 18) PWR_LED "*" For 8I845GE-RZ only. - 13 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 14 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. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 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. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 5) 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 16 Pin 4: Data(-) RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off MSG (Message LED/Power/ Pin 1: LED anode(+) Sleep LED) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 16 -...
  • Page 17 9) BAT (Battery) CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
  • Page 18 Pin No. Definition No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI 13) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19 14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the F_USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 20 PWR_LED is connected 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. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD- 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Chapter 2 provides an overview of the BIOS Setup Program, which allows users to modify the basic system configurations. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CM OS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING BIOS Setup Turning on the computer and pressing <Del>...
  • Page 22 Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to lim it access to the system. • Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CM OS and exit BIOS Setup. • Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit BIOS Setup. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, Jan 9 2004 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level Change the day, month, } IDE Primary Master [None] year } IDE Primary Slave [None] } IDE Secondary Master [None]...
  • Page 24 The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the am ount of mem ory located above 1 M B in the CPU's memory address map. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Item Help First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Select Boot Device Third Boot Device [CDROM] Priority Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Password Check [Setup] [Floppy] Boot from...
  • Page 26 Disabled Disable this function. Graphics Share Memory This option is available only when you use the onboard VGA function. Set Graphics Share Memory to 8MB. (Default value) Set Graphics Share Memory to 1M B. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 26 -...

  • Page 27: Integrated Peripherals

    Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (40-pin). Please m ake sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA33. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. "*" For 8I845GE-RZ only. - 27 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 28 Use Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default Value) Use Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Use Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Use Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. "*" For 8I845GE-RZ only. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Power Management Setup

    ECP Mode Use DMA This feature allows you to select Direct Memory Access(DMA) channel if the ECP mode selected. This option is available only when Parallel Port M ode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP. Set ECP Mode Use DM A to 1. Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3.
  • Page 30 (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to the system , the system always in "On" state. Mem ory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1/5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level PCI3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Device(s) using this INT: USB 1.1 Host Cntrlr -Bus 0 Dev29 Func 2 higf : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value...

  • Page 32: Pc Health Status

    Monitor CPU temperature at 90 C / 194 Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Disable fan warning function . (Default value) Enabled Enable fan warning function. Alarm occurs when FAN stops. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio [15X] Item Help CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled] x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Menu Level x Fixed PCI/AGP Frequency 33/66 Set CPU Ratio if CPU Host/DRAM Clock ratio [Auto] Ratio is unclocked Memory Frequency (Mhz)

  • Page 34: Top Performance

    : Select Item Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the m ost appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minim um system performance. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Top Performance Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Set User Password PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 36: Save & Exit Setup

    : Select Item Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CM OS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Driver Installation

    Revision History Chapter 3 Install Drivers 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 38 C-Media AC97 Audio Driver Install C-Media AC97 audio driver. n Intel USB 2.0 Driver It is recommended that you use the Microsoft Windows update for the most updated driver for XP/2K. "*" For 8I845GE-RZ only. 8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 Taiwan (Headquarters) Japan — — GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp Taiwan Singapore — TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4003 Tech. Support : Tech.
  • Page 40 China Australia — — NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. Tech. Support : Address: 3/6 Garden Road, Clayton, VIC 3168 Australia http://cn.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm TEL: +61 3 85616288 Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : FAX: +61 3 85616222 http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Tech. Support : WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn...

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