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12ME-8AENXPDW-1001

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  • Page 1 GA-8AENXP-DW Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-8AENXPDW-1001...

  • Page 3: Safety, Care And Regulatory Information

    Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Important safety information Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. 1. The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. 2.
  • Page 4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 European Community Directive Conformance Statement: R&TTE Directive This wireless LAN card has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 99/5/EC on radio equipment and terminal telecommunication equipment (R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) as per * EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment * EN 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment * EN 301 489 EMC requirements for radio equipment This equipment is suitable for use in all the European Community Member States.
  • Page 6 Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety, Care and Regulatory Information ................ 3 GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard Layout ................9 Block Diagram ......................10 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................. 13 Considerations Prior to Installation ..............13 Feature Summary ..................14 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink .............. 16 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ..................
  • Page 8 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................55 Install Chipset Drivers ..................55 Software Applications ..................56 Driver CD Information ..................56 Hardware Information ..................57 Contact Us ..................... 57 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................59 Unique Software Utilities ................59 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................60 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction ................

  • Page 9: Ga-8Aenxp-Dw Motherboard Layout

    GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard Layout VRM_CONN LGA775 SPDIF_O SPDIF_I ATX_12V Marvell AUDIO1 8053 Intel 925XE AUDIO2 CPU_FAN WDSI AZALIA_FP WSMA NB_FAN Marvell IDE1 8053 PCIE_16 PCI1 Atheros WLAN SATA3_SB SATA2_SB PCI2 SATA1_SB Intel ICH6R CODEC SATA0_SB SYS_FAN PCI3 CLR_CMOS CD_IN TSB82AA2 Backup...

  • Page 10: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) CPUCLK+/-(266/200/133MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface DDRII 711/600/533/400MHz (Note) PCI Express x16 DIMM Intel Dual Channel Memory 925XE 2 PCI Express x 1 Ports PCI-ECLK MCHCLK (266/200/133MHz) (100MHz) RJ45 RJ45 66MHz 33MHz Marvell Marvell 14.318MHz 48MHz 8053 8053 Dual BIOS 4 Serial ATA...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 13 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 14: Feature Summary

    (Note 2) To use a DDRII 711 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 1066MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 I/O Control IT8712F Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Onboard SATA RAID Onboard ICH6R chipset (SATA0_SB, SATA1_SB, SATA2_SB, SATA3_SB) supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s...

  • Page 16: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    (Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Installation Of The Heatsink

    1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is the surface of the installed CPU. to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation.

  • Page 18: Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan)

    The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot. Notch DDR II GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19 GA-8AENXP-DW supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. GA-8AENXP-DW includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2...

  • Page 20: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    16 slot when you try to install/uninstall the VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Installation Of U-Plus Dps (Universal Plus Dual Power System)

    Installation of U-Plus DPS (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus D.P.S.) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for ultimate system protection. Designed to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus DPS provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to the CPU for solid system stability. These characteristics make it the ideal companion with the latest LGA775 Intel Pentium 4 Processor as well...

  • Page 22: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Connectors Introduction

    WDSI (Wireless LAN LED) Indicate the data activity status with the onboard wireless LAN . The led blinks every few seconds when the onboard wireless LAN is on but has no data receiving/transimtting activity. The led stays off when the onboard wireless LAN is off. The led blinks quickly when the onboard wireless LAN is receiving/transmitting data.
  • Page 24 24 pins; Otherwise, please do not remove it. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V 3.3V(Only for 24pins ATX) 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off) GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a ful-proof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
  • Page 26 IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). IDE1 IDE2 GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 9) SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB/SATA2_SB/SATA3_SB (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6R) 10) SATA0_SII/SATA1_SII/SATA2_SII/SATA3_SII (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by SiI3114) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No.
  • Page 28 Be careful with the polarity of the COMA connector. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMA cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMA cable. Pin No. Definition NDCDA- NSINA NSOUTA NDTRA- NDSRA- NRTSA- NCTSA- NRIA- No Pin GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 14) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis frontpanel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. SPEAK- Speaker Connector SPEAK+ RES+ Power Switch Reset Switch RES- MSG- Message LED/...
  • Page 30 HD Audio is the default setting for this connector. To enable AC'97 Audio, from BIOS settings, set Front Panel Type under Integrated Peripherals to AC97. 16) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 17) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 32 You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Definition Signal 22) BAT(Battery) Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.

  • Page 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F1)

    This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Select Language This setup page is to select multi languages. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password.

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Features

    Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed. 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25"...

  • Page 40: Advanced Bios Features

    Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Select your boot device priority by Disabled. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 ROM Boot Priority Use this function to select onboard RAID or PCI SCSI boot ROM order if the boot ROM of your device cannot be auto initiated. SCSI Set boot ROM order to SCSI devices.. ICH6R Set boot ROM order to devices on the ICH6R controller. PROMISE Set boot ROM order to devices on the Promise controller.

  • Page 42: Integrated Peripherals

    Disable this function. Auto BIOS will detect automatically. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use. Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to PATA mode. PATA IDE Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch.
  • Page 44 Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. (Default value) UR2 Duplex Mode This feature allows you to select IR mode. Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default value) Full IR Function Duplex Full. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 45 Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT 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. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7. Parallel Port Mode Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port.

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) Power On By Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the system.

  • Page 48: Pc Health Status

    C / 176 C / 194 Monitor CPU temperature at 90 C / 194 Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan warning function enable. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 48 -...
  • Page 49 CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable the CPU Smart FAN Control function. (Default value) When the CPU temperature is higher than 65 degrees Celsius, CPU fan will operate at full speed. When the CPU temperature is between 20 and 65 degrees Celsius, the CPU fan speed will change depending on the actual CPU temperature.

  • Page 50: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    Turbo Set C.I.A.2 to Turbo. Automatically increase CPU frequency(15,17%) by CPU loading. Full Thrust Set C.I.A.2 to Full Thrust. Automatically increase CPU frequency(17%,19%) by CPU loading. Warning: Stability is highly dependent on system components. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 51 CPU Host Clock Control Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control. CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) 100Mhz ~ 600Mhz Set CPU Host Clock from 100Mhz to 600Mhz. The actual range depends on the CPU you install. If you use a 533Mhz FSB processor, please set CPU Host Frequency to 133Mhz.

  • Page 52: Select Language

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving Esc: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Load Optimized Defaults

    2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 54: Save & Exit Setup

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Run.exe.

  • Page 56: Software Applications

    Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

  • Page 57: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 57 - Drivers Installation...
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  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A.

  • Page 60: Easytune 5 Introduction

    Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website Help button Display EasyTune 5 Help file Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune...

  • Page 61: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    F9 key during computer power on. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
  • Page 62 F9 For Xpress Recovery Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
  • Page 63 1. Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on.

  • Page 64: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Update Main BIOS from Floppy Update Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy PgDn/PgUp: Modify : Move ESC: Reset F10: Power Off GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 Dual BIOS Item explanation: Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable Status 1: If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset? occurs in the Main BIOS, just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection is set to "Enable", the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically.
  • Page 66 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 utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen.
  • Page 67 Entering the Q-Flash utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password...
  • Page 68 Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. 4.
  • Page 70 PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F3: Change Language F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Q-Flash utility bar Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.........SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Task menu for Update BIOS from Floppy Q-Flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy Action bar Enter : Run :Move...
  • Page 72 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 73 Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. The @BIOS utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "...
  • Page 74 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...

  • Page 75: Serial Ata Bios Setting Utility Introduction

    4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 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. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive.
  • Page 76 More information on steps 4 and 5 is provided. (For more detailed setup information, please visit "Support\ Motherboard\ Technology Guide section" on our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw to read or download the information you need.) Sections below introduce the steps to configure Intel and Promise RAID BIOS A.
  • Page 77 Create RAID Volume Press Enter under Create RAID Volume to set up RAID. Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180 Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID_Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB...
  • Page 78 If less than the maximum capacity is chosen, creation of a second volume is needed to utilize the remaining space. ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Press Enter to enter Create Volume after setting disk capacity. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 79 Press Enter under the Create Volume item. Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180 Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID_Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.5 GB...

  • Page 80: Delete Raid Volume

    Level Strip Size Status Bootable RAID_Volume0 RAID(Stripe) 128KB 223.5GB Normal Physical Disks : Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Member Disk(0) ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Member Disk(0) ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 81 B. Configuring the Promise PDC20779 RAID BIOS The Promise PDC20779 RAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array. Entering the RAID BIOS Setup 1. After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl + F. The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS.
  • Page 82 If you want a one-drive array or you want to specify block size, please go to the Define Array windows. Security: Under the Security setting (RAID 1), FastTrak assigns two drives to a single Mirrored array. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 83 FastBuild (tm) 2.03 (c) 2003-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. Define Array Menu] Logical Disk No RAID Mode Total Drv Status Logical Disk 1 Stripe Functional Stripe Block: 64KB Gigabyte Rounding: Drives Assignments] Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment 1:SATA ST3120026AS 120034 2:SATA ST3120026AS...
  • Page 84 Space bar to scroll through choices from 32 to 128KB. The default is 64KB. Gigabyte Rounding: The Gigabyte Rounding feature is designed for Mirrored (RAID 1) arrays in which a drive has failed and the user cannot replace the drive with the same capacity or larger.
  • Page 85 Menu] Logical Disk No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity (MB) Status Logical Disk 1 Stripe 240068 Functional Stripe Block: 64KB Gigabyte Rounding: Drives Assignments] Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) 1:SATA ST3120026AS 120034 2:SATA ST3120026AS 120034 Are you sure you want to delete this array? Press Ctrl-Y to Delete, or others to abort...
  • Page 86 (Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) Note: In the menu list, Intel Application Accelerator 4.0 is Intel ICH6R chipset. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 86 -...

  • Page 87: Configuring The Onboard Wireless Lan

    4-1-5 Configuring the Onboard Wireless LAN This section has been designed to make installing and setting up the Onboard Wireless LAN feature easier. Before we begin, if your PC is using other third party wireless drivers, we suggest you disable them now.
  • Page 88 Congratulations. The installation of your Wireless LAN feature is complete! For more information about your onboard Wireless LAN and the Wireless Utility, please download the Wireless LAN user manual for the GA-8AENXP-DW motherboard from www.gigabyte.com.tw. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 88 -...

  • Page 89: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    4-1-6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction This motherboard provide 6 audio connector. You are able to use 2-/ 4-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection. Introduction of audio connectors: You may connect CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, walkman or others audio input to Line In.
  • Page 90 Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 90 -...
  • Page 91 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", Front Speaker Out the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Speaker Out". Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
  • Page 92 Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "8CH Speaker" to complete 8 channel audio configuration. Sound Effect Configuration: At the sound effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 92 -...
  • Page 93 Jack-Sensing Introduction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Win- dows 2000. After you install an audio device, a screen of a list would pop up from the audio software for you to choose the type of device you installed.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Question 6: 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 95 Question 8: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for? Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case. AMI BIOS Beep Codes *Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
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