Page 1 Color", the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-8S655TX Ultra (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in...
Page 2 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
Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-8S655TX Ultra is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
Page 4 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-8S655TX 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-8S655TX Ultra P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1002 12ME-8S655TXU-1002...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Warning ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction .................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard Layout ............8 Block Diagram ....................9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........12 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ...................
Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations................. 52 PC Health Status ................... 53 Frequency/Voltage Control ................55 Top Performance.................... 58 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................. 59 Load Optimized Defaults ................60 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............61 Save & Exit Setup ..................62 Exit Without Saving ..................63 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............
Page 8: Warning
PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 4 -...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® — Support Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood, Prescott) processor ® ® —...
Page 10 — 2 Serial ATA connectors in 150 MB/s operation mode — Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) — Support JBOD function — Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec — UDMA and PIO Modes — Up to 2 SATA Device GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 6 -...
Page 11 On-Board IEEE1394 — Built-in TI TSB43AB23 PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS — Supports Dual BIOS /Q-Flash — Supports Face Wizard Additional Features — PS/2 Keyboard power on by password — PS/2 Mouse power on —...
Page 12: Ga-8S655Tx Ultra Motherboard Layout
GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS PWR_FAN SOC KET478 IDE2 IDE1 R_USB ATX_12V USB_LAN CD_IN SiS 655TX RTL8110S NB_FAN AGP 8X AUX_IN SYS _FAN SATA 1 CODEC SiS 964 SATA 0 PCI1 SUR_CEN PCI2 IT8705 Dual Channel DDR GigaRA ID...
Page 13: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200 MHz) Socket 478 AGP 4X/8X System Bus AGPCLK 400/533/800 MHz (66MHz) 266/333/400 MHz SiS 655TX ZCLK (66/133MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) 5 PCI RJ45 66/133 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz RTL8110S BIOS SiS 964 Game Port AC97 Link Floppy...
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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 1 Step 2 Step 4...
Page 16: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Pin1 indicator Pin1 indicator 4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look 3. CPU Top View for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 12 -...
Page 17: Step 1-2 : Cpu Cooling Fan 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. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste.
Page 18: Step 2: Install Memory Modules
GA-8S655TX Ultra supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s. GA-8S655TX Ultra includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM 1, DIMM 2...
Page 19 2. Two DDR memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will operate when two memory modules are inserted individually into Channel A and B. If you install two memory modules in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology will not operate.
Page 20 3.2GB/s of DDR400 memory and complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers, workstations, and full range of desktop PCs. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 16 -...
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
This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port. Device likeprinter can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports. COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male) GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 18 -...
Page 23: Audio Connectors
w/x USB / LAN Connector LAN is fast Ethernet with 10/100/100 Mbps speed. Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your USB 5 device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, USB 7 USB 4 scanner, zip, speaker..etc. Have a standard USB 6 USB interface.
Page 24: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction
19) IR 6) NB_FAN 20) F_USB1/F_USB2 7) IDE1/IDE2 21) GAME 8) IDE3/IDE4 22) INFO_LINK 9) FDD 23) F1_1394 10) RAM_LED 24) F2_1394 11) PWR_LED 25) SATA0/SATA1 12) BAT 26) CLR_PWD 13) F_PANEL 14) F_AUDIO GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 20 -...
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. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V 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 Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 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 GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 22 -...
Page 27 5) PWR_FAN (Power 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 6) NB_FAN If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Note: If the NorthBridge on the motherboard has a fan sink, then the motherboard contains a NB_FAN connector.
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. IDE3 IDE4 GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 24 -...
Page 29 9) 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. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 10) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage.
Page 30 If you want to erase CM OS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 26 -...
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. Soft Po wer Speaker Connector Me ssa g e LED /Po w e r / Connector Sleep LED PW -...
Page 32 Pin No. Definition POWER FrontAudio(R) RearAudio(R) Reserved No Pin FrontAudio (L) RearAudio(L) 15) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 28 -...
Page 33 16) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R 17) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector. Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX_R - 29 - Hardware Installation Process...
Page 34 IR module. Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector. For optional IR cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition No Pin IR Data Input IR Data Output GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 30 -...
Page 35 20) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow ) 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.
Page 36 For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power Power TPA0+ TPA0- TPB0+ TPB0- Power Power TPA1+ TPA1- No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 32 -...
Page 37 24) F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector) Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth 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 m ake the device unable to work or even damage it.
Page 38 When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains. open: Clear password close: Normal GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 34 -...
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Page 40 GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 36 -...
Page 41: 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 comput e r and pressing <Del>...
Page 42: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : D2)
Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 38 -...
Page 43: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Manag ement 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 44: Standard Cmos Features
The w eek, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day , from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allow ed in the month) Year The y ear, from 1999 through 2098 GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 40 -...
Page 45 Time The times format in <hour> <mi n ute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Channel 0 Master, Sl ave / IDE Channel 1 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 46: Base Memory
Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 42 -...
Page 47: Advanced Bios Features
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Adv anced BIOS Features uHard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Dev ice [Floppy ] Menu Lev el u Second Boot Dev ice [Hard Disk] Select boot sequence Third Boot Dev ice...
Page 48: Init Display First
Set AGP transfer rate to 4X mode no matter w hat the AGP transfer rate t h e card is. Init Display First Set Init Display First to AGP. (Default v alue) Set Init Display First to PCI. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 44 -...
Page 49: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Integrated Peripherals IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto] Item Help IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto] Menu Lev el u On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] [Auto] On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] Auto-detect IDE AC97 Audio [Enabled]...
Page 50: Ac97 Audio
Disable USB Controller. USB Legacy Support When USB keyboard or mouse is installed, please set at Enabled. Enabled Enable USB key board or mouse support. Disabled Disable USB key board or mouse support. (Default v alue) GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 46 -...
Page 51: Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard 13 94 Function Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard ATA/RAID device Enabled Enable onboard ATA/RAID dev ice. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable this function. GigaRAID Function RAID Selec t onboard GigaRAID chip function as RAID. (Default v alue) ATA A Select onboard GigaRAID chip function as ATA.
Page 52: Onboard Serial Port 2
Using Parallel port as Ex tended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default Value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 48 -...
Page 53: Game 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.(Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.
Page 54: Power Management Setup
When AC-pow er back to the sy stem, the sy stem w ill be in "Off" state. (Default Value) When AC-pow er back to the sy stem, the sy stem w ill be in "On" state. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 50 -...
Page 55: Resume By Alarm
IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function. (Default v alue) ModemRingOn Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default Value) PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Ev ent Wake up. (Default Value) USB Device Wake-up From S3 Enabled Enable USB Dev ice Wakeup From S3.
Page 56: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default v alue) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default v alue) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 52 -...
Page 57: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PC Health Status Vcore Item Help DDR25 Menu Lev el u +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature 49°C Current CPU FAN Speed 5113 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] higf: Mov e...
Page 58 When the CPU temperature is betw een 40 and 50 degrees Celsius, CPU fan w ill run at medium speed. b. When the CPU temperature is low er than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan w ill run at low speed. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 54 -...
Page 59: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Frequency /Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio [15X] Item Help Linear Frequency Control [Disabled] Menu Lev el u x CPU Clock (MHz) x DRAM Clock (MHz) AUTO AGP/PCI Clock Control [Auto] x AGP Clock (MHz) x PCI Clock (MHz)
Page 60 +0.2V Set AGP Voltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set AGP Voltage Control to +0.3V. DRAM Voltage Control Normal Set DRAM Voltage Control to Normal. (Default v alue) +0.1V Set DRAM Voltage Control to +0.1V. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 56 -...
Page 61 CPU Voltag e Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. Normal Set CPU Voltage Control to Normal. (Default v alue) Normal CPU Vcore Display y our CPU Vcore Voltage. - 57 - BIOS Setup...
Page 62: Top Performance
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Page 63: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Pow er Management Setup Set Superv isor Passw ord Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Passw ord...
Page 64: Load Optimized Defaults
F10:Sav e & Ex it Setup Load Optimized Defaults Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 60 -...
Page 65: Set Supervisor/User Password
Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Pow er Management Setup Set Superv isor Passw ord Enter Password: }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Passw ord...
Page 66: Save & Exit Setup
Sav e Data to CMOS Figure 13: Sav e & Ex it Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 62 -...
Page 67: Exit Without Saving
Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Pow er Management Setup Set Superv isor Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Passw ord Quit Without Saving ( Y/N)? N...
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Page 69: Chapter 4 Technical Reference
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 70: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction
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. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by themselves.
Page 71: Face-Wizard Tm Utilities Installation
What is Face-Wizard Face-Wizard is a windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to change the boot-up logo with picture from Gigabyte Logo Gallery on web site or other compatible picture you have. How does it work? Face-Wizard allows user to select BIOS on board or file in hard drive, floppy disk , zip, MO or other storage devices and combine the compatible picture you prefer into BIOS.
Page 72: Flash Bios Method Introduction
Enter Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password }PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup }Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving higf:Select Item ESC:Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Tim e, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 68 -...
Page 73 b. Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Dual BIOS Utility V1.30 Boot From............Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Keep DMI Data Enable...
Page 74: Load Default Settings
The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’ t be changed by user.) Load Default Settings Load dual BIOS default value. Save Settings to CMOS Save revised setting. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 70 -...
Page 75 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 76 The built-in one-way flash utility will ensure that the corrupt BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct BIOS (main vs. backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being flashed. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 72 -...
Page 77 IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS technology? Answer: 1. Every user should have DualBIOS technology due to the advancement of computer viruses. Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS. Most commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this type of virus intrusion.
Page 78: Before You Begin
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 79: 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 utility and Dual BIOS utility are ™...
Page 80 Task menu for Load Backup BI OS from Floppy Q-Flash utility Sav e Main BIOS to Floppy Sav e Backup B IOS to Floppy Enter : Run hi:Mov e ES C:Reset F10:Power Off Action bar GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 76 -...
Page 81 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: ™...
Page 82 Sav e Main BIOS to Floppy Sav e Backup B IOS to Floppy hi:Mov e Enter : Run ES C:Reset F10:Power Off Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 78 -...
Page 83 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......S ST 49LF003A 256K Backup ROM Type/S ize...
Page 84 Load M ain BIO S from Floppy Load Backup BI OS from Floppy Sav e Main BIOS to Floppy Sav e Backup B IOS to Floppy Enter : Run hi:Mov e ES C:Reset F10:Power Off GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 80 -...
Page 85 After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. Ame r ican R el e ase :0 8 /2 3/2 00 2 Meg a tre n d s AMIBIOS ( C) 19 9 9 Ame ri ca n Me ga tr en d 7VRXP F1 2 The BIOS file becomes F12 AMD- Ath lo n(tm) Pro ce sso r- 133 3MHz...
Page 86 ESC: Quit hifg : S elect Item F5: O ld V alues F6: Fail-S afe V alues and exit. F7: O ptimized V alues F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Sav e & Exit Load Fail-Safe Defaults GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 82 -...
Page 87 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 88: Exploring The Q-Flash Utility Screen
Flash Ty pe/ Size....SST 49LF002A 256K Keep DMI DataE nable Update B IOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy Enter: Run h/i: M ove E SC: Reset F10: Power Off GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 84 -...
Page 89 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 90 6. 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-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 86 -...
Page 91 Method 2: @ BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash BIOS. 2.Click"Start"-"Programs"- Press here. "GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS" 1.Click "@BIOS" 3.Click "P". 4.Click here. 5. Please select @BIOS sever site, then Click "OK".
Page 92 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. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...
Page 93: 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 94 "4 channel for 4 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press "OK". When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 4 channels output. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 90 -...
Page 95 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out- put without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear Line In channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
Page 96 Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Com bo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.
Page 97 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 win- dows tray at the bottom of the screen.
Page 98 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF device to the m otherboard. 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 94 -...
Page 99: Jack-Sensing Introduction
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 Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and M ANUAL. 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,...
Page 100 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 96 -...
Page 101: Uaj Introduction
UAJ Introduction 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 102 AC97 Audio Configuation menu. After that, you'll have to use the Line-In volume lever in the "Volume Control" menu to adjust the volume because AUX IN and Line-In functions are controlled by the same audio signals. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 98 -...
Page 103: 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, FAT32, NTFS format . 2.
Page 104 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 105 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 106: Serial Ata Raid Bios Utility Operation Introduction
Single * Sec_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 58644MB UDMA 6 Single The selected boot disk is marked '*' Please make sure the RAID Type is "Single" then you can set the others type that you want next. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 102 -...
Page 107: Creating A Raid 0 Array
Creating a RAID 0 Array To create an RAID 0 array, follow these steps: 1. Press <A> to create array. SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Capacity...
Page 108 [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Capacity Mode RAID Type Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 58644MB UDMA 6 RAID 0 * Sec_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 58644MB UDMA 6 RAID 0 The selected boot disk is marked '*' GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 104 -...
Page 109: Creating A Raid 1 Array
6. Press <Q> to escape the setup screen and press <Y> to save changes. SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup RAID 0 : Disk 1 Disk 2 [B] : Select Boot Disk [R] : Enter Raid Setup Utility Do You Want to Save changes? N [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model...
Page 110 [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Capacity Mode RAID Type Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 58644MB UDMA 6 RAID 1 * Sec_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 58644MB UDMA 6 RAID 1 The selected boot disk is marked '*' GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 106 -...
Page 111 5. You have create RAID 1 successfully!! SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup RAID 1 : Disk 1 Disk 2 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Capacity Mode RAID Type Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0...
Page 112: Creating A Jbod Array
3. Press <1> and <Enter> (Note: We would not suggust your select <2> to create JBOD unless you really need it.) JBOD <1> Auto Create <2> Manual Create : 1 [Q] : Exit current menu GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 108 -...
Page 113 4. You have create JBOD successfully!! SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup JBOD : Disk 1 Disk 2 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Capacity Mode RAID Type Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 58644MB...
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Page 115: Chapter 5 Appendix
Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.4) 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 116 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). GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 112 -...
Page 117: 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 118: Hardware 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-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 114 -...
Page 119 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 120 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 121 g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA...
Page 122: Troubleshooting
Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. module vertically into the DIMM slot. Failure has been excluded. Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn on the system. GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 118 -...
Page 123 Failure has been excluded. 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).
Page 124 PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 120 -...
Page 125 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 126 Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge SRAM Static Random Access Memory GA-8S655TX Ultra Motherboard - 122 -...
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Gigabyte GA-8S655TX Ultra User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Chapter 4 Technical Reference

Chapter 5 Appendix

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