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GA-K8VM800M
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-K8VM800M-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.
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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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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-K8VM800M-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 2 Mother Boa rd GA-K8VM800M Apr. 14, 2 004...
  • Page 3 Motherboard GA-K8VM800M Apr. 14, 2004...

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    Read Me First! 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. AGP 4 X/8 X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by VIA K8M800.
  • Page 5 Prepare 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Read Me First! ..................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................ 8 Features Summary ..................8 GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout ............11 Block Diagram ....................12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ........... 13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules ..............
  • Page 7 Set Supervisor/User Password..............49 Save & Exit Setup ..................50 Exit Without Saving ..................50 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............53 @BIOS™ Introduction .................. 53 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ..............54 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction ..........58 Jack-Sensing Introduction ................64 Xpress Recovery Introduction ..............

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Socket 754 for AMD Althlon 64 processor (K8) — 128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M L2 cache on die , 800MHz FSB Support core frequencies in excess of 1.6 GHz(2800+) and faster — Chipset Northbridge:VIA K8M800 —...
  • Page 9 Hardware Monitor CPU/System fan revolution detect — CPU temperature detect — System voltage detect — CPU/System fan fail warning — BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS — Supports Q-Flash — Additional Features Supports Thermal Shutdown function — Supports @BIOS — Supports EasyTune —...

  • Page 10: Ga-K8Vm800M Motherboard Layout

    GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN MS / KB SOC KET 754 VIA K8M 800 A TX_12V F_AU DIO AUDIO SU R_C EN SYS_FAN BIOS SATA1 PCI1 V T8 237 SATA0 CODEC PCI2 CD_I N PCI3 BATTERY RTL8 100C GAME COMB F_U SB1 F_U SB2 PWR_LE D SPDI F_IO...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram CPUCLK+/- (200M Hz) Althlon processor (K8) 4X/8X VGA Port AGPCLK H.T. Bus 800MHz (66MHz) DDR RAM 400/333/266/200MHz VIA K8M800 RJ45 33 MHz 3 PCI 14.318 MHz RTL8100C BIOS Game Port LPC BUS VIA VT8237 Floppy IT8705F LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 24 MHz 33 MHz...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2 - Install memory modules Step 3 - Install expansion cards Step 4 - Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4 Step 1 Step 2...

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

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 2. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage.
  • Page 15 Step1-2. When the processor is installed in the socket, apply thermal grease to the processor(as shown in Figure 3) prior to installing the heatsink. Phase change materials develop strong adhesive forces between the heatsink and processor. Removing the heatsink under such condi- tions can cause the processor to be removed from the socket without moving the socket lever to the unlocked position and then damage the processor pins or socket contacts.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, 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 notch.

  • Page 17: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB/LAN Connector Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device (s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner,...

  • Page 19: Audio Connectors

    Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) This connector supports 1 standard COM port, 1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like Parallel Port (25 pin Female) printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 20: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 20 9 1) ATX_12V 12) SUR_CEN 2) ATX (Power Connector) 13) SPDIF_IO 3) CPU_FAN 14) CD_IN 4) SYS_FAN 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 5) FDD 16) IR 6) IDE1 / IDE2 17) GAME 7) SATA0 / SATA1 18) INFO_LINK 8) F_PANEL 19) COMB...
  • Page 21 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V 2) ATX (ATX Power Connector) 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 motherboard.
  • Page 22 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 m A. Pin No.
  • Page 23 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the sam e side with the Pin1. 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Im portant Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 24 7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector. If you wish to use RAID function, please use it in unity with BIOS and install the correct driver to have proper operation. Pin No.
  • Page 25 9) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. SPEAK- Sp eaker Con nector SPEAK+ Soft Po we r RES+...
  • Page 26 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. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is disconnected. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must rem ove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
  • Page 27 12) 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 13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
  • Page 28 14) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R 15) 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 m ake the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 29 16) I R Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR function on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR module. Be careful with the polarity of the IR/CIR or IR connector.
  • Page 30 18) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check the pin assignm ent while you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional external device cable. Pin No. Definition SMBCLK SMBDA TA...
  • Page 31 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You m ay 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 21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open"...
  • Page 32 22) BATTERY CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the sam e 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.
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  • Page 35: Chapter 3 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. : D8)

    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 37: Pc Health Status

    l PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. l Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU’ s clock and frequency ratio. l Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration.

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Stan dard CM OS Features Date (mm:dd :y y ) Tue, Jan 2 7 2004 Item Help Time (hh:mm :ss) 22:3 1:24 Menu L evel} Change the day , mon th, } IDE P rimary M aster [No ne]...
  • Page 39 Drive A / Dri ve B The category identifies the ty pes of floppy disk driv e A or driv e B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy driv e installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-ty pe standard driv e; 360K by te capacity . 1.2M, 5.25"...

  • Page 40: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Advanced BI OS Features Firs t Boot D evice [Flo ppy ] Item Help Seco nd Boot D evice [HDD -0] Menu L evel} Thir d Boot D evice [CDROM] Pas sword Check [Setup]...

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Inte grated Periphe rals IDE DMA tran sfer ac cess [Enab led] Item Help On-Chip IDE Chan nel 0 [Enab led] Menu L evel} On-Chip IDE Chan nel 1 [Enab led] OnChip Serial ATA [Enab led]...

  • Page 42: Onboard Fdc Controller

    OnChi p Serial ATA Enabled Enable VT8237 Serial ATA supported. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable VT8237 Serial ATA supported. AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable this function. USB 1.1 Controller Disable USB 1. 1 host controller if y ou are not using USB dev ices. Enabled Enable USB 1.
  • Page 43 Onboard Serial P ort 2 Auto BIOS w ill autom atically s etup 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 v alue) 3E8/ IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.

  • Page 44: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Powe r Manag ement Setup ACPI Suspend Ty pe [S1(P OS)] Item Help x USB D evice Wa ke-Up Fr om S3 Disa bled Menu L evel} Soft- Off by P WRBTN [Instan t-Off] AC Back Func tion...

  • Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Modem Ring On An incoming call v ia m odem can aw ake the sy stem from any suspend s tate. Disabled Disable Modem Ring on func tion. Enabled Enable Modem R ing on function. (Default v alue) Resume by Alarm You c an set "R esume by Alarm"...

  • Page 46: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software PC H ealth Status Rese t Case Open Status [Disa bled] Item Help Case O pened Menu L evel} Vcore DDR25V [Disa bled] +3.3V Don't m onitor +12V curre nt fan s peed Curr ent CPU Tempera ture...

  • Page 47: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Frequ ency /Voltage Con trol CPU Host Clock Con trol [Disa bled] Item Help x CPU H ost Freq uency Menu L evel} PCI/A GP Frequ ency 33/66 higf: M ove Enter: Select...

  • Page 48: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Stan dard CM OS Features Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults Advanced BI OS Features Load Optimized Defa ults Inte grated Periphe rals Set Supervis or Pass word Powe r Manag ement Setup Set U ser Pass word Load Fail-Sa fe Defau lts (Y/N )? N...

  • Page 49: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Stan dard CM OS Features Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults Advanced BI OS Features Load Optimized Defa ults Inte grated Periphe rals Set Supervis or Pass word Powe r Manag ement Setup Set U ser Pass word Ente r Passw ord:...

  • Page 50: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Stan dard CM OS Features Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults Advanced BI OS Features Load Optimized Defa ults Inte grated Periphe rals Set Supervis or Pass word Powe r Manag ement Setup Set U ser Pass word Save to CMOS an d EXIT (Y/N)? Y...
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  • Page 53: 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 54: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    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 55 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 56 Exploring the Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Dual BIOS Utility Dual BIOS utility Boot From......... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size......SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type/Size......SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Disable Task menu for...
  • Page 57 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, 8KNXPU.Fba, is listed. Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From.........

  • Page 58: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. Dual BIOS Utility 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...
  • Page 59 6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
  • Page 60 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Top Performance...
  • Page 61 Using the Q-Flash utility: This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.
  • Page 62 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 shown at the same time. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size......SST 49LF003A 256K The porcess of updating Keep DMI Data...
  • Page 63 Method 2 : @BIOS Utility ™ If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS ™ program to flash BIOS. Press here. 2. Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click "P"...
  • Page 64 In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot. c . 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.
  • Page 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 69 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 70 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 71: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    Jack-Sensing Introduction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. 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,...
  • Page 72 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 Selecion" to set. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 72 -...

  • Page 73: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    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. Set Password 5.
  • Page 74 F9 For Xpress Recovery Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I 8 45GE-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 75 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 76: Raid Levels

    Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of com bining 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 77 6) Complete RAID utility installation. More information on steps 4 and 5 is provided. (For more detailed setup inform ation, please visit our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com .tw) Enter BIOS Configuration Utility When the system powers on, the following inform ation will appear on screen. Press the <Tab> key to enter BIOS configuration utility.
  • Page 78 Create Disk Array 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main m enu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array com mand and press <Enter> to call out the list of creation steps. VIA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.20 u Auto Setup For Data Security Create a RAID array with the hard disks u Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)

  • Page 79: Chapter 5 Appendix

    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 m irroring drives even if the user selected Create and duplicate for RAID 1.

  • Page 80: Select Boot Array

    Delete Disk Array A RAID can be deleted after it has been created. To delete a RAID, use the following steps: 1. Select Delete Array in the main m enu and press <Enter>. The channel colum n will be activated. 2.
  • Page 81 View 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 colum n. The serial num ber is assigned by the disk drive manufacturer.
  • Page 82 C. Installing the RAID drivers For the Windows operating system (Win NT, WinXP, Win2000 ), for IDE RAID/SCSI/Serial ATA functioning, the driver m ust first be transferred to a floppy disk. Please follow the steps below to com plete driver transfer to a floppy disk: 1) Please insert the provided driver CD into the hard disk drive eg.
  • Page 83 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 84 Driver installation finished ! You have to reboot system ! Item Description n VIA 4IN1Driver VIA Chipset Driver n VIA K8M800 VGA Driver VIA VGA Driver n USB Patch for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP. n Realtek Lan Driver RealTek 10/100 LAN driver n RealTek AC97 Codec Driver...
  • Page 85 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 86: 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-K8VM800M Motherboard - 86 -...
  • Page 87 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 88 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 89: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures. START Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please isolate Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? the short pin.
  • Page 90 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 91 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: 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...
  • Page 92 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 93 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 96 Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Address: Verdunplein 8 5627 SZ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: +31 40 290 2088 Tel: 886 (2) 8912-4888 NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983, 0.2/M) Fax: 886 (2) 8912-4003 BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 ( 0.4/M) Tech. Support: Fax: +31 40 290 2089 http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm...

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