GA-8ICMT Motherboard Item Checklist The GA-8ICMT motherboard Serial ATA cable x 4 IDE (ATA100 ) cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1 I/O Shield Kit CD for motherboard driver & utility GA-8ICMT user’s manual WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 9.6” x 9.6” M ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB. Supports Intel Pentium Prescot and Celeron processor ® Intel Prescott LGA 775 supports 533/800MHz FSB ® L2 cache on-die per processor from 1M Chipset Intel MCH E7221 Chipset...
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard Additional Features PS/2 Mouse power on under Windows Operating System External Modem wake up Supports S1, S4, S5 under Windows Operating System Wake on LAN (WOL) AC Recovery Supports Console Redirection...
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 5- Setup BIOS software Step3 Step4...
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following cautions: 1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage. 2. Never force the processor into the socket.
Hardware Installation Process Step1-2: Installing Heat Sink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply heatsink paste on the surface of ( to remove the heatsink, turning the push pin along the installed CPU.
When DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. GA-8ICMT has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) socets. It supports the Dual Channel Technology. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch.
Hardware Installation Process Table 1. Supported DIMM Module Type Technology Organization SDRAM Chips/DIMM 256MB 8MB x 8 x 4 bks 16MB x 4 x 4bks 512MB 16MB x 8 x 4bks 32MB x 4 x 4bks 32MB x 8 x 4bks 64MB x 4 x 4bks Table 2.
GA-8ICMT Motherboard 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 server’s chassis cover, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
Hardware Installation Process Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction...
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port / Serial Port / VGA Port This connector supports 1 standard COM port and 1 Parallel port.
Connector Introduction Step 4-2 :Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction A) ATX M) CPU_FAN B) ATX _12V N) FRONT_FAN C) IDE O) REAR_FAN D) FDD P) SYS_FAN E) S_ATA1 Q) PWR_JP1 F) S_ATA2 R) PWR_JP2 G) S_ATA3 S) PWR_JP3 H) S_ATA4 T) JP3 (CMOS Clear Jumper) I) F_USB1 J) HDD_LED...
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard A) ATX (ATX Power Connector) PIN No. Definition +3.3V +3.3V 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V +3.3V -12V PSON 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.
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Connector Introduction C ) IDE Connector Please connect first harddisk to IDE1. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. D) 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.
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard E / F/ G / H ) S_ATA1/ 2/ 3/ 4 (Serial ATA Connectors) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). Pin No. Definition SATA_1 SATA_3 SATA_2...
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard J ) HDD_LED Pin No. Definition HD_LED HD_LED K ) BAT1 (Battery) CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Connector Introduction L ) F_Panel1 (2X9 Pins Front Panel connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. Pin No Signal Name Description Hard Disk LED anode (+) 5VSB...
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard M ) 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 1A .
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Connector Introduction O ) REAR_FAN (Rear 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 Sense Control P ) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connectors) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard Q ) PWR_JP1 (Rear USB power source jumper) 1-2 close:Standby 5V (Default) 2-3 close: 5V R ) PWR_JP2 (Keyboard and Mouse power source jumper) 1-2 close: 5V (Default) 2-3 close:Standby 5V...
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Jumper Setting S ) PWR_JP3 (Front USB power source jumper) 1-2 close:Standby 5V (Default) 2-3 close: 5V T ) JP3 ( (Clear CMOS Function) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. Default value doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.
GA-8ICMT Motherboard 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.
BIOS Setup GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Main Once you enter Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...
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BIOS Setup Legacy Diskette A/B This category identifies the type of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer. Disabled Disable this device. 360KB, 5 inch AT-type high-density drive; 360K byte capacity 1.2MB, 3 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity 720K, 3 inch double-sided drive;...
GA-8ICMT Motherboard TYPE 1-39: Predefined types. Users: Set parameters by User. Auto: Set parameters automatically. (Default Vaules) CD-ROM: Use for ATAPI CD-ROM drives or double click [Auto] to set all HDD parameters automatically. ATAPI Removable: Removable disk drive is installed here.
BIOS Setup Advanced About This Section: Advanced With this section, allowing user to configure your system for basic operation. User can change the processor options, chipset configuration, PCI configuration and chipset control. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Memory Configuration Item Specific Help...
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Memory Configuration PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Memory Configuration Item Specific Help System Memory Extended Memory DIMM Group #1 Status Not Installed DIMM Group #2 Status Not Installed DIMM Group #3 Status Not Installed DIMM Group #4 Status Not Installed...
BIOS Setup PCI Configuration PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Embedded Video Controller Embedded NIC (Gbit #1) PCI Slot 1 Option ROM [Enabled] PCI Slot 2 Option ROM [Enabled] PCI Slot 3 Option ROM [Enabled] PCI Slot 4 Option ROM [Enabled] F1: Help : Select Item...
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard Embedded NIC #1 Onboard LAN Control Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 device. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Option ROM Scan Enabled Enableing this item to initialize device expansion ROM. Disabled Disable this function. (Defualt value) PCI Slot 1/2/3/4 Option ROM Enabled Enableing this item to initialize device expansion ROM.
BIOS Setup I/O Device Configuration PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced I/O Configuration Item Specific Help Serial port A: [Disabled] Base I/O address [3F8] Interrupt [IRQ4] Parallel port: [Disabled] Mode [Bi-directional] Base I/O address [378] PS/2 Mouse [Enabled] USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled]...
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Serial Port A This allows users to configure serial prot A by using this option. Disabled Disable the configuration. Enabled Enable the configuration (Default value) Base I/O Address Set IO address to 3F8. (Default value) Set IO address to 2F8.
BIOS Setup PS/2 Mouse Set this option ‘Enabled’ to allow BIOS support for a PS/2 - type mouse. Enabled ‘Enabled’ forces the PS/2 mouse port to be enabled regardless if a mouse is present. (Default value) Disabled ‘Disabled’ prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from functioning, but frees up IRQ12.
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Serial ATA Enabled Enables on-board serial ATA function. (Default Value) Disabled Disables on-board serial ATA function. Native Mode Operation This option allows user to set the native mode for Serial ATA function. Auto Auto detected. (Default value) Serial ATA Set Native mode to Serial ATA.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Control PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Advanced Chipset Control Item Specific Help Enabled Multimedia Timer [No] ICH6 Root Port #1 Sub-Menu PCI Device Wake On LAN/PME [Enabled] Wake Up Ring [Disabled] Wake On RTC Alarm [Disabled] F1: Help : Select Item + -: Change Values F5: Setup Defaults...
GA-8ICMT Motherboard PCI Device PCI IRQ Line 1/2/3/4 When ACPI device cannot use IRQs already in use by ISA or EISA devices. Use ‘Auto Select’ only if no ISA or EISA legacy cards are installed. Auto Select Auto selecting PCI IRQ lines. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Selecting specify PCI IRQ lines.
BIOS Setup Boot -time Diagnostic When this item is enabled, system will shows Diagnostic status when system boot. Enable Boot-time Diagnostic. Enabled (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Memory Processor Error When Boot is selected, the system will attempt to boot after a memory or proocessor error occured.
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Security PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit User Password Is: Clear Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear Set User Password [Enter] Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Password on boot [Disabled] Fixed disk boot sector [Disabled]...
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BIOS Setup Set User Password You can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit System Management Item Specific Help Console Redirection Assert NMI on SERR [Enabled] Post Error Pause [Enabled] AC-LINK [Last State] F1: Help : Select Item + -: Change Values...
BIOS Setup System Management PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server System Managerment Item Specific Help BIOS Version: XXXXXX Board Part Number: XXXXXX Board Serial Number: XXXXXX System Part Number: XXXXXX System Serial Number: XXXXXX Chassis Part Number: XXXXXX Chassis Serial Number: XXXXXX F1: Help : Select Item + -: Change Values...
BIOS Setup Terminal Type This option allows user to select the specified terminal type. This is defined by IEEE. Options VT100, VT100 8bit, PC-ANSI 7bit, VT100+, VT-UTF8 Flow Control This option provide user to enable the flow control function. None Not supported.
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Exit Saving Changes This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes. Press <Enter> on this item to ask for the following confirmation message: Pressing ‘Y’ to store all the present setting values tha user made in this time into CMOS.
BIOS Setup Discard Changes This option allows user to load previos values from CMOS for all setup item. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below: Setup Confirmation Load previous configuration now? [Yes] [No] Save Changes...
Driver Installation Revision History Chapter 5 Driver Installation Intel Chipset Software Installation Utilities Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
Driver Installation Intel VGA Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Intel LAN Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
Driver Installation Intel Pro Software Utility Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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. Installation Procedures: 1.
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard Ready to Install the Program Setup Type 5. Select Typical and click 6.Click "Install". "Next". Insallation Complete 7.Click "Finish".
Driver Installation Adapetc SATA RAID Driver Installation Installation Procedures: 1. The CD auto run program starts, Double click on “Adapyec SATA RAID Driver” to start the installation. 2. Double click “Driver” folder. 3. Refer to yor operating systsem, select the desired folder to install the RAID driver. 4.
Driver Installation DirectX 9.0 Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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. Installation Procedures: 1.
GA-8ICMT Motherboard Revision History Chapter 6 Appendix Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit...
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Appexdix Acronyms Meaning Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network 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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Driver Installation Revision History Chapter 5 Driver Installation Intel Chipset Software Installation Utilities Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
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Driver Installation Intel VGA Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard Intel LAN Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
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Driver Installation Intel Pro Software Utility Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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. Installation Procedures: 1.
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard Ready to Install the Program Setup Type 5. Select Typical and click 6.Click "Install". "Next". Insallation Complete 7.Click "Finish".
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Driver Installation Adapetc SATA RAID Driver Installation Installation Procedures: 1. The CD auto run program starts, Double click on “Adapyec SATA RAID Driver” to start the installation. 2. Double click “Driver” folder. 3. Refer to yor operating systsem, select the desired folder to install the RAID driver. 4.
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Driver Installation DirectX 9.0 Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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. Installation Procedures: 1.
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GA-8ICMT Motherboard Revision History Chapter 6 Appendix Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit...
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Appexdix Acronyms Meaning Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network 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.