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Gigabyte GA-8GEM667 Series User Manual

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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has
"AGP 4X notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is
AGP 4X (1.5V).
®
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by Intel
845(GE/PE) /
845(E/G) / 850(E). You might experience system unable to boot up
normally. Please insert an AGP 4X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V)
mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is
2X(3.3V). The GA-8GEM667 Series (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards
might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the
jumper to 4X(1.5) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power
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-8GEM667 Series (or any AGP 4X
only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on
ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance
with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S (G)will work
®
fine with Intel
845(GE/PE) /845(E/G) / 850(E) based motherboards.

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  • 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-8GEM667 Series (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
  • Page 2 M 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. M Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. M 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-8GEM667 is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 4 City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard GA-8GEM667 Model Number: 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.
  • Page 5 GA-8GEM667 Series P4 Titan-DDR Motherboard USER’S MANUAL ® Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1001 12ME-8GEM667-1001...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    WARNING! ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard Layout ..........7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)........10 Step1-1 : CPU Installation ....................10 Step1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation ................
  • Page 7 Top Performance ..................42 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................43 Load Optimized Defaults ................44 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............45 Save & Exit Setup ..................46 Exit Without Saving ................... 47 Block Diagram ................... 49 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............49 Q-Flash Introduction..................

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    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. “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 4 -...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ! Due to (Intel 845PE/GE/GV) chipset architecture limitation, DDR 333 memory module is only supported when using FSB 533 Pentium 4 processor. A FSB 400 Pentium 4 processor ..will only support DDR 266 memory module to be continued..“ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. - 5 - Introduction...
  • Page 10 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc. “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 6 -...
  • Page 11 HT functionality requirement content "Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components: ® - CPU: An Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology ® - Chipset: An Intel Chipset that supports HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology - 7 -...

  • Page 12: Ga-8Gem667 Series Motherboard Layout

    F_AUDIO 845GE 2X_DET IDE2 IDE1 IT8712 CODEC BUZZER ICH4 PCI1 PCI2 SYS _FAN SPDIF_O PCI3 BIOS * RTL 8101L PWR_LED IR_CIR F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL CD_IN * MODEM COMB “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 8 -...

  • 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- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step 1...

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

    ! Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. ! If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 15: Step1-2 : Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Step1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation 2. Hook the other end of the 1. Hook one end of the cooler cooler bracket to the CPU bracket to the CPU socket first. socket. ! Please use Intel approved cooling fan. ! We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    ! When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. ! Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and system integrators. DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth.

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

    If your OS does not support USB controller, please USB 1 contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 19: Audio Connectors

    $ Parallel Port and VGA Port / COMA Port Parallel Port Ø This mainboard sutports 1 standard COM port, (25 pin Female) 1 VGA port and 1 LPT port. Device like printer can be connected to LPT port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to COM port.

  • Page 20: Step 4-2 : Connectors Introduction

    5) IDE1/IDE2 17) WOL 6) FDD 18) COM B 7) PWR_LED 19) MODEM (*) 8) 2X_DET 20) BAT 9) F_PANEL 21) CLR_PWD 10) F_AUDIO 11) SUR_CEN 12) CD_IN “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 16 -...
  • Page 21 " 1) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from Sense running under abnormal condition or damaged +12V by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. "...
  • Page 22 8 ) 2X_DET 2X_DET will light up, indicating a non- supported graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 23 9 ) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) (Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) (Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation (Green) Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Soft Power Connector)
  • Page 24 IR/CIR function on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR/ CIR module. For detail information please contact your autherized Giga-Byte distributor. To use IR function only, please connect IR module to Pin1 to Pin5. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 25 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. v Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. v Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. - 21 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 26 On the contrary when Close: Normal Jumper set to "close", the current status remains. Open: Clear Password M PS, the function offers a solution for users who forget the password. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 27: 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 computer and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 28: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E2)

    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-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 24 -...

  • Page 29: Power Management Setup

    ! ! ! ! ! Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ! ! ! ! ! Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. ! ! ! ! ! PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI &...

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only !Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. !Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) !Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 31 ! ! ! ! ! Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. ! ! ! ! ! IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 32: 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-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 28 -...

  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Menu Level & Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Select Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Password Check [Setup] priority # CPU Hyper-Threading...
  • Page 34 (Default value) !Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading. ! ! ! ! ! Init Display First !AGP Set Init Display First to AGP. (Default value) !PCI Set Init Display First to PCI. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. ! ! ! ! ! On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE !Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) !Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. - 31 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 36 Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) !Disabled Disable this function. ! ! ! ! ! Onboard H/W LAN (*) !Enabled Enabled onboard H/W LAN Function.(Default value) !Disabled Disabled onboard H/W LAN Function “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 37 ! ! ! ! ! Onboard LAN Boot ROM (*) !Enabled Enabled onboard LAN Boot ROM. !Disabled Disabled onboard LAN Boot ROM.(Default value) ! ! ! ! ! Onboard Serial Port 1 !Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. !3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8.
  • Page 38 !320 Set CIR Port Address to 320. !Disabled Disable this function.(Default Value) ! ! ! ! ! CIR Port IRQ Set CIR Port IRQ to 5. Set CIR Port IRQ to 11. (Default Value) GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help Menu Level & Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN [Instant-Off] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan [Enabled] [S1] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Set suspend type to x Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday Power On Suspend under...
  • Page 40 ! ! ! ! ! AC Back Function !Memory System power on depends on the status before AC lost. !Soft-Off Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value) !Full-On Always power on the system when AC back. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 41: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help Menu Level & PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] "#$%: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations...

  • Page 42: Pc Health Status

    ! ! ! ! ! Current Voltage (V) VCORE / +1.5V / +3.3V / +5V / +12V !Detect system’s voltage status automatically. ! ! ! ! ! Current CPU Temperature !Detect CPU Temp. automatically. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 43 ! ! ! ! ! Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) !Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. ! ! ! ! ! CPU Warning Temperature !60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F. !70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. !80°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp.

  • Page 44: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Note: If system hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, wait for 20 sec for times out reboot . When time out occur, system will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot. !Disable Disable CPU Host Clock Control.(Default value) !Enable Enable CPU Host Clock Control. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 45 ! ! ! ! ! CPU Host Frequency (MHz) !100MHz ~ 355MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 355MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! ! ! ! ! ! Fixed PCI/AGP Frequency !You can choose those mode to adjust PCI/AGP frequency.

  • Page 46: Top Performance

    If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled". !Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) !Enabled Enable Top Performance function. You must check whether your RAM&CPU support over clock when you set "Top Performance" to " Enabled" GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 47: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software !Standard CMOS Features Top Performance ! Advanced Chipset Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults !Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y !PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password !PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 48: Load Optimized Defaults

    F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit 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-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 49: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software !Standard CMOS Features Top Performance !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults !Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Enter Password: !PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password !PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 50: Save & Exit Setup

    F10:Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Figure 13: Save & Exit 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-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 51: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software !Standard CMOS Features Top Performance !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults !Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N !PC Health Status Save &...
  • Page 52 GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 53: Block Diagram

    33 MHz 6 USB ATA33/66/100 Ports IDE Channels (2.0/1.1) Ports PCICLK (33MHz) MCHCLK+/- (100/133MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz) 14.318 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 33 MHz GMCHCLK (66MHz) 24 MHz ICH3V66 (66MHz) “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. - 49 - Technical Reference...
  • Page 54 (1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected" type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click "3.5 diskette (A)" and right click to select "Format (M)" GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 55 (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.
  • Page 56 STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers". GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 52 -...
  • Page 57 (3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files. (4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and press "OK".
  • Page 58 (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and press "Extract". GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 54 -...
  • Page 59 STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
  • Page 60 ESC: Quit h i f g : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 56 -...
  • Page 61 STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A:\>...
  • Page 62 Are you sure to flash the BIOS? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? (4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility. EXIT? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 63 STEP 6: Load BIOS 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. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
  • Page 64 (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP (4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 60 -...

  • Page 65: Q-Flash Introduction

    Method 2: Q-Flash Introduction A. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. B. How to use Q-Flash? a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8>...
  • Page 66 [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort... !Press Enter to Run. !! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !! Please press any key to continue Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 67 Method 3: If you don’t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash BIOS. 2.Click "@BIOS Writer Utility Press "Tools" icon. v.1.08q". 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click here. Click "!". 3. Please select @BIOS sever site, then Click "OK".
  • Page 68 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 GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 64 -...

  • Page 69: Bios Introduction

    @ BIOS Introduction Gigabyte announces @ BIOS Windows BIOS live update utility Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually you don’t know how to update it.

  • Page 70: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction

    *Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products sup- ported list in the web site. *Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components.

  • Page 71: 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 acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 72 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-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 73 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Line Out Connect the front channels to “Line Out”,the rear chan- Line In nels to “Line In”, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to “MIC In ”.
  • Page 74 GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the “Audio Combo Kit” in the back of the case , and fix it with the screw. STEP 2 : Connect the ”SURROUND-KIT” to SUR_CEN on the M/B. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 75 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 windows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 76 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard. 3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the SPDIF decoder. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 72 -...
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  • Page 79: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows XP (CD driver version 1.0) Appendix A: Chipset Driver Installation A. Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility: 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.
  • Page 80 4Click "Next". 5.Click "Finish" to restart computer. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 81 B. Intel Application Accelerator 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. 1.Click "Intel Application Accelerator"...
  • Page 82 2.Click "Next". 3.Click "Yes". 4.Click "Finish" to restart computer. d. USB Patch Driver For XP Enable S3 for USB Device Setup is preparing the InstallShield(R) Wizard which will guide you through the setup process. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 83: Revision History

    Appendix B: RealTek AC’97 Audio Driver Revision History 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.
  • Page 84 Appendix C: Intel Network Driver Installation (*) Press "Network Driver" icon. 2.Click "Next". 1.Click "Install Intel Netware Driver(XP)". 4.Click "Install". 3.Click "Next". 5.Click "Finish" to restart computer. “ * ” Only for GA-8GEM667. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 85 Appendix D: USB 2.0 Driver Installation A. USB 2.0 Driver Patch For XP: 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.
  • Page 86 1.Click "USB 2.0 Driver For ICH4" . 2.Click "Next". 3.Click "Finish" to restart computer. If there is any problem occurred during USB2.0 device installing, using or upgrading. Please visit Microsoft or GIGABYTE website for downloading the latest drivers. GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 87 Appendix E: EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Revision History 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.
  • Page 88 Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network to be continued..GA-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 89 Acronyms Meaning Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Interface Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator 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...
  • Page 90 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-8GEM667 Series Motherboard - 86 -...

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