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Gigabyte GA-8IP900 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/8X (1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your
AGP card is AGP 4X/8X (1.5V).
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by Intel
(E/G) / 850(E) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/P) / 875P. You might experience
system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X
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-8IP900(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X only)
motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without switching
the jumper to 4X(1.5V) 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-8IP900(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X 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(E/G) / 850(E) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/P) / 875P based motherboards.
845(GE/PE) / 845
®
845(GE/PE) /
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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-8IP900(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X 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-8IP900 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-8IP900 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-8IP900(-L) P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev . 1003 12MU -8IP900-1003...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Item Checklist .................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...............5 Features Summary....................5 GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard Layout ..............8 Block Diagram ....................... 9 Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process ........... 11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ......... 12 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ...................12 Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation ..............13...
  • Page 7 Frequency/Voltage Control ................53 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ..................56 Load Optimized Defaults ..................57 Set Supervisor/User Password ................58 Save & Exit Setup ....................59 Exit Without Saving ..................... 60 @ BIOSTM Introduction ..................63 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............63 Easy Tune 4 Introduction ................

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    IDE cable x 1/ F loppy cable x 1 4 Port USB Cable x 1 CD for motherboard driv er & utility SPDIF -KIT x 1 (SPDIF Out KIT) GA-8IP900(-L) user's m anual IEEE 1394 Cable x 1 I/O Shield Audio Combo Kit x 1...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Motherboard — GA-8IP900 Series include: GA-8IP900 & GA-8IP900-L — Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® — Support Intel...
  • Page 10 — USB K B/Mouse w ake up from S3 — Supports EasyTune 4 — Supports @BIOS Overclocking — Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS — Over C lock (DDR/ AGP/CPU) by BIOS " * " F or GA-8IP900-L only . to be continued..GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 6 -...
  • Page 11 "*" HT functionality requi rement con tent : Enabling the func tionality of Hy per-Threading Technology for y our computer sy stem requires all of the follow ing platform components: - CPU: An Intel ® Pentium 4 Proc essor w ith HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel ®...

  • Page 12: Ga-8Ip900(-L) Motherboard Layout

    CLR_PWD PCI1 2X_DET P4 Titan S_ATA1_SB SUR_CEN ICH5 SYS_FAN PCI2 CODCE INFO_LINK S_ATA0_SB PCI3 AUX_IN PWR_LED PCI4 ITE8712 MAIN F_PANEL BIOS PCI5 F_USB2 F_USB1 GAME SPDIF_IO IR_CIR " * " F or GA-8IP900-L only . GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 8 -...

  • Page 13: Block Diagram

    Serial ATA Channels PCICLK (33MHz) ZCLK (66MHz) CLK GEN USBCLK (48MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz) 14.318 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 33 MHz HCLK+/- (100/133MHz) 24 MHz ICH3V66 (66MHz) " * " F or GA-8IP900-L only . - 9 - Hardw are Installation Process...
  • Page 14 GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2Hardware 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 1 Step 2...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    90-degree when a noise "cough" made. 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-8IP900(-L) 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.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    GA-8IP900(-L) supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandw idth of Memory Bus w ill add double up to 5.3GB/s. GA-8IP900(-L) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has tw o DIMM sockets as follow ing: Channel A : DIMM 1, DIMM 2...
  • Page 19 2. Tw o DDR memory modules are installed (the same memory size and ty pe): The Dual Channel Technology w ill operate w hen tw o memory m odules are inserted indiv idually intoC hannel A and B. If y ou install tw o memory modules in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology w ill not operate.
  • Page 20 With peak bandw idth of 2.664GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEM s to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, high-end PC's and value desktop SMA systems. GA-8IP900(-L) 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

    If your OS does not support USB controller, USB 4 USB 2 please contact O S vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. " * " F or GA-8IP900-L only . GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 23: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB) Parallel Port This connector supports 2 standard COM ports (25 pin Female) and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports. COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male)

  • Page 24: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

    14) C D_IN 4) SYS_FAN 15) AUX_IN 5) IDE1/IDE2 16) SPDIF_IO 6) FDD 17) IR_CIR 7) RAM_LED 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 8) PWR_LED 19) GAME 9) 2X_DET 20) S_ATA0_SB/SATA1_SB 10) F_PANEL 21) CI 11) BAT 22) INFO_LINK 23) CLR_PWD GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 25 1) ATX_12V ( +12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX _12V) suppliesthe CPU operation v oltage (Vcore). If t h is " ATX_ 12V connector" is not connected, sy stem cannot boot. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V 2) ATX (ATX Power) AC pow er cord should only be connected to y our pow er supply unit af t er ATX pow er cable and other related dev ices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 26 4) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) This connector allow s y ou to link w ith the cooling fan on the sy stem case to low er the sy stem temperature. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 27 5) IDE1/ IDE2(IDE1/IDE2 Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side w ith the Pin1. 6) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy driv e ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88Mby t e s floppy disk ty pes.
  • Page 28 PWR_LED is connect w ith the sy stem power indicator to indicate w hether the sy stem is on/off. It w ill blink w hen the sy stem enters suspend mode. If y ou use dual color LED, pow er LED w ill turn to another color. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD- GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 24 -...

  • Page 29: 2X_Det/F_Panel

    9) 2X_DET When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET w ill light up, indi c ating a nonsupported graphics card is inserted. Informi n g users that sy stem might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset.

  • Page 30: Battery/F_Audio

    Pin No. Definition POWER FrontAudio(R) RearAudio(R) Reserved No Pin FrontAudio (L) RearAudio(L) GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 31 13) SUR_CEN Please contact y our nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 14) CD_IN (CD IN,Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R - 27 - Hardw are Installation Process...
  • Page 32 SPDIF_IO cable, incorrect connection betw een the cable and connector w ill make the dev ice unable to w ork or ev en damage it. For optional SPDIF_IO cable, pleas e contact y our local dealer. Pin No. Definition No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 33 17) IR_CIR Make sure the pin 1 on the IR dev ice is aling w ith pin one the connector. To enable the IR/CIR function on the board, y ou are required to purchase an option IR/CIR module. For detail information pleas e contac t y our autherized Giga-By te distributor.
  • Page 34 MSO_R GPSB2 No Pin 20) S_ATA0_SB/S_ATA1_SB ( Serial ATA Con nector) You can connect the Serial ATA dev ice to this connector, it prov ides y ou high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). Pin No. Definition GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 35 21) CI (CAS E OPEN) This 2 pin connector allow s y our sy stem to enable or disable the "cas e open" item in BIOS if the s y stem case begin remov e. Pin No. Definition Signal 22) INFO_LINK This connector allow s y ou to connect som e ex ternal dev ices to prov ide y ou ex tra func tion.
  • Page 36 When Jumper is set to "open" and sy stem is restarted, the passw ord that is set w ill be c leared. On the c ontrary w hen Jumper is set to "clos e", the c urrent s tatus rem ains. open: Clear password close: Normal GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 32 -...
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  • Page 38 GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Getting Help

    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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 43 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 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. There are two types: auto type, and manual type.

  • Page 44: 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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Adv anced BIOS Features First Boot Dev ice [Floppy ] Item Help Menu Lev el u Second Boot Dev ice [HDD-0] Third Boot Dev ice [CDROM] Select Boot Dev ice Passw ord Check [Setup]...

  • Page 46: Password Check

    Enabled Enables CPU Hy per Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only w orking for operating sy stem w ith multi processors mode supported. (Default v alue) Disabled Disables CPU Hy per Threading. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 47: Integrated Peripherals

    CIR Port Address [Disabled] x CIR Port IRQ higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals " * " For GA-8IP900-L only . - 43 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 48: Usb Controller

    SATA controller set to SATA port1. As this mode, it support by WinXP or later OS only . SATA Port1 Configure as The v alues depend on SATA Port0 . USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable USB Controller. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 49: Usb Keyboard Support

    Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. " * " For GA-8IP900-L only . - 45 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: 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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 51: 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 52: Power Management Setup

    Press pow er button then Pow er off instantly . (Default v alue) Delay 4 Sec. Press pow er button 4 sec to Pow er off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 53: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Ev ent Wake up. (Default Value) ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN Disabled Disable Modem Ring on/w ake on Lan function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on/w ake on Lan. (Default Value) Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm"...

  • Page 54: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    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. PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (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 4. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 55: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Menu Lev el u Vcore [Disabled] DDR25V Don't reset case +3.3V open status +12V [Enabled] Current CPU Temperature 40°C...

  • Page 56: Cpu Warning Temperature

    8Disabled CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default v alue) Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable. SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default v alue) Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 57: 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 CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled] Menu Lev el u øCPU Host Frequency (Mhz) øAGP/PCI/SRC Fix ed 66/33/100 Memory Frequency For [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) AGP/PCI/SRC Frequency (Mhz)
  • Page 58 Normal Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to Normal. (Default v alue) +0.1V Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to +0.3V. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 54 -...
  • Page 59 AGP OverVoltage Control Normal Set AGP Ov erVoltage Control to Normal. (Default v alue) +0.1V Set AGP Ov erVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set AGP Ov erVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set AGP Ov erVoltage Control to +0.3V. CPU Voltag e Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.7600V.

  • Page 60: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    F8: Q-Flash F10:Sav e & Ex it Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 61: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Superv isor Passw ord }Pow er Management Setup Set User Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e &...

  • Page 62: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Set u p" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 63: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Superv isor Passw ord }Pow er Management Setup Set User Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e &...

  • Page 64: Exit Without Saving

    F10:Sav e & Ex it Setup Abandon all Data Figure 14: Ex it Without Sav ing Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 60 -...
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  • Page 67: Biostm Introduction

    Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference @ 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 68: Easy Tune

    *Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported 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 69: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Q-Flash 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.
  • Page 70 [Enter] to contiune or [ESC] to 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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 66 - 8ip900_1002_t.p65 2003/6/18, ¤U¤È 02:07...
  • Page 71 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". Methods and steps: I.
  • Page 72 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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 68 - 8ip900_1002_t.p65 2003/6/18, ¤U¤È 02:07...

  • Page 73: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction 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 74 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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 70 - 8ip900_1002_t.p65 2003/6/18, ¤U¤È 02:07...
  • Page 75 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 76 Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 72 - 8ip900_1002_t.p65 2003/6/18, ¤U¤È 02:07...
  • Page 77 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 78 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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 74 - 8ip900_1002_t.p65 2003/6/18, ¤U¤È 02:07...

  • Page 79: Jack-Sensing Introuction

    Jack-Sensing Introuction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000 /M E. 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 80 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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 76 - 8ip900_1002_t.p65 2003/6/18, ¤U¤È 02:07...

  • Page 81: Xpress Recovery Introuction

    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¡BBFAT32¡BNTFS Operation System . 2.
  • Page 82 Restore the backup image to the original state. 3.Remove Backup Image: Do you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N) Remove the backup image. 4.Exit and Restart: Exit and restart your computer. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 78 - 8ip900_1002_t.p65 2003/6/18, ¤U¤È 02:07...
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  • Page 85: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 1.0) 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 86 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). " * " For GA-8IP900-L only . GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 82 -...

  • Page 87: 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. n EasyTune4 Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions.

  • Page 88: 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-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 89 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 90 USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 86 -...
  • Page 91 Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for? Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case. gAMI BIOS Beep Codes *Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
  • Page 92 Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 88 -...

  • Page 93: 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 94 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. GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 90 -...
  • Page 95 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 96 Extended Capabilities Port ESCD Extended System Configuration Data Error Checking and Correcting Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request to be continued..GA-8IP900(-L) Motherboard - 92 -...
  • Page 97 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 104 Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. — The Netherlands — Taiwan Giga-Byte Technology B.V. Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Address: Postbus 1385, 5602 BJ, Eindhoven, The Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Netherlands Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.

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