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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).
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA PT800. You might
experiencesystem unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP
4X/8X (1.5V) 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-8VT800 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/4X mode AGP slot, but they
support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-8VT800 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 VIA PT800 based motherboards.

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  • Page 1 (1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The GA-8VT800 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 &...
  • 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 theirrespective owners.

  • 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-8VT800 is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 4 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-8VT800 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 5 GA-8VT800(-L) P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium ® 4 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1003 12ME-8VT800-1003...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ..................... 4 WARNING! ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard Layout .............. 7 Block Diagramt..................Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........12 Step 1-1 : CPU Installation ................12 Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation ............
  • Page 7 Power Management Setup ................43 PnP/PCI Configurations ................. 45 PC Health Status ................... 46 Frequency/Voltage Control ................48 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................. 50 Load Optimized Defaults ................51 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............52 Save & Exit Setup ..................53 Exit Without Saving ..................54 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...............

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist The GA-8VT800(-L) motherboard 2 Port USB Cable x 1 IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 4 Port USB Cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility SPDIF-KIT x 1 (SPDIF Out KIT) GA-8VT800(-L) user's manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.5cm x 21.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® — Support Intel Pent ium 4 ( Northw ood) proce ssor ®...
  • Page 10 Overclocking — Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS — Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU/PCI) by BIOS " * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only. 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 ®...

  • Page 11: Ga-8Vt800(-L) Motherboard Layout

    GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN SOCKET478 ATX_12V VIA PT800 F_AUDIO CODEC PCI1 AUX_IN PCI2 VT8235 CD_IN SUR_CEN PCI3 RTL8101L* PCI4 CLR_PWD ITE8705F IDE2 PCI5 IDE1 BIOS F_USB1 SPDIF_IO PWR_LED F_USB2 GAME SYS_FAN " * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only. - 7 - Introduction...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    33 MHz ATA33/66/ (2.0/1.1) 100/133 Ports Ports Channels PCICLK (33MHz) GCLKNB USBCLK (48MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) CLK GEN 14.318 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 33 MHz HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) 24 MHz VCLK (66MHz) " * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 8 -...
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  • Page 14 GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 1 Step 2 Step 4...

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

    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-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 12 -...
  • Page 17 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

    Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type: 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) Total System Memory (Max3GB) GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 19 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to AGP Card the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot .Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white- drawable bar. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 21: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    Ø This connector supports 2 standard COM (25 pin Female) ports 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) GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 17 -...

  • Page 22: Audio Connectors

    You can refer to page 26, and contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 65. " * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 23: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction 1) ATX_12V 10) BAT 2) ATX 11) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 12) SUR_CEN 4) SYS_FAN 13) CD_IN 5) IDE1/IDE2 14) AUX_IN 6) FDD 15) SPDIF_IO 7) RAM_LED 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 8) PWR_LED 17) GAME 9) F_PANEL 18) CLR_PWD - 19 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 24 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. Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(softOn/Off) GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 25 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 mA. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 4) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
  • Page 26 6) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 27 7) 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. 8) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.
  • Page 28 RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation (Green) Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation (Red) Close: Power On/Off MSG(Message LED/Power/ Pin 1: LED anode(+) Sleep LED)(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC( Purple) GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 29 10) BAT (Battery) CAUTION v 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. If you want to erase CMOS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 30 Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 13) CD_IN (CD IN,Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 31 14) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector. Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX_R 15) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
  • Page 32 USB1 Dy+/USB7 Dy+ No Pin 17) GAME (GAME Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Pin No. Definition GRX1_R GPSA2 GPX2_R GPY2_R MSI_R GPSA1 GPY1_R GPSB1 MSO_R GPSB2 No Pin GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 33 18) CLR_PWD When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains. Open: Clear Password Close: Normal - 29 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 34 GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 36: 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 37: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F3)

    If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option widden. 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-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 38: Integrated Peripherals

    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 & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
  • Page 39 The week, 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 maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 40 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. There are two types: auto type, and manual type.

  • Page 41: 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-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 42 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Menu Level u Third Boot Device [CD-ROM] Select Boot Device Password Check [Setup] priority # CPU Hyper-Threading [Enabled] [Floppy] Boot from floppy...

  • Page 43: Password Check

    (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 44 Game Port Address [201] Midi Port Address [330] Midi Port IRQ [10] higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals " * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only. - 39 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 45: Ac97 Audio

    USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) FOnboard H/W LAN * Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) 8Enabled Disable this function. 8Disabled " * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 46: Onboard Fdc Controller

    Normal Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value) IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. " * " FOR GA-8VT800-L Only. - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 47: Onboard Parallel Port

    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. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 48 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 [Disabled] Menu Level u Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-Off] [S1] AC BACK Function [Soft-Off] Set suspend type to Keyboard Power On [Disabled] Power On Suspend under...

  • Page 49: Keyboard Power On

    Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled. Date ( of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 50 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level u PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 51 Figure 7: PC Health Status Current Voltage (V) Vcore /DDR25V +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current CPU Temperature e Detect CPU Temp. automatically. . Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 46 -...
  • Page 52 CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable. SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan Warning Function Enable. - 47 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 53 For Northwood CPU: 12X~24X default: 16X The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI clk Enabled Detect the DIMM/PCI clock automatically. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 54: Clock Spread Spectrum

    Clock Spread Spectrum Enabled Enable clock spread spectrum. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. CPU Clock 100MHz ~ 160MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 160MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! CPU Voltage Control Normal Set CPU Voltage Control to Normal.
  • Page 55 Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 9: 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-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 56 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup }PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }Frequency/Voltage Control...
  • Page 57 Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 52 -...
  • Page 58 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password }Power Management Setup Set User Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
  • Page 59 Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Figure 13: Exit Without Saving Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 54 -...
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  • Page 61 GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 62: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Chapter 4 Technical Reference BIOS Flash Procedure Method 1: 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.
  • Page 63 Are you sure to update BIOS? [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-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 64 Method 2: If you don’ t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash BIOS. Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility. 2.Click"Start"-"Programs"- Press here. "GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS" 1.Click "@BIOS . Click "P".
  • Page 65 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-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 60 -...

  • Page 66: 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’...

  • Page 67: Easy Tune

    *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 68 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 69 "4 channel for 4 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press "OK". When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 4 channels output. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 70 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : 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 71 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. STEP 2 : Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on the M/B. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 72 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 73 Fiber connecting port. 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard. 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 68 -...

  • Page 74: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    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 /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 75 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning mes- sage will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 70 -...

  • Page 76: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery? Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state. 1. It supports FAT16 ¡B FAT32 ¡B NTFS format . 2.
  • Page 77 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Exit and Restart If you ever entered Xpress Recovery by booting from CD-ROM, you'll still be directed to BMP mode by pressing F9 in the bootup screen. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 78 1.Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it. The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image . 2.Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.
  • Page 79 GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 74 -...

  • Page 80: Chapter 5 Appendix

    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 81 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-8VT800-L Only. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 76 - 8vt800_1002_a.p65...
  • Page 82 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 EasyTune 4 Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions n DMI Viewer...
  • Page 83 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-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 78 - 8vt800_1002_a.p65 2003/11/26, ¤U¤È 02:28...
  • Page 84 EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 2. Click "Next". 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. 4. Right Click the icon to start "EasyTune 4". - 79 - Appendix 8vt800_1002_a.p65 2003/11/26, ¤U¤È...
  • Page 85 Question 7: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume? Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 80 - 8vt800_1002_a.p65...
  • Page 86 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. Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2? Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. module vertically into the DIMM slot. Failure has been excluded. Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn on the system. GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 82 - 8vt800_1002_a.p65 2003/11/26, ¤U¤È 02:29...
  • Page 88 The problem could be caused by power supply, CPU, memory or CPU/memory Is memory LED on and CPU fan running? socket itself. Failure has been excluded. Perhaps your VGA card / VGA slot or Check if there is display. monitor is defective. Failure has been excluded.
  • Page 89 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-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 84 - 8vt800_1002_a.p65 2003/11/26, ¤U¤È 02:29...
  • Page 90 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 91 Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge SRAM Static Random Access Memory GA-8VT800(-L) Motherboard - 86 - 8vt800_1002_a.p65 2003/11/26, ¤U¤È 02:29...
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